Korea Taekwondo Academy

Why KTA

No Instructor is Created Equal

Seventh Degree Black Belt, U.S. National Taekwondo Team Captain, Senior Master Instructor Garth Cooley teaches and oversees all students’ training along with a top-notch team of internationally certified Black Belts!

In addition to his extensive competition record, Master Cooley has been recognized as “Indiana Instructor of the Year” by USA Taekwondo and “Taekwondo Master of the Year” by Taekwondo Times Magazine!  He also received a “Letter of Commendation” from the Kukkiwon (the international certification organization for Taekwondo) for his outstanding performance at the Kukkiwon Master Instructor Certification Course.

Although Taekwondo is a group activity, at KTA we maintain a low student/instructor ratio to ensure that each student receives the individual time and attention he/she needs to achieve their potential in Taekwondo and in life.

In addition, Grandmaster Chul Koo Yoon – 9th Dan Black Belt and Founder of KTA – continues to actively oversee all promotion testing of KTA students as they progress in rank as well as advise and mentor Master Cooley.

Premier Facility in the Midwest

KTA boasts the largest and most modern training area for students in the area.  We are also proud to offer clean shower and locker facilities for men and women.

No Contract? No Problem.

KTA is one of the only martial arts schools in the country that doesn’t require you to sign a year/multi-year contract, or “membership” which legally binds you to hundreds of dollars. KTA students study here because they enjoy it, and have set their own personal goal to get their Black Belt; not because they are financially committed to a year/multi-year contract!

A Family That Kicks Together, Sticks Together!

At KTA, we firmly believe that Taekwondo training develops a closer family bond when the entire family participates.  Regardless of which phase of life you are in, the benefits of Taekwondo training are profound and positive.

At KTA, we not only offer special discounted rates and flexible class times to encourage families to train together, we also offer special family functions to all of our students throughout the year. Summer picnics, academic achiever parties and an end-of-year Holiday party are just some of the extra-curricular activities we offer to promote family fun…and KTA family unity!

We’re Here To Stay

KTA has been established in the Indianapolis area for nearly 40 years. We’ve helped thousands of students reach their goals to become Black Belts over the past four decades… and the list continues to grow.  While some martial arts schools and programs come and go, KTA has established itself as a solid business that is recognized and respected in our community.