About Us...

Chos Black Belt Academy is located in Fond Du Lac, WI. at 331 Winnebago Dr. (N.E. corner of Harborview Plaza) 920-922-9401, and in Ripon, WI. at 404 Eureka St. 920-748-3481. Cho's Black Belt Academy is headed by Grand Master Instructor Byung Kon Cho who is a 9th. degree black belt in tae kwon do. Cho started training in Soul Korea at age 10. He later trained soldiers to get ready to go to Viet Nam. He them moved to the U.S.A. and started a school in Green Bay, WI. Cho is the founder of the Universal Martial Arts Association and is a leader in the Moo Duk Kwan style of Tae Kwon Do. Check out Grand Master Cho's website at www.cbbatkd.com. Cho's Black Belt Academy of Fond du Lac and Ripon, WI. is run by Master Instructor Paul Benish who is a 6th. degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Paul is a member of the U.S. Moo Duk Kwan Association, the World Tae Kwon Do Federation, the International Tae Kwon Do Federation, the Universal Martial Arts Federation, and the National Professional Martial Arts Association. Paul has been a instructor since 1989. His youngest student to get a black belt was 7 1/2 years old, and his oldest student to get a black belt was 75 years old. Paul has many volunteer instructors which are listed under instructors on our site. Cho's of Green Bay is run by Master Dale McDermid who is a 5th. degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do.  We are committed to providing quality martial arts instruction to each and every student. We teach the traditional Moo Duk Kwan style of Tae Kwon Do. This is the first style of Tae Kwon Do that was started after Korea broke free of the occupation of Japan. LIL'DRAGONS CLASSES: The Lil'dragons classes are for kids age 4 to 6. In these classes we concentrate on teaching your child basic self-defense, tae kwon do, respect, discipline, how to get along with other kids, and we do a lot of fun skill building games to help the young children to build there basic skills. The classes are on Tuesday at the Fond du Lac school, and on Monday at the Ripon school. You can do this class for only $10.00 per week. TAE KWON DO CLASSES: Our tae kwon do classes are for age 6 and up. We offer classes 2 or 3 times per week. Age 6 to 11 class we teach the kids self-defense, kicking techniques, forms, free sparring, falling, how to compete in tournaments if they want to, how to get good grades in school, how to be respectful, and much more. Age 12 and up class we teach the student how to work hard, get, and stay in shape, discipline, self-defense, weapons, setting goals and achieving them, and how to compete in tournaments if they choose to do so. Classes starting as low as $60.00 per month. CARDIO KARATE CLASSES: In our cardio karate classes we concentrate on getting the student in good shape and learning the basic self-defense techniques. This class is mostly women, but it is for men and women age 12 and up. Cardio karate is known to burn up to 800 calories in 1 hour if you work out hard. In this class we do warm up exercises, stretching, cardio vascular kickboxing techniques, toning of the muscles by using weights, bag classes, and abdominal exercises. This class will get you in great shape if done 2 times per week. This is a fun class and instructed by Master Benish, and Nicole Kaufman. Our Tae Kwon Do oath: 1. I shall observe the tenets of Tae Kwon Do. 2. I shall respect my instructors and seniors. 3. I shall never misuse Tae Kwon Do. 4. I shall be a champion of freedom and justice. 5. I shall build a more peaceful world. Tae Kwon Do Tenets: 1. Courtesy 2. Integrity 3. Perserverance 4. Self control 5. Indomitable spirit Please click on classes for our class schedule for both schools. *We have a class for every member of your family! *Lil'dragons age 4 & 5. (Try 2-free trial classes on us.) *Tae Kwon Do age 6 & up. (Try 2-free trial classes on us.) *Cardio Kickboxing age 16 & up at Fond du Lac location. *Weapons age 12 & up & green belt and above for children. *Lil'Dragons class is a great workout and learning experience f or your kids. Please call now to get your 4 & 5 year old enrolled. *Our kids class ages 6-10 is great for teaching your kids self-defense, discipline, respect, and more. You won't believe how much your kid can change in 1-year. Call now to set up a intro class and get them enrolled now! *The adult class age 11 and up is very exciting including: kicking defense, forms, self-defense, hapkido self-defense, sparring, falling, and weapons. This will get you in great shape both physically and mentally. You will love it!!! *Weapons class 1-day per week at each school. Bo-staff Eskrima Nunchaku Knife defense * For a free introductory class and class prices please call Fond du Lac 920-922-9401 or Ripon 920-748-3481.