Structured curriculum
Every belt has clear requirements, so students always know what they're working toward and parents can see progress.
Martial arts for kids, teens, adults and families in Carroll County at Choe's Black Belt Academy in Taneytown.
Send your details and the academy will confirm a class time.
Carroll County
Our Taneytown academy is our Maryland home, right on East Baltimore Street. It serves Carroll County families as well as students crossing the state line from Littlestown and Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
On East Baltimore Street in downtown Taneytown, close to the Pennsylvania state line.
Programs
Grouped by age and experience, taught by instructors who know each student.

Ages 4–12
Confidence, focus, discipline, respect, fitness, and fun.
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Ages 13–17
Leadership, resilience, fitness, confidence, and personal growth.
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Ages 18+
Fitness, practical martial arts skills, stress relief, and meaningful progress.
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All ages, one mat
Learn together, stay active together, and celebrate progress together.
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Every belt has clear requirements, so students always know what they're working toward and parents can see progress.
Respect, focus, perseverance and leadership are part of the lesson plan, not an afterthought.
A first-week white belt and an advanced student get appropriate instruction in the right group.
Nobody is expected to arrive fit, flexible or experienced. We start where you are.
Multiple class times each week, plus family classes so households can train together.
Seven locations across Georgia and Maryland teaching the same curriculum and the same expectations.
Visit us
On East Baltimore Street in downtown Taneytown, close to the Pennsylvania state line. Parking is available on site — call ahead if it's your first visit and we'll walk you through where to go.
Inside the academy




Questions
Questions we hear most from Taneytown families.
Our Taneytown, MD academy address and hours are listed on this page, along with a map and directions link.
Request your trial through the form on this page. We'll confirm a class time that fits your schedule, and you attend two classes at no cost with no obligation.
No. Wear comfortable athletic clothing for your trial classes — everything else is provided or discussed after you enroll.
We teach kids, teens, adults and families, with classes grouped by age and experience level.
Two classes at no cost, with no obligation to enroll.