Birmingham CKD Martial Arts

On this historic 39th anniversary of Choi Kwang Do, we honor the vision and legacy of Sahjonim Kwang Jo Choi, whose life continues to inspire generations around the world.

To all instructors and students:
“Age is inevitable — but the decay of the body is optional.” For 39 years, Choi Kwang Do has stood not only as a martial art, but as a way of life — built on science, discipline, compassion, and the relentless pursuit of self-improvement. Grandmaster Choi has shown us that true strength is not measured by youth, but by consistency… not by power alone, but by wisdom… not by rank, but by character.

Instructors, you are the guardians of this legacy. Teach with patience. Lead with integrity. Train with purpose. Remember that every class is an opportunity to shape lives, build confidence, and inspire greatness.

Students, your journey is just as important. Whether you are a white belt or a black belt, progress is earned one disciplined day at a time. Stay humble. Trust the process. Your greatest opponent has always been yesterday’s version of yourself.

As we celebrate 39 years of Choi Kwang Do, let us recommit ourselves to excellence in body and mind. Let us train not just to move better — but to live better. Not just to defend ourselves — but to uplift others.

Today we honor the founder.
Tomorrow we continue the mission.
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Congratulations to all who have been promoted. Pil Seung 🥋

Instructor Workshop 2024

Congratulations to our newly promoted black belts, Miss Rayna Ali (2nd Dan), Miss Ayah Bekara (1st Dan), and Mr Sami Bekara (1st Dan). Well done to all. Pil Seung 🥋 🇰🇷 👊🏼 🇬🇧

Save the dates….CKD instructor workshop 👊🏼 🥋

🌟 PIL SEUNG 🌟
Calling all CKD instructors for a fun and interactive workshop in Woking, UK!
Drop us a message at [email protected] or simply comment below if you're in! Let's train, learn, and grow together! 🙌💪

Congratulations to our newly promoted black belts, Mr Adam Brown (3rd dan), Mr Finley Jiggins (2nd dan), Mr Jacob Eaborn (2nd dan), and Mr Sohaib Bekara (1st Dan). Well done to all who graded. Pil Seung 🇰🇷 👊🏼🇬🇧 🥋

❄️ Parents & Students. Classes are running as normal this evening ❄️
Pil Seung 👊🏼 🥋

Congratulations to Mr James McCluskey who has been promoted to Assistant Instructor. Another excellent addition to our growing team. Pil Seung 👊🏼

Happy birthday to our founder, Grandmaster Kwang Jo Choi

Happy Birthday to Sahjonim Kwang Jo Choi!

Instructor workshop day 1. Big thanks to Snr Master Brophy, Adapt Martial Arts and Surrey CKD and their instructor teams for hosting the event. Good to see the CKD family again.