Oriental Martial Arts College of Indiana (OMAC)
5720 E 71st St, Indianapolis, IN 46220
About
Oriental Martial Arts College of Indiana (OMAC) offers martial arts training that includes Pyo Tae Kwon Do, the Sip Pal Gi style of Kung Fu, Hapkido, and the Tae Guk Kwan style of Tai Chi. Students also receive training in over 20 weapons, including swords and staffs.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
Founded in 1971 by Supreme Grandmaster Joon Pyo Choi, the program was joined in 1974 by his brother, Grandmaster Young Pyo Choi. OMAC Indiana was established by Supreme Grandmaster Young Pyo Choi in 1983, and the grandmasters have trained for over 60 years. The program is open to children, adults, and senior citizens and operates as a system of Dojangs that host diverse martial arts styles drawing from Song Moo Kwan (Pine Tree) and Moogong Ryu (Guardian of Peace) styles of Tae Kwon Do, Sip Pal Gi style of Kung Fu, Hapkido, and Tae Guk Kwan style of Tai Chi. The central Dojang is accompanied by local programs in schools, community centers, and housing complexes in the Indianapolis metro area. With 30 schools, 60 masters, and 6,000 students throughout the Midwest, Canada, and beyond, the organization includes a wide network of participants.
The mission of Oriental Martial Arts College of Indiana states that it believes in the inseparable bond between martial arts and personal growth, and that its martial arts training is devised to become part of anyone's journey at any age and level. The mission also states that, regardless of background, every individual has a place and the potential for growth at the school, and that it strives to instill respect, patience, and self-control as values for students. The program advocates the cause of personal growth and physical conditioning and follows the martial arts philosophy of Moojung, which is described as helping to build inner strength so students can tackle obstacles and difficulties in life.
According to its credentials and awards, Senior Grandmaster Joon Pyo Choi coached the first US Olympic Tae Kwon Do team in 1988. The organization has produced many national champions, world champions, a Pan-American gold medalist, and an Olympic bronze medalist, which are listed as achievements of its OMAC masters.
Last updated May 13, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
Founded in 1971 by Supreme Grandmaster Joon Pyo Choi, the program was joined in 1974 by his brother, Grandmaster Young Pyo Choi. OMAC Indiana was established by Supreme Grandmaster Young Pyo Choi in 1983, and the grandmasters have trained for over 60 years. The program is open to children, adults, and senior citizens and operates as a system of Dojangs that host diverse martial arts styles drawing from Song Moo Kwan (Pine Tree) and Moogong Ryu (Guardian of Peace) styles of Tae Kwon Do, Sip Pal Gi style of Kung Fu, Hapkido, and Tae Guk Kwan style of Tai Chi. The central Dojang is accompanied by local programs in schools, community centers, and housing complexes in the Indianapolis metro area. With 30 schools, 60 masters, and 6,000 students throughout the Midwest, Canada, and beyond, the organization includes a wide network of participants.
The mission of Oriental Martial Arts College of Indiana states that it believes in the inseparable bond between martial arts and personal growth, and that its martial arts training is devised to become part of anyone's journey at any age and level. The mission also states that, regardless of background, every individual has a place and the potential for growth at the school, and that it strives to instill respect, patience, and self-control as values for students. The program advocates the cause of personal growth and physical conditioning and follows the martial arts philosophy of Moojung, which is described as helping to build inner strength so students can tackle obstacles and difficulties in life.
According to its credentials and awards, Senior Grandmaster Joon Pyo Choi coached the first US Olympic Tae Kwon Do team in 1988. The organization has produced many national champions, world champions, a Pan-American gold medalist, and an Olympic bronze medalist, which are listed as achievements of its OMAC masters.
Last updated May 13, 2026.
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