Dragon Yong-In Martial Arts

DYMA HQ, 310 N 21st St, Purcellville, VA 20132

mapDYMA HQ, 310 N 21st St, Purcellville, VA 20132

About

Dragon Yong-In Martial Arts offers Taekwondo classes, an After School Program, and seasonal camps including Summer Camp, Day Camp during school holidays, Winter Camp, and Spring Camp. The program includes Taekwondo classes that are open to everyone. The After School Program provides daily transportation from school to Dragon Yong-In Martial Arts and reinforces values of respect, perseverance, and confidence, and the camps are described as fun-filled and safe adventures during school breaks and vacations.

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: DYMA Purcellville hours Monday–Friday 11am–7pm, Saturday 12pm–4pm

Dragon Yong-In Martial Arts states that its mission is to combine the Korean art of discipline and physical fitness through its world-class Taekwondo program, teaching values such as focus, respect, and perseverance. The program states that each of its programs encourages growth through strong values and character and that it is dedicated to helping participants achieve their goals and inspiring them to be their best. An online exclusive offer provides a free trial Taekwondo class.

The leadership team includes Grandmaster K.H. Jo (Grandmaster and 9th Degree Kukkiwon Black Belt), Director Jin (Director of all 8 DYMA locations), Master Brian Jo, Master Ester Jo, Instructor Ashley, and Joshua Johns, who is the DYMA After School and Camps Manager at headquarters in Purcellville. Director Jin has served as Director of all 8 DYMA locations over the last 25 years. Grandmaster K.H. Jo holds a 9th Degree Kukkiwon Black Belt, a 6th Degree Black Belt in Hapkido from the Korea Hapkido Federation, and a 4th Degree Black Belt in Haidong Gumdo from the World Haidong Gumdo Federation, and serves as President of the Virginia Taekwondo Association (2024–present). He was a 2019 USA Taekwondo National Poomsae Team Member and holds an Honorary Doctorate in Education and a B.S. in Taekwondo from Yong-In University in South Korea (1993).

Director Jin holds a 5th Degree Kukkiwon Black Belt and an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Education. Master Brian Jo holds a 5th Degree Kukkiwon Black Belt, was the 2017 NCTA (National Collegiate Taekwondo Association) High School Champion in sparring, a 2017 ATU (American Taekwondo United) National Team Member, has 18 years of teaching experience, and holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Drexel University. Master Ester Jo holds a 4th Degree Kukkiwon Black Belt, is a four-time USA Taekwondo National Team Member (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020), a Poomsae World Championship Finalist (2020), a four-time Virginia Taekwondo State Champion, a two-time US Open Poomsae Champion, and a Pan American Championships medalist with one gold and two silver medals. Instructor Ashley is a USA Taekwondo-certified referee and a National Poomsae Academy athlete.

Dragon Yong-In Martial Arts notes that its facility in Purcellville is the largest facility in the Loudoun County area. The organization is involved in the community as an official qualifier event host for the USA Taekwondo National Championships through the Virginia State Taekwondo Championship.

Last updated January 20, 2026.

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