Grand Master Park

Grand Master Park started Park’s Martial Arts Academy in Billings in the 80s after a storied career as a 5-time national champion and world class Judo competitor for South Korea. Park also placed 2nd in the Judo World Championships and spent time as the Olympic Judo coach for the Netherlands. After his competitive career was over, Park’s next goal was to come to the United States.  

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In 1978, Grand Master Park realized his dream of coming to the United States. He had visited the US while on an exhibition Judo tour with South Korea and knew his ultimate goal was to be here.  

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To Master Park, martial arts is more about morality and spirituality, respect and honor, and humility and love, than sport. In heavily accented English, the black belt worked hard to explain his life and philosophy. Despite an office filled with plaques and trophies, Park announced, "I am not better than you. Physical exercise and mental discipline is more important'' than kicking and punching, Park said. Jungdo is a philosophy that teaches students "right-looking, right-listening, right-thinking and right-talking,'' which means living every aspect of life morally.

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Park's dream, drive, desire, and dedication are what he instills in his instructors and students.  For those he mentors, both young and old, Master Park has a passion to make a positive impact on their lives. 

American Jungdo Federation

Today, Grand Master Park is President of a family of schools in the region under the federation he founded - the American Jungdo Federation.