Mid-State Karate/Mid-State Soo Bahk Do

Specialties

Mid-​State Soo Bahk Do/​Mid-​State Karate, Our Dojang (studio), #TA 605, is certified By the US Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation Inc. We offer internationally certified Martial Arts instruction in the ancient Korean martial art of Soo Bahk Do for any age. All of our classes are held at the Athol Area YMCA.

What We Do:

We teach the art of Soo Bahk Do to men and women of all ages and abilities. Our goal is to develop self-​discipline and respect for oneself and others while teaching self-​defense skills through the art of Soo Bahk Do. We are dedicated to providing an environment where you can develop your skills in the traditional form of Korean Martial Arts while increasing your physical and mental strength.

Our Philosophy:

As practitioners we compete not with others but within ourselves and develop our skills to the best of abilities. Inside the Dojang (Training Area) we hone our skills. In the community we take pride in the discipline and philosophy which make us unique among Martial Arts Practitioners.

History

Established in 2014.

Who We Are:

Mid-​State Soo Bahk Do/​Mid-​State Karate, Our Dojang (studio), #TA 605, is certified By the US Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation Inc. We offer internationally certified Martial Arts instruction in the ancient Korean martial art of Soo Bahk Do for any age. All of our classes are held at the Athol Area YMCA.

Meet the Business Owner

Paul C.

Business Owner

Paul Chiasson (Kyo Sa Nim) is an Internationally Certified Martial Arts Instructor (Korean Soo Bahk Do Association and the World Moo Duk Kwan®). He is the Founder, Instructor and owner of Mid-​State Soo Bahk Do, headquartered in Athol, Massachusetts. Chiasson KSN has been training in Soo Bahk Do since 1995 and has been a Midnight Blue Belt (Black-​Belt) since November 1999.