WHY CHUNG'S
Chung’s is a martial arts school in Chicago focusing on having fun. Valuable martial arts philosophies we teach are respect, character, discipline and how to safely break boards!
Chung’s Tae Kwon Do and Hap Ki Do Academy has been located at 6719 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL, 60631 since 1982. The Academy is a member in good standing of the World Tae Kwon Do Federation and the United States of America Tae Kwon Do Union (which is a member of the Olympic Committee). The Academy is also a member of the Pan American Moo Duk Kwon and the World Ko Am Mu Do Federation.
Special Announcement
Beginning November 1st 2021 Master Van Mieghem will reopen the academy as Guardian Way Martial Arts and Fitness at 6670 North Northwest Highway just a block away from our current location.
We will be offering students a chance to train in not only traditional martial arts such as Taekwondo and Hapkido but also introducing our own, brand new national award-winning martial art – Guardian Way.
Guardian Way offers unique and cutting edge training in striking, grappling, ground fighting, weapons and self-healing techniques. All disciplines, belts and skill levels are welcome. We look forward to working with you and your children as they begin or continue their martial arts journey.
Headmaster and Owner
Continuing the long-standing tradition of Chung’s Taekwondo and Hapkido Academy, Master Van Mieghem has been leading the school in exciting, dynamic, innovative as well as traditional ways. Master Chris brings World Cup Champion expertise and excellence to all areas of instruction we offer, imparting his dedication, two decades of experience and award-winning skills into the training of our students and dedicated staff.
With a passion for martial arts that has been with him all of his life, Master Van Mieghem has been training since 2000 and teaching since 2003. He has taught students of all ages and skill levels from New York to California as well as training bodyguards, stunt performers, Hollywood actors and high profile athletes. Obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Martial Arts Studies from the University of Bridgeport in 2012, he graduated as the Valedictorian winning the coveted Martial Arts Practicum award. Master Van Mieghem is not only the former captain of the US Martial Arts Team but he has also amassed numerous titles: 2012 World Cup Sparring Gold Medalist, 2012 World Cup Team form silver medalist, 2012 World Cup Team Board Breaking Bronze Medalist, 2011 National Taekwondo Silver Medalist, 2008 National Kickboxing Gold Medalist as well as 14 State and regional titles in Taekwondo.
