Mechanicsburg Academy

mechanicsburg Academy (717) 385-5071 | Carlisle Academy (717) 347-9753

the founder of min's karate

Grandmaster Young Ui Min

Min's Karate Camp Hill and Carlisle were founded by Grandmaster Young Ui Min. He is a 9th degree black belt who has dedicated over 60 years in the study and teaching of the Korean marital arts all across the world. As a competitor, his passion fueled him to 3 consecutive Korean National Tang Soo Do titles from 1968-1970. As a Master his wealth of knowledge, skills, and commitment to the arts was universally recognized as he was chosen to be the Master at Osan Air Base, South Korea in 1976.

Grandmaster Young Min established the first Min’s Karate in 1984 in Carlisle, PA. He later opened a second academy in Mechanicsburg, PA area where he still teaches today.

Accomplishments

1964 Named Master for the Korean Military Tiger Division
1968-1970 Korean National Tang Soo Do Champion
1976 Named Master for the Korean Osan Air Base
2005 Certified 9th Degree Black Belt by the Moo Duk Kwan Federation
2006 Inducted to the Martial Artist Hall of Fame by the International Martial Arts Association
International Tang Soo Do Federation 2007 Martial Artist of the Year

Class Schedule

Korean Karate Children Class

Designed for 5-10 year old children. It is a high energy curriculum focused on developing key life values, coordination, and karate skills appropriate for children through fun training activities.

Monday through Friday

5 - 6pm

Korean Karate Junior Class

Korean Karate Children Class

Designed for 11-17 year olds. It is a high energy curriculum focused on developing key life values, fitness, and complex karate skills through challenging training exercises.

Monday through Friday

6 - 7pm

Korean Karate Adult Class

Designed for 18 year old and older adults. It is a fully comprehensive curriculum focused on developing fitness and advanced karate skills though challenging training exercises with a greater emphasis on practical application.

Tuesday & Thursday

7 - 8pm

Korean Sword Class

Korean Karate Adult Class

Designed for 11 year old and older students. The curriculum emphasizes to master one class of weapon, the sword, with a practical core of knowledge to make precise cuts.

Monday + Wednesday + Friday

7 - 8pm