About U.S. Moo Do Academy
Meaning “Martial Way”, U.S. Moo Do Academy was founded under the leadership of 6th Dan Black Belt Steven K. Radcliffe, a direct student of 8th Dan Grandmaster Chuck Beyersdoerfer and renowned 9th Dan Grandmaster Kyongwon Ahn.
Master Radcliffe brings more than 25 years of dedicated martial arts experience and holds rank in both Taekwondo and Hapkido. He leads the school alongside Head Instructors 5th Dan Jon Duffey, 4th Dan Cody Foster, and 4th Dan Adam Radcliffe.
U.S. Moo Do Academy teaches traditional Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do, Taekwondo, Hapkido, and practical self-defense, while also supporting a competitive martial arts team, Team Moo Do, which competes in tournaments across the United States.
For those seeking growth in mind, body, and spirit, U.S. Moo Do Academy is a strong place to begin. We welcome individuals, families, and athletes of all ages and abilities, and encourage families to train together. Guided by the mantra “Il Shim” — meaning “One Heart” — our mission is to develop strong, disciplined, mindful, and courageous martial artists.
Hours
Mon., Wed.: 6-7:30p
Tues., Thurs.: 5:30-8:30p
Fri.: 6-7:30p
Sat.: 9a-12p
Location
6873 Main St.
Cincinnati, OH 45244
U.S. Moo Do Academy and U.S. Taekwondo Center West Chester Black Belt Promotion Test
“Spirit first, technique second.”
— Gichin Funakoshi, Founder of Shotokan Karate-Do
Moo Duk Kwan Taekwondo shares many elements with its cousin art, Shotokan Karate
What Does U.S. Moo Do Academy Teach?
Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do
Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do is a Korean martial art founded by martial arts visionary Hwang Kee in South Korea in 1945. Founded by Hwang Kee as one of the original Kwans (“Houses”) of Tang Soo Do, Moo Duk Kwan translates to “House of Martial Virtue”. Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do originated as a multi-faceted fighting art built upon elements of Japanese Karate, the ancient Korean martial arts of Subak and Taekkyon, and northern Chinese martial arts such as Kung Fu. Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do is the forefather and direct lineage of Moo Duk Kwan Taekwondo and, in turn, U.S. Moo Do Academy.
World Taekwondo (WT)
U.S. Moo Do Academy’s style of WT Taekwondo is the modern and developed evolution of Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do created and developed by Hwang Kee. Translated to English, Taekwondo means “The Way of Kicking and Punching”, or “The Way of The Foot and Fist”. U.S. Moo Do Academy’s Taekwondo lineage, knowledge, and establishment stem from internationally renowned 9th Dan Grandmaster Kyongwon Ahn, a student of Hwang Kee and other influential Taekwondo Grandmasters like Jhoon Rhee and Chang Bok Lee.
Hapkido
Modern Hapkido is a hybrid Korean martial art and self-defense system developed by Master Choi Yong-Sool in the post-World War II 1940s after returning to his home country of Korea after a 30-year stay in Japan. A contemporary art of Tang Soo Do and Taekwondo, Hapkido employs many similar moves while maintaining a particular focus on tight strikes, joint locks, and takedowns. Like Taekwondo, Hapkido is an incredibly valuable element of self-defense.
Master Steven Radcliffe (Far Right) with Grandmaster Beyersdoerfer (4th Left) training at the Global Hapkido Association
U.S. Moo Do Academy is a Proud Member Club & Affiliate of:
U.S. Moo Do Academy is a proud member club of both AAU Taekwondo and USA Taekwondo. U.S. Moo Do Academy’s competition team, Team Moo Do, competes across the United States at both AAU and Non-AAU Taekwondo and Martial Arts tournaments.