At Chris Malarkey Taekwon-Do, we do more than teach martial arts — we shape character, confidence, discipline, and resilience in every student who steps onto our mat. Our program empowers kids, teens, and adults to grow physically, mentally, and emotionally through structured training, positive coaching, and strong community values.

MEET MASTER MALARKEY

Martial arts has been a lifelong journey for Master Chris Malarkey — one rooted in discipline, perseverance, humility, and service.

With over three decades of training and teaching experience, Chris is a 6th Degree Black Belt, United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee, and published author of “Journey from White to Black: Translating Martial Arts to Life” and “Moving Meditation: From Black Belt to Inner Balance.”

His mission goes far beyond teaching kicks and punches.

Chris founded CMTKD to create a safe, structured, and empowering environment where students of all ages can build:

• Confidence

• Focus

• Self-discipline

• Leadership

• Emotional control

Through traditional Taekwon-Do training combined with modern coaching methods, Chris helps students develop life skills that carry far beyond the mat — into school, work, relationships, and everyday life.

Credentials:

6th Degree Black Belt Instructor (w/ background in Hap Ki-Do and boxing

• United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee

• Author — Moving Meditation: From Black Belt to Inner Balance & Journey from White to Black: Translating Martial Arts to Life

• Certified, International Traditional Taekwon-Do Instructor

• Over 30+ Years Training & Teaching Experience

• Community Youth Mentor

• Celebrity Trainer 

• Taught by 1st generation student: Grandmaster SJ Kim, 9th dan (direct pupil and bodyguard of the founder of TKD: General Choi Hong Hi and original member of the 6th ITF Demo Team)

• Business Development Recognition Award recipient November 2022

• Featured in the WORLD'S #1 martial arts magazine @ Deadly Art of Survival Magazine Issue #6 w/ Wesley Snipes June 2022

• 2019 recipient Best of Bergenfield Award for BEST Taekwon-Do school

• Grand Champion Sparring 2017 TKDI Invitational 

• CEO/President of CMTKD

• Member of TKDI

  Why Families Choose CMTKD

  Parents trust CMTKD because we provide:

  • Structured classes that improve focus and behavior

  • Positive mentorship and leadership development

  • A safe and supportive training environment

  • Confidence-building programs for kids of all personalities

  • Character education alongside physical fitness

  “Our goal is to help students succeed in life — not just in martial arts. From first class to black belt and beyond, our students and families become part of a positive, supportive community built on respect, encouragement, and shared growth.”

  - Master Malarkey

  Come experience the CMTKD difference! Try a free class and see how martial arts can transform confidence, focus, and discipline for you or your child.