Special Notices:
Days the Studio will be Closed:
- July 2-5, 2026 Closed for Independence Day.
- September 5-7, 2026 Closed for Labor Day.
New Update:
We are now scheduling beginners because of a huge volume of interested practitioners.
Please email usmasterlaura@gmail.com for an appointment to try a free class.
- First class free.
- Beginners welcome.
- Family rates.
- Traditional non-competition.
- No contracts / start up fees.
- Family owned and operated.
- Not a franchise.
- Over 35 years experience.
- Internationally certified Black Belts.
- Trains in South Korea.
What We Teach
Self-Defense Haidong Gumdo 해동검도 Korean Sword
Training Hapkido 합기도 Korean Police
Defense Gongkwon Yusul 공권유술 Traditional
Korean MMA Hopaesool 호패술 Ancient Korean
Self-Defense Gungsul 궁술 Korean Traditional
Archery Kickboxing Exercise
and fitness Tai Chi 太極拳 Chinese Movement
Therapy
Upcoming Events
- July 22-29, 2026
- Haidong Gumdo Championships in Korea
- (Master Laura may or may not be attending this event).
- May 17, 2026 Tae Kwon Do TestStarting about 1:30 pm.
- May 22, 2026 Gongkwon Yusul TestStarting around 5:30 pm.
- May 30, 2026 Haidong Gumdo Belt TestIncluding Black Belt testing starting at 1:30 pm.
Recent News
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November, 2025
Master Laura's 8th Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
Master Laura received her 8th degree black belt Kukkiwon certificate after testing in Korea in the High Dan testing at the Kukkiwon in November 2025. Thank you to Grandmaster Duk G. Kwon for his support in accompanying Master Laura on the trip. |
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June 1st, 2023
Tai Chi Changes
Sensei Wayne Melton is moving, Sensei Mary Long will be taking over his Tai Chi classes.
Starting in July, the fee and class session structure will change-
The Tai Chi page has more information about the classes, with more to come. |
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January 25th, 2023 Class Times Changes Starting on February 1st, class times have been slighly altered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays for some classes. |
Testimonials
“Master Laura and Central Ohio Martial Arts provide an instructional environment that allowed me to grow personally while working at my own speed in getting my black belt.”
Read More“My family and I really enjoyed our time at Central Ohio Martial Arts. I'm a mother of 4 and my husband and I practiced gongkwon at C.O.M.A, the environment was family friendly which allowed us to practice with our children.”
Read More“I came to Central Ohio Martial Arts in 2010 as a 1st Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. I had trained at another school for approximately 6-7 years. I wasn't feeling that my training was progressing, so I knew it was time for a change.”
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