Cleveland Academy of Self Defense

Specialties

Cleveland Academy of Self Defense is the premier location in Cleveland to learn Taekwondo and Hapkido. Cleveland Academy of Self Defense has been serving the Greater Cleveland area since 1968. If you want to learn the highly effective Self-​Defense art of Hapkido or the dynamic martial art and sport of Taekwondo, Cleveland Academy of Self Defense is the place for you.

We offer very dynamic and flexible programs in Hapkido and Taekwondo for men, women, children and teens. We also offer programs that cover Women’s Self-​Defense and Children’s Self-​Defense. We have an option to fit almost everyone’s needs and tailor classes to the individuals.

History

Established in 1968.

Grandmaster Ray Szuch founded Cleveland Academy in 1968 and has been serving the Greater Cleveland area ever since, teaching taekwondo, hapkido and self defense. Grandmaster Szuch has coached some of the world’s best fighters and coached the US Olympic team in 1978. Grandmaster Szuch is also an Emmy-​winning stunt coordinator, founder of Escape & Survive: Common Sense Self Defense for Women, host of «The Dojo» tv show and more. More information on Grandmaster Szuch and accomplishments can be found on our website.

Meet the Business Owner

Ray S.

Business Owner

Grandmaster Ray Szuch is the founder and head instructor at Cleveland Academy