High Performance Martial Arts

High Performance Martial Arts is a martial arts school in Northport, NY, offering Tae Kwon Do and Jiu Jitsu training for students of all ages. Located at 1966 Jericho Tpke in East Northport, the school serves the surrounding communities including Dix Hills, Huntington, Elwood, Commack, Greenlawn, Deer Park, Melville, Kings Park, and Smithtown. With a 4.90 rating from customer reviews, the school is recognized for its commitment to developing discipline, respect, and confidence through structured martial arts instruction. The program emphasizes life skills such as focus, integrity, perseverance, and humility, rooted in a tradition that spans over 5,000 years.

Founded in 1997 by Grandmaster Suh, a former U.S.A. National Team Member and champion, the school is led by a legacy of excellence. His son, Master Christian Suh, continues the family tradition as a third-generation master and also a U.S.A. National Team Member and champion. Together, they are the first father-and-son duo to both earn spots on the U.S.A. National Senior Team. The school’s curriculum is built on the philosophy of Tae Kwon Do, where "Tae" means foot or kick, "Kwon" means hand or punch, and "Do" means the way, emphasizing self-defense, personal growth, and Olympic-level discipline.

The school is situated on Jericho Tpke, just a short distance from the Elwood Shopping Center, and is located approximately 0.1 miles from Elwood Road and Jericho Turnpike, near the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Commack Fire Department Station 2. A historical marker for Elwood Grade School lies about 0.7 miles away, anchoring the neighborhood’s identity.

High Performance Martial Arts is known as a premier training center in New York for Tae Kwon Do, with a national reputation for developing champions both in sport and in life. Its long-standing presence and dedication to excellence have solidified its standing as a trusted institution in the Northport area. The school continues to empower students through rigorous training and values-driven instruction, making it a cornerstone of martial arts education in Suffolk County.