Cheng's Martial Arts School is a family owned and operated studio located in Upper Darby, Delaware County. We welcome all students, regardless of experience and ability. Our school works with the community to provide opportunities beyond the martial arts for all of our students.

We have patient instructors who love to work with children but are also very clear about limits. We enforce good rules of behavior in class and we expect the same good behavior at home and in school.

Our belt system works as in indicator of the student's knowledge, skill, and attitude. Students will not receive a belt simply because they show up to class and are well behaved, they must earn their rank.


Ways To Contact Us

Address: 1500 Garrett Road #A2, Upper Darby, Pa 19082

Office: 610-622-5260

Email: info@chengsmartialarts.com

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Paul Cheng, Cheng's Martial Arts School
Master Paul Cheng of Cheng’s Martial Arts School, is originally
from Hong Kong and came to this country when he was eleven. In
many places in China, martial arts schools were the only places
where children could get an education, so many parents would
take their kids there to learn to be warriors (martial) and learn to
be educated members of society (arts). The martial arts schools
were also considered a child’s family. Paul has modeled his
business in this way.
Students are not only taught how to fight, they are also expected
to take care of the community in which they live. Many of Paul’s
instructors have grown up in the school since they were young
and have become role models for the younger kids. They are
expected to do their school work and behave in a respectful way.
So many of the students that start with Paul stay there. Since
many of the kids come from single parent homes, the door is
always open to those that need help in school and in life.

Paul helps to socialize his students and several of them have
special needs. He stresses that in life you have earn everything.
In many karate studios, belts and stripes are automatically given
every three months, no matter how well the student does. At
Cheng’s Martial Arts School, if you get a higher belt, you know
you it has been earned. Paul partners with many schools,
churches, and Community Ys, mostly in Delaware County. Paul
is highly respected not only in the martial arts community, but
also our local community for all he gives, not only to the young
people, but also to the adults (for whom he also has classes).

James Viner: 2 months ago
Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value.
I've been studying Tae Kwon Do at Cheng's Martial Arts for several years now. Cheng's is not the closest dojo to my home, but I would never consider anyone else. They have a wonderful approach of helping students grow at their own speed with a good mix of discipline and encouragement. The class is comprised of a good mix of varying abilities (top level athletes as well as some participants with disabilities), and they make everyone feel comfortable regardless of their level. Cheng's has done a wonderful job helping my son understand the benefit of working hard and growing over time. I'm so glad we made the choice of practicing Tae Kwon Do, and feel very lucky to have found the good people at Cheng's.
I couldn't recommend it more.

Ruth A (4 months ago)
"Best martial arts school in the area!!!" One of the best decision I made for my daughter was to have her join Cheng’s martial arts school. She gained friends, self confidence, discipline and life lessons not taught in school.-

Taneesha B (a month ago)
Great place, even better owners! They work with special needs children as well:) thank you-

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