ELEVATED FLOW
Where Martial Arts Meets Moving Flow Meditation.
Challenge your body. Quiet your mind. Discover the extraordinary clarity that emerges when discipline, repetition, and movement become one.
At Elevated Flow, we transform the complexity of traditional Korean martial arts into a powerful practice of physical conditioning, mental focus, and effortless movement.
The body learns. The mind lets go. Elevated Flow begins.
building skills for life
At Elevated Flow, every class is designed to develop essential life skills alongside physical ability. Through progressive training, students learn that improvement comes from consistent effort, that challenges are opportunities for growth, and that confidence is built through accomplishment.
Our approach develops character by instilling essential qualities in our students through consistent practice.
FOCUS & MENTAL CLARITY
Complex martial arts movements require students to observe, listen, concentrate, and remain present. As techniques become more familiar, students develop the ability to sustain attention, reduce distractions, and move with greater awareness and purpose.
DISCIPLINE & SELF-CONTROL
Mastery takes time. Students learn patience through repetition, perseverance through challenges, and control through purposeful movement. They discover when to act, when to listen, and how to remain composed even when something is difficult.
CONFIDENCE & personal growth
Every new technique presents a challenge. With practice, movements that once seemed impossible become natural. These small victories build genuine confidence, resilience, and the understanding that meaningful progress comes through dedication.
FITNESS & COORDINATION
Our Korean martial arts curriculum combines dynamic kicks, intricate hand techniques, and coordinated body movements into a vigorous full-body workout. Students develop cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility, balance, and body awareness while learning to connect individual techniques into fluid, continuous movement.
RESPECT & COMMUNITY
Martial arts is a personal journey strengthened by the people around us. Students train in an environment built on mutual respect, encouragement, humility, and shared accomplishment. They learn to respect their instructors, support their classmates, and take pride in both their own progress and the progress of others.
THE ART OF FINDING FLOW
At Elevated Flow Martial Arts, martial arts is more than physical training. Rooted in traditional Korean martial arts, our practice combines intricate hand techniques, kicks, and coordinated movements to strengthen the body, sharpen the mind, and cultivate a deeper connection between the two.
Through repetition, patience, and discipline, complex martial arts techniques gradually become instinctive. As muscle memory develops, conscious effort gives way to fluid motion, allowing the mind to quiet and the body to move with precision, confidence, and freedom.
This is where vigorous martial arts training becomes moving meditation—a unique balance of cardiovascular conditioning, mental focus, and inner clarity.
Whether beginning as a child or advancing as an adult, every student follows the same path toward Elevated Flow.
ONE MARTIAL ARTS COMMUNITY.
TWO BAY AREA LOCATIONS.
Elevated Flow Martial Arts serves students and families in Burlingame and Menlo Park.
Our schools provide martial arts and self-defense training for children, teens and adults, along with an emphasis on life skills, leadership, physical development and personal growth.
Discover what martial arts can do for you or your child. Whether you're seeking confidence, discipline, physical fitness, or greater mental clarity, Elevated Flow offers a welcoming environment to learn, grow, and thrive.
Take the first step toward finding your flow. Join Elevated Flow today.
Classes
Discovering Flow Through Play and Movement
Our classes for young kids introduce children to the foundations of Korean martial arts in a safe, creative, and playful environment. Through fun drills, interactive games, and age-appropriate movements, students develop listening skills, concentration, balance, coordination, and self-confidence.
At this early stage, flow begins with learning to connect simple movements, follow instructions, and develop a natural rhythm through repetition and play. As children become more comfortable with their movements, they build body awareness, independence, and the confidence to try new challenges.
Each class encourages cooperation, teamwork, discipline, and a positive attitude while helping young students discover the joy of movement and learning.
Building Flow Through Focus, Discipline, and Confidence
Our classes for kids build a strong foundation in traditional Korean martial arts while challenging students physically and mentally. Through training in forms, kicks, hand techniques, and self-defense, students develop strength, flexibility, coordination, concentration, and self-control.
As students progress, they learn to connect increasingly complex movements through repetition and practice. What initially requires careful thought gradually becomes more natural as muscle memory develops, allowing students to move with greater fluidity, precision, and confidence.
This progression toward flow reinforces valuable life lessons in patience, perseverance, and discipline. Students discover that consistent effort leads to improvement, helping them develop greater focus, awareness, character, and confidence both inside and outside the studio.
Achieving Flow Through Physical Mastery and Mental Clarity
Our Teens and Adults classes combine traditional Korean martial arts, practical self-defense, physical conditioning, and mental development. Through forms, dynamic kicks, hand techniques, and coordinated movements, students improve cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility, balance, and concentration.
Beginning students establish a foundation in technique, discipline, and body awareness. Through consistent practice, movements become more familiar and instinctive, allowing individual techniques to connect into increasingly fluid sequences.
As students advance, more intricate techniques and movement combinations challenge both physical ability and mental focus. With repetition and mastery, conscious effort gradually gives way to natural movement, creating opportunities to experience a heightened state of flow—where distractions fade, the body moves with purpose, and the mind becomes calm and clear.
This is where martial arts becomes moving meditation: a vigorous physical workout that simultaneously cultivates focus, mental clarity, and inner balance.
Whether beginning their journey or refining years of experience, students develop the discipline, confidence, and awareness to carry the benefits of martial arts into everyday life.
MASTER DONG
Master Kwan Jang Nim Dong is a 6th Degree Black Belt with nearly 30 years of martial arts experience under the instruction of Master Sung Jin Su, Founder of the United Mirae Mu Sul Association.
For more than two decades, Master Dong has taught and mentored students of all ages throughout the Bay Area. His competitive achievements include Grand Champion honors and gold medals at tournaments around the world between 1999 and 2019.
His commitment to youth development extends well beyond martial arts. He has worked as a counselor and program director in San Francisco’s Tenderloin District and toured with Kaiser Permanente’s Educational Theatre Programs, performing health education shows for more than 200,000 students across Northern California. He also mentors students in college and life planning, and performs lectures for Alpha Kappa Psi, a professional business fraternity, where he served on its Chapter Advisory Board.
Today, Master Dong brings together decades of martial arts instruction, teaching, and youth mentorship to shape the training philosophy of Elevated Flow Martial Arts. His approach emphasizes not only technical skill and physical discipline, but also the personal growth and life skills that students carry beyond the mat.
Outside of martial arts, Master Dong holds a master’s degree in Civil Engineering and is a Registered Professional Engineer. His professional experience spans business optimization, property management, and land development.
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WHAT OUR COMMUNITY SAYS
Read what students and families have to say about their experience at Elevated Flow Martial Arts.
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“The story behind this family that runs this studio is amazing. Not only does the entire family practice but their daughter was a black belt even before reaching her teenage years. You see people who go to work then you see people that are passionate about what they do and truly I see the difference… My girls started practicing at 3 and they are so strong, focused and (most importantly) have discipline to continue working hard academically while balancing outside activities.”
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“This school is an outstanding place to learn and practice martial arts with an amazing Master and teacher SBN Dong. The community is very supportive and like a big family. I highly recommend it.”
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“Excellent school for children and adults. You’ll get pushed to your limits and the rewards are well worth the hard work! Challenge yourself!”
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“I love this place. My 4yr old son has been going here for over a year and he has learned discipline, focus, the value of hard work and respect. His transformation has been amazing. It’s a family owned business not a factory. The classes are intimate and hands on. We absolutely love it and can’t recommend it highly enough.”
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“I’ve been taking classes here for a year and a half. I feel much healthier and have developed better athletic ability and endurance, helping me to run my first 10k just a few months ago. The environment is very friendly, with families as well as other working adults like myself that make it feel more like a community rather than just somewhere I go to work out. Highly recommended even for those like myself with terrible coordination!”
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“My son started here almost 2.5 years ago and we cannot say enough about the positive impact SBN Dong and all the instructors have had on him. It’s not just a class he attends, but it is an extended family. Any time we need extra support for my son SBN Dong is there to support and encourage. We look forward to many more years…”
SEE ELEVATED FLOW IN ACTION
See the training, energy and community behind Elevated Flow Martial Arts in Burlingame and Menlo Park.
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Announcements
Congratulations to KSN Annie Gregory who was recently promoted to 2nd Dahn Black Belt at the Midwest Tournament on October 16, 2026!
Important Dates:
Nov 14, 2026: Black Belt Prep in Menlo Park (8:30-12:30PM)
Nov 14, 2026: Black Belt Club Class (1:45-2:45PM)
Dec 4, 2026: CSJKJN’s Black Belt Training & Promotion Ceremony (5:30-8:30PM)
April 9-10, 2027: West Coast Tournament in Woodland, CA
April 7-8, 2028: World Championships in Bay Area, CA
Community Partners
CONTACT US
Choose the Elevated Flow Martial Arts location that works best for you.
Give us a call, send us an email, or submit the inquiry form to schedule a complimentary trial class!
BURLINGAME
851 Hinckley Road,
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 692-5425
burlingamemartialarts@gmail.com
MENLO PARK
Arrillaga Recreation Center
700 Alma Street, Sequoia Room
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 787-2226
info@menlokuksool.com