Korean Zombie MMA
MMA Team / Gym
1. Overview
Korean Zombie MMA (코리안좀비MMA), also known as Chan Sung Jung MMA, is a mixed martial arts gym located in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 2013 by former UFC featherweight title challenger Chan Sung Jung, the gym has become one of the country’s best-known MMA academies by combining professional athlete development with recreational martial arts training. The facility welcomes beginners, hobbyists, and professional fighters while offering instruction across multiple disciplines including mixed martial arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, striking, and strength and conditioning.
Training Programs
Korean Zombie MMA provides structured classes in MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, boxing, kickboxing, and conditioning. Programs are designed for students of all experience levels, ranging from individuals pursuing fitness and self-defense to amateur competitors and professional fighters preparing for domestic and international competition. The gym emphasizes practical MMA development through technical instruction, live sparring, and comprehensive athletic preparation.
Facilities & Location

Located in Seoul’s Gangnam district, Korean Zombie MMA features dedicated mat space for grappling and wrestling, striking areas, fitness equipment, and training facilities designed specifically for mixed martial arts. The gym serves as the primary training base for many of its professional athletes while remaining open to recreational members seeking high-quality martial arts instruction.
Importance to Korean MMA
Since its establishment, Korean Zombie MMA has become one of South Korea’s most recognizable MMA gyms. The reputation of Chan Sung Jung, combined with the gym’s growing roster of professional fighters, has helped attract both domestic and international attention. The academy continues to develop athletes competing in promotions including ZFN, ROAD FC, and other Korean organizations while serving as an important training center for the next generation of Korean mixed martial artists.
2. History
Korean Zombie MMA was founded in 2013 following the rise of Chan Sung Jung as one of South Korea’s most successful mixed martial artists. As Jung’s international career continued, the gym grew into both a professional training center and a martial arts academy open to the public. Over the years, Korean Zombie MMA has produced numerous professional competitors while maintaining close ties to Jung’s continued involvement in coaching, mentorship, and athlete development. Today, it remains one of the country’s most recognizable MMA brands.
3. Coaching Staff
Korean Zombie MMA was founded in 2013 following the rise of Chan Sung Jung as one of South Korea’s most successful mixed martial artists. As Jung’s international career continued, the gym grew into both a professional training center and a martial arts academy open to the public. Over the years, Korean Zombie MMA has produced numerous professional competitors while maintaining close ties to Jung’s continued involvement in coaching, mentorship, and athlete development. Today, it remains one of the country’s most recognizable MMA brands.
- Owner: Chan Sung Jung
- Wrestling Coach: Young Bok Kil
- Striking Coach: Geon Hee (Tommy) Na
