(610) 361-944275 W. Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills PA
Serving Glen Mills, West Chester, Media, Aston & Thornton
East CoastKarate
About Us

Building Confident People Since 1997

East Coast Karate has called Glen Mills home since 1997.Get to know the coach, the mission, and the community behind it.

Our Story

Where East Coast Karate Began

East Coast Karate opened its doors in Glen Mills in 1997, founded by Coach Edward Stumm on one simple belief: that martial arts is one of the most powerful ways to build confident, focused, and disciplined people. What began as one coach's mission has grown into a community that has trained more than 2,478 students across Glen Mills, West Chester, Media, Aston & Thornton.

We teach authentic Martial Arts the right way, for kids as young as four all the way through adults. Our background-checked, experienced coaches do far more than teach striking. They learn every student's name, celebrate every win, and help each person discover exactly what they are capable of, on the mat and off it.

Young student training at East Coast Karate
Coach Edward Stumm with his family at East Coast Karate in Glen Mills, PA
Meet your head coach

Meet Master Stumm

Opened in 1997 Founded by Michael DiPietro Tang Soo Do Style of martial arts Martial Arts in Glen Mills for over 30 years Over 2500 students 100's of Black Belts We believe in building strong, confident students one class at a time All instructors have at least 6 years of training experience

1997Year established
2,478+Students trained
4.9 ★★★★★53 Google reviews
What we stand for

The East Coast Karate Standard

A black belt is earned in the small habits, not the big moments.These are the values every East Coast Karate class is built on.

Respect

Everything starts with respect: for yourself, for your training partners, and for your coaches. It is the first thing we teach.

Discipline

Showing up, working hard, and following through. The habits built on the mat carry straight into school, work, and home.

Confidence

Our students stand taller, speak up, and meet challenges head-on, with a calm, focused mindset that follows them everywhere.

Community

We are a community, not just a gym. Every age, every background, and every goal is welcome here, and nobody trains alone.

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  • Life lessons for on and off the mats

"What stands out most is that the instructors focus on much more than martial arts techniques. They emphasize respect, perseverance, responsibility, and character development, helping students become well-rounded young adults both on and off the mat."

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