Master Myung Suk Kim
Master Kim grew up in Seoul,
Korea studying martial arts since he was a child. Upon achieving great
status in the styles of Hapkido and Taekwondo, Master Kim moved to the
United States in his mid-twenties to further his teachings in the
arts. He has taught at several martial arts schools throughout
Southern California since his first arrival, including Chul Jin
Martial Arts (started by his brother, Grand Master Chul Jin Kim) in
which he kept the name on what became his own studio in the early
1990s. During that time, Master Kim's studio was recognized as being
the "Best Martial Arts Studio in Los Angeles" by the
California Readers Choice Awards in 2000. Toward the turn of the century, Master Kim
expanded his dojang by moving into a larger studio, and changing the
name into his own Myung Kim Martial Arts, which is currently
located in Sherman Oaks, California.
Recently, Master Kim achieved
the honorific status of 7th Dan in Hapkido as he hosted his very own U.S.
Open Martial Arts Championships on May 21, 2000. His studio
continues to grow immensely as more people begin to realize the
importance of a good Master, and take on his unique training
abilities.
Master Kim is highly respected
and treats everyone back with the same friendly respect. His students
are loyal and all share the mutual feeling that he is the best at
what he does, and try their hardest to absorb his high-quality teachings in the
way
of the martial arts.
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