Congratulations everyone who participated in the

29th National All Martial Arts Championship!

This event is the only Traditional Martial Arts Tournament of it's kind in the World!

Saturday, May 3, 2003.

The 29th National All Martial Arts Championship held on May 3, 2003 at the University of Pittsburgh, Fitzgerald Fieldhouse was a great success! Choong Jae Nim Master C. S. Kim wishes to express his thanks and appreciation to all Masters and Instructors for their continued support and dedication who worked hard to make this a special day for everyone.

The day began with opening ceremonies at 9:00 a.m. with the American National Anthem and the Korean National Anthem. Red, white and blue balloons were then released. Choong Jae Nim Master C. S. Kim welcomed all competitors and spectators and wished everyone good luck. Grand Masters from around the country were introduced. Presentation of the Martial Artist of the Year was awarded to Master Marion Gregor, 5th Dan and full-time instructor at C. S. Kim Karate School in Greentree, PA.

Eliminations followed opening ceremonies beginning with black belt forms. Later in the day many Masters and instructors provided a spectacular demonstration of forms, self-defense and breaking.

Concluding the day was the final matches and award of 6 grand champions:
Junior Boys Forms - Mr. Josh Martin, Master Collins Tang Soo Do, Riverview, MI
Junior Girls Forms - Ms. Morgan Lee (C. S. Kim Karate, Greentree, PA)
Men's Sparring - Mr. Nathan Due (C. S. Kim Karate, Bloomfield, PA)
Women's Sparring - Ms. Jill Gorsky, East Coast Karate
Men's Forms - Master Marcus Murtaugh (C. S. Kim Karate, Moon Township, PA)
Women's Forms - Ms. Huyen Tue-Dao, AMAC, Annapolis, MD

Congratulations to all winners and to all competitors for a job well done!!!!

Plans have already begun for next year's championship - our 30th year - to be held on Saturday, May 1, 2004. Mark your calendars for this special anniversary year celebration!!!