Choong Jae Nim Chun Sik Kim

Biography

A young boy, 8 years of age, stood quietly on the floor of a small Do Jang in Sang Tan, South Korea, guarded closely by the watchful eye of his Instructor, Master Song Ki Kim. Who would have guessed at such an early age that this small child would grow to become one the most respected men in the realm of traditional martial arts.

Choong Jae Nim Master Chun Sik Kim, President and Founder of the International Tang Soo Do Federation, is a man who truly deserves the respect of all martial arts practitioners. His passion and desire for excellence, long hours of hard work and sweat – often later into the night – and a deep heart felt belief in the way of Tang Soo Do, have given him the reputation among his peers as a man of strength and honor.

In 1972 Choong Jae Nim Master Chun Sik Kim arrived in the United States and has since dedicated his life to maintaining and teaching the Korean martial art of traditional Tang Soo Do. It has been his humble spirit, commitment to traditional values, and unending dedication to his students that has earned him many outstanding honors. One can recognize a true and dedicated leader by his accomplishments.

Instructor, U. S. Military - Osan, Korea – 1965
Instructor, Korean Army Tiger Division
Korean Tang Soo Do Champion – 1967 & 1968
Korean Team Captain – 5th Asian karate Tournament, Malaysia – 1969
World Heavyweight Champion, 1st World Karate Championship, Japan – 1970
8 major magazine covers & feature articles
1980 U. S. A. team coach
1988 All American Hall of Fame, Madison Square Garden, N.Y.
Former President of the United State Tang Soo Do Federation
President & Founder of the International Tang Soo Do Federation
1995 Man of the Year
Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame – 1998
Author of Authentic Tang Soo Do textbook
Producer of various videotapes of traditional Tang Soo Do forms and training methods
Cover and Feature Article Tae Kwon Do Times – May, 2001
Cover and Feature Article Martial Arts magazine – June, 2002