Style:
Tang Soo Do
Blackbelt Magazine's 1995
Man of the Year
In the early spring of 1984, the
International Tang Soo Do Federation was founded by Kwan Jang Nim Chun Sik Kim. The Goal in
the foundation was to maintain the high standards of authentic Tang Soo
Do. Teaching the martial art in its original form gave much needed roots to many thousands of Tang Soo Do practitioners world wide. To achieve this goal, Kwan Jang Nim C.S. Kim
has dedicated a lifetime of training to create a standardization of instruction. With unending dedication, time and patience,
Kwan Jang Nim Chun Sik Kim has brought the peace and harmony of traditional Tang Soo Do into the lives of thousands of
practitioners.
Kwan Jang Nim Chun Sik Kim came to the martial art of Tang Soo Do at the early age of ten. His excellent technique and deep
spiritual determination allowed him the opportunity to achieve many prestigious honors including:
Over Eight Covers and features in National and International publications
Korean Team Captain of the 5th Asian Karate Tournament- Malaysia
1969 Korean Heavyweight Champion 1st World Karate Champion - Japan 1970
Head Instructor for U.S Servicemen at the Osan Military Base in South Korea.
1980 U.S Team Coach
1988 All American Hall of Fame at Madison Square Garden N.Y.
Former President of the International Tang Soo Do Federation.
1995 Black Belt Magazine Man of the Year Hall of Fame.
Author of "Authentic Tang Soo Do" 1998.