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M.K. Kim Martial Arts has the best of everything that there is to offer. Providing large, modern and well equipped facilities with over a quarter of a century of traditional training and instructional expertise. We teach two traditional Korean martial arts in a fun and family oriented atmosphere:

Tang Soo Do is a method of empty hand and foot self-defense. Tang Soo Do shares many similarities with Tae Kwon Do, but is more ritualized and places less emphasis on competition.

Haedong Kumdo, or “The Way of the Sword”, is a traditional sword fighting art. Haedong Kumdo means the “Light” of the sword, as the energy rising up in the morning in the Easter sea.

At M.K. Kim Martial Arts, we provide a unique practical approach to fitness. Our program is designed to advance you and your children to your maximum level of both physical and mental well-being. We teach several different types of classes, including: Adult and Children’s Tang Soo Do, Self-Defense, Weapons, and Haedong Kumdo (Korean Sword).

 

Grandmaster M.K. Kim

Grandmaster M.K. Kim was born in South Korea and arrived in the United States in 1988. He lived in Pittsburgh, PA and taught at the International Tang Soo Do Headquarters as the head master under Grandmaster C.S. Kim. In 1995, Grandmaster Kim and his family relocated to Charlotte, NC and he founded the World Hanguk Tang Soo Do Federation. He is also skilled in Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido and Haedong Kumdo. Recently, he was appointed as the president of the USA Haedong Kumdo Federation.

Career Accomplishments:
- Team Captain of the Tae Kwon Do team in high school
- National Champion in high school for Tae Kwon Do
- Tang Soo Do 1989 Korean Champion
- Tang Soo Do 1990 World Champion
- Martial Arts Open Championship sponsored by the US Military in Korea, Grand Champion 1985-87
- International Tang Soo Do US Team Coach
- Master Of The Year for International Tang Soo Do
- Featured in Black Belt Magazine, 2002
- Tae Kwon Do 5th Degree Black Belt
- Tang Soo Do 8th Degree Black Belt
- Haedong Kumdo 6th Degree Black Belt