Learning from hardship and tragedy

Learning from hardship and tragedy

Written By Jason Murguz  as told by Grandmaster Kim Soo

Last year Chongjae-Nim spoke to me and Mr. Pete Nuygen about several times in his training when he learned from either his own hardships or the hardships of others.  I have written before about how important it is to take correction from instructors in the proper way, and to understand that our instructors only want us to learn the true way or Do.  As we get to the Black Belt level the thought may be that we know it all and don’t need correction.  Chongjae-Nim’s experiences show us that students can learn just as much from their own hardships and the hardships of others if they are attentive and patient.  

     The first instance that Chongjae-Nim told us involved him being beaten up or “slapped around” as he described it by some people from a different university.  In his story he said he was walking on a campus while wearing another school’s colors or logo.  Some students saw this and approached him, slapping him and giving him a hard time. 

    “I was 3^rd degree Black Belt at the time, and I didn’t know what to do.  Should I kihop, or get into some formal stance?  I went home and cried in my bed.  If we were in the Dojang, I would have defeated them, but out there in the world I didn’t know what to do.  So I came up with practical self-defense so I don’t have to worry about a stance or anything like that.  I just react.”

Chongjae-Nim took a situation that was embarrassing and instead of dwelling on it he innovated an new form of training so that not himself, but others could learn a more complete art form that would be useful in their everyday lives.   The next memory that Chongjae-Nim shared with us involved sparing in the dojang. 

    “I remember sparring with another student who happened to be cross-eyed.  Because of this, whenever he would round kick I wouldn’t be able to tell if he was kicking high or low.  If I blocked high he would hit me low.  If I blocked low he would hit my face.  It was so frustrating.  I went and I cried in my bed. I wept and thought, how am I going to handle this?  What can I do?  So I came up with Scissor Block , or round kick block.  Next time in class, he would kick but I didn’t care where because I could block any where he could kick with new block.”

Again Chogjae-Nim took a situation that defeated him and made it into a stepping stone to success and knowledge.  Finally I will relate a sad story that Chongjae-Nim shared with us that changed how we practice practical self-defense.

      “I had a black belt student that really got into scuba diving.  He would go all over the world diving in different places.  One day he was sitting in a bar or restaurant minding his own business and didn’t notice a man watching him.  It turns out the man was looking at his Rolex watch.  The student finished with his food and drinks and left.  While he was unlocking his car he was hit in the head with a tire iron by the man who had been watching him.  He was in comma for a while and then he died.  I was very sad. He was a black belt student.  So I came up with practicing practical self-defense with the defenders back to the attacker.  That way when the defender hears a sound like a clap or a kihop, the defender turns and reacts.  I want my students to always be prepared and ready. This was a very sad situation, but out of it many people learned a valuable lesson.”

   I think it was this last statement that has stuck with me the most.  Chongjae-Nim wants us, his students, to always be prepared to defend ourselves if the need arises. He also wants his students, to learn from their defeats, weaknesses, and short comings.  We often learn much more from our failures than from our victories.  I know for me personally, not breaking a brick on my first try at my Black Belt test stuck with all the way until I did break one during my 2^nd Dan test. Breaking that brick meant so much more to me than succeeding the first time.  Sometimes, it is in our failures that we find our greatest successes.

What is Cheon-Jik?

What is Cheon-Jik?

Written by Jason Murguz as told by Grandmaster Kim Soo

A monk, a Catholic Priest, a holy man driven by a single purpose, a martial arts teacher consumed by his art, these are examples of Cheon-Jik. Meaning “Heaven’s Work or Heaven’s Job”, Cheon-Jik represents a single minded tightly focused vision of personal mission.  For the founder of a martial art, there must be Cheon-Jik.   There are many reasons why people want to teach martial arts; money, recognition, hobby, and to stay fit, but for the true teacher, for the founder of a system, there must be Cheon-Jik.

       Cheon-Jik is not something that is innate within a person.  It is something that is found through diligent, patient searching.   Chongjae-Nim’s mother told him if he wanted to find water he would have to dig in one spot.  You can’t find life giving water by digging a little here and a little there.  Chongjae-Nim decided to dig into traditional martial arts, the results of which are Chayon-Ryu.  This art, this system is his Cheon-Jik.  Chonjae-nim has made it his number one priority, his all consuming passion and it has not come without great cost.  He has missed birthdays, graduations, time with family, things that most of us take for granted as being a right to enjoy, are all demanded to take a secondary place when measured against his Cheon-Jik.  

     Grandmaster Kim Soo is one example of a person who has found his Cheon-Jik.  The highest ranking Kendo master, Grandmaster Ho Ik Yong is another.  Grandmaster Ho Ik Yong is the author of a book about the spiritual and combat principles of Kendo, and like Chongjae-Nim has embraced his Cheon-Jik through the continued study and practice of his art.

    In conclusion, the essence of Cheong-Jik is the mission or purpose above all else.  It must come first, or it is not Cheong-Jik.  A policeman can have it, as can a family man, but it is not a universal idea for everyone, it is something that is found, it is chosen.  Teaching martial arts for personal reasons is okay but Cheon-Jik is demands more than a passing interest, it demands unwavering loyalty above all else.

Grandmaster Kim Soo Visits Branch Schools

Grandmaster's Annual visit to Chayon-Ryu Branch Schools


Grandmaster Kim Soo recently visited many of the branch schools in the Chayon-Ryu Martial arts System. Each year Grandmaster Kim Soo visits all branch schools to teach, build community spirit, and give tests.

KIM SOO KARATE OF WIMBERLY, TX  - Grandmaster visited the Wimberly school which is under the direction of Mr. Richard Griffin. They are preparing for the grand opening of a brand new dojang facility at the end of June.

Grandmaster Kim Soo visits the Wimberly, TX school.

 NORTH CAROLINA CATAWBA COLLEGE PROGRAM - Grandmaster visited the North Carolina Chayon-ryu school under the direction of Master David Mitchell.  Grandmaster gave rank exams to black belt candidates and taught special Tuksu Suryon class, and special PIT training class with local law enforcement officers.

Grandmaster visits the students at the Catawba College Chayon-Ryu program in North Carolina

Grandmaster with students at Catawba Tuksu Suryon class

Grandmaster in North Carolina forms practice

Grandmaster forms practice in Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina

It is a good opportunity for students to meet the system founder and get instruction from the supreme Grandmaster of the system, and build good spirit for all students and instructors within the Chayon-Ryu community.  Chayon-Ryu is a world wide system, and has programs in many educational venues (high school and college programs) throughout the Southeastern United States.

Grandmaster also visited the Kingwood Branch
school located in Kingwood, TX.

Grandmaster Yoon Byung-In Day May 18th

YOON BYUNG IN- Another Story
by Karen Hoffman (From a story told by Grandmaster Kim Soo)

Storytellers captivate us when their stories transport our imaginations to another time; we are no longer aware of our physical selves or of our surroundings. Sitting cross-legged on the floor of the hot dojang, students of Chayon-Ryu forget the heat and their heavy breathing from training as Grandmaster Kim Soo begins to tell a story. We are not long in that dojang.

This time we are with Grandmaster Byung In Yoon in Japan, at Nihon University where he is a student. It is about 1937. We already know Grandmaster Byung In Yoon is a special man both to martial arts tradition and to our Chayon-Ryu family tree.

Grandmaster Kim digresses to bring him to life for us so we know who this young man is. He was born in Korea, but because of the Japanese occupation there, he and his family fled to Manchuria. He became fascinated with the art of Chu'an Fa (Kung Fu) at a nearby school and asked the instructor for permission to join. The instructor firmly refused, for in China, the teachings of martial arts were for Chinese natives only and kept secret from all outsiders.

Byung In Yoon could not stay away from the school. During the day, he would jump up and down in front of the school's windows glimpsing what he could of classes. The instructor would catch him and sent him away from the school.

Determined to somehow be a part of the school, Byung In Yoon returned. This time he cleaned the area around the dojang and in front of the dojang entrance where the shoes of the instructor and all of the students lay. He meticulously arranged the shoes in neat, orderly rows. He returned every day to this task.

The instructor came out of the dojang surprised to find this orderly and well kept area, day after day. He noticed that someone had also rearranged his shoes so that the toes pointed away from the entrance, ready for him to easily slip into and walk away. He was very intrigued and tried to find the student who was so dedicated.

He found that it was not his students, but the little Korean boy who was determined to show his sincerity. The instructor was so impressed with Byung In Yoon's tenacity and sincerity that he made an exception and allowed him to join the school. Never before had a Korean national been accepted to learn the Chinese martial art of Chu'an Fa.



Grandmaster Kanken Toyama

Grandmaster Kim Soo brings us back to Nihon University where Byung In Yoon was studying colonial rule. He was often seen during lunch, outside the student cafeteria punching a huge tree. Everyday he would kick and punch this tree for so long that eventually it started leaning!

Some of his Korean student friends belonged to a Shudokan karate club on campus taught by Grandmaster Kanken Toyama. One Korean student quit the club to spend more time with his girlfriend. This angered the club members and was one of the reasons gangs formed on campus. The Japanese student gang members beat up the Korean student. This student implored Byung In Yoon to help fight the Japanese gang members. Finally, he agreed.

At the next challenge, Grandmaster Byung In Yoon quickly fought off many students simultaneously, using the graceful methods of Chu'an Fa. The Japanese gang members were very impressed with this graceful art that so skillfully deflected their attacks. They returned to their Karate club to tell Grandmaster Toyama about Byung In Yoon and his expertise.

Grandmaster Toyama approached Byung In Yoon and implored him to come to his Club to teach this wonderful new art. After much discussion, Byung In Yoon agreed to teach Chuan Fa if Grandmaster Toyama taught him Shudokan karate. Byung In Yoon's skill level was so advanced that Grandmaster Toyama accepted Grandmaster Byung In Yoon into the club as a fourth degree Black Belt, rare for a Japanese student, let alone a Korean national.

Grandmaster Kim Soo returns our imaginations to the dojang and finishes this tale by assuring us that this latter story is indeed true. He knows this because three different people who did not know each other told him primarily the same story at three different times in his life.

These individuals were Grandmaster Park Chul Hee, a student of Byung in Yoon, Grandmaster Jong Pyo Hong presently living in Korea, and Grandmaster Ki Whang Kim (recently passed away), a junior friend who trained with Grandmaster Byung In Yoon in Japan.

This validation is important because Grandmaster Kim knows that by telling us these stories he makes us the guardians of the history and traditions that form our Chayon-Ryu system.

Why we should avoid egotism

Why We Should Avoid Egotism

by Kyosanim Melissa L. Nichols

Egotism is “characterized by an exaggerated estimate of one's intellect, ability, importance, appearance, wit, or other valued personal characteristics"[1] – the drive to maintain and enhance favorable views of oneself.

"In egotism we find the person filled with an overweening sense of the importance and qualities of his personality...the things of the 'Me.'"[2] Egotism means placing oneself at the center of one's world with no concern for others, including those loved or considered as "close," in any other terms except those set by the egotist. (Wikipedia)

In martial arts this can be a slippery slope.  In life, it is a recipe for disaster.  When we train, we develop more confidence as a result of attaining greater knowledge and greater skill; this increased confidence is a good thing, as long as it is kept in check with humility.  Without humility, the ego can inflate and this can lead the student down the wrong path, regardless of rank.  The high rank and low rank are susceptible to the influence of overabundant ego, or egotism. 

Egotism can manifest in small ways, such as throwing one’s weight around at junior ranking classmates, or larger ones, like second guessing an instructor, or even correcting them during class. Both of these behaviors are bad and lack humility.  As higher ranking students, we are obligated to help our juniors on their journey, and create a helpful and supportive environment.  To make them feel inferior, or to boss them around is not the Chayon-Ryu way. Likewise, as instructors, we must never overstep into the private lives of students, and assume authority to order students about outside the context of a student/teacher relationship.  It is our responsibility to prepare the young birds to fly from the nest and be able to stand on their own.

 As juniors, we must show our seniors and instructors respect at all times.  No matter what we were taught previously, we must respect the teacher who stands at the head of the class and not show disrespect, or insubordination.  Be humble, be serious.  We must never believe that we know more than the person standing to our right.

Outside the dojang, we must all remember to balance ego with humility as well, or we run the risk of becoming narcissistic and overblown with self-importance.  No one wants to deal with this kind of person, at work, at school, on a sports team, in traffic or even in line at the coffee shop.  The ego unchecked can create a monster within us. It is even possible for some individuals to develop into bullies, or abusers.  To avoid this pitfall, we must look to the lessons of Chayon-Ryu to direct us to a place of peace and enlightenment.   Grandmaster Kim Soo has given us the tools to navigate life without falling into the trap of egotism, and we must look to his teaching and example to be our compass.  These great gifts are his legacy to us all, if we are open to receiving them.

It is good to develop confidence and to feel good about our achievements. But we must never let our ego overrun our good sense, and basic principles of right and wrong.  Balance the ego with humility. Be humble and serious in training. Apply Chayon-Ryu principles to everyday living, and seek the path to enlightenment and self-awareness.  When we are self-aware, we are aware of how our words and actions affect those around us.

THROUGH DIFFERENT EYES

Through Different Eyes

Written by Robert McLain, as told by Grandmaster Kim Soo

One day, a man was out on a walk when he encountered a suspension bridge along his

path. The bridge extended from one side of a valley to the other and served as a safe route
over a flowing river. The man walked to the center of the bridge, leaned over the railing and
paused to look down upon the river below.

 Upon inspection of the river, the man noticed

the river’s water level was high and slightly covered a fishing pier that extended from one

river bank into the flowing water. At the end of the slightly submerged pier sat a man,
seated in meditation. Standing nearby on the river bank was a large crowd, watching the
meditating man. They were in awe of the meditating man, exclaiming, “Wow, He’s a real
Dosa (Saint)!” “Look how he levitates on the water!” “We must follow him and his

greatness!”

The man looked down from the bridge and thought, “Oh, the crowd cannot see the submerged pier he sits upon and thinks the meditating man has magical powers.” Suddenly, he spotted a huge, grey catfish swimming through the river. The size of the catfish was enormous – as long as an automobile. The man on the bridge watched as the catfish gracefully and quietly swamtowards the meditating man. When the catfish reached the pier the catfish quickly sprang from the water and, in one big gulp, swallowed the meditating man before landing back in the river to continue slowly and gracefully swimming in the river.

There are many lessons to be found in this parable. Overall, this parable illustrates that following a proper path can enable people to see truth in life and avoid being deceived.

Many people study martial arts, but few study proper fundamental principles. These principles or “truth” exist in all things, including martial arts. An understanding of the principles enables people to see through false claims, whether in martial arts or another endeavor.

Nature doesn’t care about “flash” or trickery. It simply follows the “natural way.”

A lifetime dedication to teaching and sharing Martial Arts knowlege

Thank you, Grandmaster Kim Soo

MY BO SHI

MY BO SHI 
by Kyosanim Melissa L. Nichols

Today I practiced good Bo Shi. I was in the parking lot at Wal-mart and was approached by a tiny woman from another land. She didn't speak my language, and she was dressed in what looked like a sari, but she was from Asia, or possibly Indonesia. I had no idea what she was saying, but she was smiling and it made me smile too. And so I guessed and guessed until I realized she was asking me for a ride of a short distance, which I gladly gave. The whole way, we both smiled and laughed. She thanked me, but for the feeling I have inside me, I thank her.

What is Bo Shi?

Grandmaster first introduced the concept of Bo Shi in May of 2009 at a tuksu suryon class. Bo Shi applies to everyone, from white belt up. It can apply to anyone whether they practice martial arts or not, but most especially those of us who do.  It is about leaving our ego behind us, and finding lessons in everything, not simply those things which we find to be of personal interest. If we are true students of the way, even the wind can teach us.  We must always keep an open mind.

As the story by Grandmaster Kim Soo goes, one day a villager asked a wise man why he was always unlucky and never got a break.  The wise man told him to make an offering. The man replied he had nothing to offer. The wise man said that money or goods was not what he was talking about. Everyone has something to give that costs us nothing. This is the concept of Bo Shi.  We all have seven things that we can do to help others, and this helps us too. This follows the concept of what comes around goes around, cause and effect and the golden rule. Very universal teachings.

The seven things, or Bo Shi are:

1. Hwa Ahn Shi- the friendly or peaceful face. Smile. Be at ease with our expression. Let the light in your eyes shine outward.
2. Ohn Shi- friendly encouraging words, praise, or giving hope. These are important gifts we have to offer others in times of need, sorrow or celebration and joy.
3. Ahn Shi- friendly look or eye contact. This is important for those who are uncertain, lost or unsure if someone is approachable.
4. Shim Shi- open mind/ open heart-with no prejudice or preconcived notions. Do not judge others, take time to find out who/what they really are beneath the surface. Do not judge a book by its cover.
5. Shin Shi- physically helping someone. Pick up a heavy load for them, open a door, assist and elder with sitting or standing, reach something on a high up shelf. These are gifts worth more than gold.
6. Jua Shi- consideration or politeness. Offer a seat to someone who needs it more than you, respect your elders, remember your manners, behave appropriately for each occasion.
7. Chal Shi- finding a need and offering it. This is an advanced awareness. This is not asking someone what they need, this is anticipating the need and serving it.

Think of these actions in a sincere way as you go about your day.
 Are you treating others as you would like to be treated? 

Are you giving off good karma? Are you building positive kong? 

What kind of environment are you presenting to those around you? 


When you teach class are you helping students, and making them feel better about themselves?
Or are you making them more nervous and unsure? Be self aware.  Be aware that our words and actions affect those around us, every moment of every day. Bo Shi.

for more about Bo Shi read "Bo Shi"

Grandmaster Kim Soo Audio CD- A WAY OF LIFE

Now available in the Chayon-Ryu World Headquarters book store, this 1998 radio interview with Grandmaster Kim Soo covers his life, and the founding of Chayon-Ryu.

A great learning suppliment for all students of all ranks, and all instructors who wish to enrich the Chayon-Ryu training experience with the historical journey of our system.

This Digital Compact Disc includes Grandmaster Kim Soo's biographical account of his journey to become the founder of our system in his own words.

A must have item for the serious Chayon-Ryu practioner!
The Tracks Include:

• Early life
• Martial arts training begins
• Youngest Korean Black Belt
• Early career as martial arts instructor
• Coming to America
• Establishing of Schools
• The founding of a system
• The rich historical lineage of Chayon-Ryu
• Gathering martial arts knowledge
• Unifying styles and sythesisizing the system
• Chayon-Ryu Principles
• A way of life (featuring the masters of chayon-ryu giving their own stories)
• Beyond the Style- the benefits of Chayon-Ryu

Available on CD now!

TUKSU SURYON REMINDER

Tuksu Suryon is a quarterly advanced training class given by Grandmaster Kim Soo to the instructor level colored belts and black belts of the Chayon-Ryu Martial Arts system. It is a continuing education program unique to Chayon-Ryu, and is required for ranks from blue belt on for advancement and continued education in the teaching method of Chayon-Ryu.  Instructors in the Chayon-Ryu system are trained regularly in teaching and student/teacher relations by system founder Grandmaster Kim Soo. Grandmaster Kim Soo has over 50 years of teaching experience and has personally taught over 70,000 students world wide.

Tuksu Suryon is coming up!

To all Chayon-Ryu instructor level belts: there will be a Tuksu Suryon class on Saturday May 19th at the Chayon-Ryu world headquarters dojang in Spring Branch, TX.  Classes are for blue belt - black belt.

Please wear your white gloves in honor of Grandmaster Yoon, Byung-In.  For more information, visit the website.

The White Glove Tradition of Chayon-Ryu

by Melissa L. Nichols, Kyosanim, 1st Dan

If you've ever seen Chayon-Ryu black belts wearing white gloves at rank tests, in photos, or videos and are curious as to why they wear them, this is the story of the white glove tradition of Chayon-Ryu.  It all goes back to our senior Grandmaster, a man named Yoon, Byung-In. 

Grandmaster Yoon Byung-In was the first Korean national to bring the martial art of chu'an fa (commonly called kung fu in the U.S.) back to Korea after studying in Manchuria and Shanghai, China. During World War II, he went to Nihon University, Tokyo, where he studied karate with Toyama, Kanken.  Grandmaster Yoon began teaching these two combined arts in Korea, and this became the foundation and heart of the Chayon-Ryu system. 

Grandmaster Kim Soo wears white gloves to honor
the late Grandmaster Yoon, Byung-In.

When he was young, Grandmaster Yoon was injured when we slipped and fell into a fire, losing two fingers from his hand. He wore white gloves to mask the injury so as not to draw attention to himself, and thus avoid riddicule, or limitations.

During his time as a teacher of the martial arts, students would learn by immitating the movements of the teacher, and out of respect for their teacher, direct students of Grandmaster Yoon began the tradition of wearing white gloves while training. 

This tradition has been passed down to the Chayon-Ryu system by our founder, Grandmaster Kim Soo.  We wear white gloves to so respect for our late senior Grandmaster Yoon.




To learn more about Grandmaster Yoon, you can read about him in an article entitled "Yoon, Byung In, Another Story" by Karen Hoffman as told by Grandmaster Kim Soo.

266th Chayon-Ryu Rank Contest

On Saturday, April 14th, the 266th Rank exam was held at the Chayon-Ryu world headquarters dojang. The exam was judged by Grandmaster Kim Soo and his staff of black belt instructors.

Grandmaster and the black belt judges pose in a group with the students from the
morning session (white and orange belt levels).

 breaking a board with a flying side kick

Grandmaster and the Black Belt judges pose with the advanced level students.

Congratulations to all the students who tested, and congratulations to the newest 1st Degree Black Belts:

Dave Bayles, Harvey Brauner and Bill Dickerson.

Chayon-Ryu Martial Arts

World Class Martial Arts in Houston, Texas (and beyond)

Students in the Houston area can sign up to take private lessons with system founder and 10th degree black belt Grandmaster Kim Soo.  Study directly under Grandmaster Kim Soo and prepare for your next rank exam, or if you are returning alumni catch up in private lessons with Dosanim. Don't miss this oppurtunity to spend one on one time with Grandmaster Kim Soo!  To book your lesson, or find out more information, contact the school at: information@kimsookarate.com

A Letter to the Chayon-Ryu family

Master Kim Geary deomnstrates with Sabomnin Michael Moore

Grandmaster Kim Soo receives many letters from students and former students expressing gratitude for his guidance and teaching.  He is a remarkable man with great compassion for his students, and a lifetime dedication to the art of Chayon-Ryu.

 

Hello Sir, [Grandmaster Kim Soo]

 

I hope all is well with you and your family. I just wanted to say hi. You know it seemed that I was always overcoming some physical set backs. I could be sad or I could be happy.

 

Well Sir I choose to be happy.  I could look at my life and I could say my cup is half empty, but I choose to see it as half full. So many times I should have died, but I lived. You and Chayon-Ryu is why I live today.

 

You have always been my inspiration and my strength. Even though I should have been a higher rank by now....I know that as you taught, everyone goes at their own passe. As so many others, you are like a father figure to me and have always been my inspiration and sometimes when I was so down physically, your simple words that I would always remember, caused me to survive.

 

Grand Master this world is so much better for having you in it. Thank you Do Sa Nim. You are always in my prayers. Please tell my brothers and sisters in Chayon-Ryu hi for me. Such a pure system "Chayon-Ryu".

 I could never thank you enough. It has always been a real honor to have you as my Grand Master and instructor. May all your prayers be answered.

 

Your old down town student,

David M Foss

2012 Women's Self Defense Seminar

On Saturday, February 25th, the Asia-Houston Network and Kim Soo Karate held the 7th annual Women's Self Defense Seminar.

2nd Dan Black Belt, Sydney Moen assists
a young participant with her front kick.

Participants learned the basic principles of martial arts movement based in the Kim Soo method of "the Natural Way." Grandmaster Kim Soo taught the seminar and demonstrated many techniques of self defense that were easy to learn, but very important to know.

The women attending learned in a hands on workshop atmosphere with the help and instruction of Grandmaster Kim Soo and his black belt instructors.  Women of all ages participated in the event which is held annually at the Chayon-Ryu World Headquarters dojang in Spring Branch.

Grandmaster Kim Soo leads the class in learning the natural way
approach to understanding martial arts movements.

women of all ages participated in the 2012 Women's Defense Seminar.

Grandmaster Kim Soo awarded each participant a gift certificate for one month of free classes in Chayon-Ryu Martial Arts.  With over 50 years of teaching and training experience in world class martial arts, Grandmaster provides a safe and supportive environment for students of all ages to learn martial arts for self defense, for fitness, health and longevity.



"Grandmaster Kim Soo has, since his arrival in the U. S., welcomed students of all backgrounds, ages, races, colors, religions, and both sexes -- an unusual posture indeed for a martial arts instructor in the 1960s."

The participants and instructors for the 7th annual Women's Defense Seminar pose for a group photo.

For more information about Grandmaster Kim Soo, the Womens' Defense Seminar, or Chayon-Ryu Martial Arts, visit us on
the world wide web at : www.chayonryu.com