Grand Master Kang Uk Lee (10th Dan) hosted another traditional Tang Soo Do seminar here in the Detroit area on the 17th of May 2008. This club and the USKKA participated again and was recognized by Kwan Jang Nim Lee for its participation and contributions to the seminar and to Tang Soo Do! Please check Photo Album 9 for pictures of the seminar and the certificate that the club was presented. Only 2 or 3 of these certificates were handed out, so this is quite an honor! Participants came from as far away as Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Maryland, Kentucky, New York and Indiana. As always, it was quite an honor to train with the Grand Master!

The Women’s Self-Defense seminar that was held on the 27th of April 2008 was a GREAT success. We already have interest in holding a second seminar in the next few months. Stay tuned for dates and times!

Ladies ages 13 years old and up are encouraged to join this seminar, so you can learn how to spot and avoid danger, and also learn how to fight back if you must.

If you are interested, please contact Master Soo for further information.

The Tang Soo Do seminar led by Kwan Jang Nim Chung Il Kim was another great success! All those who were in attendance were wowed by his knowledge and physical ability. Thanks go out to all who attended! Some of the dignitaries in attendance included Grand Master Dale Drouillard, 9th Dan; seated in the center of the Master’s row with suit and tie on. To his left is Grand Master Chung Il Kim, 10th Dan; Master Patrick Kennedy, 4th Dan; Master Vince Soo, 4th Dan and Master Greg Mikl, 4th Dan. To Grand Master Drouillard’s right is Master Mike March, 6th Dan; Master Floyd Soo, 5th Dan and Master John Sczomak, 4th Dan. Standing at the far left in black pants is Master Mike Smith, 5th Dan.       (This group picture is available for purchase, with Grand Master Chung Il Kim’s permission, from Master Soo.)

Above is Master Mike March, Grand Master Chung Il Kim, and Master Floyd Soo relaxing after a recent seminar.

Markus and Master Soo with Sensei Fumio Demura after a weapons seminar on Saturday, the 22nd of September in Mt. Clemens.

The Tang Soo Do Forms Seminars held in July, August and October were very successful! Thanks to all who participated.

(More photos in Photo Album 7 & 8)

On the 5th of May 2007, USKKA members Master Mike March, 6th Dan; Master Floyd Soo, 5th Dan; John Gahrs, 2nd Dan; Tyler Gahrs, 2nd Dan; Mike McNamara, 1st Dan; Don Grant, 1st Dan; Dave Koehler, 1st Dan, Andrew Koehler, 1st Dan; Mike Mannino, 1st Dan and Mike Mannino II, 1st Dan, attended a traditional Tang Soo Do seminar hosted by Grand Master Kang Uk Lee, 10th Dan (pin #70); Grand Master Dale Drouillard, 9th Dan; and Grand Master Young Ok Kim (Drouillard) in Riverview, Michigan.

In Memory of:

Grand Master Jae Joon Kim - August 15, 1929 – January 09, 2007

It is with great sadness that we note the passing of Grand Master Jae Joon Kim on the 9th of January 2007. Grand Master Kim was one of Grand Master Hwang Kee’s most senior instructors.  Jae Joon Kim spent many years in the Detroit area, teaching Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do, before relocating to Florida. The entire Martial Arts world has lost a great man.

The late Grand Master Kim Jae Joon with the late Grand Master Hwang Kee