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Master Soo Young Kim
- KKA-certified Kumdo 5th Dan Black Belt
- Chosun-Sebup 3rd Dan Black Belt
- Kumdo instructor License
- Life Sports Instructor License Grade 3
- Certified of Judging Committee Grade 5
Master Sooyoung Kim became a Korean Kumdo Master as with achieving a KKA-certified 5th dan Black Belt at the age of 28, which was the youngest throughout Kumdo history. The judging committee members highly praised Master Kim’s in depth understanding of the principles of a sword, the precise and agile footwork and superb sparing techniques.
Master Kim started Kumdo training when he was very young with his father who was a nationally renowned Kumdo master. At 12, Master Kim won the national Kumdo championship and also participated in the Greater Japan International Kumdo Championship as a member of Korean national team. Since early 20s, Master Kim has been showing a special ability in teaching students as well. The Children Kumdo Team of CheongSong Training Center led by Master Kim won the 2008natioanl Bon Kook Kum Bup competition.
Master Kim also has contributed to the development of Kumdo in the United Stated by participating several Kumdo competitions which were held in the States to present his Kumdo of international caliber. His professional achievements in America include many first places at USA Bongnimgi, All US Kumdo Championship, AEUSKF Kendo Tournament and Easter US Championship.
2012 Kyeongbook Association President’s Cup Kumdo Championship 1st Place
2009 The 9th All U.S Bongrim-gi Championship 1st Place Team.1st Place individual Division
2008 The 15th Fall All U.S Kumdo Championship 1st Place, Team; 2nd Place Individual Division
The 10th Spring Eastern U.S Kumdo Championship 1st Place, Team; 1st Place Individual Division
2007 AEUSKF Kendo Tournament 1st Place, Team
2005 Seongnam City Kumdo Championship 2nd Place
Kyeonggi Province Kumdo Championship 2nd Place
Kyeongbook Association President’s Cup Kumdo Championship 3rd Place
Kyeongbook Governor’s Cup Kumdo Championship 2nd Place
Kyeonggi Governor’s Cup Kumdo Championship 3rd Place
The 45th Kyeonggil Province Kumdo Tournament 1st Place, Team
2002 Seongnam City Mayor’s Cup Kumdo Championship 1st Place
2001 Seongnam City Mayor’s Cup Kumdo Championship 1st Place
1994~1996 The Greater Japan Youth Kumdo Championships Member of Korean National Team
1994 The 11th National Students Kumdo Tournament 1st Place
The 36th National Students Kumdo Tournament 1st Place