Daeshik Kim

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Biography

Internationally recognized expert in the Martial Arts

Honorary Awards

• Held title of “Great Grand Master Kim”, highest title in the field of Martial Arts
• Recognized by both the State of Georgia, and Texas House of Representatives
• Awarded a National Medal by the Republic of Korea, 1992

Career Highlights

• Executive Director, International Council on Martial Arts Education
• 10th Degree Black Belt in Hosin-Hapkido
• 9th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and Judo
• President, National Collegiate Judo Association, United States
• Chair, Physical Education Dept, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
• Director, Korean Amateur Sports Association
• Director, Korean Judo Association
• Olympic Games Official, several times
• Author of more than 25 books on the Martial Arts
• Considered the “Father” of Collegiate Martial Arts in the United States