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Grandmaster Y.K. Kim
9th Degree
Black Belt
President
of American TaeKwonDo Federation
President of Martial Arts
World
Publisher of Martial Art World Magazine
 Master K.O. Spillmann trianed and worked under his TKD father Grandmaster Y.K. Kim for over 14 years. Grandmaster
Y.K. Kim is one of the world’s most dynamic speaker, a respected author, a successful entrepreneur, and Grandmaster
of the Martial Arts — there is no one like Y.K. Kim. He wants to change the world with a new way of thinking:
a new modern philosophy of personal and professional improvement through Martial Arts World. Kim arrived to the United
States with only his black belt and his dream to have the most successful martial arts school in the U.S. After enduring
many hardships, he was able to overcome countless obstacles and create the life that he dared to dream, despite constant discouragement
from others. For several years, Y.K. Kim has influenced countless others through his knowledge on how there is incredible
power that can be unleashed with the marriage of eastern and western philosophies. He is committed to his lifelong mission
of improving lives through sharing with others the incredible benefits one can gain through martial arts training.
Grandmaster Y. K. Kim breathes, eats,
and sleeps martial arts 25 hours a day and 8 days a week. His whole life isdedicated to improving and promoting the Martial
Arts. Y. K. Kim is a living testament that the martial arts spirit and American Dream are alive and kicking. Born and raised
in Seoul, Korea, and after he finished his military duty in his native country of Korea, he immigrated to America 1977 to
begin his dream, despite harsh discouragement from many close advisors.
He started homeless and without a green card.
Eventually, Kim was able to overcome cultural shock, financial hardship and language barriers to achieve a rare level of success
and build one of the strongest and most beneficial Martial Arts organizations in the world.
 He has proven his principles in his own life, from humble -- and sometimes even embarrassing beginnings, to becoming a world
leader of the Martial Arts. He conquered every obstacle, despite the language barrier, to eventually build a multi-million
dollar organization. Through his blood, sweat, tears, and Martial Arts spirit, he made his American Dream become a reality.
Y. K. Kim has shared his American dream through touching thousands of people's hearts and helping them to succeed through
his diverse achievements.
Author of Martial Arts World, Tae Kwon Do World, Success
in Martial Arts
Business, Health is the Foundation of Success;
and now, Winning is a Choice! World's most dynamic speaker on business, leadership,
and motivation Producer, writer, and star of the action film Miami Connection Publisher
of Martial Arts World Magazine Celebrated public servant, winning the prestigious Thomas Jefferson Award for
producing
charitable events to raise funds for unfortunate children. Honored
by the proclamation of Y. K. Kim Day by the City of Orlando, City of Deland, City of
Winter
Park, and Orange County Commission in Florida, and by the Commonwealth of Virginia for
his outstanding
community leadership. Appointed Honorary Deputy Sheriff by the Orange County Sheriff's Department for his support
of
the fight against drugs. Commissioned Ambassador at Large by the City
of Orlando for his extraordinary promotional ability. Chairman and Founder of Martial Arts World and World
Martial Arts Research Foundation
Grandmaster
Y. K. Kim's next goal is to build a 4-year Martial Arts University to provide the world with
future leaders.
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