ABOUT US

grand master In shik kim

founder and head master

Grand Master in Shik Kim

Master Kim founded I.S. Kim's MA in 1977.

He graduated from Yong In University, which is one of the top universities to study martial arts. Many Judo Olympic members are recruited from there.

Master Kim was also a former chairman of the Korean Judo Association (US) as well as an AAU Chairman in Iowa (TKD)

master jennifer kim

Jennifer Kim has been practicing martial arts for over 28 years. She has competed and coached at the state, collegiate, and a national level. She specializes in working with children as young as 3. Her classes are focused on developing: personal sense of well being, managing emotions, good work ethic and motivation.

Jennifer graduated from UC Davis with a B.S. in Human Development, focusing in child development. She has researched at UCD CCFS (Center for Child and Family Studies) and worked with children as young as 2 years old.

Fun fact: One of Jennifer's hobbies is to do glamour for her students and parents who have important events (ball, prom, work parties, graduation)

master joshua park

Joshua Park has been practicing martial arts for over 25 years. His expertise is teaching students, as young as 5 years old, technical and mental skills in self defense and sparring. He has competed and coached at the state, college and national level. His classes focus on developing: good character, explosiveness, proper technique, range of motion, and strategy. His goal is to help students develop their personal desire for excellence in martial arts and life.

He graduated from UC Davis with a B.A. in Economics and is currently a Financial Advisor at one of the largest investment firms in the world.

Fun fact: One of Josh's hobbies is to practice game theory math and help tutor students.