Page 34 - Martial Science Magazine Dec/2015 #12

Supreme Grandmaster Kim taught basic stan- more. Participants were honored to learn directly
ces, basic techniques, self-defense and many of from the pioneer who helped develop the majority
the Ch’ang Hon patterns during the seminar. For of the patterns and techniques they practice.
Supreme Grandmaster Kim, all techniques need Children and adults were separated into groups
to be done in a proper, natural way to avoid injury during the 2-day seminar so that material could
and improve health. Supreme Grandmaster Kim be better presented. Grandmaster Stan Swope and
taught the side risking kick as part of the day’s Grandmaster Simon Lee lead the children’s group
kicking drills. This stretch is unique to Supreme through age-appropriate techniques, self-defense
Grandmaster Kim’s curriculum and he stresses and Ch’ang Hon patterns. Grandmaster Swope
proper technique and alignment of the body; hei- reminded students to aim small and hit small.
ght will come naturally once the body and mind “The students overall – even the children -- had
have mastered the proper mechanics. Many are very good patterns and technique,” said Grand-
able to kick only about knee high when first lear- master Swope. “Among some of the best I have
ning this kick, for example. “Here, here or here,” seen for their ages. They had competent regular

Supreme Grandmaster Kim marked three different instruction, which helped them absorb Supreme
heights with his hand, “not matter. Must be done Grandmaster Kim’s more advanced information at
proper way.” Supreme Grandmaster Kim, with the the seminar,” he added.
aid of a microphone, gave clear instructions and
demonstrated each technique step-by-step, slow at GM Low Koon Lin also taught a short course on
first, then at proper speed with the help of a volun- basic movement, during the historic seminar.
teer. Participants were given opportunity to prac- During the seminar, Supreme Grandmaster Kim
tice each technique while Supreme Grandmaster Bok-Man presented a 9th Degree Black Belt from
Kim, Grandmaster Swope and others helped the World Chun Kuhn Taekwondo Federation to
correct errors. Supreme Grandmaster Kim also his first Malaysian student, Senior Grandmaster
taught releases from grabs and the Ch’ang Hon Low Koon Lin, Pioneer and Father of Malaysia
color belt patterns, always stressing the proper, na- Taekwon-Do. Nine other black belts were also
tural way. Supreme Grandmaster Kim helped crea- promoted during the seminar. Promoted to 9th
te 15 of the 24 Ch’ang Hon patterns in Malaysia in Dan were Grandmaster Rickie Low Ah Kuan,
1963-1964, and provided input on as many as four Grandmaster Nelson Bernard Kirby, and Grand-

34