Kim Pyung-soo

Kim Pyung-soo
Hangul 김병수
Revised Romanization Gim Byeongsu
McCune–Reischauer Kim Pyǒngsu

Kim Soo (Pyung-Soo Kim) a native of Seoul, Korea, attended the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) where he received a B.A. in Russian language and literature. Kim began studying Kwon Bop - Kong Soo Do at an early age under the guidance of Nam Sok Lee, president of the Chang Moo Kwan Association in Seoul. In November 1994, Kim was promoted to 10th degree red belt by his Senior Grandmaster, Hong Jong-Pyo, Taekwon Kwon Bop, in the Central YMCA, Seoul, establishing Kim as one of the highest ranking karate instructors in the world.

During years of intensive practice and teaching, Mr. Kim has taught countless numbers of students, including the Secret Service of the late Korean president, Syngman Rhee, U.S. Army units in Korea, municipal police departments, youth organizations and students at universities in Korea and Texas. From 1964 to 1968, Mr. Kim served as the first Korean correspondent to Black Belt magazine.

Mr. Kim arrived in the United States in January, 1968 and has maintained a central school in Houston, Texas since September of that year. In September 1970, he inaugurated his martial arts system entitled Chayon-ryu (Natural Way). Kim is fluent in Korean, English, Spanish and Russian; in addition, he understands and writes Chinese. Kim plans on continuing to teach and to place emphasis on the spiritual as much as the physical aspect of martial arts.

Kim Pyung-soo is the author of three books:

1. Palgue 1-2-3 of Taekwondo Hyung, Ohara Publications, 1974. ISBD: 978-0897500081
2. Palgue 4-5-6, Ohara Publications, 1976. ISBN 978-0-89750-013-5
3. Palgue 7-8, Ohara Publications, 1981.

He was the first correspondent from South Korea for Black Belt Magazine (1964–68) and is regularly used as a historical consultant by various authors of martial arts.

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