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Tae Kwan Do was established by the legendary Grand Master Sang
Kyu Shim in 1964. He came to Detroit from Korea in 1963, became
a U.S. citizen and considered Detroit his home. He was
considered a Master of masters and recognized by the World tae
Kwon Do Federation as Instructor of the year in 1973. He founded
the World Martial Arts Association and served as editor-in-chief
of the Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine. His 3 books "Promise and
Fulfillment in the Art of Tae Kwon Do" (History), "The Making of
a Martial Artist" (philosophy), and "Success and the Creative
Imagination" (Self-improvement) are classics read by all serious
martial artist. Grand Master Sang Kyu Shim made his transition
on Saturday November 21, 1992. He is greatly missed and loved by
all those he's touched. Yet we all know he remains in spirit and
in the hearts of us all.
My work is a reflection of myself,
My execution of martial arts techniques
Is also a reflection of myself.
In whatever productive work I do,
I will create a masterpiece.
It will reflect my genius and virtuosity.
In all things I will work most seriously, Intelligently,
wholeheartedly.
To it I commit my soul, my body and spirit And even my whole
life fortune.
I am a doer, a venture, a winner.
Sang Kyu Shim
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