LOCAL STORIES PUBLICATIONAUGUST 26, 2022 Rising Stars: Meet Maria Baird Today we’d like to introduce you to Maria Baird. Q: Hi Maria, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today. A:…
Mr. Suh’s teacher was Park, Chull-hee the man in the center of the photo below. To the right of Mr. Park is Grandmaster Kim Soo a friend and training partner of Mr. Suh back in Korea. They were part of the body guard team together. Grandmaster Kim Soo continues to teach in Texas, Chayon-ryu style…
A Year, A Life – in Reflection Martial arts has a Way about them. There is a humbleness and yet a power within them. But, the power is not one that is obtained; it is a power that is gifted from years of arduous training. Train soft to become strong; train slow to become quick;…
When you train kung fu/karate, you step into another world. You walk, kick, and punch through the hands and feet of the ghosts of the past — but you are actually becoming that past, now present. It is a spiritual step. It is a step of trust and ethic. It is a step of faith,…
Always a good reminder: Kung fu is not something to do; it is something a person is. There should be no separation. When you (a student) misses a class without due reason, it is the same as not showing up for yourself — not just missing a class! It’s more than that! Show up for class;…
Well folks and students! Tonight, Dec. 14th, 2013, is the biggest night of the year – and in this case, the biggest night in the history of our school’s promotion celebration! Several surprises! It’s going to be historic! Don’t be late. Don’t miss it! 5:30pm – 8:30 pm Golden Dragon Restaurant Broadway Chintown, Los Angeles…
When a student decides to teach martial arts there are a few things to keep on mind: be respectful to the Grandmaster; be respectful to your students; study and teach the system properly; keep a dignified community presence; keep your skills at a high level of integrity; teach the students rather than manipulate them; keep…
Years back (in the 80s) Grandmaster Suh attended our annual Christmas Party – Promotion Dinner. He came each year after I took over the school until around 1988. He always took a moment to speak or share something about his martial arts or life. In a few moments, he began performing a form – Pal…
One day, at a tournament in Long Beach, many years back, for some reason Grandmaster Suh got into an altercation with another Korean master. It was a very heated moment and we students didn’t quite know how far it was going to go. We were sure, from his history in Korea, that he won’t back…
Grandmaster Suh, back in about 1974 started asking me to lunch once in awhile. This, as you probably can tell from me even bringing it up, was a rarity. He didn’t associate with very many people. He was very much a loner except for the Korean community. I was wondering why at first. We would…
