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| About Grandmaster Samane |
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Grandmaster Samane began his martial arts training at the age of eleven in 1979. His initial exposure to oriental self-defense was a judo
class at a local YMCA. In 1980 he registered for his first Tang Soo Do karate class. After training diligently for 3 years he
received his first degree from Grandmaster Young Hyuk Kwon. Grandmaster Samane received his 2nd thru 5th degree training directly under
Tang Soo Do pioneer Grandmaster Chun Sik Kim (International Tang Soo Do Federation founder). Currently Grandmaster Samane trains with
Grandmaster Ho Sik Pak and holds a 7th degree black belt in Korean Tang Soo Do. Grandmaster Samane also has an extensive background in
Hapkido and currently holds an 8th degree black belt in this lethal style. Grandmaster Samane has been trained directly by Hapkido
founder Supreme Grandmaster Ji han Jae. He has been taught all the nuances of this military style. These are the same techniques taught
to Korean presidential bodyguards, CIA and Special Forces.
Grandmaster Samane has also distinguished himself as a tournament competitor. He has placed in numerous Korean style championships at the regional,
national and international levels.
In addition to his karate Institutes, Grandmaster Samane specializes in one-on-one instruction to business leaders and CEOs in the
Philadelphia region.
Grandmaster Samane's sincere belief is that martial arts training can help to develop health, confidence and a positive mental attitude in
all participants.
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