Category Archives: News
KWK-TMAA Workshop, Nov. 16, 2024
The Ki Whang Kim Traditional Martial Arts Association gathered on Nov. 16 do learn Doju San Hyung Kong Kyuk / Makki.
KWK-TMAA Workshop, Oct. 19, 2024
The Ki-Whang Kim Traditional Martial Arts Association held its monthly workshop on Oct. 19, 2024 at Ken Zen Do Foxhall and Wellness in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Grand Master Ray Lee reviewed various sweeping techniques, the form Kung Sang Koon, tournament etiquette, and Tai Chi forms. The Ki Whang Kim Traditional Martial Arts Association is holding […]
KWK-TMAA Workshop, Sept. 2024
The Ki-Whang Kim Traditional Martial Arts Association held its monthly workshop on Sept. 21, 2024 at Ken Zen Do Foxhall and Wellness in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Grand Master Albert Cheeks reviewed Naihanchin 3 and one-step sparring.
Smithsonian’s Sightlines: Chinatown and Beyond Exhibit
The Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center with the Smithsonian American Art Museum this week unveiled an exhibit which highlights the impact of Asian Americans in Washington D.C. The Sightlines: Chinatown and Beyond exhibit includes a section on local martial arts instructors, including Ki Whang Kim. The Ki Whang Kim Traditional Martial Arts Association helped curator […]
KWK-TMAA Picnic!
We had a great time today at the Association picnic at Black Hill Regional Park. We hope to do it again next year. In the meantime, our next KWK-TMAA event is scheduled for Sept. 21. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone!
Rest in Peace, Master Marcella Byrd
Longtime Ki Whang Kim student and champion Marcella Byrd passed away August 20, 2024. She was 61. GM Albert Cheeks told this story about her: Marcella Byrd won Madison Square Garden five years in a row in the women’s division. The last year she said, “The women’s division is too easy, I want to fight […]
KWK-TMAA Workshop, July 2024
The Ki-Whang Kim Traditional Martial Arts Association held its monthly workshop on July 20, 2024 at Ken Zen Do Foxhall and Wellness in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Grand Master Raymond Lee reviewed one-step sparring, Chibana Kong Sang Koon and Sabom Kwon.
Promotional Exam, June 2024
KenZen-Do Martial Arts hosted a promotional exam on June 17, 2024 in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Rory T., Eleanor G. and Taiji N. tested for their Black Belt and were admitted to the KenZen-Do Karate Black Belt Club. Dima Osipov and Kevin Hume tested for 2nd degree Black Belts. Ricky Feizbakhsh and Bernard Floyd were promoted […]
KWK-TMAA Workshop, June 2024
The Ki-Whang Kim Traditional Martial Arts Association held its monthly workshop on June 22, 2024 at Ken Zen Do Foxhall and Wellness in Chevy Chase, Maryland. GM Cheeks reviewed the kata Jion.