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Master Kim Beom
Martial Arts Illustrated, July 2004

This article covers Master Kim Beom, son of Grandmaster Kim Duk-in. Master Kim Beom (7th Dan Hapkido, 6th Dan Taekwondo) is the Technical Director for Duk Moo Academy for Europe and the Technical Director for the KHF for the UK. While residing over several clubs, hosting seminars and international championships Master Kim continues to expand Hapkido to European countries, motivated by unifcation of Hapkido and the benefits it can bring people. This article explains Master Kim's prominent martial arts life and his training under the best Grandmasters Hapkido has to offer.


Master Kim Beom
TKD and Korean Martial Arts, July 2004

This article covers Master Kim Beom, son of Grandmaster Kim Duk-in. Master Kim Beom (7th Dan Hapkido, 6th Dan Taekwondo) is the Technical Director for Duk Moo Academy for Europe and the Technical Director for the KHF for the UK. While residing over several clubs, hosting seminars and international championships Master Kim continues to expand Hapkido to European countries, motivated by unifcation of Hapkido and the benefits it can bring people. This article explains Master Kim's prominent martial arts life and his training under the best Grandmasters Hapkido has to offer.


Grandmaster Kim Jin Pal Interview
TKD and Korean Martial Arts, June 2004

This article contains a detailed interview with Grandmaster Kim Jin Pal. It was conducted on his visit to the UK where he held a seminar at the 2nd KHF European Championship. It covers his history, and how he has become so successful today, now head of his own prominent federation, based in America.


Grandmaster Bong Soo Han Interview
TKD and Korean Martial Arts, June 2004

This article contains an interview conducted with Grandmaster Bong Soo Han on his visit to the United Kingdom, while he attended the 2nd KHF European Championship. He explains his martial arts career from a very young age and how this covered Judo, Korean Kempo and eventually Hapkido. He also explains how he became interested in martial arts movies and for a while became a star of some emminent movies while continuing his intense training. He then details the important aspects of Hapkido and its physical and mental benefits.


Master Kim Beom
Fighters, June 2004

This article covers Master Kim Beom, son of Grandmaster Kim Duk-in. Master Kim Beom (7th Dan Hapkido, 6th Dan Taekwondo) is the Technical Director for Duk Moo Academy for Europe and the Technical Director for the KHF for the UK. While residing over several clubs, hosting seminars and international championships Master Kim continues to expand Hapkido to European countries, motivated by unifcation of Hapkido and the benefits it can bring people. This article explains Master Kim's prominent martial arts life and his training under the best Grandmasters Hapkido has to offer.


2nd KHF European Hapkido Championship Results
TKD and Korean Martial Arts, May 2004

The Second KHF European Championship was held in March 2004; this article covers what happened. The championship consisted of friendly competition as well as seminars held by prominent Grandmasters including Grandmaster Bong Soo Han, Grandmaster Kim Jin Pal and Grandmaster Kim Duk In. These three Grandmasters are well known and famous Hapkido practioners, so it was a great success for not only Duk Moo Academy and Master Kim Beom, but also the entire Hapkido community. This article outlines the various events that occured and the importance of Mudo.


2nd KHF European Hapkido Championship Launch
TKD and Korean Martial Arts, March 2004

After the success of the first KHF European Championship and its widespread publicity, Duk Moo Academy was asked to host a second European Championship on behalf of the KHF. This article covers the launch of that championship back in 2004, announcing the special invitees.


1st KHF European Hapkido Championship Results
TKD and Korean Martial Arts, October 2003

This article describes the amazing results while summarizing the championship up. It explains how the championship was laid out, while honouring the prominent Grandmasters that attended. It also contains a table of results for each catergory.


Grandmasters' Taekwondo Seminars
Fighters, October 2003

This article details the seminars held by Grandmasters Shin Sung Hwan and Gee Young Tae. It explains what was taught and the importance of different aspects, while also including a 12point summary of the principles to keep in mind. These seminars were considered a great success, providing the students of host Master Kim Beom with their expertise.


Grandmasters' Taekwondo Seminars
TKD and Korean Martial Arts, October 2003

This article details the seminars held by Grandmasters Shin Sung Hwan and Gee Young Tae. It explains what was taught and the importance of different aspects, while also including a 12point summary of the principles to keep in mind. These seminars were considered a great success, providing the students of host Master Kim Beom with their expertise.


1st KHF European Hapkido Championship Results
Fighters, September 2003

This article describes the amazing results while summarizing the championship up. It explains how the championship was laid out, while honouring the prominent Grandmasters that attended. It also contains a table of results for each catergory.


1st KHF European Hapkido Championship Launch
Fighters, June 2003

This article explains the reasons and announcement of the first ever Korea Hapkido Federation's European Championship. Hosted by Master Kim Beom and Duk Moo Academy, it took place on the 14th and 15th of June 2003