Personal Message from Kwan Jang Nim H.C. Hwang

As many of you may know, the Kwan Jang Nim is constantly traveling around the world to spread the art of Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan, to increase its visibility and to standardize the art and the World Moo Duk Kwan for everyone.   With the recent loss of our Charter Member and Hu Kyun In, Robert Shipley, III, Sa Bom Nim, the Kwan Jang Nim wanted to share his thoughts on this tremendous loss for the World Moo Duk Kwan.

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Shipley Sa Bom Nim was a special friend of mine since I met him in 1965.
He spoke, wrote and understood the Korean culture more than native Koreans in some areas.  He is great part of our living history of the Art and loyal to the Moo Duk Kwan by his actions. He will be truly missed by children, young men and women, and all ages worldwide.”
Kwan Jang Nim H.C, Hwang on the left sitting with Shipley SBN (4825) on the right in Arosa Switzerland, 3.8.16, photo courtesy of Stephanie Spoerri, SBN.

 

 

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