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Sang H. Kim
Bio
Sang H. Kim is a distinguished martial artist, author, educator, and researcher, celebrated for his extensive contributions to martial arts literature and training methodologies.
Born in South Korea as the fourth son of a farmer and electrician, Kim cultivated his martial arts skills from a young age, often practicing in rice fields after school. His dedication led him to become the top contender among martial arts masters in South Korea by age 27, prompting his move to the United States. He achieved significant accolades, including winning the 1976 Korean National Championship and being named Instructor of the Year by the Korean government in 1983. During his military service, Kim served as a special agent, developing tactical combat methods for hand-to-hand and hand-to-weapon combat for covert operatives. From 1987 to 1999, he taught Taekwondo at Trinity College.
Kim has authored over 20 books encompassing martial arts, fitness, motivation, and mindfulness. Notable titles include:
- Ultimate Flexibility: A Complete Guide to Stretching for Martial Arts
- Vital Point Strikes: The Art and Science of Striking Vital Targets for Self-Defense and Combat Sports
- Martial Arts After 40
- Complete Taekwondo Poomsae
- Mindful Movement: Mastering Your Hidden Energy
- Teaching Martial Arts: The Way of the Master
In addition to his written work, Kim has developed over 200 instructional video programs covering various aspects of martial arts training.
Holding a Ph.D. in Exercise Science with a Clinical Research Certificate, Kim has dedicated over 40 years to martial arts training and research. He introduced the MBX12 program, a movement-based mindfulness and deep breathing regimen, at esteemed institutions such as the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Harvard University, and the University of Oxford.
Sang H. Kim's multifaceted career bridges traditional martial arts with modern scientific approaches, emphasizing the integration of physical discipline, mental resilience, and holistic well-being.
Failure leads to a decrease in motivation only when it is accepted as failure. Failure leads students to improve when they see it as a stepping stone on the road to success.