Master Major Kim is an accomplished martial artist who holds advanced degrees in the arts of Kung Fu, Kendo, Judo, Tae Kwon Do, and Hapkido. He started learning Tae Kwon Do (TKD) at the age of five from the Moo Duk Kwan Martial Arts School in South Korea. Shortly thereafter, he started learning Kung Fu (both Northern Pal Kwa Jang and Southern style Shao Lin). From there, Master Kim progressed to Judo, Kendo (Japanese Sword), Kum Do (Korean Sword), and ultimately, Hapkido.

Master Kim also holds a University Law Degree, and is a retired Major from the South Korean Special Forces.

Master Kim teaches all new skills to all belt levels individually.  For new students, he further teaches them all the basic warm-ups and warm-downs individually.