| Head Instructor Hello, my name is Sang Kim. I am the head instructor of this class. My teachers are Bob Elder sensei (6th dan kyoshi) and Hataya Mitsuo sensei (9th dan Kaicho of the Zen Nihon Batto Do renmei) I was first introduced to sword when I was about 12 through kendo. During high school during a visit to the local martial arts store, I met a gentleman by the name of Bob Elder. He askded me to come by and watch class and since then, my interest has been Toyama Ryu. I've been practicing Toyama Ryu and Battodo since 2000. Although I am quite young for my rank, you can ask anyone who knows me and trained with me how hard I have practiced and still practice today. I was fortunate for the experiences and opportunities that were given to me because of Elder Sensei, Hataya sensei, my sempais, and the honbu dojo. Many martial arts school say that you can become a better person by doing their style, well I'm not going to say that doing this style made me a better person, but by practicing this style the people I have had the opportunities to meet have had a huge impact on who I've become. Toyama Ryu has become a big part of my life and who I am and I can say that I carry that burden proudly. These are some of my accomplishments I hold the rank of Yondan - US Batto Do Federation/Zen Nihon Toyama Ryu Iaido Renmei Nidan - Sei Zan Kai Currently serving as the Director of Kata for the US Federation of Battodo Tournaments and awards 2002 Orlando Tai Kai - 2nd place, (nidan/sandan tameshigiri) 1st place, (team tameshigiri) 2003 Orlando Tai Kai - 4th place, (dodan) 3rd place, (nidan/sandan kata) 1st place, (nidan/sandan tameshigiri) 2nd place, (kumitachi) 3rd place, (team tameshigiri) 2005 Orlando Tai Kai - 2nd place, (nidan/sandan kata) 2006 West Coast Tai Kai - 3rd place, (nidan/sandan tameshigiri) 2007 Orlando Tai Kai - 2nd place, (yondan and up kata) 2nd place, (yondan and up tameshigiri) 1st places, (iai sandan and up tameshigiri) 2007 31st All Japan Toyama Ryu Tai Kai - 1st place (Nidan/Sandan Tameshigiri) 1st place (Kumitachi) 2007 2nd Annual West Coast Tai Kai - 1st place (Yondan and Up Tameshigiri) 3rd place (Yoko Narabi) 4th place (Dodan) 2008 Florida Tai Kai - 1st place (Yondan and Up Tameshigiri) 2nd place (Yondan and Up Kata) 3rd place (Dodan) 2008 32nd All Japan Toyama Ryu Tai Kai - 1st place (Gekken) 2nd place (Kumitachi) 2009 Arizona Tai - Guest Shimpan 2009 33nd All Japan Toyama Ryu Tai Kai - Senshu Daihyo |
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| Assistant Instructors Henry Kim Holds the rank of Nidan - US Batto Do Federation/Zen Nihon Toyama Ryu Iaido Renmei Daniel Park Holds the rank of Nidan - US Batto Do Federation/Zen Nihon Toyama Ryu Iaido Renmei Shodan - Sei Zan Kai Ron Duponte Holds the rank of Nidan - US Batto Do Federation/Zen Nihon Toyama Ryu Iaido Renmei Shodan - Sei Zan Kai |