Master Samane

Master Samane began martial arts at the age of eleven under two senior students of Grandmaster Yong Hyuk Kwon. After approximately one year Master Samane decided to become more seriously involved with the martial arts and to train directly with Grandmaster Yong Hyuk Kwon. He achieved his black belt after only four years of training. From 2nd Degree through 5th degree, Master Samane trained with Master Chun Sik Kim (International Tang Soo Do Federation founder). Currently Master Samane trains with Grandmaster Ho Sik Pak and holds a 6th degree Black belt in Tang Soo Do (Korean Karate) . Master Samane also has an extensive background in Hapkido and currently holds an 8th degree in this lethal style. Master Samane has been trained directly by Hapkido founder Supreme Grandmaster Ji Han Jae. These are the same techniques taught to the Korean presidential bodyguards, CIA and the United States Army Special Forces.

Master Samane has also placed in 50+ martial arts tournaments at the regional, national and international level. In addition to his karate institutes, Master Samane specializes in one on one instruction to CEO's in the Philadelphia region.

Master Samane Holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing. He is the former director of martial arts and fitness consulting at APS Financial. Master Samane and his family live in West Chester, PA.