Kim Studio - Traditional Martial Arts

Daito Ryu Aiki JuJitsu was founded by Minamoto Yoshimitsu in the 12th century AD during the Kamakura (feudal) period in Japan. The art was practiced by samurai of the Minamoto clan for several centuries before being inherited by the Takeda family, part of the military clan of the Aizu.

Once a secret art, passed on generation to generation through the Takeda clan, the system of Daito Ryu Aiki JuJitsu was revived in the late 19th century by Sogaku Takeda, 32nd in line of the Takeda family.

Sogaku Takeda passed on all of the transmission scrolls and the mantle of leadership to Kodo Horikawa. The Emperor conferred upon Kodo Horikawa the title of Meijin (Grandmaster) – the first time in 300 years. From Horikawa, the leadership was passed down to Yusuke Inoue, the present Menkyo Kaiden, whose headquarters are in Kitami, Japan.

Goldberg Sensei trained in Miyama Ryu JuJitsu under its originator Shihan A. Pereira for eight years. Miyama Ryu is an eclectic system of JuJitsu based on Takenouchi Ryu, Sosuishitsu JuJitsu, Judo and Aikido. Goldberg Sensei has studied Aikido at the United Stated Federation Headquarters under the direction of Yamada Sensei and his senior students.

Goldberg Sensei currently studies under the tutelage of Hayawo Kiyama Shihan. Kiyama Sensei is the North American President and Chief United States Instructor of Daito Ryu Aiki JuJitsu Kodo Kai.

The martial arts school, or dojo, provides an atmospher where cooperation and camaraderie can flourish.

A good martial arts studio is never just a business. The development of the individual, both mentally and physically, are the most important functions of the studio.

Kim Studio® was founded in 1964 by Grand Master Ki Whang Kim. Master Kim's intention was to teach and make good, well rounded martial artists, not just money.

Today, over 40 years later, our goal remains the same: to develop the individual into the best martial artist he or she can be.

Laurel Studio New Location

Kim Studio has found a new home in Laurel and we're excited about our move!
Starting on Tuesday, September 1 classes will be held at the Laurel Boys and Girls Club (701 Montgomery Street).

Our class times are also changing slightly. Classes will now be held Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:00 - 7:30 and 7:30 - 9:00 and Saturday 10:00 - 11:30.

Defense for Women by Women

Ladies, Wives, Grandmothers, Mothers, Sisters, Yes Even Daughters and Granddaughters!!!
• We take of ALL of our Loved ones • We Protect ALL of our Loved onesBut what about you? Who Takes care of you? Learn To Physically as well as Physiologically Defend Yourself and Loved Ones Against Assault.

We are offering Two 6 Week Courses Starting in June 2009.
To register for this event or to just get more information:
Please call Master Ann Roberts at 240-793-7775
or go to the website for more informaton.