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.

New Year's Resolutions

Just because New Year's hasn't happened yet doesn't mean you can't start on that resolution. What resolution? To train more, of course. Find class times that are right for you at the Rockville, Laurel, and American University locations.

Tae Kwon Do Instruction for Home School Students

Kim Studio in Rockville, MD is offering Tae Kwon Do lessons for home school students. Classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 – 4:00 starting on September 4 and ending on December 18.

Kim Studio classes are designed to not only teach martial arts techniques, but also to improve coordination, endurance, balance, strength, flexibility, and quickness. The classes also develop mental components such as alertness, concentration, self-discipline and confidence.

For more details, please e-mail kim_studio@yahoo.com or call 301-963-4426.

Kim Studio Fall Intensive:

Thanks to everyone who attended the Fall Intensive. Check out the photos from the weekend.

Photos: Please send any photos you have to Kirk. We'd like to include them in the website.