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We will be celebrating our 40th Anniversary the whole year! Our current banner commemorates the AMK's start as the HP Moo-Do club & photos from the 70s. To find out more about each photo visit our Facebook page! |
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Introduction to Instructors |
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![]() Instructors 2009 The AMK held it's very first Black Belt testing on December 14, 1991. Master Amsell, noted that students that were already Red/Black as well as a students who was a Red Belt. To support his decision, he spoke in depth with Grandmaster Yun on who he felt was ready for Black Belt. Together, they concluded that four students would be allowed to test for Black Belt. Those four candidates were Marcus A. Krieter (1st Kub, Red/Black +3), Nila Welker (1st Kub, Red/Black +3), Joseph Ok (2nd Kub, Red +2), and Lisa S. Amsell (1st Kub, Red/Black +3). Before testing, each student was required to turn in a thesis paper. The four candidates were successfully promoted to 1st Degree Black Belt. For the next year, all Black Belts were required to test in every quarter testing as part of their probationary period. The probationary period was a way to see how the Black Belts attitude and training held up. If the probationary period was satisfied, the Black Belts could then apply for Kukkiwon (International) Certification from Korea. Since then several others have been promoted to Black Belt, but promotion to Black Belt is not a simple feat because of the dedication involved. The AMK structures their system to expect more dedication and commitment from higher ranks, especially Black Belts. The AMK does not believe that a Black Belt is a person who is capable of learning all the required techniques. More importantly, the AMK looks for Black Belts that are heavily involved and are readily available for assistance to the lower ranks. The AMK is very fortunate today to have some of the most dedicated martial artists to be their instructors. The road to Black Belt is not an easy one, but those that make it there realize something very important...there is much more to be learned. ![]() Instructors 2007 ![]() Instructors 1995 ![]() Instructors 2002 ![]() Instructors 1994 |