Grand Master David H Swartz
Certified Director/Grand Master Instructor KI Tang Soo Do
35 years member of the KI National Black Belt Testing Board
Current Highest Rank: 9th Degree Black Belt KI Tang Soo Do
Martial Arts Experience
8/5/18 9th Degree Black Belt KI Tang Soo Do
7/31/18 KI Recognition/Appreciation Award
1/28/17 League of Grand Masters Expo Instructor
10/6-10/17 Referee WKC World Tournament Orlando Florida
/28/17 WKC Referee Certification
1/22/17 League of Grand Masters Expo Instrustor
1/24/16 League of Grand Masters Expo Instructor
3/14/12 1st Degree Black Belt Toyama Ryu/Nakamura Ryu Iaido
8/17/11 Inducted into the League of Grand Masters
8/1/11 Formed Oakland County KI Tang Soo Do…Toyama Ryu Iaido
5/11 International Tang Soo Do Federation Seminar GM Lee Kang Uk GM Drouilard Chil Sung O RO #6
11/10 8th Degree Grand Master Black Belt KI Tang Soo Do
11/10 40 Years Service with KI Tang Soo Do Award
5/10 International Tang Soo Do Federation Seminar GM Lee Kang Uk GM Drouilard Chil Sung O RO #5
2/10 Internationl Sogo Bodo Federation Winter Sogo..Instructor
10/09 Martial Tactical Viol Sensei
5/09 Kama Fighting Tactic’s Viol Sensei
11/07 Senior Master Instructor Karate Institute
11/07 KI-KIA Lifetime Achievement Award
9/07 International Sogo Bodo Federation..Toyama Ryu Iaido
11/06 KI Recognition award for Achievement and Dedication To the Martial Arts
4/05 Thank You for Your Life Long Contribution to KI & Unwavering Loyalty From David J.Praim.
4/01 7th Degree Black Belt Karate Institute
9/97 TAI CHI CHUNG 8 week course
9/95 Nunchuka Course 8 weeks Viol Sensei
4/95 SAI Course 8 weeks Viol Sensei
4/95 3 hrs Bo/Kata Applications Seminar Master Boliards
2/95 3 hrs Hyung Applications Seminar Master Boliards
12/94 Sei Shin Kan International Ju Jitso Weapons
10/94 12 hrs Knife Self Defense Course, Mike Hughes
8/92 12 hrs Executive Protection Course, John Laumont
6/92 6th Degree Black Belt World Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do Federation Jae Joon Kim
4/92 12 hrs Knife Self Defense/Combat course John Lamont
3/92 5th Degree Black Belt Karate Institute
3/92 Director Instructor Certification
9/90-9/17 Palace Sports and Entertainment Crowd Control
9/89 - 9/92 Aikido Yoshinkai Association of North America (1st Kyu)
1/89 Tai Chi Staff 8 week course
6/87 Gold K.I. Award
5/87 3 Day Training Camp Joe Lewis
9/86 Director of Midwest Operations
7/86 Chief Instructor Certification
7/86 4th Degree Black Belt
3/86 International Board of Directors
3/86 Director International Awards and Special Presentations
3/86 Co-Treasurer International Board of Directors
Director of Michigan Operations Reorganization from Karate Institute of America to KI
7/85 Director Region I
12/84 Assistant Director Region I
10/84 8 hrs full Contact Karate & Kicking Seminar Bill Wallace
11/83 Region I Instructor of the Year (chuck Norris Witnessed)
7/83 8 hrs Martial Arts Philosophies Today versus Before, Master Huang Lee
9/82 Senior Instructor Certification
7/82 8 hrs Training Methods for Hand/Foot Master Sang Kyu Shim
12/81 3rd Degree Black Belt
9/81 – 82 Vice Chairman, Michigan Board of Directors
12/81 Letter of Commendation for Service from National Board
12/80 8 hrs Breathing Internal & External Physical Fitness, East vs. West, Chung
9/80 – 81 Chairman, Michigan Board of Directors
9/79 Formed Bloomfield Hills Branch of Karate Institute
6/79 – Present Crisis Prevention Intervention Certified(CPI)
12/78 Class “A” Instructor Certification
12/78 KI Honor Member Awards
12/78 2nd Degree Black Belt
5/78 16 hrs Bo--Flight of the Crane Master Thomas Bagwell
11/77 10 hrs Mastering Weapons Forms Master Hidy Ochai
4/77 20 hrs Arnes Demano Seminar Master Manual Tanico
1/77 Formed Lake Orion Branch of Karate Institute
9/76 1st Degree Black Belt
9/75 – 12/76 Karate Institute D. Baker and G. Clifford Instructors
4/73 – 9/75 Karate Institute Rob Kelver, Instructor
7/70 – 3/73 Karate/Judo Schools of America (Blue Karate/Brown Judo)
7/68 – 11/70 Karate Institute Joe Jacob and Cliff Miller Instructor
Martial Art Achievements
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Over 300 Trophies, metals, and Awards in Form, Fighting and Weapon Competition, NASKA, MCCK, and International Competition.
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Coach/Member Bloomfield Hills K.I. Competition Team
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Coach/Member Bloomfield Hills K.I. Demonstration Team
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Director Michigan K.I. Campout Groveland Oaks, 1981 to present
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Co-Director Four Seasons Open Tournaments from 81 – 97
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Chief Instructor Bloomfield Hills Branch of KI Tang So Do
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Chief Instructor Oakland County Branch of KI Tang Soo Do
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Director for Region I, Responsible for Development, Policies, and Procedures for Region I, (16 clubs, approximately 400 students)
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Joined Olympia Entertainment 9/2017 Crowd Manager Currently in charge of security for visiting NBA Teams
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Joined the Palace Sports and Entertainment as a Crowd Control Specialist 9/90 – present (over 2000 events)
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Employee of the Month 10/92
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Employee of the Year 1995
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Employee of the Month 4/05
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Currently in charge of security for visiting NBA Teams and Back stage access for concerts
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Developed 8 week Women’s Self Defense Class, run quarterly, 1982 thru present
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Developed 8 week Kickboxing Class, run quarterly 1982 thru present
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Developed Promotion Certification Manual for Michigan K.I.
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Retired Kwang Jin America 1/2003 – 7/2007, Program Manager