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ABOUT THE FOUNDER

GRANDMASTER RICHARDSON'S PROMOTIONS AND RANK

RANK

10th Degree - Amato Arnis Classic Combat

9th Degree - Tang Soo Do

8th Degree - Hapkido

7th Degree - Tae Kwon Do

7th Degree - Sanuces Ryu Jujitsu

Level 6 COA - Balintawak

Senior Master - Wushu

4th Degree - Smoking Sticks

PROMOTED BY

GM Artemio Amato

Doctor Joe Parrish

GM Chang Hwa Parks

GM Furman Marshall of Simba Dojang

GM Albert Wood

GM Bobby Taboada

GM Anthony Graham

GM Rodel Dagooc

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Grandmaster Terryl D. Richardson is an absolute powerhouse in the Martial Arts community, boasting over 50 incredible years of dedication! He embarked on his martial journey at just eight years old, learning boxing from his Olympic-hero uncle, Harlen Marbley. By eleven, he was diving into the thrilling world of Wu-Shu, thanks to his friend Sijo Anthony Graham, and quickly earned his first black belt!

His passion for martial arts didn't stop there. He explored various systems and trained under legendary figures like Grand Master Gregory Kennedy and Senior Master Lawrence Holmes, earning multiple black belts along the way. In addition to his impressive martial arts achievements, Grandmaster Richardson served in the U.S. Army, where he showcased his boxing prowess and helped reinvent the hand-to-hand combat course! Today, he proudly holds high ranks in numerous disciplines, including Tang Soo Do, Hapkido, and many more. With his vast knowledge and experience, he developed his own unique system, Kum Jung Horang Yee Mu Sul, recognized worldwide for its innovative approach to martial arts! Grandmaster Richardson is a beacon of inspiration, dedicated to sharing the art and history of martial arts with his students!​

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