Master Bill Church
President of Crusader Martial Arts
Master Church has been studying the art of Tang Soo since 1992 and teaching since 1994. He is the owner and President of Crusader Martial Arts which is now one of the largest martial arts studio in West Michigan.
Founder Tang Soo Do Kyohoe Kwan
"In October 2008 at the Gospel Martial Arts Union Meeting of the Masters in Indianapolis Indiana, Master Church was granted 'foundership' for a new Korean style called Tang Soo Do Kyohoe Kwan. Translated it is the Church school of Tang Soo Do. Church being a word play of being Christian and my last name. This is worldwide recognition. No one can take this away, copy, or doubt our authority or standing in Tang Soo Do. We have successors and guidance so that Tang Soo Do Kyohoe Kwan will continue through history even after I am gone.
"I have been given the new title of Dojunim ( doe jew neem) which means 'style founder' or "protector of the way". In Japanese styles it is referred to as Soke (Sokay). The title also came with an increase to my rank. I am now recognized as a sixth dan. While the title of Dojunim is the highest obtainable in the martial arts through title I still must go through the ranking system just like everyone else."
Positions held (current)
- Kicks for Christ Federation Founder and President
- Crusader Martial Arts President
Positions held (past)
- IMCA State representative (retired)
- USCDKA State representative (retired)
- TSDMAS Head Master (retired)
- ITSDA Historian and Master at Arms (retired)
Certifications
- Ordained Minister
- Doctorate in Martial Arts Philosophies ( Honorary. Presented and attested to by Grand Master Bill Suyperfoot Wallace)
- 6th degree black belt in Tang Soo Do by Gospel Martial Arts Union
- Instructor certification by ATF, USCDKA, ICMAA, ITSDA. TSDMAS
- Master Instructor certification by TSDMAS
- 4th degree black belt Master Instructor in Tae Kwon Do by West Michigan Mixed Martial Arts
- 2nd degree Black Belt in Shang Ti Kenpo Chi-na
- Police defensive tactical International Instructor certification by Force Options
- Instructor diploma 2005 by International Tang Soo Do Alliance
- Granted title of style head (Dojunim ) by GMAU and HFSC
Awards and recognitions
- Inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame as Tang Soo Do Instructor of the Year 2006
- Inducted into the United States of America Martial Arts Hall of Fame as Tang Soo Do Master of the Year 2007
- Inducted into the United States of America Martial Arts Hall of Fame as Tang Soo Do Goodwill
- Ambassador & Leading Master of the Year 2008.
- Jin Moo Kwon Association Appreciation Award
- 3 Asia Tang Soo Do Federation Appreciation Awards
- Tang Soo Do Martial Arts Society Tournament Appreciation Award
- 8 - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Places in 3 martial arts Tournaments
- 13 - 1st places in weight lifting tournaments 4 time State of Michigan weight lifting champion
Direct Tang Soo Do Lineage
- Grand Master Hwang Kee
- To His Graduate - Grand Master Song Ki Kim
- To His Graduate - Grand Master Kwon Ho Chon
- To Graduate - Bill Church