Meet the Sensei

 Kim began studying Isshinryu in Lebanon, PA in 2008. She trained under Sensei Rick Blouch, currently an 8th degree black belt. Sensei Rick trained under Sensei Ron Weidman, a 9th degree black belt. Their connection to Master Uezu, the son-in-law of Isshinryu founder Master Shimabuku, is through John Devine who trained with Jack Sipe, a student of Master Uezu.

 In 2012, Kim received her first degree black belt, followed by her second degree black belt in 2015 and her third degree in 2018.  

Kim moved to Ohio and has been sharing her knowledge of the principles of Isshinryu karate and kobudo at Cuyahoga Karate since January 2021.