IAKMA

International Association of Korean Martial Arts

IAKMA
Grand Master C. I. Kim
Master Patrick Kennedy

Grandmaster Patrick Kennedy


  • 7th degree Black Belt
  • Current President of the International Association of Korean Martial Arts (IAKMA)
  • Internationally Certified Master in Tang Soo Do & Tae Kwon Do
  • Over 30 years experience (began training in 1978)
  • Trained Extensively under Grand Master C. I. Kim
  • Internationally Certified Coach and Referee
  • Lifetime Member of USA Taekwondo, formerly the USTU (United States Taekwondo Union)
  • Member of AAU Tae Kwon Do, AAU Karate, USA Judo, USA Wrestling, American SAMBO Association, & Philippine Arnis (Kali) Eskrima Martial Arts Federation International.
  • Director of Numerous Local, State & Regional Championships
  • Founder of one of the largest & Most Successful Schools in the Midwest
  • Recipient of Dozens of Citations, Commendations and Awards from the U.S.A., Korea, Philippines, & Russia
  • Coached over 100 National & Junior Olympic Champions
  • Served as the Team USA Coach at the WUKF Championships in which Team USA became World Champions
  • Personally trained over 1000 students and promoted over 100 Black Belts