About Michael MunyonMr. Michael Munyon started martial arts in 1979. He has trained in numerous martial arts such as Tang Soo Do (Instructors: Andy Phillips and Master Choi Ki Un), Shotokan , Wing Chun (Sifu Sam Chan), Chinese (Sifu Jan Marcus) and American Kenpo (Mr. Scott Gordon), Kali Escrima, Hapkido (Grand Master J.R. West) and International TaeKwon-Do Federation (ITF) Tae Kwon Do
(Master Robert N. Wheatley). Also has minor introduction to Shorin-ji Kempo (Sensei Jon Fukashima), Jow-Gar (Sifu Sam Chan), Air Force Security Forces Defensive Tactics (Which consists of ASP and O.C. certification) and Tactical Hand-Cuffing by the Nevada P.O.S.T. for Correctional Officers. Mr. Munyon is originally from the state of Michigan and is married to Roxane.Additionally, Mr. Munyon A.K.A. TSgt Munyon is enlisted in the United States Air Force where he is a member of the Air Force’s Security Forces. His plans are to retire from the Air Force and then teach martial arts full time.Publications:Mr. Munyon has been in numerous newspapers in Kuwait, South Korea, Montana, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, and California for his contributions to the martial arts and his community. Also, Mr. Munyon has been in Sports Karate International Magazine (Issue #51 in 1995) and numerous issues of Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine. The Armed Forces Radio/Television Network conducted a story on Mr. Munyon for all his work he’s done for the military and for his position as the Armed Forces Director for the United States
International TaeKwon-Do Federation (US ITF)Certifications:In 1996, Mr. Munyon received his "A" rated Instructor and Umpire/Referee certification from the USA-Korean Karate Association.Was also selected to be the Michigan State Representative for the USA-KKA in 1996-1997. Selected once again as the Nevada State Representative in 1998-1999. While stationed at Kunsan Air Base in South Korea, Mr. Munyon was appointed by Master Robert Wheatley, President of the United States International Tae Kwon Do Federation as the Armed Forces Director for the US-ITF. Due to his affiliation and training, Mr. Munyon can issue world wide recognized rank through the United States International
Tae Kwon Do Federation/International Tae Kwon Do Federation. Mr. Munyon has also completed several International Instructor’s Courses hosted by Grand Master Choi Jung Hwa, President of the International Tae Kwon Do Federation and the son of the founder of Tae Kwon Do, General Choi Hong Hi. Appointed as the Mississippi State Director for SIMS (Science of Integrated Martial System) by Mr. Gary Meek, Co-Founder.Teaching Experience:1988 Appointed as an Assistant Instructor at Wurtsmith AFB Pre-Teen Center, Oscoda, Michigan1992 Appointed Assistant Instructor at Malmstrom AFB Youth Center, Great Falls, Montana1995 Senior Instructor at the Jade Dragon Karate Academy, Great Falls, Montana1996 USA-Korean Karate Association State Representative and Examiner for the State of Michigan1997 USA-Korean Karate Association Chief Instructor/State Representative at the Munyon's TaeKwon Do Academy, Carson City, Nevada1999 Chief Instructor Martin's TaeKwon Do Academy, Lompoc, California2000 Senior Instructor at the Wheatley's TaeKwon Do Academy, Lompoc, California2001 Started the first TaeKwon Do Academy at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kingdom of Kuwait during OPERATION SOUTHERN WATCH2002 Chief Instructor at the Munyon's TaeKwon Do Academy, Gunsan City, South Korea, Kunsan Air Base2003 Conducted numerous Ho Sin Sul workshops at Ali Al Salem Air Base during OPERATIONS ENDURING AND IRAQI FREEDOM2003 to current Private lessons to numerous black belts on the Mississippi Gulf Coast2004 Conducts the first ever TaeKwon-Do P.T. program at Keesler Air Force Base (Free of Charge) to members of the 81 Training Wing.2004 Munyon’s TaeKwon Do Academy, Keesler AFB, MS2004 Appointed Keesler Air Force Base Security Forces Defensive Tactics Instructor2005 Conducted Rifle Fighting Seminars, Keesler AFB, MS
TaeKwon Do Black Belt Rank Dates:First Degree Black Belt was awarded to Mr. Munyon in the spring of 1988 at Hoffman Moo Duk Kwan Institutes.Second Degree Black Belt was awarded to Mr. Munyon on 26 May 1994 From the Hae San Martial Arts Association (Black Belt ID number AP6580)Third Degree Black Belt was awarded to Mr. Munyon on 3 August 1996 by the USA-Korean Karate Association (MT0896TO1BB-JDKA)Fourth Degree Black Belt was awarded to Mr. Munyon on 19 May 2000 by the USTF/ITF (A-4-369).Fifth Degree Black Belt was awarded to Mr. Munyon on 24 July 2004 by the USITF/ITF (USA-5-1016)ITF Seminars Mr. Munyon attended:2006 Master Robert N. Wheatley's US ITF Summer Camp, Reno, NV2006 Master Class Seminar with Master Robert N. Wheatley and Master Trevor Nicholls, Norristown, PA2006 Master Class with Grand Master Choi Jung Hwa, Pleasanton, CA2005 Master Robert N. Wheatley's US ITF Summer Camp, Reno, NV2005 International Instructor's Course / TaeKwon Do 50th Anniversary Celebration held in Atlantic City, New Jersey2004 Master Robert N. Wheatley's US ITF Summer Camp, Reno, NV2004 International Instructor’s Course held in Houston, Texas2004 Mike Morningstar Fundamental Training Seminar in New Jersey2003 Master Wheatley Breaking Seminar in Lompoc, California2000 Master Choi Jung Hwa Reunion Seminar hosted by Master Wheatley in Reno, NV1999 Master Wheatley Fundamental Seminar in Lompoc, CaliforniaOther Seminars include:
2006 Ground Fighting Seminar, Jackson, MS (BJJ)2006 Law Enforcement H2H Seminar, Jackson, MS2006 USKMAF 24th International Seminar, Jackson, MS2005 Dr. He Young Kimm/Grand Master West, Hapkido, Yudo and Judo Seminar2004 Dr. He Young Kimm/Master West Hapkido, Yudo and Judo Seminar2004 Master Troy Smith's Hapkido Seminar2004 Master Jack Hogan’s Pressure Point Seminar1996 USA-KKA Empire Course1996 USA-KKA Instructor’s Course1996 USA-KKA Business Seminar/School CharterCurrent Affiliations:United States International TaeKwon Do FederationInternational TaeKwon Do FederationUnited States Korean Martial Arts FederationPast Affiliations:United States TaeKwon Do FederationUSA-Korean Karate AssociationWorld Tang Soo Do FederationHae San Martial Arts AssociationMontana Kenpo/Kung Fu SocietyKenpo 2000 FamilyHonorary affiliations:Independent Freestyle TaeKwon Do InstitutesCurrent Instructors of Mr. Munyon:Master Robert Wheatley, President of the United States International TaeKwon Do Federation.Member of the ITF Board of Promotions and Disciplinary and 8th Degree Black Belt.Grand Master J R West, President of the United States Korean Martial Arts Federation.Other Achievements:Mr. Munyon has competed in numerous martial art tournaments all over Michigan, Montana, California and Mississippi and won literally dozens of trophies and medals for his skills.During Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, Mr. Munyon taught (free of charge) martial arts to the troops at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait and Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. Mr. Munyon received a letter of appreciation from the Services Commander for all of his volunteer work and assisting the military to stay mentally and physically prepared for war.Mr. Munyon received the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for teaching martial arts to military members all over the U.S.A. and overseas. To qualify for this you must have a minimum of 500 hours of volunteer work. Mr. Munyon exceeded that by twice the needed time.Hand selected as the 81 Security Forces Defensive Tactics Instructor along with teaching members of the 81 Training Wing Rifle Fighting during their Pre-deployment training.For more information about Mr. Munyon, United States International TaeKwon Do Federation or the International TaeKwon Do Federation check out www.usitf.com or www.itf-admin.com. Please contact Mr. Munyon on his Cell: (228) 861-9571 or E-mail him at: [email protected].
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