Instructors

Master Butler has been training at Kim Studio since 1993. He received his 1st dan in 1996. Master Butler received his 6th dan in 2013.  Master Butler opened Kim Studio College Park in August of 2012.  Master Butler's classes consist of traditional training with a mix of self defense.

Teaching Schedule:
Children's classes—Monday and Wednesday from 3:00-4:30PM.
Mixed Belt classes—Tuesday from 6:30-8:00PM and Saturday 10:00-11:30AM

Matt Gammon is a 7th degree black belt who often trains with his three children. In 2000 he was voted Kim Studio Instructor of the Year for his juniors class. Additionally, Matt teaches a self-defense class at American University and retired as a law enforcement officer for the state of Maryland.

Teaching Schedule:
Children's classes—Monday and Wednesday from 3:00-4:30PM.
Mixed Belt classes—Monday from 6:30-8:00PM

Master Hank Nicodemus • 7th Degree Black Belt • Senior Instructor

Master Hank Nicodemus first began training at Kim Studio in 1986 at the age of 14 and in 1999, earned the Instructor of the Year Award. In his classes, whether it be drills, forms or self defense, he emphasizes the understanding of body mechanics and body movement towards the perfection of effective technique. In addition to his martial arts training at Kim Studio, Master Nicodemus also studies empty hand and weapon based Filipino martial arts.

Teaching Schedule:
Filipino Weapons classes: The last Saturday of every month from 10:00 to 11:30AM.