Shin Kim is a 4-time National South Korean Judo Champion and 2-time International Judo Champion who served as an Olympic alternate for the South Korean National Judo Team. He is a 4th degree Black Belt in Yudo (Korean Judo) and a Team Lloyd Irvin/Leo Dalla Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Shin not only championed tournaments but has over a decade instructing youth, adults and the South Korean military in Judo, BJJ, No-Gi BJJ, and Muay Thai. In addition to 26 years of grappling under his belt, Shin has trained and fought in the art of Muay Thai, earning him ring fighting experience. His grappling and take down techniques are a necessity in military and law enforcement situations, not to mention in the world of Mixed Martial Arts and personal self defense.
Shin holds a degree in Physical Education and a master’s degree from South Korea’s Yong-In University which produces world-class Judo Olympians.