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GRAND MASTER EDDIE J BERRIAN JUNIOR HIS MARTIAL ARTS JOURNEY

In 1968- I was first introduced to Karate by my grandfather, who fought in Okinawa, Japan during WWII. Then my uncles and cousins started teaching me Karate Do. In 1970- I started studying Karate and Ju-jitsu. In 1973-I started studying Tae Kwon Do in Augusta, GA under Master David Brinson. In 1974-1979 – I fought and won over 200 fights, in which the winner is determined by the last man standing. In 1975- I was an assistant head instructor at Southside, Westside, Wheeler Road, and Downtown YMCA in Augusta, GA. Also, I became the forms and fighting reigning grand champion to the World Tae Kwon Do Association. At the same time I started studying Wing Chun Kung Fu and Muay Thai Kickboxing. In 1976- I received my 1st degree black belt from Grandmaster Son Duk Sung, as well as all my other ranking belts. In 1977- I won 1st place in sparring at the 16th Mid-West Tae Kwon Do Championship at Louisville, Kentucky. By Master Yong Chong In 1980- I started The Georgia Chung Do Kwan School of martial arts and I have been teaching students and individuals of all levels in Chung Do Kwan Tae Kwon Do. In January of 1985- I was awarded 5th Dan (degree) black belt by Master Don Williams of Moo Duk Kwon Tae Kwon Do Association of Atlanta. In 1995- I studied many various styles of martial arts in Philippines. References: Minister Larry K Gray (12 Stone Church) BENTON O. STARKS (RICHMOND COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATORS DAVID YOUNG (HOME INSPECTOR) VANCE SAMS (PERSONAL SECURITY) JAMES MOORMAN (SYSTEM ENGINEER) PENNY CLAVIJO (PRINCIPAL OF HOPKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) RICARDO QUINN (ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF HOPKINS SCHOOLS