Kwan Jang Nim David L. Sgro, 7th Dan
Kwan Jang Nim (KJN; which means "Grandmaster") Sgro is a 7th Dan (Degree Black Belt) in Tang Soo Do; a 5th Dan in Japanese Ju-Jitsu; a Certified Arnis/ Kali/Escrima Instructor; and a 2 Stripe Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Royce Gracie). He created FIGHT CUT (Fully Integrated Grappling & Hitting Techniques, Close Up Techniques) which is a Military Combatives System which has been taught to thousands of Soldiers, to include the US Special Forces (Green Berets) and the 82nd Airborne (Ft Bragg, NC). KJN Sgro was a long time student of KJN Charles Ferraro (Kwan Jang Nim and Founder of Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan). KJN Sgro also was highly influenced by KJN HC Hwang (Grandmaster of Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan). KJN Sgro is currently a student of KJN Song Ki Kim, Grandmaster of the World Dang Soo Do Union (#312). "Grandmaster Kim is very humble and an accomplished teacher. He students include a long list of 'Who's Who in Tang Soo Do'. I've been blessed with exceptional instructors and KJN Kim is amongst them". D Sgro. In addition to his involvement with Tang Soo Do, KJN Sgro is also a Christian Missionary. He has been conducting Short Term Mission Trips to Guatemala since 2004, and will be relocating his family there soon to live as full time missionaries. He will continue to serve San Kil Tang Soo Do as it's Kwan Jang Nim by returning to the US for clinics, testings, and tournaments. Tang Soo!