Grandmaster Carol Middleton, a 7th degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and a national figure in martial arts and women’s self-defense for more than 50 years, died on Aug. 11, 2026, in Chantilly, Va. She was 78 years old.
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Remarks at GM Cheeks’s Memorial Service
Here are the remarks by GM Ray Lee and GM Jack Dark of the Ki Whang Kim Traditional Martial Arts Association at the memorial service for GM Albert Cheeks, who passed away on Aug. 11, 2026. GM Ray Lee: Good afternoon. My name is Ray Lee, like you didn’t know, but I like to share […]
Rest in Peace to Grandmaster Albert R. Cheeks, KWK-TMAA Founder and President
By Ben Sumner Grandmaster Albert R. Cheeks, the founder and president of the Ki Whang Kim Traditional Martial Arts Association, a ninth-degree black belt, and one of the top U.S. taekwondo fighters of the 1970s, passed away on August 11, 2026. He was 74. The announcement was made by Rev. Dr. Wallace Henry III, Senior […]
KWK-TMAA Workshop, May 16, 2026
The Ki Whang Kim Traditional Martial Arts Association held a workshop on May 16, 2026, at KenZen-Do Martial Arts. GM Ray Lee taught various counters, one-step sparring techniques, self defense techniques, and reviewed forms.
KWK-TMAA Workshop, April 18, 2026
The Ki Whang Kim Traditional Martial Arts Association held a workshop on April 18, 2026, at KenZen-Do Martial Arts. GM Ray Lee taught various one-step sparring techniques, self defense techniques, and reviewed forms.
KWK-TMAA Workshop, March 21, 2026
The Ki Whang Kim Traditional Martial Arts Association held a workshop on March 21, 2026, at KenZen-Do Martial Arts. GM Ray Lee taught various blocking techniques, one-step sparring techniques, and various forms.
KWK-TMAA Workshop, Feb. 21, 2026
The Ki Whang Kim Traditional Martial Arts Association held a workshop on Feb. 21, 2026, at KenZen-Do Martial Arts. GM Ray Lee taught various one-step sparring techniques, self defense techniques and various forms.
KWK-TMAA Workshop, Jan. 17, 2026
The Ki Whang Kim Traditional Martial Arts Association held a workshop on Jan. 17, 2025, at KenZen-Do Martial Arts. GM Ray Lee and GM Albert Cheeks taught one-step sparring and fighting techniques.
KWK-TMAA Workshop, Nov. 22, 2025
On Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, the Ki Whang Kim Tradition Martial Arts Association held a workshop, where GM Lee taught various self defense techniques and one-step sparring techniques.