Master Michael Kimmel has been training in the martial arts for over 20 years. He currently holds the rank of 5th Dan in Tae Kwon Do, in the Han Moo Kwan style. Master Kimmel has learned several different arts during his long training history including Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Combat Hapkido, Hom Do, Gum Do and Judo. Master Kimmel has used the knowledge gained in the practice of these other arts to create his own unique style. He is well versed in the use of several different weapons and the tactics of using these weapons in combat situations. Master Kimmel was recently ranked a black belt in the dynamic self defense art of Combat Hapkido. Master Kimmel is also a certified teacher by the state of New York, with a masters in education. He feels the Do or "Way of Life" of the martial arts can be achieved by anyone. He guides himself on the philosophy of high effort, hard practice and a never quit attitude can get you anything you desire in life. He applies this philosophy to his teaching, his own practice and how he lives his life.