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ABOUT THE GRANDMASTER Grandmaster John Byrne, who is a 9th degree black
belt, also holds degrees in seven different martial arts. He has achieved grand
champion status in Karate, Tae Kwon Do, and Judo. Over the years he has earned many
awards including Grandmaster of the Year, Grandmaster Instructor of the Year, and Life
Achievement Award. He is proudest of The School of the Year award.
Grandmaster Byrne wishes to
express his deepest gratitude to Soke Frank Sanchez, Executive Director of World Head of Family Sokeship Council, for his
inspiration in the development of this web site. |
Grandmaster Byrne began his training
at the age of six in his hometown of Philadelphia and earned his first black belt at age
15. He, and his identical twin brother, Grandmaster Edward Byrne, 10th degree black
belt, practiced the martial arts together. Grandmaster Byrne and his brother were
inseparable and they earned many world records in board breaking competitions across the
country.
| After a stint in the United States Air
Force, Grandmaster John Byrne began teaching martial arts at the Miller Park YMCA in
1968. His curriculum vitae includes articles and brochures on the art of
self-defense and property protection. Many of the publications were printed in various
martial arts magazines. When Grandmaster Edward Byrne died in 1989, Grandmaster John
Byrne continued their goal to operate the best martial arts school in the Midlands.
Grandmaster
Byrne's Home Site |
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