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Grand Master James Tiger Kim Mission Statement: “Taekwondo can help direct and control one’s destiny. The discipline obtained through the art can be used in any pursuit and can lead to personal power and growth.” Expert in Kung Fu, Karate, Hapkido and Weapons |
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SR Master A. Shekib Foroughi Master Foroughi has
started his training since the age of 14. He got involved in Martial
Arts after watching Bruce Lees and Jackie Chen’s movies soon after
he discovered his passion for Martial Arts. Then he decided to join
Tae Kwon Do, although his home country has been at war and he had to
face many challenges. He had continued his journey with his bigger challenges
at the young age by leaving his loving family and beloved country behind
to pursue a better and safe life. He traveled different countries until
he settled in Canada where he calls his new home. Since then he has
always been continuing his training under watchful eyes of great masters;
Grand Master Jong So Park – founder of ITF Tae Kwon Do Canada, Grand
Master Yoon and Grand Master Tiger Kims. Master Foroughi has
acquainted with world famous Grand Master Tiger Twins (Simon and James)
the twin sons of Legendary Suprem Master Tiger Kim and Master Tommy
Chang where they teamed up and opened his first taekwondo school in
Toronto Canada in 1998. After competing local
and national levels, he turned his focus and energy towards his school
by teaching more and giving back to students and communities what he
has learned. Master Foroughi has helped thousands of students to achieve
their goals in Martial Arts with his passion, knowledge and inspiring
experience by installing self-discipline, self-confidence and most needed
positive attitude in them regardless of their gender, age or fitness
level to improve the quality of their life. Senior Master Foroughi
with his leadership has successfully produced more than 200 quality
black belts from the 1st dan to 4th dan master
level. Master Foroughi is a strong believer to continue training, learning
and growing even one achieves a black belt, an instructor or a master.
Journey of learning never ends not in Martial arts nor in life. Once
one stops learning and training, that’s when one stops being good
as a leader. That’s why the philosophy of Master Foroughi’s school
is ‘Black Belt and Beyond’. Why is black belt and beyond is so important?
Black belt represents the symbol of outstanding in martial arts. It
shows your honesty, perseverance, sweat, dedication, discipline, patience,
courage, humility, confidence, strength, respect and indomitable-split.”
Black belt is not the end of journey to ones mastery of the art, rather
it is that one is done packing for their journey and may now take the
first step in their true journey this journey which can not ever be
completed only traveled.” “My master once told me that the first
five dan ranks come from what you have gotten out of the system of Martial
Aarts, the next ranks come from what you have given back .” Master Foroughi believes
all the Martial Arts Instructors are very fortunate to have opportunities
to reach out and touch hearts & minds of many people by helping
them achieve their goals in Martial Arts as well as in life. Sr master Foroughi
also believes that attitude is everything in Martial Arts as well as
in life. A good attitude is the only sign if the training of Martial
Arts is changing a student on the inside and outside. Internal changes
are shown through attitude and appreciation, this attitude should also
carry over into the students personal daily life . The positive attitude
always defeats the negative . As Martial Artist and citizen, we have
a responsibility for contributing to our community and to less fortunate
people around the world . Master Foroughi considers himself very lucky
to be able to contribute with his Martial Arts background for a good
couses. Master Foroughi’s Tiger Kim Martial Arts Academy has been
working with many local schools, hospitals (Sunnybrooke and SickKids)
and charity organizations (Chlidren’s Wish Foundation and World Vision
Canada) and raised funds. Sr Master Foroughi
always grateful and always will be to the special people who have come
to his life in his Martial Arts journey . All the masters who have made
an impact on his life: Instructor Woodod, Grand Master Jong So Park,
Grand Master Yoon and Supreme Master Tiger Kim organization. Sr Master Foroughi would like to extend his gratitude to Grand Master James Tiger Kim for teaching him about the art and always believing in him, and made him realize how much he must believe in himself. Also to Master Tommy Chang who always motivated and encouraged him. Master Foroughi is very proud of having great friendships with them. He also likes to recognize and appreciate all of his students for their dedication and passion towards Martial Arts and his school. Especially to the students who have continue to persevere and to train with discipline, patience and dedication. They have succeed to become instructors and even become a master. Some of those are Master Lobban, Master Quayumi, Master Richard, Sr Instructor Younan. Master Foroughi admires them that they have dedicated over 10 years to stay with him and follow his leadership, believing in him and his philosophy. They have managed to stay focused for training and supported the school despite of challenges of life such as personal, job and family. Master Foroughi is
truly a great enthusiastic passionate Martial Artist role model for
generation and future generation to come. His future goals in Martial
Arts are staying active and learning and expanding his knowledge.
And he would like to continue passing on his knowledge and the gift
that Martial Arts offer to as many people as possible, and bringing
the best out of them.
Awards: Expertise: Film/TV/Media: Demonstrations: Charities and Affiliations: |
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Master Foroughi & Grand Master Tiger Kim
Master Foroughi, Grand Master Tiger Kim & Master Tommy Chang
Grand Master James, Master Foroughi & Grand Master Simon Kim
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