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Over the years, Grandmaster SUH has received many honours and accolades which include: holding the keys of several cities of the USA; being featured in numerous international martial art magazine articles as well as appearing on the front covers; and TV appearances in several different countries of the world. |
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Most recently in 1999, Grandmaster SUH was the subject of a one-hour long documentary film made by Korean TV entitled ‘KUK SA NIM’. This documentary chronicles his life story from those early beginnings in Korea, to the present world recognition of his achievements within the martial arts. With the publication of this documentary, Grandmaster SUH has become one of the five most famous Korean nationals residing outside of Korea.
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Among the many awards Grandmaster SUH has received from major international martial arts publications are: |
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In turn, Grandmaster SUH has honoured certain individuals with the award of an Honorary Black Belt of KUK SOOL. Among some of the individuals having accepted this honour in the USA are Generals from West Point Military Academy (where KUK SOOL training is part of the curriculum) state senators and editors of several of the most famous international martial art publications.
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In the UK, among the individuals honoured by Grandmaster SUH is His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales. It is believed that this is the first such honour in the martial arts that Prince Charles has accepted. Other notable recipients of this honour are Dr. J.D. van Buren, a pioneering doctor of acupuncture who has helped to bring this important therapy to the western world. Also, Paul Clifton, the editor of several martial arts publications in the UK, including the biggest selling magazine – COMBAT
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