youn wha ryu

YOUNWHATEXAS;1463736 said:

MR. Mclain,

I've read your previous discuss with a student of GMH. The bio you put forth is correct as is the previous poster. The difference is not in truth or embellishment but rather the use of names and time frame. Grand Master Han did indeed learn from Master Byung-in. Master Byung-in did not disappear from South Korean until 1950. Grand Master Han took instruction from him in 1948 along with various other Masters. In the 1940's Korea was a mess, then war found Korea again in the 1950's. GMH's Youn Wha Instructor was a Master named Sae Chong Wang but that you seem to know. I guess what I would ask you is how do you know Grand Master Han? I know him and like most 76 year olds he is entertaining and from what can tell honest. I'm sure if someone checked Master Soo bio you might find some facts that seem odd but that does not mean deception or embellishment. The art is called Youn Wha because GMH felt he wanted to distinguish it from his TDK background. He still uses TDK as the basis and infact uses the Federation on his certificates. Honestly, I've been around 33 years in the martial arts community and witnessed enough to know fact from fiction. GMH like his peers, honors Martial Arts with his dedication to it. I would be equally honored to take instruction from any Master of his Rank and ability.

Master Guy Mckee



R. McLain

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