Song, Kyong Sik (Edward)

Grandmaster Song, Kyong Sik was born 1950 in Seoul, Korea and is the current leader of the OHTC.  He is the son of Grandmaster Song, Jung Soo.  His family lineage is traced back within the Song family to Grandmaster Song, Siyeol.  It is this line of Grandmasters that have continued to pass the OHTC teachings and philosophies.

At the age of five Grandmaster Song, Kyong Sik started his formal training under his grandfather Grandmaster Song, Keum Sool.  Grandmaster Song, Keum Sool took his grandson the mountains for seven years to live and train in order to be the bearer of the martial arts family tradition.  Grandmaster Song, Kyong Sik was taught many areas of study including eastern medicine, meditation, ki gong exercises and philosophy from his grandfather.  At the age of twelve, Grandmaster Song, Kyong Sik moved back with his parents to live permanently and his grandfather also moved in to live with the family.  It was here that Grandmaster Song, Kyong Sik continued his training under his grandfather as well as his father Grandmaster Song, Jung Soo.  

In 1981, Grandmaster Song, Kyong Sik moved to the United States.  In 1983, Grandmaster Song, Jung Soo transferred the OHTC system to Grandmaster Song, Kyong Sik as chairman.  After the unfortunate passing of Grandmaster Song, Jung Soo, Grandmaster Song, Kyong Sik became the acting president of OHTC. 

Today, Grandmaster Song, Kyong Sik continues to teach and pass down the OHTC teachings to select students.  Grandmaster Song's American name is Edward Song.  Grandmaster Song, Kyong Sik exemplifies the honor and tradition that embodies OHTC.  He is a living example for his students as well as the public.  It is through Grandmaster Song, Kyong Sik that the teachings of OHTC are kept alive, the goal of spreading teachings that help ALL people develop a sincere and serious life.