03/10/2026
CANI — Constant And Never-Ending Improvement
That was the theme of the 2026 WKSA Continuing Education Program.
As K*k Sool Won™ Masters, School Owners, and Black Belt Instructors, it’s our responsibility to honor the legacy of our art and commit ourselves to continual growth through the study and practice of martial arts.
This year I had the honor of presenting on running a successful martial arts center. It’s a responsibility I didn’t take lightly.
While we may not be the most successful school in the association, we are an up-and-coming school built on passion, perseverance, and a willingness to try new ideas. I simply shared our story — the trials, the lessons learned, what worked, what didn’t, and how my sales background helped us discover our own secret sauce.
CEP weekend was packed with incredible training including spear & sword sparring, archery, sword cutting, knife throwing, combat techniques, and knife defense.
We also explored the cultural side of traditional martial arts, learning Korean drumming and studying Hangul — the Korean alphabet — through reading and writing lessons. Traditional martial arts are not just about physical training, but also understanding the culture behind the art.
Grateful to be surrounded by so many masters and instructors willing to share their knowledge and experience.
Thank you to K*k Sa Nim, Chong Jae Nim, SKJN Harmon, and all of the CEP instructors and breakout session facilitators.
A special thank you to JDKJN Phil Sage, our newly appointed Dean of K*k Sool Won University.
Challenge accepted.
Commit to excellence.
Commit to constant and never-ending improvement.
We need more practice. 🥋🔥
