Extraordinary achievements of
Grandmaster "Iron" Kim

During the mid 1960's and 1970's, Grandmaster "Iron" Kim many times demonstrated the movement, strength, and superiority of the Oom Yung Doe/Chung Moo Doe line of 8 martial arts combined as one in both Asia and the United States. These events were held in order to demonstrate his extraordinary achievements. An extraordinary achievement is a demonstration of the ability to use internal power or energy. In order to do this, one must be able to move their internal power or energy to any area of their body at will. Someone capable of reaching the level of Grandmaster should have accomplished between fifteen and twenty extraordinary achievements. Over the years, Grandmaster "Iron" Kim has demonstrated over fifty different ways to move his energy to different parts of the body. There are many individuals alive today that have witnessed and can attest to the many extraordinary achievements of Grandmaster "Iron" Kim.

These demonstrations are meant to illustrate the true strength and power that can be developed through the correct application of traditional Moo Doe. The following are a few of over 50 extraordinary achievements that he has demonstrated. He is one of a few individuals alive today capable of demonstrating true Moo Doe (traditional martial arts).

Numerous times Grandmaster "Iron" Kim has demonstrated the discipline and strength of Kyong Gong Sul Bope (flying side kick) by successfully jumping from the top of buildings the equivalent of eight stories and higher. A very small number of people have ever accomplished such a feat.

Grandmaster "Iron" Kim demonstrated his ability to concentrate unbelievable Nae Gong energy in the area of his stomach. Placing several rocks, totaling approximately 800 lbs., on his abdomen, an instructor then broke the rocks into small pieces by hitting full strength with a sledge hammer over the course of 15 to 20 minutes. Without the concentration of tremendous Nae Gong strength his body would have been severely injured.

      

To exemplify the "Sang Jung" (double open hand) strike Grandmaster lined up 50 people, all leaning slightly forward. Using Nae Gong and Wae Gong combined with a strike from his open hand only 8" away, the whole line fell backwards and collapsed on the ground. Again using the same striking movement, Grandmaster demonstrated his miraculous control by then hitting the first man in the line and only having the 15th man in the line collapse. The other 49 people were left standing as they were.

Using Nae Gong and Wae Gong combined, Grandmaster "Iron" Kim sliced an apple into 4 pieces with a sword while the apple was in midair. Tremendous speed and timing are required to hit the exact point of the apple that is necessary to accomplish this movement. Only a few people this century have been capable of achieving this feat.

To demonstrate the correct use of the "jump side kick" with Kyung Gong Sul Bope Grandmaster placed eight 6" foam rubber cushions against the chest of an instructor. From a standing position he jumped straight up and with a powerful side kick his foot penetrated all 8 cushions. He hit a point on the instructor's chest with sufficient energy to knock out his wind and leave him dizzy for almost an hour. Great control is required. If control is not exact extreme damage can result.

In an amazing demonstration of Nae Gong strength, Grandmaster "Iron" Kim had two individuals, with a combined weight of 350 lbs., stand on his stomach while he held his body rigid, stretched out between two chairs. His head on one chair and his feet on another, he held this position without moving or bending for 30 minutes. This feat requires great strength. A collapse would be very dangerous.

To demonstrate the miraculous Nae Gong energy Grandmaster placed a portion of tofu on top of a stack of 12 large roof tiles. With one powerful strike from his hand to the tofu, the roof tiles were shattered leaving the tofu intact.

In another demonstration, a student lay on his side with three bricks under his head and one brick on top of his head. In a display of the fantastic strength of Nae Gong energy, Grandmaster "Iron" Kim explosively shattered the top brick. Speed, timing and control are critical as ˝ ton of pressure is required to break this brick. This demonstration is very dangerous.

The use of extraordinary Nae Gong energy to miraculously change the size of different parts of his body at will. Only a few people around the world are known to be capable of this feat.

Using internal (Nae Gong) strength, Grandmaster "Iron" Kim pulls a van with a rope in the teeth while pulling a full size luxury car with the right hand, over 50 feet (car is off camera behind van).