THE MASTERS
The Masters of Chayon-Ryu are those black belts who have shown dedication for more than 25 years. They are the leaders of Yudanja-Hoe (Chayon-Ryu Black Belt Association) and mentors to the rest of the Chayon-Ryu students.
Master Sean Kim
9th Dan Black Belt
Promoted December, 2017
Chief Instructor, Chayon-Ryu World Headquarters
Master Santiago Rangel
9th Dan Black Belt
Promoted December, 2017
Chief Instructor, Rosenberg Chayon-Ryu
Master Kim Geary
9th Dan Black Belt
Promoted December, 2017
One of the highest ranked American woman in USA.
Co-founder: Austin Chayon-Ryu
Master David Mitchell
8th Dan Black Belt
Promoted June, 2011
Chief Instructor, Kim Soo Karate of North Carolina
Master Benjamin Lew
7th Dan Black Belt (Honor)
Promoted December, 2017
Chief Instructor, Clear Lake Chayon-Ryu
Master Lawrence Robinson
7th Dan Black Belt
Promoted December, 2020
Chief Instructor, Galveston Chayon-Ryu
Master Robert McLain
7th Dan Black Belt
Promoted December, 2022
Chief Instructor, Okinawa Chayon-Ryu
Co-Founder, Arlington Chayon-Ryu
Master David Akahane
5th Dan Black Belt
Deceased: One of Grandmaster’s first Masters
He studied with (then) Master Kim
Received his first black belt in Korea
Master Rosalio Menchaca
Honorary 5th Dan Black Belt
September, 2020
Deceased: Cherished Chayon-Ryu family member and instructor.
Master Ray Slomer
Honorary 5th Dan Black Belt
Deceased: One of our most endeared Chayon-Ryu family members and veteran instructor.