Sanko Lewis 🇰🇷
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About
- Training since first belt32 year(s) and 10 month(s)
- LocationSeoul, South Korea
- AcademySoo Shim Kwan Unclaimed
- AffiliationSoo Shim Kwan
- Member sinceJanuary 20215 years on TKDchecker.com One of the first 100 members
Lineage
- Choi Honghi
- Park Jongsoo, Lee Yoosun
Bio
I am a martial arts scholar with a PhD in 'Physical Education: Taekwon-Do' from Kyunghee University (Korea). My academic research foci are East Asian & Martial Arts Philosophy, Martial Ethics / Peace Studies, and Korean Body Culture (with focus on Korean martial arts). My main martial arts practice include ITF Taekwon-Do, Hapkido (with master's certification from the Korea Hapkido Federation), and Taekkyeon. I also cross-train in other systems.
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4 of 17 unlockedCurrent rank verified by promoting instructor
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Years trained32
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Competition matches0 / 10
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Sanko Lewis at the Taekwondowon in Muju, South Korea
Sanko Lewis performing a middle twisting kick in Seoul, KoreaPromotion history
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- 3 years, 13 days
Black belt 6th dan Current belt
November 2, 2023Busan, South Korea
Promoted byGrandmaster Lee Yoosun - 9 years, 6 months, 7 days
Black belt 5th dan
April 26, 2014Seoul, Republic of Korea
Promoted byGrandmaster Park Jong Soo
- 4 years, 7 months, 22 days
Black belt 4th dan
September 4, 2009Seoul, Republic of Korea
Promoted byMaster Kim Hoon - 4 years, 2 months, 20 days
Black belt 3rd dan
June 15, 2005Potchefstroom, South Africa
Promoted byMaster Kim Jong-Su and Master Kim Jong-Chol
- 4 years, 10 months, 9 days
Black belt 2nd dan
August 6, 2000Johannesburg, South Africa
Promoted byGed Mackell - 2 years, 8 months, 25 days
Black belt 1st dan
November 12, 1997Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
Promoted byJohan Bolton - 3 years, 10 months, 11 days
White belt
January 1, 1994Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
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"Well documented and known by senior Instructors."
"Over a decade I have known Prof Sanko Lewis to be an ardent, passionate, and intelligent martial art practitioner. The research he conducts show his intellectual ability and the discipline which must arise from the reasoned argument he uses in his academic profession. What I highly respect is his mental flexibility, and his ability to see past the superficial. If you haven't already been to his blog, please search it out under 'Soo Shim Kwan'. Whilst I did meet Sanko the once in Korea in 2018 - I am grateful for his long-time friendship, and our continuing discussions. He is an underappreciated leader in the world of Taekwondo. Always, Colin"
"Real deal! Had the pleasure of visiting him in Seoul. "
"One of the most knowledgeable sources of Taekwon-Do information I know. I have learned a lot from Sanko Lewis."
"Trusted by “the Roy’s” trusted by me"
"Known through his blog: Sho Shim Kwan. "
"Good documentation and known personally by multiple high-ranking members on here"
"Good documentation. Voted up by trusted members. Legit. "
