Just saw that Master Marlin Sims has been recognized as Grand Master an promoted to 8th Degree by both the International Hapkido Alliance and the Korean Martial Arts Brotherhood. Any of you that have trained with GM Sims will know, this is not a paper promotion and he is most deserving of this and higher ranks in the art of Kuk Sool. I'm proud to say that I trained with him and if ever given the opportinuty, I would again. (PLEASE READ THE NEXT POST.. regarding CM Sims wishes, thanks KJN Rich for the update)
Lol that photo makes their heads look photoshopped. Congratulations on a tremendous achievement CM Sims.
I consider myself very fortunate to have briefly met CM Sims at a few KSW tournaments in St. Louis. I have nothing but admiration for him: his skills, his dedication, and the epitome of cool with which he carries himself. The man could just stare at you and make you back down. Honor well-deserved, whichever term he'd rather be referred to as.