John C. Kim Dead at 82, Martial Arts Master, Cult Leader

[Russell Johnson]

San Diego, CA., August 2017– John C. Kim founder and spiritual leader of a national chain of martial arts schools known as Chung Moo Quan died on February 14th 2016. The cause of death was listed on the certificate of death as Cardiogenic Shock, Myocardial Infarction, Coronary Artery Disease.
In December 1996 John C. Kim was convicted of a massive conspiracy to skim millions of dollars in cash profits and evade income taxes on the money.
During 11 weeks of trial, evidence showed that Kim held a cult like status among a large group of loyal followers who regarded him as their spiritual leader as well as a master of physical martial arts movements. Former followers testified that Kim administered loyalty tests in which instructors were given a choice to leave the schools or die. For those who chose death, Kim would proceed to choke the instructor and then suddenly release the hold, declaring that the instructor had passed the loyalty test and would be spared.

Students believe that John C. Kim held the power to cure almost anything. The training was believed to build health and longevity. Kim’s death at 82 due to Coronary Artery disease that often develops over decades. There was no published obituary or public notice of his death in 2016.

Kim’s certificate of death can be viewed at:

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[Mighty Wannabe]

82 years is way above the average life expectancy of US male. Apparently
he lived a long good life, and his training really built health and
longevity. Bless his soul.

On the contrary, BJJ leg-humper types usually die young due to roid and
juice overdose.

[pete...@cloudhandsmusic.com]

*** He was a lying piece of shit. He just lived to take advantage of people and suck them dry. Harmed so many families. Worst type of human being.

[BURKE THE BOLD]

Baloney. My father lived until 92 and he NEVER exercised.

[joel...@gmail.com]

Actually, the instructors at the schools all had different pay methods and some instructors were scalping. So really, tax evasion is different than being the one to rip people off. I was a student and know what really happened and for those who was a long time student, we know different.