Richard Kim (karate)

Richard Kim
Born(1917-11-17)November 17, 1917
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
DiedNovember 8, 2001(2001-11-08) (aged 83)
StyleOkinawan Kobudo

Shōrinji-ryū Karate
Tai chi
Judo
Baguazhang
Daito-ryu Aiki jujitsu

Yi Quan
Teacher(s)Yoshida Kotaro

Arakaki Ankichi
Chao Hsu Lie
Chen Chin Wuan
Kaneko-sensei
Toyama Kanken
Yabu Kentsu
Mizuho Mutsu
Kenichi Sawai
Tachibana Sensei

Wang Xian Zhai
Rank10th dan
Other information
Notable studentsBrian Ricci

Cal Avila
Richard Lee
Raymond Castilonia
Leroy M. Rodrigues
Don Warrener
Raymond Moore
Peter Urban
Douglas Mortley
Patrick McCarthy
Frank Gaviola

Eileen Dennis

Richard Kim (November 17, 1917 – November 8, 2001) was an American martial artist. He was an instructor of various disciplines, including Okinawan Kobudo, Shōrinji-ryū Karate, and Tai Chi, known for spreading traditional martial arts to North America and Europe.