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Pat Munk
Judan
(10th Degree Black Belt)
One of Grandmaster Gary Avery's Black Belt Students
Promoted to: Shodan, Nidan
by: Grandmaster Gary Avery
Promoted to:Sandan thru Shichidan
by: Grandmaster Al Tracy
Promoted to Hachidan thru Judan
by: Grandmaster Tim Teausant
Born February 19, 1953, Master Pat Munk began his training in the Tracy system of Kenpo at the age of 23 under Mr. Joe Renzi, in Louisville Kentucky. He then trained under the studios owner, Master Gary Avery, who awarded him Shodan in mid 1979. Master Avery’s teaching style was hard and brutal. He pushed his students to be their best by drilling on power and technique. That style produced several full contact kickboxers who were state and national champions. Elements of that style, such as a strong focus on precise technique, can be seen in the way Master Munk trains his own students today.
Master Munk came up through the ranks with some of the toughest bunch of Kenpo practitioners in America. Not only did they have formidable self-
Between 1979 and 1996, Master Munk competed in many tournaments and never failed to place 3rd or higher. Master Munk has also coached his son, Marc, to numerous tournament victories at national and world championship levels.
In 1983, Master Munk and his family moved to Georgia where he became a member of the Georgia Professional Karate Commission (PKC) Board of Directors and was the first President of The Georgia PKC Board of Directors. He became the first PKC Full Contact Kick Boxing Referee to be certified in the State of Georgia. He is also a certified PKC point fighting referee and official.
In addition to his Martial Arts career, Master Munk was a Police Officer for 10 years and was certified to teach Law Enforcement Officers in 1985. He was assigned to a Regional Police Academy in Marietta, Georgia. During this time, he developed lesson plans and taught courses in defensive tactics, PR-
During the years since receiving his teaching certification, Master Munk has established himself as a very well-
In spite of having heart surgery in 1995, Master Munk has continued to teach private classes, seminars and self-
In January 2005, Master Munk received a promotion to Shichidan from Grandmaster Al Tracy.
In July 2009, while conducting a seminar in Roanoke Virginia Master Munk was promoted to Hachidan by Grandmaster Tim Teausant.
August 12, 2013 while visiting with Grandmaster Tim Teausant, Master Munk was honored with a promotion to Judan, 10th Degree Black Belt, by Grandmaster Tim Teausant.
Competitions: |
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1979 |
Kentucky AAU Championships - |
1980 |
KDSA Championships - |
1981 |
Tweeds Southern Indiana Open - |
1981 |
Mid West Open Tae Kwon Do Championships - |
1986 |
International Police Olympics - |
1994 |
Georgia Peach State Classic - |
1994 |
North Georgia Double Eliminator - |
1994 |
Bushido Invitational Shiaii - |
1994 |
Georgia State Championships - |
1995 |
Georgia Peach State Classic - |
1996 |
Bushido Invitational Shiaii - |
1996 |
Battle of Rome National Championships - |
1996 |
Bushido Invitational Shiaii - |
1996 |
Georgia State Championships - |
Certifications: |
Promoted to Shodan - |
Promoted to Nidan - |
Police PR- |
Promoted to Sandan - |
Tracy's International Studio of Self Defense Instructor Certification Certificate Number I- |
Police Officer Standards & Training Associate Instructor |
Police Officer Standards & Training Instructor Certification |
Police Straight Baton Instructor Certification |
Police Asp Baton Instructor Certification |
Police Defensive Tactics Instructor Certification |
Police Firearms Instructor Certification |
Police Officer Standards & Training Instructor Certification |
Police Officer Standards & Training Senior Instructor Trainer Certification |
Police Tactical Hand Cuffing Instructor Certification |
Police Tactical Flashlight Instructor Certification |
Police Side Handle Baton Instructor Certification |
Police Chemical Aerosol Spray Instructor Certification |
Promoted to Yodan - |
Peace Officer Standards & Training Master Instructor Trainer Certification |
Promoted to Godan - |
Promoted to Rokudan - |
Promoted to Shichidan - |
Tracy’s International Studio of Self Defense Master Instructor Certification, Certificate Number MI- |
Promoted to Hachidan - |
Promoted to Judan - |
Awards: |
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1994 |
Georgia PKC State Champion - |
2003 |
Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame, Man of the Year – Kenpo |
2004 |
Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame, Outstanding Master |
2005 |
Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame, Master of the Year – Kenpo |
2006 |
Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame, Universal Master of the Year |
2007 |
Charter Member Inductee - |
2014 |
USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame - |
2015 |
USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame - |
2016 |
USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame - |
2017 |
USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame - |
2018 |
USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame - |
2021 |
USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame - |
Accomplishments |
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1980 |
SEKA Judge & Referee Seminar |
1985 |
Nominated Professional Karate Association Instructor of Year |
1994 |
Professional Karate Commission Judge Seminar, Certified Class "C" Judge |
1996 |
Professional Karate Commission Judge Certificate Class "B" |
2017 |
Alliance - |
2019 |
International Congress of Grandmasters - |