"Universal Song Do Kwan Alliance"
(Song:Evergreen tree, depicts youth and health, Do:Way of Life, Kwan:Family Kong-Empty, weaponless, Soo: Hand Do- Way)
Founded by Grand Master John M. Crudup

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GRANDMASTER JOHN M. CRUDUP
Founder of "Universal Song Do Kwan Alliance"

American Federation of Jujitsu
American Federation of Martial Arts – Dan 2706-A-23123
KIKA/KBMA World Bu-Jutsu Federation (United Kingdom) – Member CRU0327KIKA
National Tang Soo Do Federation – Dan 2247
United States Head of Family Martial Arts Association
World Black Ryu Organization – Dan 0071
World Combat Martial Artists Association
World Independent Tae Kwon Do Association (Germany)
World Korean Martial Arts Union – Dan 091006-10-SDK
World Kostrov’s Universal Fisticuffs Organization (Ukraine) – Member WH-030
World Martial Arts Council of Elders (Philippines) – Member WMACE-11112007-B
World Martial Arts League (Germany)
World Organizer of Martial Arts (Saudi Arabia) – Member 0618-3195
World Union of Sokes (Puerto Rico) – Member 044

Grandmaster Crudup began his formal training in 1971 at the age of 11 in Shotokan Karate at the American Youth Academy Karate Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania under the direction of Sensei Ernest Paramore and earned his Black Belt at the age of 14. He was also promoted to Black Belt in Moo Duk Kwan Korean Karate by Master Oscar Young Sul in 1975. Additionally, he earned his Black Belt in Chang Moo Kwan Tae Kwon Do under Grand Master Ozzie Wright, Jr. and Grand Master James Mitchell in 1979. He was a top-rated tournament fighter from the mid-70s to early-80s in the Tri-State Area (Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware) well-known for his tremendous kicking ability. He won numerous championships during this period to include the World Bi-Centennial Karate Games in 1976 and the Peter Urban American Cup Championships in 1977 and 1979. He also enjoyed a brief kickboxing career fighting in the Professional Karate Association (PKA) before entering the United States Air Force in March 1983. He spent over 15 years in assignments throughout the Pacific theater to include tours in Guam, Korea, Japan and Okinawa before returning to the U.S. in 2001. He returned to tournament competition in 2005 to win the Black Belt Sparring Grand Championship at the Kombat Klassic in Waldorf, Maryland.

Grandmaster Crudup earned a 7th degree Black Belt in Kyo-Jutsu Karate under Professor Sayfullaah Al-Amriykiy and Soke Nat Abdullaah McBride, direct disciples of the legendary Great Grandmaster Dr. Moses Powell. He is a certified 8th degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and member of the Mighty Simba Dojang under the leadership of Grandmaster Furman Marshall; 8th degree Black Belt, Flying Eagle Hapkido Association in Singapore, and 9th degree Black Belt, National Tang Soo Do Federation. He founded the Universal Song Do Kwan Alliance in 2004 and was awarded the title of Doju-nim and 10th degree Black Belt by the World Korean Martial Arts Union, Grandmaster Chang Hwa Park; the United States Head of Family Martial Arts Association, International Supreme Elite Warriors Council; and the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame Sokeship Council. Additionally, Grandmaster Crudup was awarded 8th Baysa by the World Kostrov’s Universal Fisticuffs Organization in the Ukraine. He has been inducted in over 30 hall of fames to include Aaron Banks’ World Professional Martial Arts Organization Hall of Fame, Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame, American Federation of Martial Arts Hall of Fame, Budo International Hall of Fame, Cosmopolitan Florida Hall of Fame, Go Sei Ryu Goju Hall of Fame, International Association of Martial Arts Hall of Fame, International Ju-Jitsu Hall of Fame, Kuroshi-Do Martial Arts System Hall of Fame, Latin-American Martial Arts Hall of fame, London International Martial Arts Hall of Fame, North American Federation of Martial Arts Hall of Fame, Southeastern Martial Arts Hall of Fame, United States Head of Family Martial Arts Hall of Honor, United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame, United States Martial Artist Association Hall of Fame, Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame, Universal Martial Arts Association Hall of Fame, USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame, World Head of Family Sokeship Council Hall of Fame, World Karate Union Hall of Fame, World Martial Arts Hall of Fame, and the World Martial Arts League International Elite Black Belt Hall of Fame.

Additionally Grandmaster Crudup was awarded an honorary Doctor of Philosophy degree in Korean Martial Arts Education by the International Council of Higher Martial Arts Education, World Martial Arts League; a Doctor of Martial Arts degree by the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame Sokeship Council; a Doctorate of Martial Arts Philosophy and Science by the University of Asian Martial Arts Studies; and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Martial Arts from the Universidade Livre de Terapias Psicobioenergeticas, Salvador-Bahia, Brazil. He serves as a Senior Executive Advisory Board member for the United States Head of Family Martial Arts Association; Executive Council member for the International Council for Higher Martial Arts Education, World Martial Arts League; President of the World Organizer of Martial Arts (WOMA USA) New Jersey Chapter; and New Jersey State representative for the Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame.

Grandmaster Crudup continues to serve his country as a Chief Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force. He was recently presented the “Men Making a Difference Award for 2007” by Congressman Chaka Fattah. He holds two associate degrees from the Community College of the Air Force, a Bachelors Degree in Business and Management from the University of Maryland and a Masters Degree in Human Resources Management from Chapman University.

 

This read as
Song:Evergreen tree, depicts youth and health, Do:Way of Life, Kwan:Family Kong = Empty, weaponless, Soo: Hand Do = Way
Song Do Kwan Mission: To ensure that each and every student, from White Belt to Black Belt, is given the opportunity to fully expand his or her horizons within the Martial Arts. Within each student is a Black Belt. Within each Black Belt is a student. To ensure that the tenants of Song Do Kwan are not only taught, but are also maintained and displayed. We will hold the traits of Truth, Honor, and Righteousness as our strength and fuel for our courage. To ensure that after each class the student will leave knowing they had a good workout, and leave with a feeling of accomplishment.
Code of Conduct: 1. Work to Perfect Your Character 2. Have Fidelity in Seeking a True Way3. Always Act with Good Manners 4. Cultivate a Spirit of Endeavor & Perseverance 5. Refrain from Violent & Uncontrolled Behavior