LEADER | Mastergrogin

Pil-Sung Martial Arts DoJang

Established: 2005
Founder/Owner

Master Grogin opened Pil-Sung Martial Arts in Albany, New York in 2005. He opened the Do-Jang with the mission to change the way the Capital Region looked at Martial Arts.

Based on Master Grogin's multiple disciplined lineage, he believes that holistic training involves cross training in more than one style to compliment and supplement both in technique and mentality. His goal was to incorporate this belief into the culture of the school.

In 2006 Master Grogin's Shifu, Jaing Jan-Ye relocated his school into the walls of Pil-Sung becoming the first sub-leased program at Pil-Sung. Over the next few years, Master Grogin would add multiple different styles, instructors and programs to the school creating a unique establishment not seen elsewhere in the capital region at that time. Potential Students could chose the martial art that was right for them, or chose multiple, under the same roof.

At current day, Pil-Sung is the home to four different, unique and diverse martial arts programs.

Early Years

Recent

North East Open

Established: 2007
Founder/Event Director

Since its inception in 2007, the North East Open has established itself as a premier showcase of Martial Arts talent in the Northeastern United States by developing a unique tournament atmosphere which focuses on celebration instead of competition. The NEO is committed to Martial Arts excellence, camaraderie, sportsmanship, and cultural enlightenment. The NEO strives to be the annual event for enthusiasts of traditional and sports Martial Arts to meet, network and create lasting friendships.

In 2009 Master Grogin and the NEO received the blah blah blah award.

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United States/World Breaking Association

Appointed: 2009
Position: Director of Operations/Northeast Regional Circuit Director

The United States and World Breaking Association (USBA/WBA) is the leading Martial Arts Breaking association in the World. Founded in 2005, the USBA/WBA has grown to become the go to source for event and World Record sanctioning, division and rule standardization, material standardization, education, and more. The USBA/WBA leadership, from founders to directors to officials, is made up of experienced martial artists and competitive breakers from the USA and abroad.

In 2009 after many years as a promoter, Master Grogin was first appointed as the New York State Director for the USBA/WBA.