Konrad O. Spillmann
Konrad O. Spillmann is a martial arts grandmaster with over 55 years of experience. He has attained a ninth degree black belt and first-class master level certification. He teaches martial arts and character development at GMA.[1]
Early life and training
Spillmann began training in martial arts at the age of four to overcome health and focus challenges, studying judo and korean karate.[2] Konrad later studied with master Myung in 1989.[3]
He went on to teach martial arts, self defence, and has worked with the military, law enfornforcement, and youths[2].
Career
Spillmann has been involved in martial arts instruction for over three decades. He holds high ranks in Taekwon-Do under WTJF and ITF, Hapkido, Karate, and blackbelt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2].[4]
Spillmann started studying Hapkido in 1989 in Aliso Viejo under Grandmaster Kwang Sik Myung before establishing himself as an instructor[3]. In 1997, a team from his school participated in the All-American Open Martial Arts Expo in San Marcos, where 15 students were placed in sparring groups.[5]
In 2016, a team of two students trained by Konrad won a combined 4 gold and 1 silver medals for GMA.[6]
Master Spillmann has also written several business manuals and a martial arts business book to help other school owners teach, structure and run professional academies.[2] He has also held leadership roles in martial arts organizations and an advisory position in a university board[2].
Teaching
Spillmann started teaching martial arts in an academy at Aliso Viejo, California. He then relocated to Gallatin, Tennessee, where Global Martial Arts USA was founded.
Awards and recognition
- 9th Degree Black Belt TaeKwondo TI
- 9th Degree Black Belt JidoKwan (WTJF)
- 1st Class Master Level Taekwondo
- 8th Degree Black Belt ITF - P
- 7th Dan Black Belt HapKiDo
- 4th Dan Black Belt Karate
- Black Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu RGJBJJ
Philanthropy
Spillmann has raised funds for community programs and national charities through martial arts exhibitions and breakathons.[7]
References
- ↑ Gregory, Chris (2025-07-17). "Gallatin taekwondo teacher earns ninth-degree black belt - Main Street Media of Tennessee". Main Street Media of Tennessee -. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "MASTER KONRAD SPILLMANN, VIII | Phoenix Group Taekwon-Do". www.phoenixgrouptkd.org. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Hapkido's Historian : Tustin Master's Works Have Preserved the Martial Arts Form". Los Angeles Times. 1997-06-09. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ↑ "GMA Masters & Instructors". GLOBAL MARTIAL ARTS / AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ↑ Shield, Larry (1 January 1997). "AV has martial arts champions". The News.
- ↑ ohtadmin (2016-02-16). "GMA students bring home the Gold for Gallatin - Main Street Media of Tennessee". Main Street Media of Tennessee -. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
- ↑ "Dollar-A-Board Raises $1,000 For Charity". TAE KWON DO TIMES. March 1992.
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