Sa Bom Nim Bill Lear

Master Bill Lear began his training in Tang Soo Do at age 16 in Bedford, PA. In 1986 he trained in Tae Kwon Do at ESCU & UCONN. In 1987 he began training with the West Haven Academy of Karate, becoming a full time Martial Arts Instructor in 1988.He earned the rank of Master (Sa Bom Nim) in 1996.Master Lear has also trained in Ju Jitsu & Traditional and Competitive Judo. Over 13 Grand Championship Fighting & Forms trophies in Regional & National Competitions.
1994 - 1996 1st place National Champion in Forms and Fighting
1994 Grand Champion in Forms in National Championship
1999 New England Fighting Team Coach, 1st place.
1997-1998 New England National Fighting Team Assistant Coach, 1st Place.
1995 New England Fighting Team Captain 1st place.
1996-1999 Ko Dan Ja National Champion Forms and Fighting
1989 Member of the US Demonstration Team in Seoul, Korea.
1989-1994 New England Fighting Team Member, 1st-3rd.
1989-1990 New England National Form Team 3rd place.
2005 International Kodanja Grand Champion