Greg Boliard began studying the martial art of Tang Soo Do in 1969 and has been teaching the Korean style since 1974. By virtue of quality instruction, patience, and enthusiasm, Grand Master Boliard has established the Korean art in one of Michigan's top dojangs.
Grand Master Boliard received his Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Eastern Michigan University in 1974. Throughout his college years he was studying and teaching Tang Soo Do. He received both his 1st degree black belt (dan) and his teaching degree in 1974. After 27 years of teaching, Grand Master Boliard received his 8th degree black belt on September 29, 2001 testing at his dojang under the tutelage of Grand Master Jae Joon Kim. After receiving his 8th dan, Master Boliard founded the Mu Sa Kwan Tang Soo Do Federation and became its first Grand Master.
In 1996 then-Master Greg Boliard received his Shidoin (License to Teach) after completion of an eight month Instructors Training Program directed by John Viol Shihon. Grand Master Boliard has spent more than 13 years studying the art of Iaido (Samurai Swordsmanship) and classical weaponry. Six of those years were under the mentorship of John Viol Shihon.
Grand Master Greg Boliard has also orchestrated and promoted bodybuilding contests, martial arts tournaments, volleyball tournaments, and a wide variety of seminars for more than 25 years.
Grand Master Greg Boliard continues to develop the Korean art of Tang Soo Do. His background in Physical Education and over 20 years experience of coaching middle school, high school, and junior college athletes add to the assurance that his students receive only the highest quality of education.
