Christianity, Martial Arts, and Discipleship

The author, Sung Won Yun, was born on March 24, 1973, in Seoul, as the youngest of one son and three daughters, to his parents, Ki Sik Yun and Bok Ja Park. In 2007, he completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Oriental Medicine at South Baylo University and obtained his license as an acupuncturist (LA.c.) in the same year. In 2013, he earned his Ph.D. in Oriental Medicine at Yuin University. In 2016, he completed his Master of Divinity at Shepherd University, and in 2020, he earned his Doctor of Ministry at Fuller Theological Seminary. The author, Sung Won Yun, is a 7th-degree black belt in Taekwondo, certified by the Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters). He entered the martial arts world through Taekwondo and further deepened his knowledge of martial arts by learning Judo, Hapkido, Boxing, Kickboxing, Hapkido, Hanpul, Taekkyon, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga, Kendo, Fencing, Short Stick Fighting, Long Stick Fighting, and Archery. In 2015, the author, Sung Won Yun, began his first English ministry as a pastor at Angels Church in Anaheim. Later, he served as a senior pastor at Moving Church together with his wife, Pastor Mi Ran Park. They carried out a specialized ministry where they visited clergypersons in poor physical condition and took care of their health. God has blessed the author with many talents and provided him with diverse experiences. He has been able to gain experience as a Taekwondo instructor in South Korea and as a Mixed Martial Arts master in the United States, thanks to the gift of martial arts. He has also been given the gift of teaching, allowing him to work as an English teacher in South Korea and as an after-school teacher in the United States. Additionally, he has been given the gift of healing, allowing him to become an acupuncturist and treat people's physical ailments. He has also been given the opportunity and experience to serve his country in the military, both in South Korea and the United States. Above all, God has given him a heart to love Jesus, allowing him to study theology. While studying for his Master of Divinity, he served as a pastor, and when studying for his Doctor of Ministry, he was given overflowing glory to serve only the Triune God until the day he goes to heaven as a senior pastor. Blog: blog.naver.com/masterjude