Kyosanim Melissa L. Nichols is the chief instructor and dojang director for Kim Soo Karate in Baytown. She holds the rank of kyosanim, black belt 2nd dan with Grandmaster Kim Soo.
Kyosa Nichols began studying Chayon-Ryu in 2004, started teaching in 2005 as an assistant instructor at Kingwood Chayon-Ryu and Lonestar College Chayon-Ryu. At brown belt she was an instructor at Conroe Chayon-Ryu and received her first dan black belt promotion in 2010, and her second dan promotion in 2017, from Grandmaster Kim Soo at the Chayon-Ryu World Headquaters.
Kyosa Nichols continues to attend black belt classes and Tuksu Suryon class (teacher clinic) with Grandmaster Kim Soo, and receieves specialized training in the instruction of martial arts. 
Kyosa Nichols has 16 years practical experience in teaching martial arts.
As is required of all black belts in Chayon-Ryu, Kyosa Nichols is involved in the active preservation of the history of the Chayon-Ryu system, the arts contained therein, its teaching lineage, and origins. She Nichols is a lifetime member of the International Chayon-Ryu Martial Arts Association, a member of the Chayon-Ryu Yudanja Hoe (black belt association), serves as special projects coordinator, and system video archivist for Grandmaster Kim Soo, and is also, editor in chief of the online magazine blog, Inside Chayon-Ryu.
Kyosanim (Professor) Melissa G. Dabney: Acting Chief Instructor/ Dojang Director/ Studio Owner
Kyosa Dabney is a 2nd Degree BLACK BELT, achieving the position of Kyosanim (Instructor). She is also the owner of ARTS IN MOTION, the studio that hosts our dojang, and AIM HIGH DANCE STUDIO.
Kyosa Dabney has 20+ years experience in teaching kids as an instructor.
In addition to her long career as a dance instructor, she also Holds a masters degree in Sociology.
Kyosa Dabney is a lifetime member of the International Chayon-Ryu martial arts association, and attends regular tuksu suryon class (teacher clinic) with Grandmaster Kim Soo recieving specialized training in the instruction of martial arts. She is a dedicated student and instructor of Chayon-Ryu.
Kyosa Dabney's many contribtions to our dojang include designing the Kid Tigers pre-karate class for 3-5 year old students. Prior to the creation of this class, students were under the age of 6 were not allowed to enroll. Kyosa Dabney has helped to open the door to martial arts lessons for younger children, exposing them to the discipline and order of the dojang in their earlier formative years.
In Chayon-Ryu ranks of blue belt and above are considered advanced level color belts. Students begin the process of becoming assistant instructors so that by the time a student achieves a black belt, they are capable of running a full class and teaching beginners- 1st brown gup.
Blue Belts attend Tuksu Suryon class (teacher clinic) to learn how to become teachers
Black Belt Dan Certification |
2nd Degree black belt certification 2022 Kyosanim Melissa G. Dabney
2nd Degree black belt certification 2017 Kyosanim Mel Nichols
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Chief Instructor Appointment |
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Chayon-Ryu Schools Attended and teachers studied under |
Kyosanim Melissa L Nichols |
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Chayon-Ryu Kong Award of Merit |
For sincere efforts in the continuation and improvement of the International Chayon-Ryu Martial Arts Association; two time recipient (2012, 2013)."By following the 'Basic Principles,' your training builds common sense. By helping the system you are building your Kong. In this manner, Kong is similar to Karma or "Grace." When you give freely of your time and effort, your merit and grace grow, and your life prospers." - Grandmaster Kim Soo (What is Kong?) |
Chayon-Ryu Award for Pioneering MeritFor diligence and integrity in preserving the timeline of the Chayon-Ryu System, 2018
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Chayon-Ryu Award For Dedication |
For sincere attitude and exempliary conduct, 2020 |
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