In Memory of Our Teacher: Grandmaster Sang Kee Paik
Sang Kee Paik: August 21,1929 - July 12, 2009
Dr. Sang Kee Paik passed away peacefully on July 12, 2009 at his daughter's home in Inverness, Illinois following a long battle with cancer. In his final days and at his passing he was surrounded by family and friends and is survived by his son, Peter Paik (Colleen), his daughter, Mia (Myung) Scheid and grandchildren Cassi, Danielle, Ray and Hailey. Dr. Paik was 80 years old.
This sign hung in several locations of Paik's Academy of Martial Arts. One of the reminders that martial arts is a serious pursuit. Photo courtesy of James Tucker.