Podcast appearances and mentions of John C Kim

Chung Moo Quan positioned itself as a superior martial arts school that taught eight different practices at once. Though this may have originally struck prospective students as a bargain-and-a-half, many who chose to take it up would come out the other end having lost thousands of dollars, personal relationships and job opportunities, and even their sense of self. Before the school’s founder and four other defendants were jailed in 1995, various experts had told reporters that Chung Moo Quan fit their definition of a destructive cult.Special Guest: Russell Johnson.Full research sources listed on each episode page at www.ltaspod.com.If you have been personally affected by involvement in a cult, or would like to support those who have been, you can find support or donate to Cult Information and Family Support if you’re in Australia (via www.cifs.org.au), and you can find resources outside of Australia with the International Cultic Studies Association (via www.icsahome.com).If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs support right now, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 in Australia, or find your local crisis centre via the International Association for Suicide Prevention website at www.iasp.info.Links:Deceived: The Moo Years — podcast by Russell Johnson, with many resources from his researchHerding the Moo: Exploits of a Martial Arts Cult — by Joe Smith, Trafford Publishing, 2006Martial arts school owners convicted — UPI, 10 December 1996Chung Moo Quan HandbookInvestigators: Students take aim at martial arts school — by Chris Ingalls, KING 5 News, 16 February 2005The Cult and the Con — special report by Pam Zekman, CBS 2 Chicago, 1989Martial Arts School Chief Found Guilty in Tax Scam — by Matt O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 10 December 1996Chung Moonies? Critics call martial-arts club a cult of violence and greed — by Ric Kahn, The Boston Phoenix, 25 October 1991Be True to Your School — by Jennifer Vogel, City Pages, 1 April 1992Martial Arts School Link to Body Found in Forest Probed — MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL LINK TO BODY FOUND IN FOREST PROBED by Harlene Ellin, Chicago Tribune, 12 October 1991The Martial Arts Cult of John C. Kim — by Laurence Gonzales, unpublished article for Penthouse, 5 May 1992Vivien Francis vs. John C.... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Russ was a member of an infamous karate cult in the 90’s. The leader John C. Kim was believed to have supernatural abilities including; the ability to heal, super speed and the ability to digest pine sol. Listen as Russ talks about his time working up the ranks under the tutelage of a small, track suit wearing, perm rocking Asian legend.   For more on Russ’ story check out his website: www.deceivedpodcast.com Can’t get enough Profession Confession? Check out our bonus content on our Patreon Page! www.patreon.com/professionconfessionpodcast   Minnesota Listeners: Gabe will be performing at New Hope Cinema Grill on Saturday January 12th at 8:30pm. For tickets go to https://www.cinemagrill.com/on-stage/details?eventId=240317 Limited number of free tickets available to Patreon members!

Show host Charles Hubbell interviews martial artist John Graden. A pioneer in American Martial Arts, John is a former member of many world champion U.S. kickboxing teams and an inductee into The World Martial Arts Hall of Fame. John’s martial arts management system is used by martial arts schools across the United States. In 1997, as publisher of the magazine for NAPMA (National Association of Professional Martial Artists), he did a three-month series on John C. Kim and Chung Moo Quan titled “The Cult in the Quan: the Fall of a Martial Arts Magnet,” which included interviews with podcast creator Russell Johnson. In this interview, John talks about his history in martial arts, his book WHO KILLED WALT BONE?, his opinions on the legitimacy of championships and titles in the martial arts, the cost of martial arts lessons, and cults in the martial arts. John’s off-the-cuff, no-holds-barred interview offers unique perspective and insights into the world of martial arts. "Deceived: The Moo Years" is the true story of one young man's compelling, at times terrifying, former involvement with the martial arts cult Chung Moo Quan.

Charles Hubbell interviews Deceived Podcast Producer Russell Johnson. Russell survived eight years in a cult, and is dedicated to informing others about the deceptions of Chung Moo Quan and other dangerous cults. Russell learned research, became a private investigator, and today works in the security field. He has also immersed himself in film and television: as a writer, production assistant, actor, producer, location manager, and on the Development Team at Twin Cities Film Fest. In this interview, Russell explains what to expect in the 12 episodes of Deceived: The Moo Years. He hopes to help the general public, by learning critical thinking, to recognize cults, and how to evaluate a threat. He expects new information to come forward as a result of the podcasts. Russell introduces those that influenced him, helping him decide to do the podcast, and those that helped assemble the podcast series. Russell is interested in getting the truth out there, and finding out: Who was John C. Kim? "Deceived: The Moo Years" is the true story of one young man's compelling, at times terrifying, former involvement with the martial arts cult Chung Moo Quan.

When you stop at a coffee shop or a pizza place, you don’t expect to worry about being drawn into a cult. But there it was, right next door. An ad starts a teenager on an eight year nightmare, being drawn into the Chung Moo Quan. On DECEIVED, we will peel away the mystery of a Korean immigrant who rose from being a janitor, to running a martial art school empire. This is the true story of the notorious martial art cult known as Chung Moo Quan; its powerful leader, Master John C. Kim; and of one of the few men who would dare to oppose him.

Some believe he was the greatest martial arts master that ever lived; faster and more powerful than Bruce Lee, more feared than Chuck Norris. To his followers, he had supernatural powers. Some said he could levitate and walk up the sides of buildings. To others, he appeared as a demon beast that haunted their dreams. On DECEIVED, we will peel away the mystery of a Korean immigrant who rose from being a janitor, to running a martial art school empire. This is the true story of the notorious martial art cult known as Chung Moo Quan; its powerful leader, Master John C. Kim; and of one of the few men who would dare to oppose him.