• Over 25 years teaching
• Studied directly under Grandmaster Yum, Ki Nam
• Originator "STREET SENSE" self defense seminar series
• Writer, published in BLACK BELT, INSIDE KUNG-FU, TAE KWON DO TIMEs...
• Columnist "THE LAST WORD" in TAE KWON DO TIMES magazine
• TV/Film director, action director, stuntman, writer, videographer...

The martial arts were always a big part of Master C.M. Brown's life. Like most of the martial artists of his generation, he became involved in the arts in the 1960's after watching "THE GREEN HORNET" television series, starring the legendary Bruce Lee. He first started training in Ju-jitsu back then and has been training in the martial arts ever since then.

After studying such arts as Kung-Fu, Shotokan, and Tae Kwon Do; Master Brown joined HWA RANG DO as a freshman at Syracuse University in 1976. Upon graduation in 1980 with a BFA in Film, he went to Los Angeles. While there he trained at the World Hwa Rang Do Headquarters. In 1982 he returned to New York City.

In 1979, Sabumnim had suffered a major setback; he severely aggravated a now chronic injury. (Years before he ripped his groin muscle). Now this injury hindered his training. However he did continue and in 1982 he was able to begin teaching classes in Manhattan while also pursuing his career in TV and film. During this time he worked on such projects as "OFF-BEAT", the EXTERMINATOR II, FRIGHT HOUSE and the series the EQUALIZER to name just a few.

In 1987 Grandmaster Yum arrived in New York. Master Brown worked very closely with him, helping to establish the EAST COAST WORLD HWA RANG DO ASSOCATION. Kuksa Nim also "fixed" his leg, but he informed him that he had to return to beginner (white belt) level again. Sabumnim agreed and became one of Grandmaster Yum's 1st group of students and U.S.A. black belts. Master Brown worked very hard and soon regained his original degree.

C.M. Brown (C.M. Griffin) is not only a martial arts instructor, he is also a successful director, "Action Director" and writer; as well as a former Special Education Instructor for the New York City Board of Education. He currently writes the column "THE LAST WORD" in TAE KWON DO TIMES magazine.