Syllabus
GM Harrell holds Black belt rank in several Martial Arts styles including Okinawan Karate and WT Taekwondo. Kyoshi Harrell is a Hachidan (8th degree) Black Belt whose curriculum follows the lineage of a major branch of traditional Shorin-ryū Okinawan karate, founded by Chōshin Chibana. Shorin-ryu Okinawan Karate emphasises linear, hard-style techniques derived from older Shuri-te. It focuses on fast, decisive self-defence with powerful strikes, blocks, and joint manipulations, These are rooted in the "Small Forest" (Shaolin) tradition which was passed down to Shugoro Nakazato then to Frank Hargrove, then to Kyoshi Harrell.
The syllabus includes: Naihanchi, Pinans, Passais, Chinto, Kusankus and Gojushiho Katas. Kyoshi Harrell has been studying Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate for more then five decades under the same teacher.
Kwan Jang Nim David began his Martial Arts training in the early 1960s when it was known as Korean Karate - Tang Soo Do.
By the mid-seventies, it became known as Taekwondo and finally WTF Taekwondo. GM Harrell studied under GM Jung Un Lee and his skills were refined under the direction of Supreme GM Park Hae Man. The training syllabus at the Legacy Martial Arts Institute includes both the Taeguek and Palgwe poomsae, all the Black belt forms Koryo to Ilyo. Additionally, Gyoroogi, Ho Shin Sool and Breaking are included in the training.
GM Harrell currently holds a 9th Dan Black Belt in WT Chungdokwan, an 8th Dan with World Taekwondo Council. Additionally he has been issued Kukkiwon Master Instructor and Dan Grading Judge Certifications both (2nd Class) and a 4th Dan in Hapkido.
The Legacy Martial Arts Institute offers training in Japanese Iaido and Korean Gumdo. GM Harrell commenced his Korean Gumdo training in Seoul, South Korea in October 2000.
GM Harrell began his Iaido training under the 16th Soke of the Mugairyu Iaido, Gyokusui Toyoaki Nina Gosoke. He went on to start a Study Group In Aberdeenshire twenty-three years ago.