Dear KAJJC Members,

What an incredible weekend we had at our very first meet-up in Marietta, GA, hosted at Kenny Kim Academy! I want to sincerely thank each of you for making it special — the energy, the connections, and the shared moments truly made it memorable.

Over the course of the weekend, we enjoyed No-Gi and Gi training sessions, but more than that, we built new friendships and shared stories that touched us all. Some of you even dug deep to open up and tell your personal journeys — moments I’ll cherish as we continue to grow together.

A huge thank you to Kyu from Chief Great Taste Officer for the amazing goodie bags and helping with the shirts — your support made everything run smoothly!

I’ve included a Google Folder Link with some of the most memorable photos from the weekend. Feel free to browse through and relive those great moments.

Highlights from the meet-up include:

• Everyone introduced themselves and shared their backgrounds
• We discussed and reaffirmed our mission statement
• We explored charity work and ways to give back to our communities
• Brainstormed how we can support each member and our businesses
• Started laying the groundwork for establishing a 501(c) non-profit organization

Also, if you haven’t already, be sure to join our WhatsApp group to stay connected and share your ideas: Click here to join. Feel free to share the group with others who might be interested in getting involved!

I’m beyond thankful for the energy and unity we shared. I can’t wait for the next gathering — it’s inspiring to see what we can accomplish together.

Stay tuned for updates, and as always, feel free to reach out with your ideas and feedback.

With gratitude,

Kenny Kim