We hold our instructors, courses, and student support to the highest standard so you receive the best training experience possible. See also Original masters of taekwondo References Grandmaster Cha Yong-Kil Retrieved on 17 December 2012. Association, led by Master Jack Emmel in SC, Master Ron Geoffrion in NM, Feb 2020 - Present3 years 2 months. in 2000. Leiden For these accomplishments and much more, we recognize Grandmaster Yung Ho Jun with our 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award. 2015-2019 President of the U.S. Military Taekwondo Foundation. Letter of Separation Grandmaster Creedon began his training in the early 1970s under Grandmaster Rhee Ki-ha, who introduced Taekwon-Do to the UK and Ireland. It has been in operation since 1993. This list includes persons who: (1) have been widely recognized masters of taekwondo for at least 30 years; (2) are notable as individuals; and (3) are notable for their contribution to taekwondo. Tradition. His school teaches a traditional style of Moo Duk Kwon Tae Kwon Do. Grandmaster Kang Rhee was the Instructor of Elvis Presley and Bill "Super Foot" Wallace and many others. The first testers were Ivan Alonso, Edwin Ramos, William Sanchez, Jorge Pardo, Victor Solivan, Johnny Martinez, John L. Martinez, Ashely Serrano, Pedro Cruz, Rafael E. Lopez, William Vargas Sr., Mikael Cruz, Luis Sojo, Miguel Roman, and William D. Vargas. All of the USA Tae Kwon Do Masters Association - New Mexico Schools classes are taught under the direction of 8th degree black belt, Headmaster Ron Geoffrion. Delivering World-Class Kukkiwon Programs and Services. Focus. OUR AIM NOW IS TO CREATE A WORLD CLASS CULTURE WITHIN OUR FULL TIME PROGRAM, WHERE U.S. Promoted to 9th dan by ITF congress Pyongyang, September 2016. Grandmaster HS Kim was known for his flying kicks, and retained his impressive jumping abilities well beyond middle age. Grandmaster Hwang came to the United States in 1957 to pursue formal education. Grandmaster Choi, the Founder of Sun Do Sul, has been training for the majority of his life. American Masters in the World Tae Kwon Do Association: Son awarded to six of his American instructors with the degree of "master" in the martial art. Health complications forced his retirement from actively running the federation he founded, and he named two men Grand Masters Dwight Douglas Tesdal and David Knife as his titular replacements within Kim's United Tae Kwon-Karate, promoting both men from 8th Dan to 9th Dan before his retirement. All prints are color corrected and are available at cost. He is a six-time gold medalist having frequently participated in the New York State Championships and the New York State Governor's Cup Competitions. 1999, 13 March - Awarded 9th Degree Black Belt by the Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Federation). Served as Peaceful Unification Advisor for the South Korean Government to improve its relationship with North Korea (1999-2005)[10], Received the Korean Presidential award for outstanding performance as a peaceful unification advisor.[10]. 1st Class Master Instructor (Kukkiwon #1647001), 1st Class Poom/Dan Promotion Test Examiner (Kukkiwon #1020001), "S" Class World Taekwondo Federation (WTF), International Referee, Author: Korean Culture, Tourism and Language, Author: Martial Arts Dynamic Marketing and Management Seminar, Author: International Discipline in the Martial Arts Seminar, Secretary General for Korean-American Foundation (KAF), Past President of the Virginia State Tae Kwon Do Association, Former Secretary General for US Taekwondo Martial Arts Commission, Former Flexibility Consultant for Green Bay Packers, first female to be awarded the World Taekwondo Federation certification for international level referee credentials, Highest ranked non-Asian Kukkiwon female in the world, President of the United States Chung Do Kwan Association, Head instructor of Woodbridge Taekwondo Group, President of International Chang-Hon Taekwondo Federation (ICTF), Korea Yudo Martial Arts College (former Yongin University) 1968, Korean National Martial Arts Champion 1965-1968, Korea Army Tae Kwon Do instructor, Vietnam War (White Horse Division) 1969, Demonstrator for the World Tae Kwon Do Federation. 843-571-0127 Isle of Palms, S.C. 29451 . Co-founder of the United World Taekwondo Association (UWTA). Former national coach of Denmark - "Today Ko Tai-Jeong teaches Taekwondo at a Danish hjskole (literally: high school) a unique Danish type of boarding school for adults dedicated to lifelong learning. Attendee must wear white in color with black v-neck collar Taekwondo uniform. NGB), 2013 Hall of Fame for the World Greatest Martial Arts Master, 2015 Pioneer of the Martial Arts on 70's award in Puerto Rico, 2015 President of the International Taekwon-do Federation UNION in America, 2015 Chairman of Promotion of the International Taekwon-do Federation UNION, 2016 vice-president of the International Taekwon-do Federation UNION. Today, United Chung Do Kwan still thrives as a highly successful, family-oriented martial arts program that serves all ages, interests and levels of ability with affiliated programs throughout the New York metropolitan area, the continental United States and the Caribbean Islands. While continuing to promote the legacy of Chun Kwanjangnim, the organization actively inserts its own contributions into the great chain of martial wisdom, focusing on the art rather than the sport, consciously viewing taekwondo as a Way of Life. Founded Taekwondo Hall of Fame; first person of African descent to receive 9th dan from Korea, Pioneer of taekwondo in the United States of America; wrote several books; contributed, One of only two students that tested and promoted to 5th Dan at the first Korean Tae Soo Do Association exam in 1962. OUR ATHLETES. WTMUis granted permission by the Kukkiwon to conduct all the Kukkiwon programs and services listed on thiswebsite. GM Hwang simultaneously served as special assistant to General Choi, official spokesman of the ITF, chairman of the ITF promotion and merger committees, and Secretary General of the ITF. The original name of the U.S. Chung Do Kwan Association (USCDKA) was the Korea Taekwondo Association of America. Special Forces, Director of the Korea Tae Soo Do Association, the former the Korea Tae Kwon Do Association, President of the US National Taekwondo Chang Moo Kwan, Founder and President of A.T.U., and President of the World Martial Arts Federation. Awarded the Korean National Medial of Honor (14 October 2017) by the Government of South Korea. He was a member of the Team of the 2nd World Subakdo Championship in 1969, and then, after serving as instructor from 1964 to 1968, he established Chung-Ho Taekwondo Dojang in Seoul in 1970. usa taekwondo masters association. American Taekwondo Association forms (poomsae) Contemporary to ITF-style taekwondo, ATA forms were likewise developed in the late 1960s in the United States, based on the teachings of Traditional Taekwondo. He has been in many martial arts magazines, newspapers, TV news and talk shows. GM Kim later broke away from the ITF at the urging of CK Kim, whom he viewed as one of his mentors, because of the growing influence of North Korea within the ITF. Duplication in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. COVID update: T Kang Taekwondo Martial Arts Centers has updated their hours and services. Executive Council member of the World Taekwondo Federation; Major player in having WTF Taekwondo recognized as an official Olympic sport; Goodwill Ambassador for the 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Korea and Canada, from 3 October 2012 31 December 2013. He has had many successes as a Competitor and Coach. Born in 1940, Grandmaster Seung Ryul Yang has been a member of Taekwondo Jidokwan since 1952. He has appeared in and/or wrote for various print, electronic, and video media platforms promoting the TaeKwon-Do and the martial arts. Born in Seoul, Korea in 1936, Grandmaster Yung Ho Jun is founder and president of Chang Moo Kwan Pusan District in Korea. Svendsen is the most winning taekwondo performer in the ITF style world-wide. He was awarded the rank of 9th Dan by Kukkiwon in 1990. 1963 - Kyunggido State welterweight Gold Medal Champion, 1967 - National Korea Championship Gold Medal, 1967 - Won Korea President's Cup - Korea's Best Team and ROK Team Leader, knocked out two people and was undefeated in competition. Promoted to 10th Dan posthumously in 2021. 1984-1995 National and International player for U.S. Armed Forces. For all this and more, we recognize and congratulate Grandmaster Shin for his Lifetime Achievements in Taekwondo. Board of Directors Meet the Board of Directors of the American Martial Arts Association and a message from our president, Yong Chin Pak. Such participation is absolutely essential to obtain a full Tae Kwon Do experience. Note: When checking for Kukkiwon Rank, please remember to enter the name exactly as it appears on the Kukkiwon Certificate. 1975 - 2nd`U.S. He was posthumously promoted to 10th Dan on 17 January 2020. World Taekwondo Headquarters Booyoung Taepyung Building 10th Floor, 55, Sejong-daero (Taepyung-ro 2ga), Jung-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 04513 Tel : +82 2 566 2505 / Fax : +82 2 553 4728 * Currently, the online program is only open to the 3rd Class Master course, but the online program is also available for the 1s or 2nd Class applicants. Promoted to 9th Dan 15 January 2016. More Info. Grandmaster Ko is an incarnation of martial arts excellence. Hwang still actively teaches martial arts. also 8th Dan with Kukkiwon Grandmaster Svendsen is known for having won more than 60 World Cup gold in 11 different organizations' World Cups and World Championships as of 1 March 2019; ITF, WASCO, PUMA, WTA, WTKA / WTA, UNIFIED WORLD, UFMC, TAGB, United ITF, Re-Unified, WACTO, WFMC and 20+ Euro Gold in several Taekwondo organizations (ITF, TAGB, UITF, TKDI). Master Doug Cook currently shares his knowledge of taekwondo through a series of articles he has written for Tae Kwon Do Times, Black Belt, Totally TaeKwonDo and the United States Taekwondo Association Journal, as well as various other martial arts publications. 503, Following Tae Kwon Do to its origins: Members of area studio return from expo in Korea with medals, memories, fighting skills, ITF Taekwon-Do: Grandmaster Choi Jung-hwa, Blue Cottage Taekwon-Do: Grandmaster Choi Jung-hwa, BBC News: N Korea 'hired taekwondo killers', "Personal Conversations with GM Hwang, Kwang Sung and General Choi Hong-hi; Peter M. Thompson", https://www.facebook.com/Itfunion/photos/a.1437874973176809/2165782413719391/?type=3&theater, "72-year-old Dubliner promoted to Taekwon-do grandmaster", "Welcome to Woodbridge Taekwon-Do in Woodbridge, Vaughan, Ontario. He also currently serves on the advisory Council of Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, as a member of the Press Team of National Government Police, and as USA Chairman of Korean Entertainment and Sports Newspaper. He is the father of popular actor and martial artist. He is President of the New Hampshire Chapter of Chun Kuhn Do Federation. Today, as Grandmaster and President of United Tae Kwon Do Chung Do Kwan, Grandmaster Shin continues to share his 45 years of experience with his students, helping them to discover, cultivate and master the power of the mind-body connection as the basis for achieving improved health, fitness and emotional well-being as he oversees instruction for member schools and programs, officiates at promotions tests, and organizes tournaments and training clinics. Promoted at ITF Congress Pyongyang, 17 September 2017. Master Geoffrion began tae kwon do in 1973 and started teaching a class at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in 1975. The North Carolina Chapter is part of the USA Tae Kwon Do Masters Association, led by Master Jack Emmel in SC, Master Ron Geoffrion in NM, Master Jim Cahill in NY and Master Ralph Rubino in TX. translates into "blue wave") of Tae Kwon Do which is rooted in older Grandmaster Doug Cook holds an 8 th Dan Black Belt from Chang Moo Kwan in the Korean martial art of taekwondo and is certified by the Kukkiwon as a 7 th Dan. The 2012 USATMA Tournament took place at the Isle of Palms Recreational Center near Charleston, SC on April 21, 2012. Runs the Wyllie Strike Taekwondo academy, which includes his sons Steve and Chris. Coach of Australian Taekwon-Do Team. ***The above fee reduction is limited to Poom/Dan Examiner course only. I got my black belt here 15 years ago and though I left for personal reasons, it was always in my heart and I yearned to come back. He has served as President of Korean Amateur Sports Association, Orange County Taekwondo Association, and Los Angeles Taekwondo Association, and as professor of Martial Arts Science at the American National University. 1985, U.S. National Tea Ambassador for Martial Arts Summit, Seoul Korea 1987, Founder of Ko's Black Belt Academy, Overland Park, Kansas 1990, US Tae Kwon Do National Team Manager 1994. have been widely recognized masters of taekwondo for at least 30 years; 1976 Best competitor of the year presented by P.R. the USA Tae Kwon Do Masters For his many great accomplishments as a true taekwondo pioneer, we salute our 2007. This program is directed by the Liberty County Recreation Department (LCRD). Former Korean Four-time National Martial Arts Champion, Korean Army Tae Kwon Do Champion and Instructor, Master Instructor of the Year. Awards, http://www.juntong-taekwondo.com/index.php/the-jtf/administration, also 9th Dan with World Taekwondo Chungdokwan under GM Hae Man Park (USA) but taught for Master Jong .Soo Park in Toronto, Canada from 1979-1985: Lee Sung Soo: Instructor: Keith . Mu Ki-Do (Korean weapons) and a Black Belt in Judo. Grandmaster Lees Elite Athlete Championships provided Olympic Tae Kwon Do hopefuls with an opportunity to assess their skills against other athletes from around the country. In 2022, GM Minyard was inducted into the Official Tae Kwon Do Hall of Fame, recognizing his Lifetime Achievement in the art. These expeditions offer direct exposure to the epicenter of the Korean martial arts. Creator of Battle of Columbus, Olympic Coach, Founding father of Oriental Martial Arts College, coached teams in the 3rd World Taekwondo Championship 1977 in Chicago where the team became 3rd place in the world; 1988 U. S. National Team Coach for the Seoul Olympics which brought home 11 medals, US women's Team became 1st place in the world and the Men's Team became 2nd place in the world. Chairman of the European Taekwondo delegation in Korea. It is widely performed by people of all ages and genders, primarily as a form of exercise or as a. He is a founding principal of SunDoSul. For the last 47 years, Grandmaster Creedon has made the growth and betterment of Taekwon-Do a constant priority throughout his life and continues to make changes and improvements in all his students' lives. Certified as an International Master Instructor by the World Taekwondo Federation since 1972, he has selected, formed, and directed the United States Taekwondo teams and their coaches for the First World Taekwondo Championship in South Korea, hosted a World Taekwondo Championship in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and has hosted the All American Open Taekwondo and Karate Championships in Oklahoma for 36 years. Founded his own Taekwondo school in Ottawa. 15 reviews of USA Tae Kwon Do Center "I'm an alumnus of this TKD school and I have to admit, it is pretty good. Since its inception . Has been instructing Tae Kwon Do for over 50 years. Tae Kwon Do System was named by the late Grandmaster Kang Rhee, Memphis, Tennessee United States. also 8th Dan with World Tangsoodo General Federation GMR hosts regional competitive events throughout the year including the UWTA Black Belt Test in Reno, NV, the Sacramento International Championships and offers community service events on bullying, health and fitness in TKD training for the public. *Conditions of reduction fees in the Poom / Dan Examiner course: An Applicant who meets conditions 1 & 2 below can receive a $200 credit refund to your original payment method. Grandmaster Shin came to the United States in 1962 to attend Baruch College Business School in New York City, and he began teaching taekwondo classes there at the 38th Street YMCA and the Brooklyn School of Self Defense. Grandmaster Radicioni is a lifelong student of Grandmaster Robert Dunn and vice-president of the International Jun Tong TaeKwon-Do Federation. From 1063-1972, Grandmaster An served as Chief Body Guard of the Korean Police Chief Instructor. Martial Arts Supermarket 405 Black Horse Pike (Rt. In addition, he currently holds a 9th dan rank with the World Tang Soo Do General Federation. Today, 9th Dan Grandmaster Instructor Kyongwon Ahn is known and respected both nationally and internationally as a tireless organizer and a dedicated master teacher. Teaching classes daily the former champion competitor also attended Tuskegee University, Sacramento City College and California State University. GM Kim was an instructor with the Korean National Police, and trained as a member of the Moo Duk Kwan under Sung Park. One side is represented by Mrs. Sun C. Lee and Mr. Neil Morton. He began practicing both martial arts at the same time and achieved his black belt in 1976. Involved in Taekwondo for 40 years. Besides being a long time practitioner of Tae Kwon Do, GM Kim also studied Sumo and Judo, holding a black belt in Judo. Netherlands President of one of the three ITF organisations; son of H. H. Choi; involvement in Korean political controversy. GMR was Vice Chair of the Pan Am Hanmadang in 2017 and hosted the CA Hanmadang at Folsom Lake College in 2018/19, the first virtual CA UWTA Cup and Hanmadang in 2020. There is no single, universally-recognized set of criteria to define a taekwondo grandmaster; different organizations and different styles have their own rules. Tae Kwon Do basically means "The way of the Tae Kwon-Do Association of Great Britain (T.A.G.B.) Vice President of the Republic of Ireland TaeKwon-Do Association. GM Hwang began studying at the age of 11 and received his 1st Degree in Tang Soo Do in 1957, his 2nd Degree in 1961, his 3rd Degree from the I.T.F. Dr. Richard Chun was a 9th Dan International Grand Master Instructor of Taekwondo and a member of the Black Belt Hall of Fame. Welcome to the Southern Association of USA Track & Field. She was the first to teach Taekwon-Do to Panama as she was a US Naval officer stationed there. Instructor of GM Francis Barrett. 2023 POOMSAE SEMINAR. Throughout his career, he has coached numerous students to national and international titles in both I.T.F. Board Breaking World Record Holder (Broke 5,000 boards in 7 hours). Our team had only four fighters for which he fought 16 times, while the other fighters fought only eight times. Winning 3 gold medals for pattern, sparring and power breaking and a silver in team sparring. Karate Institute Ponce, PR, 1981 Best Athlete of Taekwon-do presented by the City Mayor of Ponce, PR, 1982 Best competitor of the year presented by Young Brothers Bayamn, PR, 2007 Instructor of the year presented by Panam TKD Council, 2009 Instructor of the year presented by Panam TKD Council, 2010 President of the United States TKD Council (U.S.A. I.T.F. Schools/Clubs Members Membership Merchandise Contact Join USTW Find out what a membership in the USTW can do for you. Grandmaster Jay "Flying Tiger" Blanton has written 2- books on Prevailing Against being bullied,1- book on his Tae Kwon Do Martial Arts system history and his training, and an Anti-Bullying Program for schools, colleges, etc. 221-17 Northern BlvdBayside NY 11361reservations@adriahotelny.comHotel Phone:1-800-272-3742, *The course schedule may be subject to change or cancel due to the COVID-19 situation, * The course schedule may be subject to change or cancel due to the COVID-19 situation, ***Price includes lunch and processing & handling fees, Must have a valid 3rd Class Master Certificate- OR -must pass 3rd Class Master Certificate examination if you will be taking Master Certificate in this seminar, *Participant in the refresher course is issued only a certificate of completion. The United Taekwondo Association over witch Grandmaster Ahn presides, is made up of over 200 schools in the Eastern United Sates. Grandmaster Han was on the Board of Directors of the Korean Tae Kwon Do Federation in its early days. belt, who instructs in Isle of Palms near Charleston, SC. 1987 - International referee at the Pan Am Games in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was at General Choi's side where he transcribed General Choi's last words. After a history of grand success in Tae Kwon Do in Korea, including a full scholarship to college; competing on the Korean Marine Corps Tae Kwon Do Team and, after winning 13 gold medals in both intercollegiate and national competitions in Korea, being inducted to the Korean Hall of Fame in 1970, Grandmaster Sang Chul Lee came to the United States in July of 1975. That being said, you will expect a tough, aged man who is likely to become a drill . Masters Tae Kwon Do Tournament, Norfolk, VA. 1st Place Forms 1980 - Music City Open Championship - Grand Champion . Today, Grandmaster Jun has taught tens of thousands of black belts, masters and grandmasters all over the world in addition to movie stars, instructors of Special Forces, law enforcement and CIA. This is a USA Tae Kwon Do Masters Association (USATMA) event with the four masters attending. information on specific classes. As successor to the United States Taekwondo Association established in 1980 by Grandmaster Chun, the mission of the United States Taekwondo Alliance is to promote excellence in the traditional and evolving art of taekwondo. President and Founder of the American Jungdo Federation, Korea Judo National Champion (1969-1974), Olympic Head Coach Netherlands, Yong In University Assistant Professor, Black Belt Man of the Year 1983, 1993, 1999, World Championships 2nd Place, Head Instructor at. Olympic System Brother's TaeKwonDo in Arizona. Emai: WTMU.org@gmail.com Phone: +1 (847) 480-9224 Text: +1 (847) 260-9777. He is the founder of the United States Kido Federation and holds board advisory positions with the International Jun Tong TaeKwon-Do Federation, the International TaeKwon-Do Federation HQ (USA), and the World TaeSool Association. in Puerto Rico. His mission is to carry on his previous duties as requested by General Choi to work to unify all who practice Taekwon-Do. Founded C.A.T.A Cheah Advanced Taekwon-Do Australia. We are part of the Southeast Division (North Carolina, South Co-founder TaeKwonDo United Association, "I found the book to be both informative as well as instructional. The other side is GM G.K Lee and a host of Chief Masters. He is also a prolific writer, and his articles on the various aspects of the Korean Arts, have featured in numerous martial art magazines including Taekwon-Do Times and United States Taekwondo Journal. See also Facebook @GMClintRobinson, TKD Grandmaster Clint Robinson on YouTube, gmrobinson2018 on IG or robinsonstkd.com, President of Traditional Taekwondo Union (TTU), Student of Grand Master Pong-ki Kim and Grand Master Kop-soo Kwon, Former trainer of the South Korean National Team, former Trainer of the Austrian National Team, Kukkiwon Award for his Life Contributions to Tae Kwon Do, Technical Competition Director for the Austrian Tak Kwon Do Association (SVT); Hosted the Austrian Tae Kwon Do Championship in 2015. 8th Degree TaeKwonDo Grand Master and Co-founder of Tiger Rock Martial Arts International, "As a . See details for shipping. 1984 was the Puerto Rico team coach in the world Championship in Scotland. He created the Teddy Roosevelt Taekwon-Do team. 9th Degree Black Belt in Kum Do, 9th Degree Black Belt in Ta Kyuk Do, master's degree in physical education, inducted into Martial arts Hall of Fame 2016. Since 1975 Grandmaster Robinson has trained thousands of students to the highest levels of expertise in the Korean-based martial art.The co-founder of the UWTA was elected to the United States Grandmasters Society Hall of Fame and the American Taekwondo Association Hall of Fame after teaching thousands of students since opening his dojang in Sacramento, CA. A partial list of Newton's clients includes former NFL 2-way star, President of USITF and Scientific Research Committee Chairman under President Choi Jung Hwa, President of Federacion ITF de Argentina and Chairman of Tournaments & Umpires Committee under President Choi Jung Hwa, President of United Kingdom ITF, Secretary General, and Vice President under President Choi Jung Hwa. 5 Beds. As an award-winning coach and referee, Jack Hwang has coached American teams in international competition and officiated major international taekwondo events in the US and Mexico. He is credited with creating the competition format currently being used in International Taekwon-Do competition. In 2006 he received a "Special Achievement Award from the University College Cork in recognition of his contributions and dedication to Physical Education at the University for over a quarter of a century. The 9th Dan Grandmaster is also the central figure and role model for Sim Uu, a special interest group under the Danish Taekwondo Federation (and thereby World Taekwondo)" Reference: Appointed by Grandmaster Kyo Yoon Lee, founder of HanMooKwan, in 2017 as the President and successor of the World Taekwondo HanMooKwan Federation (1954) leadership. Grandmaster Minyard has been training in Martial Arts for 50 years. Student of GM Anthony Phelan. Grandmaster Pan, Sim-woon spent his life travelling around the world instructing people in Kukkiwon Taekwondo. Emai:WTMU.org@gmail.comPhone:+1 (847) 480-9224Text:+1 (847) 260-9777, Address:3141 Dundee Rd. There is a discount for families. Korean martial arts. Subsequently, he captained the Irish team that competed in Hee-il Cho's World Championships in Los Angeles in 1985. Mission Statement First correspondent from South Korea to. 1979 - 1984 was acting as the vice-president for the Young Brothers I.T.F. This website is periodically updated with From 1983 to 1986, Master Creedon hosted the "University College Cork Open Martial Arts Championships" the largest open style tournament of its kind to be held in Ireland at the time. Considered as the Father of Australian taekwondo; founded. Martial Art Training - Kang's United Arts College, LLC. Only non-Korean honored at the Taekwondo Park in Seoul, Korea. used. A four-time Korean National Champion, Grandmaster An was named Koreas Excellent Player from 1963 to 1966, he was also awarded a technique prize from the Korea Home Minister in 1964 along with winning the Championship of the Light Weight Tournament of the Tae Kwon Do National Police Martial Art meeting in 1966. A highly decorated Korean War Veteran of the South Korean Army. President of Kentucky Taekwondo Association. Master Jim Cahill in NY and Master Ralph Rubino in TX. Dobok, training shoes, and writing instruments. At the recent 30th Anniversary celebration of the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) in Seoul, Korea, Grandmaster Ahn was presented with the National Sport Merit Award from the Republic of Korea in recognition of his work in helping to make Taekwondo a universal sport. Elected a US member of the Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Advisory Committee, GMR was an honored guest speaker at the 2014 Grand Opening of the World TKD Park in Muju and regularly attends World Advisory events in Seoul, and signed the Kukkiwon World Peace Pledge as US rep in 2018. 2017 Induced by the Revista de Artes Marciales's Puerto Rico Hall of Fame 2016 Pioneer Award by U.S. Taekwondo Champions (GM James F. Stagen and GM Ron Berry). Speed. The United States Taekwondo Alliance was founded in 2023 by Grandmaster Doug Cook, 8th Dan, and a senior student of the late Grandmaster Rhin Moon Richard Chun. He held that position for nine years before resigning in 1993 in order to spend more time in his studio with his growing list of clients. He began learning Kempo Karate with Sensei Felix Vega from New York. Today Grandmaster Yang serves as Dean of the California Union University Martial Arts Department, United Nations Martial Arts Ambassador, and Special Investigator for the State of California.
