This list of taekwondograndmasters includes notable persons who have been recognized as grandmasters of the Korean martial art of taekwondo. There is no single, universally-recognised set of criteria to define a taekwondo grandmaster; different organizations and different styles have their own rules. Those listed below are grouped by system: Kukkiwon, International Taekwon-Do Federation, and other systems and United Taekwondo Association UWTA.
Grandmaster Han was on the Board of Directors of the Korean Tae Kwon Do Federation in its early days. He helped design the Palgue forms presently used by the World Tae Kwon Do Federation. Grandmaster Man Hee Han is the founder of the Youn Wha Ryu System of martial arts. It is based in traditional Tae Kwon Do, incorporating elements of Hapkido, Karate, Kung Fu and Judo.
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.
Chung, Sun Yong
9th dan
c. 1940
Portugal
Father of Taekwondo in Portugal Founded the Portuguese Taekwondo Association Author of the first Taekwondo book ever published in the Portuguese language also distributed in Brazil Promoter of Taekwondo in Portuguese speaking countries like Angola, Mozambique, etc. Received Korean Presidential award.
Lee, Eun Woo
9th dan
1948–
South Africa
President of Kwanjangdo in South Africa and the United Kingdom, Technical Director of the Mozambique Taekwondo Federation and Technical Advisor for Swaziland. Kukkiwon Technical Advisor.
secretary for 8/9 dan testing Co-Grandmaster of the year 1994. Winner, first king of the world competition
Cha, Yong-Kil
9th dan
1946–
Germany
President of the Jidokwan Europe Federation
Chang, Seong Dong
9th dan
1953–
South Korea
President of Sangrok World Taekwondo Academy, founder of Taekwondo in India
Choi, Eung Gil
9th dan
unknown-
United States of America
Korean Special Forces Takewondo champion Served as Peaceful Unification Advisor for the South Korean Government to improve its relationship with North Korea Received the Korean Presidential award for outstanding performance as a peaceful unification advisor. Founded USTMA in Leesburg Virginia Founded the "Kick Cancer Out of this World" benefit event which has raised over $120,000 for cancer charities. Awarded the Korean National Medial of Honor by the Government of South Korea.
Founder of Moo Sool Do and President of World Academy of Martial Arts Association. Korean National Champion. Kukkiwon Advisory Council. Hall of Fame - U.S. Taekwondo Grandmasters Society. Former President, U.S.T.U. Michigan Tae Kwon Do Association.
Dong, Seung Gyoo
9th dan
1946–
United States of America
President of Advanced World Martial Arts System; author of several books, King of the World Speed Breaking Champion 1999, 9th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do 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.
Korean National Champion between the years of 1965 and 1968, Founding President of the United States Han Mu Kwan Federation, President of the Michigan Tae Kwon Do Association
Kim, Il-Kwon
9th dan
1942–2015
United States of America
Founder and President of the I. K. Kim Ja Be Ryu Tae Kwon Do Organization located in Cincinnati Ohio & President of the World Martial Arts Federation
Kim, Ki Whang
10th dan
1920–1993
United States of America
Promoted to 9th dan by the KTA, Chairman of the US Olympic Taekwondo team 1988, awarded 10th dan while in hospital with cancer in 1993. Inducted into 2009.
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Lee, Bum-I
9th dan
1938–
Germany
President of the German-Korean culture Federal e.V.. Chairman of Taekwondo Instructor Association in Europe. Chairman of the European Taekwondo delegation in Korea. Highest Dan-grade of Europe and "father of Taekwondo" in Germany. Lives in Hannover.
Lee, Chong Soo
9th dan
1938–2017
Canada
Father of Canadian Taekwondo
9th dan
1962
United States of America
Secretary General of United States Taekwondo CommitteeEditor in Chief of Taekwondo Times Top Ten Martial Arts Master in US Certified International Referee Duke University Taekwondo Team Coach Board Breaking World Record Holder.
https://www.usadojo.com/jun-lee/
Lee, Sang Chul
8th dan
1948-
United States of America
US Olympic Taekwondo Head Coach 1988, Created the Axe Kick, Founder of US Taekwondo Center Former President of USAT
Lee, Tae Eun
9th dan
Unknown
Canada
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. Founded his own Taekwondo school in Ottawa.
Sell, Edward B
10th dan
1942–2014
United States of America
Highest ranked non-oriental Taekwondo black belt in the world. The only registered non-Korean posthumous 10th dan in the Kukkiwon. Only non-Korean honored at the Taekwondo Park in Seoul, Korea. Founder of the United States Chung Do Kwan Association.
Edward B. Sell
Lee, Moo Yong
10th dan
1938–2016
United States of America
2016 Lifetime Achievement Award from President Obama's Council on Physical Fitness. Promoted to 10th Dan posthumously on 21 February 2017.
Pan, Sim Woon
10th dan
1950-2020
UK / Malaysia
Grandmaster Pan, Sim Woon spent his life travelling around the world instructing people in Kukkiwon Taekwondo. Achieved Kukkiwon 9th Dan, Kukkiwon 1st Class Instructor, Kukkiwon 1st Class Poom/Dan Examiner and Changmookwan 9th Dan. He was posthumously promoted to 10th Dan on 17 January 2020
Lee, Kwan Sung
9th dan
c. 194?–2003
United States of America
President of Kentucky Taekwondo Association.
Mayes, Myong Sok Namkung
9th dan
c. 1954–
United States of America
Highest-ranked woman in taekwondo, 1988 US Olympic Coach
Early student of B. I. Yoon and first Black Belt of Grand Master Ki Whang Kim; created Sa-Sang Kwan system. Inducted into 2013
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Park, Dong Keun
9th dan
c. 1941–
United States of America
Father of Thai taekwondo; Head Coach of US Olympic taekwondo team in 1988 and 1992
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Pak, Jang Hee
9th dan
United States of America
Produced 5 Black belt students who have represented the United States National Tae Kwon Do Team, two of whom won gold medals in the Olympic Games.
Park, Yeon Hwan
9th dan
1952–
United States of America
Korean National Champion 1971–1975; US Olympic Coach; Pan-American Team Coach; author of several reference books
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Park, Young Ghil
9th dan
1941–
Italy
One of Founders of Italian Taekwondo ; current Honorary President of FITA - Italian Taekwondo Federation; current Technical Director of WTF Poomsae Committee
Kang, Jong Kil
9th dan
1943–
United States of America
1960 - Taught the Kim Ja City, Korea, police department 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 1968 - Grand Master Kang receives license to teach Chung Do Kwan branch in Seoul, Korea. 1970 to 1977 - R.O.C. Taiwan's President Grand Master No, Hyo Young, invites Master Kang to teach Marine Corps and Special Military Police Academy. Also trained Hong Kong Movie stars, Sang Kwon Lee Fong, and Deeway in addition to teaching Taripei American School 1977 Arrived in Hawaii to teach U.S. Army Green Beret 1978 - Taught and opened the first W.T.F. Olympic System Brother's TaeKwonDo in Arizona. 1983 - W.T.F. Master Kang coaches the U.S. team in Denmark at the 6th World TKD Championship. 1985 - International referee at the World TKD Collegiate Championships. 1987 - International referee at the Pan Am Games in Indianapolis, Indiana. 1990 - U.S. Olympic Festival Referee 1992 - International Brother's Championship, Mesa High School. Include the Taiwan Olympic Team, Mexico Team, teams from Australia, Chile, and Brother's Taekwondo AZ, LA, AK, OK, and NC. 1999, March 13 - Awarded 9th Degree Black Belt by the Kukkiwon
Grandmaster Soo Woong Lee 9th Dan-United States of America
International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF)
This list includes persons who:
are ranked 9th dan by the ITF ;
are notable as individuals; and
are notable for their contribution to taekwondo.
Name
Rank
Life
Residence
Prominence
References
Wheatley, Robert
9th dan
?
United States
President of USITF and Scientific Research Committee Chairman under President Choi Jung Hwa
http://www.usitf.com/
Galarraga, Nestor
9th dan
?
Argentina
President of Federacion ITF de Argentina and Chairman of Tournaments & Umpires Committee under President Choi Jung Hwa
http://www.fitfa.com.ar/
Nicholls, Trevor
9th dan
?
United Kingdom
President of United Kingdom ITF, Secretary General, and Vice President under President Choi Jung Hwa
www.tkd.co.uk
Weiss, Earl
9th dan
1955
United States Chicago
One of the last people to test for master's rank under Choi Hong Hi. Weiss is a prolific author on the topic of Taekwon-Do and is a frequent contributor to publications such as Totally TaeKwonDo magazine.
http://ustf-itf.com/masters-directory/
Bos, Willem Jacob
9th dan
1952–
Italy
President of the All European Taekwon-Do Federation 2004–2006; Technical Director for the Italian Taekwon-Do Federation 1992–
Campbell, Derek
9th dan
1959–
Scotland
Choi, Chang Keun
9th dan
c. 1940–
Canada
Leading campaign to reunite the ITF; one of the KTA's 12 original masters
Played major role in establishing Taekwon-Do; inaugural president of the KTA; founded the ITF; co-led the KTA's 12 original masters
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Choi, Jung Hwa
9th dan
1951-
Canada
President of one of the three ITF organisations; son of H. H. Choi; involvement in Korean political controversy. Choi Jung Hwa was born on Cheju Island, Korea on 22 May 1951 and has studied Taekwon-Do since the age of 7, not only under his father, but also under many high ranking and pioneering Taekwon-Do Masters during their visits and stays with General Choi. He served many years on the ITF Executive Board and, later on, would assist General Choi on many of his International Seminars throughout the world, and later would be appointed by the ITF to conduct these International courses on General Choi's behalf. Grandmaster Choi held the post as Secretary General of the ITF for several years until elected as General Choi's successor to the presidency by the ITF members in 2001 at the ITF Congress. Choi Jung Hwa was promoted to 9th-degree Black Belt in 2004 and to the rank of Grandmaster, is the only son of the founder of Taekwon-Do General Choi Hong Hi.
Hwang, Kwang Sung
9th dan K-9-1 on 12/08/1997
Born 1942, Taegu, Korea
United States of America Manchester, Connecticut
GM Hwang was one of the first three instructors that General Choi, Hong Hi promoted to the rank of 9th Dan. The list consisted of FGM Rhee, Ki Ha UK-9-1, GM Hwang Kwang Sung K-9-1, and GM Charles "Chuck" Sereff A-9-1 who was also the first non-Asian to receive this honor. 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. K-3-40 September 18, 1968, staying loyal to General Choi Hong Hi through the years. He was at General Choi's side where he transcribed General Choi's last words. GM Hwang retired a captain in the ROK Army where he had instructed The Korean Tiger Division, The Korean Army, The U.S. Marines, U.S. Army, Marine, and the Vietnamese Army receiving many Commendations. 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. GM Hwang also served as the head of the KoreAmerica Taekwon-Do Union as requested by General Choi Hong Hi. GM Hwang is now head of the International Taekwon-Do Federation Unified. His mission is to carry on his previous duties as requested by General Choi to work to unify all who practice Taekwon-Do.
Hwang, Ho Yong
9th dan
1956–
Czechia
The first who proved the possibility of accomplishing 3 and more regular kicks in one jump. Senior vice president of the ITF. Chairman of the Technical & Education Committee. Head instructor of the Czech Taekwon-do Federation ITF.
Dalton, Don
9th dan
?
Ireland
President of the International TaeKwon-Do Federation Union. Promoted to 9th dan on 20th of September 2019 by Pioneer Grandmaster Kong Young Il.
One of the few promoted to 9th dan by H. H. Choi; one of the KTA's 12 original masters
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Cariati, Joe
9th dan
unknown
Canada
9th dan
Head instructor of Woodbridge Taekwondo Group
President of International Chang-Hon Taekwondo Federation
Massar, Frank
9th dan
1958–
United Kingdom
Founded Massar Taekwondo Association
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Nam, Tae Hi
9th dan
1929–2013
United States of America
Father of Vietnamese taekwondo; pivotal performance in martial arts demonstration 1954; co-led the KTA's 12 original masters
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Creedon, Norman
9th dan
1954-
Ireland
Promoted by Pioneer Grandmaster Yoo Sun Lee on the 11th of August, 2017. Grandmaster Creedon began his training in the early 1970’s under Grandmaster Rhee Ki Ha, who introduced Taekwon-Do to the UK and Ireland. Through diligent study he quickly promoted to Black Belt, testing under the Founder Gen. Choi Hong Hi, Master Rhee Ki Ha, and Master Kim Jong Chan. As a competitor, Grandmaster Creedon won numerous national titles in sparring, Tul and breaking competition, and has also competed in European and World Championships. In 1978 he was a member of the Irish team which participated in the 2nd I.T.F. World Championships, hosted by Grandmaster Jack Hwang in Oklahoma City, U.S.A. That same year he graduated from the I.T.F. Instructors class in Scotland. He was also on the Irish team that competed in the I.T.F. European Championships in London, England in 1980 and was again chosen as a team member to compete in the 3rd world championships in Argentina in 1981 but declined due to illness in his family.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. Subsequently, he captained the Irish team that competed in Hee Il Cho’s World Championships in Los Angeles in 1985. Grandmaster Creedon is also known for being a superb Instructor. His seminars being highly sought after, he has taught classes throughout his native country, Ireland, as well as Europe and the United States. 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. Throughout his career, he has coached numerous students to national and international titles in both I.T.F. and W.T and has received citations from the International and World Taekwondo Federations. Master Creedon headed the Korean Martial Arts Program at University College Cork, for many years, where he taught both Taekwon-Do and Hapkido. 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. 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.
Nardizzi, Donato
9th dan
1960–
United Kingdom
President of ITF England, Chairman of the ITF Children Development Committee, co-author of the study book and instructor manual of the Taekwondo Kids Development Program, 2012 Olympic Torchbearer.
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Dang, Huy Duc
9th dan
1944–
United States of America
Director of Martial Arts Training Center, South Vietnam National Police Force Headquarters; one of the few promoted to 9th dan by H. H. Choi
Nguyen, Van Binh
9th dan
1936–
United States of America
Chairman of ITF Masters Promotion Committee; President of ITF-USA; pioneer of taekwondo in Vietnam
Park, Jong Soo
9th dan
1941–
Canada
One of the KTA's 12 original masters
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Rhee, Ki Ha
9th dan
1938–
United Kingdom
Father of British and Irish taekwondo; one of the few promoted to 9th dan by H. H. Choi; one of the KTA's 12 original masters
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Sanders, Peter
9th dan
1957-
The Netherlands
First person to be promoted to 9th "dan" by International TaeKwon-Do Federation HQ Korea. Promoted in 2019. Current vice-president of ITF HQ Korea and Chairperson of Council of Masters
Sereff, Charles
9th dan
1933–
United States of America
One of the few promoted to 9th dan by H. H. Choi; founded the United States Taekwon-Do Federation
Svenden, John Arild
9th dan
1967-
Norway
Promoted to 9th Dan by Pioneer Grandmaster Kong Young Il, in Ireland, on the 20th September 2019. Grandmaster Svendsen is known for having won more than 60 World Cup gold in 11 different organizations' World Cups and World Championships as of March 1, 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. Svendsen is the most winning taekwondo performer in the ITF style world-wide. He announced his retirement from competition on October 2nd 2019.
Trajtenberg, Pablo
9th dan
c. 1955–
Argentina
President of one of the three ITF organisations after T. Q. Tran's death in 2010
Tran, Trieu Quan
9th dan
1952–2010
Canada
President of one of the three ITF organisations from 2003 to 2010
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Trajtenberg, Pablo
9th dan
c. 1955–
Argentina
President of one of the three ITF organisations after T. Q. Tran's death in 2010
Kirschbaum, Len G.
9th dan
1955–
United States of America
President of IOTF and Founder of the International Academy of TKD. Delegate for H.H. Choi for special certification seminars for ITF.
O'Toole, Brendan
9th dan
?
Ireland
President of the .
Harkness, Peter
9th Dan
?
UK
President of United KIngdom Taekwondo Council
Phelan Anthony N
9th Dan
Ireland
Vice President of the Republic of Ireland TaeKwon-Do Association. Instructor of GM Francis Barrett. Promoted to 9th dan by ITF congress Pyongyang, September 2016.
Barrett Francis
9th Dan
Ireland
Republic of Ireland TaeKwon-Do Association. Student of GM Anthony Phelan. Promoted at ITF Congress Pyongyang, 17 September 2017.
Haase, Dafyd
9th Dan
?
Canada
President of the Traditional International Taekwon-Do Federation. Student of Grand Master Derman Hodge. Promoted to 9th Dan January 15, 2016.
Ko, Ri Kon
9th Dan
? -
United States of America
Grandmaster Ko is an incarnation of martial arts excellence. His life demonstrate a never-ending pursuit of perfection:
Korea Yudo Martial Arts College 1968
Korean National Martial Arts Champion 1965-1968
Korean Boxing State Champion. 1967
Korean Army Tae Kwon Do Champion. 1969
Korea Army Tae Kwon Do instructor, Vietnam War 1969
Demonstrator for the World Tae Kwon Do Federation. 1972
Captain of Yudo Martial Arts University Demonstration Team. 1973
Instructor of U.S. Army General Staff Collebe, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas 1976 - 1979
International Referee, 3rd Annual World Tae Kwon Do Championship, Chicago, IL 1977
Founder of Ko's Black Belt Academy, Independence, MO 1979
Master Instructor of the Year Award, Martial Arts Times magazine. 1980
Instructor of KC Royals Baseball players (Larry Gura, Willie Wilson, U.L. Washington, and Willie Akins 1983-1985
U.S. National Team Coach of Pan American Games. 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
Kansas USAT 2011, President
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Tam, Fook Chee
9th dan
Australia
Vice President of All Australia ITF Taekwon-Do Association. Coach of Australian Taekwon-Do Team. First World Overall Veteran ITF Taekwon-Do World Championship 2004. Winning 3 gold medals for pattern, sparring and power breaking and a silver in team sparring. Founder of Australia ITF Taekwon-Do Association.
Other taekwondo systems
This list includes persons who:
have been widely recognized masters of taekwondo for at least 30 years;
are notable as individuals; and
are notable for their contribution to taekwondo.
Name
Rank
Life
Residence
Prominence
References
Robbins, Gerard E
9th dan
1954–
United States of America
Founded Taekwondo Hall of Fame; first person of African descent to receive 9th dan from Korea
One of only two students that tested and promoted to 5th Dan at the first Korean Tae Soo Do Association exam in 1962. First correspondent from South Korea to Black Belt Magazine. Founder of The International Chayon-Ryu Martial Arts Association. Author of three Taekwondo Books : Palgue 1-2-3 of Taekwondo Hyung, Palgue 4-5-6 of Taekwondo Hyung, Palgue 7-8 of Taekwondo Hyung, and one Taekwondo book published in Russia.
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Choi, Kwang Jo
9th dan
1942–
United States of America
Founded Choi Kwang-Do; one of the KTA's 12 original masters
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Han, Cha Kyo
9th dan
1934–1996
United States of America
One of the KTA's 12 original masters
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Kim, Hong Sik
9th dan
Died: February 2020
United States of America
GM Kim was an instructor with the Korean National Police, and trained as a member of the Moo Duk Kwan under Sung Park. He immigrated to the US in 1971, founded Kim's United Tae Kwon-Karate Centers and joined the International Taekwondo Federation, and studied under Gen. Choi. In 1973 Gen. Choi attended the first annual Kim's Tae Kwon Do Championship Tournament in Portland, Oregon. GM Kim joined the US Army and later the Oregon Army National Guard, earning the rank of Colonel before retiring. 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. Grandmaster HS Kim was known for his flying kicks, and retained his impressive jumping abilities well beyond middle age. GM Kim personally oversaw the training and promotion of thousands of students during his long career as a TKD instructor. 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. Kim's Tae Kwon Do still hosts annual tournaments in the Portland, Oregon, Boise, Idaho, and Renton, Washington areas. Kim's United Tae Kwon-Karate Centers has over 50 member schools spread throughout the Pacific Northwest, and has had schools in Hawaii, Texas, and California. Besides being a long time practitioner of Tae Kwon Do, GM Kim also studied Sumo and Judo, holding a black belt in Judo.
Hwang, Kwang Sung
9th dan
c. 1942–
United States of America
One of the few promoted to 9th dan by H. H. Choi
Kyong Lee
9th dan
Canada
Founded Wanin Do
Park, Jung Tae
9th dan
c. 1943–2002
Canada
One of the KTA's 12 original masters
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Rhee, Chong Chul
8th dan
c. 1935–
Australia
Considered as the Father of Australian taekwondo; founded Rhee Taekwon-Do; one of the KTA's 12 original masters
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Rhee, Jhoon Goo
10th dan
1932–2018
United States of America
Father of American taekwondo
Kirschbaum, Len G.
9th dan
1955–
United States of America
Founder of Original Taekwon-Do Federation on June 17, 2002. Served as special ITF seminar instructor and loyal student of Taekwon-Do founder, General Choi Hong Hi.
Cheah, Wee Hin
9th dan
Australia
Founded C.A.T.A Cheah Advanced Taekwon-Do Australia. Promoted to 9th Dan by Grand Master Kong Young IL. He is Considered as one of the fathers of Australian Taekwon-Do, learned TaeKwon-Do in Malaysia under Gen. Choi and C.K Choi.
Oliver, David
9th dan
United Kingdom
Tae Kwon-Do Association of Great Britain Chairman
Jay "Flying Tiger" Blanton
"10th "dan"
1959–
United States
Founder of Mang Ho Ryu Tae Kwon Do System in 1993. Tae Kwon Do System was named by the late Grandmaster Kang Rhee, Memphis, Tennessee United States. Grandmaster Jay "Flying Tiger" Blanton has wrote 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. He has been in many martial arts magazines, newspapers, TV news and talk shows. Has won many awards for his community work with bullying and working with Veterans with P.T.S.D.
Grandmaster Kang Rhee was the Instructor of Elvis Presley and Bill "Super Foot" Wallace and many others. and passed away in August, 2019.
Choi, Yong Sung
9th Dan
United States
Grandmaster Choi, the Founder of Sun Do Sul, has been training for the majority of his life. He is the founder and creator of Sun Do Sul.
2019 USKF Black Belt Hall of Fame Inductee - https://uskido.org/usfkbbhof2019/
Minyard, Eddie
8th Dan
1951 -
United States
Grandmaster Minyard has been training in Martial Arts for 50 years. He is a founding principal of SunDoSul.
Ko, Ri Kon
9th Dan
1948 -
United States of America
Former Korean Four-time National Martial Arts Champion, Korean Army Tae Kwon Do Champion and Instructor, Master Instructor of the Year. Current KS USAT President. Has been instructing Tae Kwon Do for over 50 years
