Master Jin Young Jung, a Korean native, introduced Taekwondo to Trinidad
and Tobago on December 1st, 1976.
He founded the Trinidad and Tobago Taekwondo Association and served as its
President for sixteen years. During
the years, Master Jung produced thirty one (31) Black Belts, some up to the
rank of Third Dan. He has also been
responsible for much of the success the Sport has enjoyed.
Master Jung, a former Sargeant in the Korean Army, began his Martial Arts
training in Judo in 1956. Two years later
he started in Taekwondo. Then in 1959 he picked up Hapkido and Wrestling,
emerging as National Lightweight
Champion in the latter discipline in 1964.
Master Jung has been the Technical Director of the TTTA from inception. He
currently holds a 7th Degree Black Belt.
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