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Many are claiming to be national and world champions
and masters. After many years of research, and for the first time in the history, a true record of the legitimate Tae Kwon Do masters and champions is being presented. Furthermore, the TAEKWONDO HALL OF FAME ® which is recognized worldwide is the only organization in the world that has received official registered trademark status. Reg No.314787 |
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Historic Moments In Korea |
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Early Black belt testing conducted by the Korea Taesoo-do Association
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60th Anniversary of
Jidokwan
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For more on Jidokwan visit:
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The Champions of Korea - "Best of the Best" |
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Competition Structure in Early
KOREA Competition in Korea produced numerous geat champions because the competitors were divided into (2) two groups, (1st and 2nd dans), and (3rd and 4th dans). There were 6 weight divisions in each group. As a result, each competition produced 12 champions. Main and Corner referess would be 4th dans, while 5th dans and higher served as Jury.
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First Korean National Tae Soo Do Champion (1963) |
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Korean National Champion
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SUH, Byung Hyun |
Korean National Champion (1963-1966) |
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Korean National Champion (1962-1966) |
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Korean National Champion '60's |
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KIM,.II Shik | Korean National Champion 60's | |||
Cho Jeom-sun | Korean National Champion 1964 (Heavy-Weight) | |||
LEE, Sung Wan | Korean National Champion 1964 | |||
KUK, Hyeon Jeong | KUK, Hyeon Jeong won the Gold Medal in Taekwondo in the 1988 Summer Olympic Games. He is listed in the GuinessBook of Sports Records as winning the most World Championship titles (1987, 1985, 1983, 1982) by a single person and is undefeated in International Competition. |
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1993 World Taekwondo Championships (Heavy - Gold) 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games - (Heavy - Gold) 1995 World Taekwondo Championships - (Heavy -Gold) 1996 US Open Taekwondo Championships (Heavy - Gold) 1998 Asian Taekwondo Championships (Heavy - Gold) More on Je Gyoung Kim |
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CHOI, Young Sik |
On October 30, 1966 at the age of 18 , he was awarded the Gold medal for outstanding personal technique by President Park, Chung Hee in the 1st Presidential Flag Tournament of Soth Korea. He has won numerous Gold medals in national and international competitions. |
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Jon Chung Kim | 1970 Korea National Champion | |||
Ki Chung Kim | 2 Time Korea National Champion (Middle-Weight) | |||
SUN Young Jun | 7th World University Taekwondo Championships 2002 Berkley California (Fea. - Gold) | |||
CHOI, Kil Hwan | 7th World University Taekwondo Championships 2002 Berkley California (Bant - Gold) | |||
PARK, Jae Yong | 7th World University Taekwondo Championships 2002 Berkley California (Mid - Gold) | |||
KIM, Jin Hee | 2002 7th World University Taekwondo Championships (Fin - Gold) | |||
KIM. Byung Cheol | 1993 World Taekwondo Championships (Feather - Gold) | |||
LEE, Sang Chul | Korean National Champion - Numerous | |||
CHO, Jung Sung | Korea National Champion '60's | |||
LEE, Jong Chul | 1st Place Natl. Championships.of 75,76,77 & Best Player in 1973 Taekwondo Hall of Fame Technical Advisor |
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PARK,Seong Bok | 2nd Korea Open Taekwondo Championships - Chonju, Korea 1999 - Hvy - Gold |
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PARK,Yeon Hwan | 7 Times Korean National Champion / Author | |||
LEE,Ki-Hyung | 1st World Taekwondo Championships (1973) - Lightweight - Gold | |||
JANG, Jong Oh | 98 World Cup Taekwondo Championships - Germany - Welter - Gold | |||
CHUNG,Kuk Hyun | 4 Times World Taekwondo Champion / '88 Olympic Gold | |||
SUNG, Wook Lim (Photo courtesy of Kukkiwon) |
8th World Taekwondo Championships (1987) Fin - Gold | |||
KIM, Kyung-Hun | first official Olymipic Gold medal Hvy Champion Sydney, 2000 - Watch the Video! |
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III Nam Ho | 3rd Asian Taekwondo Championships - (1978) - Lightweight- Gold | |||
Suk Kwang Ha | 3rd Asian Taekwondo Championships - (1978) - Bantam - Gold | |||
Jong Ki Kim | 3rd Asian Taekwondo Championships - Flyweight - Gold | |||
Jung Gook Kim | 3rd Asian Taekwondo Championships (1978) Featherweight - Gold | |||
SANG, Hyun Ma | 3rd Asian Taekwondo Championships (1978) Heavyweight - Gold | |||
CHANG, Jong Tae | 3rd Asian Taekwondo Championships - Middleweight - Gold | |||
Jun Cheol Yun | 3rd Asian Taekwondo Championships -Finweight - Gold | |||
YU, Yong Hap | 2nd World Taekwondo Championships (1975) - Middleweight - Gold 3rd Asian Taekwondo Championships (1978) Welter- Gold |
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Jin Seung Tae | 93 World Taekwondo Championships - (1973) Finweight - Gold | |||
KIM, Jin-hee | 17th World Taekwondo Championships (2005) Spain - men´s <54kg - Gold | |||
OH, Seon-taek | 17th World Taekwondo Championships (2005) Spain - men´s <84kg - Gold | |||
KO, Seok-hwa | 17th World Taekwondo Championships (2005) Spain - men' s <58kg - Gold | |||
HWANG Kyung-seon | 10th Women's World Taekwondo Championships (2005) Spain - <67kg -Gold |
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Hak Hwan Kim | 7th World University Taekwondo Championships 2002 Berkley California (Welter - Gold) | |||
KANG, Chae-Jung | 11th Asian Taekwondo Championships, Manila (1994) Feather - Gold | |||
Che Youn (female) | 4 times World Champion, 3 times Asian Champion Olympic Gold Medalist in Sydney. |
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CHANG Jung-San | 10th Asian Taekwondo Championships, Manila (1992) Fin - Gold | |||
Dae Chang Yang |
Taekwondo World Cup - Gold | |||
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Lee Sung-hye |
2007 Beijing World Taekwondo Championships - <59 Kilo - Gold | ||
Choi Yeon-ho |
2007 Beijing World Taekwondo Championships - <54 Kilo - Gold | |||
HA, Tae-Ho |
8th Asian Taekwondo Championships, Nepal - (1988) Fin - Gold | |||
Tae-Whan Son |
2nd World Championships, Seoul Korea - (1975) - Bantam - Gold (Photo at left taken from film clip / Property of the Taekwondo Hall of Fame) |
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Chang-Myong Sam |
1988 8th Asian Taekwondo Championships -Nepal - Feather - Gold 1988 Olympic Gold Medalist - Feather 1987 World Cup Gold Medalist - Feather 1982 World Champion Gold Medalist - Feather 1982 5th Asian Taekwondo Championships - Singapore - Feather - Gold |
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CHOI, Jong Bok | 1980 International Military Sports Council (IMSC) Bantam - Gold | |||
Jeong Tae Kim | 1st World Taekwondo
Championships, Korea 1973 - Heavy - Gold (fought USA's Mike Warren in final match) - *video being obtained |
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Jung-do Choi | Korea Team Member - 1st World Taekwondo Championships, 1973/ Korea | |||
Chul-hwan Kim | Korea Team Member - 1st World Taekwondo Championships, 1973/ Korea | |||
Chong-yeul Ia | Korea Team Member - 1st World Taekwondo Championships, 1973/ Korea | |||
Uee-sung Kang | Korea Team Member - 1st World Taekwondo Championships, 1973/ Korea | |||
Ki-hyung Lee | Korea Team Member - 1st World Taekwondo Championships, 1973/ Korea | |||
Kyung-soo Park | Korea Team Member - 1st World Taekwondo Championships, 1973/ Korea | |||
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NORTH KOREA |
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Ri Yong II |
6th ITF World Taekwondo Championship - Budapest, Hungary |
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Han Yu Ok |
6th ITF World Taekwondo Championship - Budapest, Hungary |
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Hwang Yong Mi |
6th ITF World Taekwondo Championship - Budapest, Hungary |
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Jon Jong Sam |
6th ITF World Taekwondo Championship - Budapest, Hungary |
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Kim Yong Ok |
6th ITF World Taekwondo Championship - Budapest, Hungary |
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Choe Ryon Hwa |
6th ITF World Taekwondo Championship - Budapest, Hungary |
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An Un Ok | 1988 - VI World Senior Championships TKD ITF I Degree Female Patterns - Bronze | ||
Choi Ryon Hi | 1992 VIII World Senior Championships TKD ITF - III Degree Female Patterns - Gold | ||
Li Zong Sim | 1992 VIII World Senior Championships TKD ITF - I Degree Female Patterns - Gold | ||
Chae Sin Myong | 2001 XII World Senior Championships TKD ITF - II Degree Male - Patterns - Gold | ||
Ho Yong Zu | 1992 VIII World Senior Championships TKD ITF - up to 70 Female Sparring - Silver | ||
Hon Yong Ju | 1994 IX World Senior Championships Taekwon-Do ITF Female Power Test - Bronze | ||
Hong Jong Hyon | 1994 IX World Senior Championships Taekwon-Do ITF Male II Degree Patterns - Gold | ||
Hong Chol Hyok | 1992 VIII World Senior Championships TKD ITF - up to 52 Male Sparring - Gold | ||
Hong Zong Hyon | 1992 VIII World Senior Championships TKD ITF - II Degree Male - Patterns - Silver | ||
Hwang | 1999 - XI World Senior Championships TKD ITF - II Degree Female - Patterns - Gold | ||
Kim Jong Hui | 1988 - VI World Senior Championships TKD ITF I Degree Female Patterns - Gold | ||
Kim Hye Gyong | 1992 VIII World Senior Championships TKD ITF - up to 70 kg Female
Sparring - Gold 1994 IX World Senior Championships Taekwon-Do ITF Female to 70 kg Sparring- Bronze |
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Kim Kwang Chol | 1988 - VI World Senior Championships TKD ITF I Degree Male Patterns - Gold | ||
Kim Jong Chol | 1994 IX World Senior Championships Taekwon-Do ITF Male to 63kg Sparring- Bronze | ||
Kim Chol Min | 1997 X World Senior Championships TKD ITF - I Degree Male - Patterns - Bronze | ||
Kim Myong Ok | 1992 VIII World Senior Championships TKD ITF - III Degree Female - Patterns - Silver | ||
Kim Sun Chol | 1992 VIII World Senior Championships TKD ITF - up to 71 kg Male Sparring - Gold | ||
Kim Yong Sun | 1992 VIII World Senior Championships TKD ITF - Female up to
52kg - Gold 1997 X World Senior Championships TKD ITF - Female up to 63kg Sparring - Gold 1999 - XI World Senior Championships TKD ITF - IV Degree Male - Patterns -Gold 1999 - XI World Senior Championships TKD ITF - 63kg Female Sparring - Silver |
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Kim Hyang Nam | 1997 X World Senior Championships TKD ITF - Female up
to 58 kg Sparring - Bronze 1999 - XI World Senior Championships TKD ITF - 58kg Female Sparring - Silver |
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Kim Yong Gun | 2001 XII World Senior Championships TKD ITF - IV Degree Male - Patterns -Silver | ||
Kim Gwang Hi | 1997 X World Senior Championships TKD ITF - II Degree Male - Patterns - Gold | ||
Kim Yong Hi | 1992 VIII World Senior Championships TKD ITF - IV Degree Female
- Patterns - Gold 1992 VIII World Senior Championships TKD ITF - Female Sparring up to 70 kg - Silver |
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Kim Sun Nam | 1988 - VI World Senior Championships TKD ITF I Degree Male Patterns - Bronze | ||
Kim Kyong Sil | 2001 XII World Senior Championships TKD ITF - IV Degree Female
- Patterns -Gold 2001 XII World Senior Championships TKD ITF - Power Test -Female - Gold |
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Kim Yong Sil | 1992 VIII World Senior Championships TD-ITF - Female up to 58 kg - Bronze | ||
Kim Kyong | 1999 - XI World Senior Championships TKD ITF - III Degree Female - Patterns - Gold | ||
Kim Song | 1999 - XI World Senior Championships TKD ITF - II Degree Male - Patterns - Silver | ||
Kim Sok Nam | 1988 - VI World Senior Championships TKD ITF I Degree Male Patterns - Silver | ||
Kim Song Guk | 2001 XII World Senior Championships TKD ITF - III Degree Female - Patterns - Gold | ||
Kim Yong Suk | 1992 VIII World Senior Championships TD-ITF - Female Power Test - Gold | ||
Jang Gyong Ok | 1994 IX World Senior Championships Taekwon-Do ITF Female IV
Degree Patterns - Gold 1994 IX World Senior Championships Taekwon-Do ITF Female Over 70 kg - Gold 1997 X World Senior Championships TKD ITF - Female Over 70kg kg Sparring - Bronze 1999 - XI World Senior Championships TKD ITF - Over 70kg Female Sparring - Silver 1997 - X World Senior Championships TKD ITF - Best Female Competitor 1999 - XI World Senior Championships TKD ITF - Best Female Competitor |
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Jang | 1999 - XI World Senior Championships TKD ITF - IV Degree Female - Patterns -Gold | ||
Jo Ye Hyang | 1994 IX World Senior Championships Taekwon-Do ITF - Best Female - Special Techniues | ||
Jon Yong Hui | 1994 IX World Senior Championships Taekwon-Do ITF Female II Degree Patterns - Gold | ||
Jong Hwi Song | 1999 - XI World Senior Championships TKD ITF - 54kg Male Sparring - Gold | ||
Jong Son Hui | 2001 XII World Senior Championships TKD ITF - II Degree Female - Patterns - Gold | ||
Kang Yong Nam | 1999 - XI World Senior Championships TKD ITF - 63kg Male Sparring - Silver | ||
Kang Yong Ae | 1997 X World Senior Championships TKD ITF - Female up to 52kg Sparring - Gold | ||
Li Yong II | 1992 VIII World Senior Championships TKD ITF - IV Degree Male
- Patterns - Gold 1997 X World Senior Championships TKD ITF - IV Degree Male - Patterns - Gold |
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Li Kum Chol | 1992 VIII World Senior Championships TD-ITF - Male - Power Test - Gold | ||
Li Zong Sim | 1992 VIII World Senior Championships TD-ITF - Female up to 52kg - Bronze | ||
Paek Chun Ok | 1992 VIII World Senior Championships TD-ITF - Female up to
58kg - Bronze 1997 X World Senior Championships TKD ITF - Best Female - Special Techniques |
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Pak Myong Sun | 1999 - XI World Senior Championships TKD ITF
- I Degree Female - Patterns - Gold 2001 XII World Senior Championships TKD ITF - I Degree Female - Patterns - Gold 1997 X World Senior Championships TKD ITF - I Degree Female - Patterns - Gold |
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Ri Kum Chol | 1994 IX World Senior Championships Taekwon-Do ITF Male Power Test - Bronze | ||
Ri Yong Ji | 1994 IX World Senior Championships Taekwon-Do ITF Male IV Degree Patterns - Gold | ||
Ri Chung Hui | 1999 - XI World Senior Championships TKD ITF - 70kg Female Sparring - Silver | ||
Ro Un Chol | 1992 VIII World Senior Championships TKD ITF - I Degree Male
Patterns - Gold 1997 X World Senior Championships TKD ITF - Over 80 Male Sparring - Silver |
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Ro Song Hui | 2001 XII World Senior Championships TKD ITF - III Degree Female - Patterns - Gold | ||
Pu Song Min | 2001 XII World Senior Championships TKD ITF - I Degree Female - Patterns - Gold | ||
Sin Hae Song | 2001 XII World Senior Championships TKD ITF - Indiv. Special Techniues -Female - Gold | ||
So Ok Ra | 1992 VIII World Senior Championships TKD ITF - II Degree Female
Patterns - Gold 1994 IX World Senior Championships Taekwon-Do ITF Female III Degree Patterns - Gold 1997 X World Senior Championships TKD ITF - III Degree Female - Patterns - Gold |
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Won Yong Nam | 1994 IX World Senior Championships Taekwon-Do ITF Male III
Degree Patterns - Bronze 1994 IX World Senior Championships Taekwon-Do ITF Best Male - Special Techniques 1997 X World Senior Championships TKD ITF - Male - Special Techniques -Gold |
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Zo Ye Hyang | 1992 VIII World Senior Championships TKD ITF - Female - Special Techniques - Gold | ||
Zon Yong Hi | 1992 VIII World Senior Championships TKD ITF - up to 63 kg - Female - sparring - Bronze | ||
Zon Zong Ho | 1992 VIII World Senior Championships TKD ITF - II Degree Male Patterns - Gold | ||
Zang Kyong Ok | 1992 VIII World Senior Championships TKD ITF - up to 70 kg
Female - Gold 1992 VIII World Senior Championships TKD ITF - II Degree Female Patterns - Silver 1992 VIII World Senior Championships TKD ITF - Female Power Test - Bronze |
KUWAIT |
Faraj Al Fahel | 10th Asian Games - Suwon, Korea (1986)- Lightweight - Bronze |