People of Taekwondo

Taekwondo: 7 documented people. Founder: Choi Hong Hi. Also: origin community (1), champion (1), notable figure (2).

Founder (2)

Choi Hong HiGeneralSouth Korean general and primary founder of modern Taekwondo and the ITF federation.KTA (Korea Taekwondo Association)Founder: WT TaekwondoNational AssociationKorea Taekwondo Association – the original South Korean national organization established to unify Taekwondo.

Co-founder (1)

Nam Tae-hiCo-founder: ITF TaekwondoGrandmaster / ColonelSouth Korean officer, right-hand man to General Choi Hong Hi, and key co-developer of Taekwondo.

Origin community (1)

Korean PeopleOrigin community: SubakKorean NationThe Korean nation, whose traditional culture birthed Taekkyon kicking and national Ssireum wrestling.

Champion (1)

Phillip RheeActor and taekwondo competitorKorean-American actor and taekwondo competitor.

Notable figure (2)

JeeJa YaninActress and martial artistThai actress who spent four years in fight training to prepare for film.Scott AdkinsActor and martial artistBritish actor with genuine training in taekwondo, kickboxing and judo.

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