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About admin

Grant-Sahyun has been a long time student of the martial arts and a history major and has been published and continues to promote all martial arts via the Kido Kwan, its publications, students and members. He has traveled internationally to promote the history, techniques and his trademark self defense of the martial arts and is always available to help others.

Passing of Hwang, Kwang-sung K-9-1

Posted on December 29, 2025 by admin

With much sadness, we announce the passing of Hwang, Kwang-sung, ITF K-9-1 one of the few promoted to 9th Dan from General Choi, Hong-hi.

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Wordley Wednesday

Posted on February 28, 2024 by admin

Words of course have meanings, and root words are important. We can’t know a word’s meaning unless we know where it came from! This is especially true about words used in martial arts! So today’s word is “Taekwon-Do, Tae Kwon … Continue reading →

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Open Tournament Season is coming back

Posted on February 25, 2021 by admin

Please consider making in-person tournaments a success. The Kido Kwan and all affiliate schools are encouraged to participate even if you are just a spectator! Please consider supporting the East West Karate Challange in Hopkinsville, KY

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SUCCESFUL 1ST ONLINE INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL SEMINAR CONDUCTED BY GRAND MASTER HWANG HO YONG

Posted on February 10, 2021 by admin

On the occasion of the upcoming 55th anniversary of the ITF, the International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) has authorized the Czech Taekwon‑Do Federation to organize an online International Technical Seminar. The seminar was conducted personally by the Korean Grand Master Hwang … Continue reading →

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What do you practice?

Posted on February 6, 2021 by admin

Soon, we will be adding more updates, more historical information and the like. We have not updated very much the past year. But, our next survey will be “What martial art” is it that you practice? If you like, you … Continue reading →

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Kukkiwon – World Taekwondo HQ elects New President

Posted on January 29, 2021 by admin

Grandmaster Lee Dong-sup has been elected as the new President of the Kukkiwon – the World Taekwondo headquarters. The South Korean claimed an emphatic victory over Lim Choon-kil, the former vice-president of the Kukkiwon, to secure the top job at … Continue reading →

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Two taekwondo bodies to launch joint organization for integration

Posted on November 2, 2019 by admin

  World Taekwondo President Choue Chung-won, left, and International Taekwondo Federation President Ri Yong-son sign the agreement for the integration of taekwondo, in Pyongyang, Friday. Courtesy of World Taekwondo By Jung Min-ho PYONGYANG, North Korea ― Two international taekwondo governing … Continue reading →

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One World, One Tae Kwon Do

Posted on April 14, 2019 by admin

GENEVA, Switzerland (April 12, 2019) – World Taekwondo (WT) and the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) today showcased the power of taekwondo to promote peace during a joint-demonstration at the United Nations (UN) Office in Geneva. The joint-demonstration was the fourth … Continue reading →

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Site Attack & Crash

Posted on April 10, 2019 by admin

Our website was recently the recipient of a viscous malware attack that according to SiteLock originated in China. We take a lot of pride in making sure we check and scan all photos and documents prior to being shared, but … Continue reading →

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Nationalism and Taekwon-Do

Posted on December 28, 2018 by admin

na·tion·al·ist/ˈnaSH(ə)nələst/noun 1.a person who strongly identifies with their own nation and vigorously supports its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations.”he was a staunch nationalist during his 22 years in power” adjective 1.relating to … Continue reading →

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Two taekwondo bodies to launch joint organization for integration

Posted on November 2, 2018 by admin

World Taekwondo President Choue Chung-won, left, and International Taekwondo Federation President Ri Yong-son sign the agreement for the integration of taekwondo, in Pyongyang, Friday. Courtesy of World Taekwondo By Jung Min-ho PYONGYANG, North Korea ― Two international taekwondo governing bodies … Continue reading →

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Attitudes for Productive Participation

Posted on August 5, 2018 by admin

Some years ago, back in the 1980s and early 1990s, I had the opportunity to attend several camps and workshops of Anshu Stephen K. Hayes and his personal student Robert Bussey. If you were involved in the martial arts in the … Continue reading →

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Hapkido Seminar Oct 19-21 2018

Posted on August 3, 2018 by admin

  The Korea Hapkido Federation in the USA Branch HQ will be hosting a seminar in October 19-21, 2018 featuring Grandmaster Michael Rhoades. GM Rhoades is the US Director and working hard to unite all professional Hapkidoins who are or want … Continue reading →

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Paul Harvey The signers of the Declaration Of Independence

Posted on July 4, 2018 by admin

This is a great reminder of our origins, and who better to remind us then the very great commentator and patriot Paul Harvey!  Everyone older than about 35 know him well, we always enjoyed his short stories and wisdom. For … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Message

Posted on May 26, 2018 by admin

Just a very friendly reminder. Memorial Day isn’t about wishing those of us that served and by the grace of G-d came out alive! It’s those men and women who gave all you should be thinking and thanking! They gave … Continue reading →

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RHEE, Jhoon-goo Passes

Posted on April 30, 2018 by admin

Rhee, Jhoon-goo AKA Jhoon Rhee, passed away early this morning 30 April, 2018. He was the first Korean to teach Korean Karate later known as Taekwon-Do first in Texas and then later in Virginia/DC area. We wish to extend our … Continue reading →

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Israel Taekwondo competitors banned from Tunisia event!

Posted on April 5, 2018 by admin

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) A court in Tunis has banned four Israeli athletes from competing at the taekwondo world junior championships after a group of activists opposed to normalization with Israel filed an urgent lawsuit. The competition is being held in … Continue reading →

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Grandmaster Al Tracy Passes

Posted on October 31, 2017 by admin

The world lost one of the most senior if not most senior Kenpo Grandmasters in the world in the early hours of 30 Oct. 2017.  He was one of Ed Parkers earliest black belts and arguably the “keeper”of Original Kenpo, … Continue reading →

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World Taekwondo President disappointed by ITF’s failure to fulfil promise on World Championships invite

Posted on October 20, 2017 by admin

hips invite Add comment By Daniel Etchells at the Copper Box Arena in London Friday, 20 October 2017 World Taekwondo President Chungwon Choue has expressed his disappointment that the governing body did not receive a promised invitation to send its … Continue reading →

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Kukkiwon President describes the Funtion of the Kukkiwon 극기원

Posted on October 19, 2017 by admin

An older video but a great resource

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Ex-IOC Vice President Kim Un-yong dead at 86

Posted on October 2, 2017 by admin

SEOUL, Oct. 3 (Yonhap) — Kim Un-yong, former vice president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), passed away Tuesday. He was 86 years old. Sources close to the deceased said Kim, feeling under the weather, was admitted to Severance Hospital … Continue reading →

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World Taekwondo still waiting on promised invitation to upcoming ITF World Championships

Posted on September 10, 2017 by admin

By Daniel Etchells at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre Saturday, 9 September 2017 World Taekwondo President Chungwon Choue has revealed the governing body has still not received a promised invitation to send its Demonstration Team to the upcoming ITF … Continue reading →

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Gwen F. Hall, The Amelia Earhart of Taekwon-Do

Posted on June 16, 2017 by admin

AS PUBLISHED IN TOTALLY TAE KWON DO ISSUE # 109 MARCH 2018  The following interview with Grandmaster Gwen F. Hall, who had graciously agreed to be interviewed, was conducted via personal interview, telephone, and historical documents. Doug Nowling (DN): Grandmaster … Continue reading →

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Kukkiwon Dan Tests & Certification Courses in USA JUNE 8 – 11, 2017

Posted on March 17, 2017 by admin

  March 15, 2017  Dear Kukkiwon Taekwondo Family, The next Kukkiwon certification courses in the U.S. is on JUNE 8 – 11, 2017 University of Berkeley, CA Kukkiwon International Masters Instructor and Poom/Dan Test ExaminerCertification Courses Plus, Kukkiwon Dan Promotion … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year, 신년인사

Posted on January 1, 2017 by admin

January 1st 2017 Letter No: 11 태권도를 사랑하는 모든분과 송무관 가족께 드립니다. 2017 정유년 새해를맞아 복 많이 받으시고 여러분의 가정에 건강과 행운이 가득하시기를 기원합니다. 지난한해 태권도의 전통무도와 가치향상을 하는데 열심히 뛰었습니다. 늘 성원과 격려를 보내주신 모든분들께 감사드립니다. 오는 한해에도 여러분과 … Continue reading →

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