Han Bong-soo

In this Korean name, the family name is Han.
Han Bong-soo
Born(1933-08-25)25 August 1933
Jinsen, Chōsen
(now Incheon, South Korea)
Died8 January 2007(2007-01-08) (aged 73)
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
StyleHapkido
TeacherChoi Yong-sul
Rank9th dan hapkido
Other information
WebsiteOfficial website
Han Bong-soo
Hangul
한봉수
RRHan Bongsu
MRHan Pongsu

Han Bong-soo (Korean: 한봉수; August 25, 1933 – January 8, 2007) was a South Korean martial artist. He is often referred to as the "Father of Hapkido" in America, and founded the International Hapkido Federation. He was one of the foremost and internationally-recognized practitioners of the art through his participation in books, magazine articles, and popular films featuring the martial art.

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