Suh Chong Kang

Suh Chong Kang
Suh Chong Kang
Born(1929-09-29)September 29, 1929
Sinuiju, Korea, Empire of Japan
DiedJanuary 30, 2022(2022-01-30) (aged 92)
United States
CitizenshipKorean
TeachersWon Kuk Lee, Founder of Chung Do Kwan
Rank  10th dan Tae Kwon Do, Kuk Mu Kwan
Years active1938-2020s
Other information
OccupationMartial artist
ChildrenTaekwondo Grandmasters Chung Sun Kang, Ho Sun Kang, and Tae Sun Kang
Known for establishing Taekwondo in the United States.
Inducted into the Taekwondo Hall of Fame.
Suh Chong Kang
Hangul
강서종
RRGang Seojong
MRKang Sŏjong

Suh Chong Kang (Korean: 강서종) was a South Korean martial artist and instructor who was a central figure in the establishment of Taekwondo in the United States. He was a Great Grandmaster, awarded the 10th Dan Black Belt.

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