Category: Profiles
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What is Spirit in Kang Duk Won?
This indomitable spirit, known as Spiritus Invictus, is both the cornerstone of Kang Duk Won Taekwondo and a defining characteristic of Korea’s history and national identity. Two pivotal figures of the 20th century exemplify this ethos: Syngman Rhee and Chung Hee Park.
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“Peace Through Strength”: Trump’s World Strategy Continues Reagan’s
Sad China: The Chinese Dream of the Frontier by Song Jae-yoon, Professor of History, McMaster University, Canada Dear Masters, I read about Conservative’s Ideas in American Politics. I want to share with “Peace through strength”. Have Happy Holidays and Happy New Years. —Hwa Chong Editor’s Note: Politics are not a part of dojang culture. However,…
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My Last Halo
Former World Kangdukwon Federation Chairman breaks yet another world record with jump from 42,017 feet (12,807 meters).
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Kangdukwon in Latin America and Portugal
In 1981 Chang Hak Kim arrived in Brazil and created the Brazil Eagle Club, where Taekwondo Kang Duk Won and Hapkido Kuk Sool Kwan were practiced. Patiently over the decades he has defined the future of Kangdukwon and Hapkido alike in Latin America and Portugal.
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Triple 7’s Tandem Pair Chase Their Own Skydiving Record
The challenge of chasing one’s own Skydiving Record: Seven Continents in Seven Days
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R.I.P. Dayton Matlick
Grand Master Dayton Matlick, age 88, passed away on February 12, 2023. His influence upon taekwondo in America could not have been greater.
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R.I.P. Kent Bole
Kangdukwon has lost another stalwart martial artist in Master Kent Bole.
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Seven Continents in Seven Days
The 777 Expedition intends to raise awareness and funding for Folds of Honor Foundation. There are ten jumpers on the team, all ex-military.
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The Black Olympics of 1984
No other city wanted to host the Olympics, leaving only a pile of debt, and LA was the only city that applied for the 1984 Olympics.
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Growth of Kangdukwon Moo Do worldwide
In the five decades since GGM Ahn Gun Soon introduced taekwondo Kangdukwon to Vietnam, his successors have built Kangdukwon Moo Do into a world powerhouse — with a decidedly Vietnamese flavor.