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Fall 2008 session runs from Sept 8th to Dec 20th
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Q: 'Senior' is called called ?
A: Sunbae Nim
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...now i know that if i need information i can definitely come here!;)...
- Kristie
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|  Grandmaster Han Cha Kyo
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Han Cha Kyo
1934-1996
Born : 1934 in Seoul, South Korea
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There are only a few ninth dan masters in the world. Han Cha Kyo was one of the great ones. Despite his international reputation and world renowned achievements, Grandmaster Han remained a humble teacher and could be found most days in the dojang, teaching Chung Do Kwan, traditional Taekwon-Do, to his students.
Han Cha Kyo was born in Seoul, South Korea on July 20, 1934. He was a student of the martial arts for most of his life. In Korea, Han Cha Kyo trained under three masters, including Grandmaster Nam Tae Hi. Master Han rose rapidly in the ranks. Together with General Choi, Master Nam and others, Grandmaster Han was instrumental in the development of modern Taekwon-Do as it is practiced throughout the world today. He offered a wealth of experience as an instructor, administrator and promoter of Taekwon-Do and health. Throughout his years of service, he continued to revise and refine his ideas about martial arts and health.
Experience :
| 1950-59 |
- Assistant instructor in the 20th ROK army Division
- Head Instructor 4th Military Defense Corps of Korea
- Head Instructor for Education Division, Korean Armed Force
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| 1955 |
One of the first martial artists to knock over a bull |
| 1959 |
All-service Taekwon-Do Champion |
| 1960-62 |
Head instructor of U.S. Military base in Doe Jeon |
| 1963 |
Head instructor of the Chung Nam Province Military Police |
| 1965 |
- Director of ITF Goodwill Mission
- Appointed Director of ITF competition by Gen. Choi
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| 1966 |
Advisor to Gen. Chai Myung Shin, Commanding General of Korea |
| 1967 |
Military Defense Corps. |
| 1967 |
Captain of the Demo Team to Japan |
| 1968 |
Head Instructor of Hong Kong Police force |
| 1969 |
Organized first International Asian TKD Championship |
| 1970 |
Appointed Secretary General of Asian TKD Confederation |
| 1971 |
- Chief Instructor for the TKD Assoc., Singapore
- Immigrated to the United States
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| 1971-76 |
- Taekwon-Do instructor in Chicago, Illinois
- Physical Therapy Programs & Instruction
- Handicapped Armed Forces Service Veterans
- Children's Memorial Hospital, Handicapped Children
- Orchard Village, Mentally Retarded Children
- State of Illinois School for the Blind
- Round Lake Juvenile Home
- Oak Therapy School
- Bethany Methodist Hospital, Physical Therapy Seminar
- IL Dept. of Rehab services, Physically Disabled
- USOC Olympic Training Center, Isotrim and Resistance Training
- Cystic Fibrosis, Chicago, Seminars for Physical Therapy
- Marionjoy Rehab Center Seminars for Physical Therapists
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Civil and Social Activities :
- Chicago Korean Lions Club, Past President
- Korean Community Development Services, Exec. Dir.
- Korean sports Assoc., Athletic Director
- Olympic Sports Committee, Past President
- Juvenile Youth Department, Advisor
- Universal Taekwon-Do Federation, President, Founder
- Operation PUSH, Dir. and Advisor
Awards :
| 1988 |
Pulitzer Newspaper, Citizen of the Year |
| 1989 |
IL Park AND Rec. Assoc., Community Service Award |
| 1990 |
Dept. on Aging/Disability, August Christmann Award |
| 1991 |
United Hellenic Voters of America, Distinguished Service Award |
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