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whistlekick Martial Arts Radio


Nov 8, 2018

On this episode, Jeremy once again talks about another historical figure in the martial arts, Tangsoodo's Won Kuk Lee.

Won Kuk Lee - Episode 343

Universally, when we talk about Taekwondo, what comes to the conversation instantly is General Choi Hong Hi as he is called by many as the "Father of Taekwondo." Won Kuk Lee, is Choi's predecessor and teacher who essentially created taekwondo with the name Tang Soo Do Chung Do Kwan. Thus, it's safe to say that Won Kuk Lee is the "Grandfather of Taekwondo." Jeremy talks about his life in Korea during the war and how he was able to create tangsoodo. Listen to learn more!