Grand Master Choung
Tiger was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea. He possesses:
an 8th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo
a 7th Degree in Hapkido
a 4th Degree in Haidong- Gumdo
a 1st Degree in Judo
Master Choung is a world renowned expert, a world class coach, and a certified Master with over 40 years of experience!
Some of Grandmaster Choung's accomplishments are...
World Champion
1977-1981: Korean President's Cup Gold Medalist
1981 - Ranked Best Competitor in Korea
1981 - Received "Certificate of Decoration" (#221) from the President of Korea, the highest ranking award given to any athlete
1984-1985: Head coach for Korean Taekwondo National Champion team at Kyung Hee University.
1985 - Korean National Team Coach (Japan Fuji TV International Demonstration)
1988 - Olympic Demonstration Team Member
1989-1991: Chile National Taekwondo Team Coach
1989-1991: Chile Navy & Marines Military Academy Professor
1997 - World All Star Team Head Coach
Received "Presidential Sports Award" from President Bill Clinton
2001 - U.S. Olympic All Star Team Head Coach (for CBS)
Master's degree in Christian Education
State President of American Taekwondo United (ATU)
2001 - Certificate of Appreciation from WA State Governor Gary Locke
Honorary Coach/Head Master for the United States Naval Academy Tae Kwon Do Team
Member of Colonel Leo Thorsness Society (Medal of Honor Recipient)