General Choi Hong Hi and The Model of Tae Kwon Do

General Hong Hi Choi is the father and founder of Tae Kwon Do. But do you know who he called “The Model of Tae Kwon Do?”
Watch how “The Model of Tae Kwon Do” went onto to become known as the “The Living Legend” and why he is the ONLY living pioneering Master of Tae Kwon Do that has got BETTER with age. So much so, that at the age of 78 he now performs better than when he was younger.
General Hong Hi Choi used the pseudonym "The Model of Tae Kwon Do" to acknowledge the expertise of this exponent of his art. He recognised that this particular individual was able to perform the techniques of Tae Kwon Do to the exact specification, precision and accuracy of how he envisioned The Art of Tae Kwon Do should be performed.

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  • @DG-oo8zf
    @DG-oo8zf6 ай бұрын

    I was gifted wirh the opportunity of being part or a reception at the airport for General Choi. ITF TKD made us strong, disciplined, fearless and confident growing up. It was tough, but I cherish the memories.

  • @robertmartin3090
    @robertmartin30902 ай бұрын

    Beautiful, I studied under Grandmaster Moo Yung Lee from South Korea. A kind smart gentleman. I was his first student in his second school, essentially had private lessons until his school took off. Memories I cherish

  • @robertmartin3090

    @robertmartin3090

    2 ай бұрын

    I still have General Choi’s book.

  • @normreno6994
    @normreno699411 ай бұрын

    Very inspiring video. I wish I knew of GM Choi's outlook and training methods back in the day. I am a Tae Kwon Do Blackbelt, but due to all the extensive kicking I wore my hips out at a fairly early age. Young and not knowing better!! But thanks for sharing your life's journey.

  • @robertmartin3090

    @robertmartin3090

    2 ай бұрын

    It got my knees. Sadly I had to stop as I was working on second Dan. No regrets

  • @ninjasolarteam
    @ninjasolarteam2 жыл бұрын

    fun fact: Kwonbub or Gwonbeub is the same term as Japanese Kenpo(Kempo) or Chinese Quanfa(Chuan Fa). which translates to "Fist Law" or "Fist Method" in Korean

  • @teovu5557

    @teovu5557

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, sino-korean n sino-japanese n sino-viet words are Chinese terms borrowed into east Asian language. Like how most European languages like English uses "Latin n Greek" terms n words Mu sul and bujutsu are Korean n Japanese terms from Chinese language n has the same etymology for Chinese word wu shu(martial arts/skill/technique)Mu and bu is from Chinese WU(martial) And sul n jutsu is from Chinese shu.(skill/technique) Etc

  • @swapy450
    @swapy4506 ай бұрын

    I was 12 years when I joined and left it in my 16 as red step 2 but promising things are whenever I heard master name kwang Jo 🙏 it's not about acting smart and trying to overpower but it teaches a humble and healthy life. Now I am 36 but still thinking to present my self as opine student

  • @richardmanning8923
    @richardmanning89233 жыл бұрын

    I heard so much about this master in tae kwon do back in the day but never understood why he left but now I understand thanks for your knowledge master

  • @EnriqueRamirez-gq4zg

    @EnriqueRamirez-gq4zg

    Жыл бұрын

    Always of the fight of ego nothing more

  • @blaa443blaa2
    @blaa443blaa2 Жыл бұрын

    kinda spooky to think of the impact this guy has had on my life and taekwondo as an art

  • @dougwilliams8274
    @dougwilliams82744 жыл бұрын

    This is was the aim of Tae Kwon Do before the Olympic enter the Dojang.

  • @lumanpaul
    @lumanpaul2 жыл бұрын

    When I first start training at Choi karate, (that's what it was called in the 80's) He taught Tae Kwon do, it wasn't good on the joints, I over extended knees, elbow and such. He removed the rigid movements, no more lock out or fully extended movement. This made it possible to practice at any age.

  • @mohansukhdeve4386
    @mohansukhdeve43862 жыл бұрын

    General Choi Hong Hi you are best .I met this great man during 1993 in Delhi .

  • @lumanpaul

    @lumanpaul

    2 жыл бұрын

    That is kwang jo Choi.

  • @ericshingles
    @ericshingles9 ай бұрын

    I trained in Rhee TKD in Australia for almost 40 years, now at almost 70, I am still fit and flexible, practised correctly, the body does NOT break down

  • @wolfgang4368x

    @wolfgang4368x

    5 ай бұрын

    It sounds good. Livingroomwarrior, 67, handicapped, Germany.❤

  • @TheMadisonHang
    @TheMadisonHang Жыл бұрын

    this kind of martial art philosophy has been absent for too long. its so refreshing and important, we have to check ourself

  • @jorgefavian4413
    @jorgefavian44133 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video

  • @VISHAL814
    @VISHAL8143 жыл бұрын

    True motivation 💯 Respect 🙏

  • @edmeldrum3342
    @edmeldrum3342 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you !

  • @tanyarattaweesangsuksakul5597
    @tanyarattaweesangsuksakul55972 жыл бұрын

    I love taekwondo ,thanks for inspiring.

  • @Bonsaiman1
    @Bonsaiman12 ай бұрын

    And master kang was there too one of your top selections

  • @ratpepp6576
    @ratpepp6576 Жыл бұрын

    Thank You for this Motivation. Taekwon 🙏

  • @haiense3857
    @haiense3857 Жыл бұрын

    an honest and nobel man.

  • @gerrygorman273
    @gerrygorman2733 жыл бұрын

    Respect 🙏🙏

  • @pkicng210
    @pkicng2102 жыл бұрын

    He looked like another ITF master, Hee ill Cho.

  • @jamiechang8155
    @jamiechang81553 жыл бұрын

    I love Taekwondo :) it’s like an addiction in a good way :):) but idk why a lot of ppl say Taekwondo sucks :(

  • @aradagassi111

    @aradagassi111

    3 жыл бұрын

    are you in itf?

  • @rxj0765

    @rxj0765

    3 жыл бұрын

    Taekwondo is great, I say do what you love.. respect from Goju Ryu karate✌️

  • @yewdanial4671

    @yewdanial4671

    2 жыл бұрын

    do not compare with MMA UFC Or Boxing..they are full contact ..Tae Kwon do is semi contact .. that's why we call sport Tae Kwon do..

  • @jago18777

    @jago18777

    2 жыл бұрын

    Because meat heads all think martial arts is about smashing people's heads in and nothing else. Rather than a mantra in which to improve your life for health and all the other benefits that come with being a practitioner. In summation never mind other people, you do you my friend.

  • @ilovepudding7873

    @ilovepudding7873

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jago18777 thank you, finally somebody who gets it. Taekwondo isnt learning how to beat someone up like boxing, its learning how to NOT get beat up. Often this happens by avoiding the fight to begin with by just not being an asshole picking fights.

  • @artsketcherz2893
    @artsketcherz28932 жыл бұрын

    I didnt even know something like 'Choi kwang do' existed lol

  • @piyushkhengar
    @piyushkhengar3 жыл бұрын

    PIL SUNG, MASTER BANFIELD!

  • @elchalo66
    @elchalo66Ай бұрын

    I heard it was 29 of infantry where Taekwondo developed

  • @taekwondotimeswjjung3532
    @taekwondotimeswjjung3532Ай бұрын

    태권도 창시자 최홍희 수제자 최광조는 세게최고의 개척자맞음니다.정우진.

  • @j.rogercavanaugh3971
    @j.rogercavanaugh39712 жыл бұрын

    I’m a career martial artist in Taekwondo. I studied under GM In Mook Kim. I’m 66 years old. I’ve had both knees replaced, my left hip replaced, 2 lower back fusions, and my right foot rebuilt due to a round house board break that went terribly wrong. My body is broken. I’m in constant pain. I still train 3 to 4 days a week and teach classes at my school of 35 years 6 days a week. When I go home at night, I can barely stand the pain I’m in. My question is, how is CKD different from traditional Taekwondo? And, can its training really help to heal my body as your Grandmaster says it did for him? What’s so different. Thank you.

  • @CKDUK

    @CKDUK

    2 жыл бұрын

    Master Cavanaugh, thank you for your message. The injuries that you have described and sustained seem consistent with the nature of your Martial Art techniques and training. Please watch this video, it will give you an indication as to why: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dJx7uq-rk6iYiJs.html The body has the potential and intelligence to heal itself, however one must create the right conditions to facilitate the healing process. We are truly sorry to hear that you are in so much pain. Hippocrates, who was a Greek physician and is known as the father of medicine, said: If someone wishes for good health, one must first ask oneself if he is ready to do away with the reasons for his illness. Only then is it possible to help him. You can be helped and there is much that can be done, however you must first understand what Hippocrates is saying. If you do then please reach out and we will be more than happy to discuss things with you.

  • @thatwolfensteinguy8954

    @thatwolfensteinguy8954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well It focuses on no snappy kicks which can damage your joints. Lot's of streching and taking it light especially for the beginning.

  • @michaelheffernan446

    @michaelheffernan446

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Roger, I'm with you, 40 years ITF TKD and still only 3rd Dan. I can't even enumerate the permanent injuries and pain, and at 62, I still can't quit. It's the difference between being a martial artist and doing martial arts. It's a state of mind.

  • @dougwilliams8274
    @dougwilliams82744 жыл бұрын

    This was the aim of Tae Kwon Do before the Olympics entered the Dojang!

  • @scarred10

    @scarred10

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nonsense, you are referring only to WTF style tkd,the original style is ITF which isnt Olympic and not sport orientated.Most practitioners have zero interest in the pathetic Olympic tkd

  • @fropett3129

    @fropett3129

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@scarred10 truth.

  • @bryanpoole3036

    @bryanpoole3036

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@scarred10 WT is a style, and ITF is a style, and ATA is... weird, right? call down WT all you like, I still wouldn't want to get hit by Joe Rogan's kicks. Also, look at the dork who commented below who thinks ITF isn't full contact :D

  • @scarred10

    @scarred10

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bryanpoole3036 ITF isnt full contact,clearly the written rules of every organisation for the last 50 yrs say so.In practice it can vary with ref but not at international level. I was active on the ITF circuit for 15 yrs,12 as black belt, its light contact officially with a very restricted amount of boxing allowed.

  • @bryanpoole3036

    @bryanpoole3036

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@scarred10 I should clarify. Competition sparring may be touch point but all my self defense was full contact.

  • @rorion460
    @rorion460 Жыл бұрын

    Karatê Do = Tae Kwon Do Gichin Funakosh i= Choi Hong Hi

  • @apostlestevenl.williams5384
    @apostlestevenl.williams5384 Жыл бұрын

    My old teacher I'm 30 years in the arts

  • @CKDUK

    @CKDUK

    Жыл бұрын

    Mr Williams this is good to hear. Where did you train? In what area?

  • @CKDUK

    @CKDUK

    Жыл бұрын

    @@apostlestevenl.williams5384 I never knew Grandmaster Kwang Jo Choi taught there can you remember what year? and the name of the studio?

  • @apostlestevenl.williams5384

    @apostlestevenl.williams5384

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm not directly His student I'm a 3 rd generation student but I did get a black belt from him.

  • @CKDUK

    @CKDUK

    Жыл бұрын

    @@apostlestevenl.williams5384 thanks for the clarification. May I ask who was your Instructor?

  • @julianrios1252
    @julianrios1252 Жыл бұрын

    Por ese Dobok ?

  • @ESTYMANAGRANIATV
    @ESTYMANAGRANIATV2 жыл бұрын

    green belt 8 cup is here. TAEK WON !

  • @judosailor610
    @judosailor6102 жыл бұрын

    General Choi is like the CEO of a tech company who says, “we should have touch screens on all our devices.” Then all the engineers and computer nerds actually make that happen, after which the ceo proudly proclaims, “I invented the touch screen!” Of course, to make that truly accurate you’d also have to posit a rival tech company that created their own touch screen and got it accepted into the olympics. 😛

  • @VLADIMIR007ISH
    @VLADIMIR007ISH3 жыл бұрын

    Tekwondo ITF the original.

  • @ovideoarkans7982
    @ovideoarkans79823 жыл бұрын

    ANY COMBAT SYSTEM IS FULL CONTACT. IF IS NOT FOR FIGHT THEN IS MODERN KARATE , TAEKWONDO, ETC. TO FIGHT IS NOTHING MODERN , IS TO DEAL WITH THE REALITY . THE WAY YOU FIGHT IS THE WAY YOU TRAIN . IF IS TO GET A GOOD HEALTH CALL IT FITNESS TRAINING BUT NOT MARTIAL ART.

  • @scarred10

    @scarred10

    3 жыл бұрын

    I dont know what planet you're from but very few arts are full contact because most students don't want it.

  • @ovideoarkans7982

    @ovideoarkans7982

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@scarred10 MOST STUDENTS ARE PUSSY.......... WHAT YOU CALL ART DUDE? MAYBE BALLET. WHEN YOU HAVE TO DEFEND YOUR LIFE YOU PLAY SEMI-CONTACT?? STEP SPARRING??? KATA.... TULL .... ARE YOU REALLY IDIOT ?????

  • @ovideoarkans7982

    @ovideoarkans7982

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@scarred10 I WAS TALKING ABOUT COMBAT SYSTEMS NOT SHOW SYSTEMS YOU MORON.

  • @scarred10

    @scarred10

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ovideoarkans7982 lad,the vast majority of arts are only for show they were never effective in the first place,its really only the combat sports that are effective .Before you call someone an idiot,you might learn how to speak and write the English language.If you want to speak your Hindu go somewhe else.

  • @trieder9985

    @trieder9985

    3 жыл бұрын

    Combat sports have rules and the streets do not.

  • @ninjabum817
    @ninjabum8176 ай бұрын

    How far sports karate has fallen - even the small clips of his kata was much better then what we see today. Just a bunch of yelling and tricking.

  • @jordanclark9559
    @jordanclark95592 жыл бұрын

    This is a lie teakwondo was brought from Korea to America by the Lee Brothers

  • @ninjasolarteam

    @ninjasolarteam

    2 жыл бұрын

    taekwondo was a shotokan and taekkyeon style. it was derived from tang soo do which is a japanese shotokan karate but then splits into 9 kwans and spread all over other countries around during after the Korean war

  • @brennansnowdon4642

    @brennansnowdon4642

    Жыл бұрын

    all ill say is do your research

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    @torreszosimo15198 ай бұрын

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