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BONG SOO HAN

Born July 3, 1938, Grand Master Bong Soo Han is referred to as the Father of Hapkido in the Western World, for introducing the art to the American public in 1967. As one of the original senior students to the Founder of Hapkido, Yong Sul Choi, he led a dedicated effort in the development of Hapkido as it is known today. Grand Master Han has studied and refined this powerful Korean martial art for more than 60 years. He currently holds the rank of 9th Dan Black Belt.

In Korea, turbulent times of the post Korean War and the increasing conflicts of the Vietnam War called upon Grand Master Han to train hundreds of military personnel, including American/Korean Special Forces and Secret Service. In part from this realistic and dynamic experience, many in the military and law enforcement agencies, including those of the FBI, continue to rely on Grand Master Han to develop and teach effective defensive tactics programs.

He is the Founder and President of the International Hapkido Federation.

His filmography includes:

- Billy Jack (1971)
- Kentucky Fried Movie (1977)
- Kill the Golden Goose (1980)
- The Little Dragons (1980)
- Force Five (1981) 

His official site is:
http://www.bongsoohanhapkido.com/