GREAT
MASTERS OF MARTIAL ARTS HISTORY
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/
