General Choi's Last Seminar

The last ITF International Instructors' Course taught by General Choi Hong-Hi in April 2002. Featuring Mr. Ed Newcomer, 6th Dan, performing Yon-Gae tul. Mr. Newcomer was the last US instructor to perform a pattern and to receive instruction from General Choi. General Choi regularly called on Mr. Newcomer to demonstrate patterns during the ITF courses he attended. Mr. Newcomer's e-mail address is: newcomerustf@aol.com
Video taken by Mr. Robert Martin.

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• ITF
• taekwon-do
• tae
• kwon-do
• general
• choi
• newcomer
• yon-gae
• newcomerustf
• USTF
• Ed Newcomer

[MAVIEGUITARS]

My question is that, Master Choi is from the South, so do the North Korean know and/or practice Taekwondo? I'm a black belt from 1972, by the way.

[NewcomerUSTF]

Yes, the North Koreans practice traditional Taekwondo and are members of one of the three organizations claiming rightful ownership of the ITF logo and legacy. Although it was controversial, he introduced TKD to communist countries such as the Soviet Union, North Korea, and Vietnam in the late 1970's and early 1980's. Regardless of what you think of that decision, General Choi always said that TKD was for everyone regardless of age, gender, race, or nationality.

[reyjay07]

i remember i met him back when i was a kid he came to ireland and he explained to us that taekwondo is to help develop peace on earth he was a very wise man and to live as long and to be as strong as he was in that age was just great :)

[NewcomerUSTF]

The first time I met General Choi I was also a kid. I believe it was 1979. I was a green belt and he judged a pattern competition in which I performed Won-Hyo. I won second place and when I went up to receive my trophy from the hands of the General, I hesitated to shake his hand. When I looked down, I saw that he'd extended a gnarled hand covered with calluses! In those days he smoked and would put his cigarettes out on his knuckles. Awesome!!

[samnguyen1212]

I am currently beginning to learn Taekwondo with Master Phap Lu at Ottawa, Ontario. It is very exhaustive and demanding but I'm loving every minutes of it. Maybe I just love my Master Lu=))

Respect to the General!

[NewcomerUSTF]

Master Lu is an excellent instructor.

[Vidz4uRS]

i just recently obtained my black belt and over my 5 years at tae kwon do it has been the best 5 years of my life

[noobsmustdie453]

I'm a black belt in ITF. Gen. Choi is amazing, this is the year he died and he still kept indomitable spirit.

[tprescott67ify]

My name is Thomas Prescott, I train ITF TKD with 8th Dan master David Thiele in North Tonawanda , NY. At Jong Park Institute. His teacher was (and incidentally still is) Grandmaster Park Jong Soo who still runs his franchised schools throughout the states and beyond, I have been studying over 25 years.. In 200 I believe, our school took a "field trip" to Korea and trained with Grandmaster Choi. I regret deeply that I could not go and meet literally. History. Godspeed Sir.

[Tovash]

would loved to have met him

[blackbelt807]

im only white belt in taekwondo i have my belt test next moth

[blackbelt807]

I wish see him, im only white belt taekwondo i have my bwlt test next moth

[ChrisKsan]

Hello,

My name is Chris Davy and I am a TKD martial artist, currently red belt with black stripe. I wish to pay my respects to Major General Choi Hong Hee and thank him for leaving such a wonderful legacy. Rest in Peace and thank you again:)

[iwant2bnice]

A true master - thank you for loading this cliip

[XDlosDominicans]

Saturday I'am going to get my Brown belt. I'am learning under Grand Master Lim Ching Sing (James Lim) He performed Joong-Gun Tul at General Choi's Encyclopedia of Taekwondo in 1984, Santa Barbara California. He also met Chuck Norris :O He is also elected to be the Chairman of the Technical Committee of the International TaeKwon-Do Federation