Albuquerque TaeKwon-Do

Congratulations to Brennen who tested and was promoted to blue stripes! 🙌

Congratulations to Angel! He tested and promoted to Blue belt!

Congratulations to our newly promoted yellow stripes, yellow belts, green stripes, green belt, blue stripe, and blue belt! Keep up the great progress!

Happy Father’s Day! ❤️🙏🏻

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dad’s out there! Especially our very own Mr. Winsor

The year 1953 was an eventful one for the General, in both his military career and in the progress of the new martial art. He became the author of the first authoritative book on military intelligence in Korea. He organized and activated the crack 29th Infantry Division at Cheju Island, which eventually became the spearhead of Taekwon-Do in the military and established the Oh Do Kwan (Gym of My Way) where he succeeded not only in training the cadre instructors for the entire military but also developing the Taek Kyon and Karate techniques into a modern system of Taekwon-Do, with the help of Mr. Nam Tae Hi, his right hand man in 1954.

In the latter part of that year, he commanded Chong Do Kwan (Gym of the Blue Wave), the largest civilian gym in Korea; Choi was also promoted to major general.

In 1937, Choi was sent to Japan to further his education. Shortly before leaving , however, the youth had the misfortune to engage in a rather heated argument with a massive professional wrestler who promised to literally tear the youth limb from limb at their next encounter. This threat seemed to give a new impetus to young Choi’s training in the martial arts.

In Kyoto, Choi met a fellow Korean, Mr. Him, who was engaged in teaching the Japanese martial art, Karate. With two years of concentrated training, Choi attained the rank of first degree black belt. These techniques, together with Taek Kyon (foot techniques), were the forerunners of modern Taekwon-Do.

There followed a period of both mental and physical training, preparatory school, high school, and finally the University in Tokyo. During this time, training and experimentation in his new fighting techniques were intensified until, with attainment of his second degree black belt, he began teaching at a YMCA in Tokyo, Japan.

Choi recounts a particular experience from this period of time. There was no lamp-post in the city that he didn't strike or kick to see if the copper wires ahead were vibrating in protest.

"I would imagine that these were the techniques I would use to defend myself against the wrestler, Mr. Hu if he did attempt to carry out his promise to tear me limb from limb when I eventually returned to Korea."

Congratulations to Mr. Alan who is now an officially certified 4th Dan! Tae Kwon! 🙌

Master McGinnis

Albuquerque Taekwon Do had a challenging and stressful testing with FGMR Rhee KI Ha. Master McGinnis made all his breaking with a 180 back piercing of 5 boards and 3 boards with a knife hand, patterns, self defense, and sparring. The testing had many unexpected twists! Congratulations and Taekwon to you Sir! You have over 200 plus Blackbelts that you have trained with heart and dedication!

Congratulations to Master McGinnis! Taekwon!

Congratulations to those who promoted today. 7th Dan Master. Charles McGinnis, 7th Dan Master Chris Howes and 6th Dan Mrs. Sonya Howes.

An unbelievable honor to meet First Grandmaster of Taekwon Do —Soo-Suk Sa-Sung Nim Rhee Ki Ha. Mr. McGinnis (Sir) presented him with Navajo pottery for his birthday celebration. A modest gift in comparison to what this First Grandmaster has given the world of Taekwon Do. Traditional Authentic Original. Thank you FGMR!

Happy 85th Birthday First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha!

First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha Seminar in Oakville, Canada. We were honored to attend and look forward to 7th Dan Master testing for Sir and 5th Dan testing for Ms. Shannon.

We are excited for the seminar!

…all set and ready to go for the FGMR Seminar today!

Albuquerque Taekwon Do will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023 in honor of Memorial Day. God bless our veterans living and deceased.

…dinner tonight with FGMR. Looking forward to next weeks seminar and banquet!

Congratulations to Mr. Joey high school Class of 2023!

A few more photos from testing! Nice job Chyler!

Congratulations to all our students that tested this week! Keep up the perseverance!

Congratulations Ms. Sally on becoming an officially certified 5th Dan! Tae Kwon!

Special Happy Birthday wishes today to FGMaster Rhee Ki Ha. Taekwon.

Congratulations to Mr. Alan on a fantastic 4th Dan testing after recovering from an injury!!

We will be having classes today! 🇺🇸