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Choi, Hong Hi (1918 - 2002)
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General
Choi Hong Hi
General Choi was born in 1918, in Kilju, North Korea.
He was laid to rest on June 17, 2002 in Pyongyang, North Korea.
Because General Choi was a Buddhist, a traditional memorial service
took place in Pyongyang 100 days after his passing.
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founder and president of the International TaeKwon-Do Federation,
passed away at 8:35 pm on June 15, 2002, in Pyongyang, North Korea.
The General was 83 at the time of his death. With his death the I.T.F. has fragmented
into many factions all claiming to be the I.T.F. changing patterns and corupting the
purity of Chang-Hun TaeKwon-Do.
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On April 11, 1955 a special board of master instructors, historians, and other important members of Korean society held a meeting. Their purpose was to coordinate the different kwans (schools) and select a name for the newly organized Korean style. After reviewing several different names for the new style, they chose the name submitted by General Choi Hong Hi, the new name was TaeKwon-Do. General Choi is recognized throughout the world as the "Father of TaeKwon-Do." |
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A ceremony of remembrance celebrating the life and achievements of the Founder of Taekwon-Do General Choi Hong Hi was held in the gardens at 33 Leone Lane, Brampton, Ontario, Canada, Saturday, August 17, 2002
With the breakup and fragmentation of the ITF (International TaeKwon-Do
Federation), we invite ITF members to join the ITA (International
TaeKwon-Do Association) and keep the Art of Chang-Hun TaeKwon-Do pure and free
from politics, as it was meant to be.
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