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	Jhoon Rhee - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Jhoon Rhee first visited the United States in 1956.
		Grandmaster Rhee was also the first martial arts instructor to put a high importance on education as well as martial arts instruction by demanding that each of his students must maintain a B or higher level in school.
		Jhoon Rhee is a member of the Black Belt Hall of Fame.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jhoon_Rhee (360 words)

	WDOB.net MAI People :: Jhoon Rhee
		Rhee, often referred to as the "Father of American Tae Twon Do," uses this story to illustrate a point about the present condition of the United States.
		Rhee is also one of the first to put tae kwon do forms to music, introducing his "martial ballet" to the public in 1973 when he became a U.S. citizen.
		Rhee's students have used this concept of musical martial arts forms to finish second three straight years in the national TV Dance Fever competition.
	www.wdob.net /mai/people/jhoonrhee/jhoonrhee.php (867 words)

	Jhoon Rhee
		Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee has been employing his "Lead by example action philosophy" for over 50 years as a martial artist, goodwill ambassador, businessman, citizen, husband, father and most of all as a teacher of young people.
		Rhee’s ideas of martial arts, life and philosophy weren’t totally unique tome, but it was his passion and sincerity in explaining his beliefs that somehow touched me-and changed my life.
		It was Jhoon Rhee who introduced me to the saying, "When the student is ready, the teacher appears"-a line of dialogue used in the current hit film " The Mask of Zoro." Some things can not be understood until you’re ready to learn them.
	www.martialinfo.com /JhoonRhee.htm (1694 words)

	In 1956 Jhoon Rhee came to the U
		While Rhee was the one who planted the seed for karate in Texas, Steen was the tree that grew from it.
		Rhee was a third-degree fl belt when he arrived in the U.S. and in Korea first and second degree fl belts were not allowed to teach.
		Rhee had little experience in teaching, but had a lot of experience in military life having been a captain in the Korean Army, so he ran his class like a military boot camp.
	www.abbahouston.com /texaskarate.html (2376 words)

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		Jhoon Rhee in 1962, moved to Washington, DC to establish The Jhoon Rhee Institute of Tae Kwon Do, which would become world famous as the #1 institute of its kind in the world.
		In the Mid-1960's, Jhoon Rhee developed a friendship with Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris (both would later become internationally famous as actors.) Bruce Lee was an early innovator in modernizing martial arts instruction in order to become more effective in Self-Defense application as well as an advocate of high level athletic conditioning for martial arts.
		Jhoon Rhee developed padded sparring equipment that allowed students to practice without injuring on-another and concurrently added to the realism of practice (a joint goal with Bruce Lee), while creating a flourishing sport through both point tournaments and full-contact karate.
	www.milehighkarate.com /student/MHKHistory.html (746 words)

	Bruce Lee Library: At 70, Master Jhoon Rhee Is Still Getting His Kicks
		Rhee, widely recognized for introducing and popularizing taekwondo in the United States, came to this country from Korea in the 1950s with just $46 to his name.
		Rhee is also a legend on Capitol Hill, where he has trained more than 270 members of Congress in taekwondo.
		Rhee first came to the United States in 1956 while in the Korean Army to train in aircraft maintenance and returned a year later to study engineering in Texas.
	www.bruceandbrandon.info /library/print/bruce/related/jhoonrhee.html (1687 words)

	World BlackBelt Online
		In 1956 Jhoon Rhee came to the U.S. to study at San Marcos Southwest Texas State College and as a member of the Korean Army Officer Training Program.
		Rhee is credited for inviting the padded safety gear karate fighters wear when they spar to reduce injuries.
		The Honorable Mayor Anthony Williams of the Washington DC made a proclamation of The Jhoon Rhee Day on June 28, 2003, commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Jhoon Rhee Tae Kwon Do in the Washington D. Areas.
	www.worldblackbelt.com /Living_Legends/Rhee_Jhoon.asp (782 words)

	Martial-02
		Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee, who brought Tae Kwon Do from Korea to the United States in 1956 and has taught over 250 members of the U.S. Congress, is one of those teachers.
		“Jhoon Rhee and Bruce had a teacher-teacher relationship, one built on mutual respect.” writes Linda Lee Cadwell, wife of the late Bruce Lee, in her foreword.
		The Jhoon Rhee USO Show entertained U.S. troops in South Korea and visited Japan in the summer 1999, in a manner similar to the Bob Hope USO Shows of the past.
	www.karateisgoodforyou.com /books/martial/book02.htm (392 words)

	Falls Church News Press - December 23, 2004
		Run by Chun Rhee, son of legendary grandmaster Jhoon Rhee, the school has been built on the philosophy that teaching discipline in martial arts leads youth to improved performance in the classroom and throughout their lives.
		Rhee described the three kinds of strength that people have: strength in their spirit, in their mind, and in their body.
		At Jhoon Rhee students are only able to succeed in their martial training after succeeding in their academic studies.
	www.fcnp.com /442/karate.htm (1438 words)

	Grand Master Jhoon Rhee (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		He is well known nationally and internationally as the Founder and Chairman of the Jhoon Rhee Institute, and for his affiliation with over 60 Tae Kwon Do studios in the United States, and 65 studios in the former Soviet Union.
		Locally, in commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the Jhoon Rhee Tae Kwon Do institutions in the Washington, DC area, Mayor Anthony Williams, proclaimed June 28, 2003 as "The Jhoon Rhee Day".
		Master Rhee was the only Korean American, who made one of the 203 most famous immigrants in U.S. History by the U.S. Immigration Office and American Immigrants Forum, along with Albert Einstein, Alexander Graham Bell, Henry Kissinger and others.
	www.fcplfoundation.org /jhoonrhee.htm (657 words)

	Jhoon Rhee Tae Kwon Do (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Established in 1962 by Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee the "Father of American Tae Kwon Do", the Jhoon Rhee Tae Kwon Do is one of the most recognized and respected martial arts systems in the World.
		Jhoon Rhee Tae Kwon Do emphasizes the disciplines of attention and respect; concentration and timing; strength and flexibility; goal setting, achievement and accomplishment, sportsmanship, confidence, character, and, of course, FUN!
		Our program is especially beneficial to children and is designed to enable a child to focus and concentrate on achieving worthwhile goals and to meet life’s challenges with total confidence.
	www.jhoonrheetkd.com (340 words)

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		Grand Master Jhoon Rhee is the man most people credit with bringing Tae Kwon Do to the United States; hence, his nickname, the "father of American TaeKwonDo".
		Rhee is also concerned with youth issues, and in 1979 announced that school-age students in his classes would have to make the honor roll to pass their fl belt examination.
		Rhee is also actively involved in teaching Tae Kwon Do to members of the United States Congress on Capitol Hill, where he hopes to spread his message of longevity through the martial arts.
	www.santamariaskarate.com /Insturctors.html (863 words)

	BudoSeek! Martial Arts Community - Jhoon Rhee (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Grandmaster Rhee was also the first martial arts instructor to put a high importance on education as well as martial arts instruction by demanding that each of his students must carry a B or higher level in school.
		I met Jhoon Rhee in the early 70’s in the DC area, and found him to be a fine gentleman.
		Rhee is very child oriented and the message I got from him each time I saw him speak was that of American Nationalism and conservative child rearing.
	www.budoseek.net /vbulletin/showthread.php?t=17639 (4321 words)

	The Seoul Times (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Grand Master Jhoon Lee, who rose to international fame as the most well-known grand master of Taekwondo in the US, will become a professor in a country where he was born and grew up — South Korea.
		Rhee has been highly credited both at home and abroad for his contribution in propagating the Korean martial art of Taekwondo in the US and many parts of the world.
		Jhoon Rhee has over 60 affiliated Taekwondo studios in the US and 65 in the CIS (former Soviet Union) countries.
	theseoultimes.com /ST/db/read.php?idx=1012 (504 words)

	Jhoon Rhee Tae Kwon Do in Arlington, VA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Jhoon Rhee Tae Kwon Do is a more modern form of Tae Kwon Do which emphasizes, and has developed over the years, the more practical aspects of the Art.
		Jhoon Rhee Tae Kwon Do incorporates in its curriculum the "Chung-Gi" series of hyung or "forms" consistent with the International Tae Kwon Do Foundation (ITF).
		Jhoon Rhee Tae Kwon Do also emphasizes "semi-contact point fighting" or light contact "continual fighting" in its sparring curriculum as opposed to "full contact" sparring.
	mysite.verizon.net /tkdlifeskills/learnmore.shtml (267 words)

	Jhoon Rhee Tae Kwon Do in Arlington, VA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		For more than 40 years, Jhoon Rhee Tae Kwon Do has led the industry in teaching Martial Arts in the Washington, DC area.
		In fact, Grand Master Jhoon Rhee is the "Father of American Tae Kwon Do" as he is the first Korean Master to teach Tae Kwon Do in the United States.
		The Jhoon Rhee Institute in Arlington, VA is located in the Lee Harrison Shopping Center at 2449 N. Harrison Street.
	mysite.verizon.net /tkdlifeskills (253 words)

	WFU Karate Club - History
		In 1983 and 1987 WFU Karate Club finished in the final four and in 1985 WFU Karate Club was the collegiate national champion.
		Grand Master Jhoon Rhee is recognized as the founding father of Tae Kwon Do in America and has over 60 studios in the United States and 65 in the former Soviet Union.
		If a Karate Club student went to a Jhoon Rhee school anywhere in the country, he or she would be able to enter that school at the belt level that he or she attained with the Karate Club.
	groups.wfu.edu /Karate-Club/history.html (435 words)

	Tae Kwon Do, "Kicking" with Prime Quest"
		For the past twenty years, in addition to training national and international martial arts champions, Grandmaster Rhee has trained distinguished U.S. Senators and Congressmen in Washington, D.C. He was named the 721st Point of Light by President George Bush for establishing a foundation for inner-city children.
		Her stamina and energy astonished Rhee: "She is 50 years old and I have never seen a woman with so much energy.
		Grandmaster Rhee sees in PrimeQuest and opportunity to further extend his personal philosophy of spreading health and vitality to all humankind: "These products are for everyone.
	www.shapeup.net /jhoonrhee.html (453 words)

	Clicks for kicks - Washington Business Journal:
		Rhee could be retired by now, enjoying his legacy.
		Rhee is launching a martial arts e-commerce site that will sell tapes, books and equipment.
		Rhee loves to talk of body, mind and spirit -- the holy trinity of martial arts teachings.
	washington.bizjournals.com /washington/stories/2000/05/08/story2.html (642 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Stephen Oliver began training in martial arts in 1970 with the Jhoon Rhee Institute in their branch in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
		Stephen Oliver was promoted to 1st Degree Black Belt by Jhoon Rhee in August of 1978 and to 6th Degree Black Belt by Grand Master Jhoon Rhee in 1994.
		Master Oliver has been repeatedly recognized internationally for his contributions to the martial arts industry and continues to grow the Mile High Karate organization while teaching schools internationally to be more effective in their teaching and management practices.
	www.napma.com /page.cfm/8,1,0,939,0,,0,0.html (920 words)

	Jhoon Rhee Institute of Tae Kwon Do
		Jhoon Rhee Institute of Tae Kwon Do join NEWSLETTER
		Welcome to the Jhoon Rhee Institute of Tae Kwon Do in Columbia, MD. We Invite you to
		For adults, the martial arts are great ways for adults to get and stay in shape while reducing stress, increasing energy levels and learning practical self defense techniques.
	www.jhoonrheecolumbia.com (133 words)

	Jhoon Rhee Biographic Sketch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Known as the Father of American Tae Kwon Do, GM Jhoon Rhee holds a 10th degree fl belt.
		GM Rhee served as the National Chairman of the July 4th, 1983 celebration.
		GM Rhee was a member of the Steering Committee for the George Allen for US Senator in 2000.
	www.icasinc.org /bios/rhee_jh.html (277 words)

	Jhoon Rhee Institute of Tae Kwon Do at Fair Oaks
		Jhoon Rhee Institute of Tae Kwon Do at Fair Oaks
		The Jhoon Rhee Institute of Tae Kwon Do at Fair Oaks is owned and operated by 5th Dan,Master Tommy Lightfoot and his wife 3rd Dan, Janet Lightfoot.
		The Jhoon Rhee Institute believes in the Lead by Example action philosphy.
	www.jhoonrheefairoaks.com (89 words)

	Jhoon Rhee International`s Web Site
		Grand Master Jhoon Rhee, who rose to international fame as the most well-known grand master of Tae Kwon Do in the US, will become a professor in a country where he was born and grew up — South Korea.
		The 73-year-old Tae Kwon Ddo expert will be appointed as chair professor of Youngsan University in Busan as of Sept. 15, 2004, the university announced Sept. 14, 2004.
		Rhee has been highly credited both at home and abroad for his contribution in propagating the Korean martial art of Tae Kwon Do in the US and many parts of the world.
	jhoonrhee.homeip.net (1640 words)

	Rhee,Jhoon Books - Signed, used, new, out-of-print
		Jhoon Rhee has been called the "Father of American Tae Kwon Do" and holds the rank of seventh dan.
		Jhoon Rhee is known as the "Father of American Tae Kwon Do."
		Directed toward blue belt, this volume explains the forms required to be promoted to brown belt.
	www.alibris.com /search/books/author/Rhee,Jhoon (363 words)

	When Taekwando Strikes review (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Notable for featuring Taekwando grandmaster Jhoon Rhee, recognised as the 'Father of American Taekwando', in a leading role.
		A very formulaic storyline sees Jhoon Rhee, as a rebel leader, battling against Japanese occupying forces amid an atmosphere of strong patriotism and anti-Japanese sentiment.
		Angela Mao is almost sidelined in her role as a Chinese immigrant drawn into the fight as the story largely revolves around Jhoon Rhee and his attempts to free a Catholic priest who has been kidnapped by the Japanese.
	home.clara.net /carly/whentaekwandostrikes.htm (278 words)

	Francis Pineda
		In 1988, He was given the responsibility of running the Jhoon Rhee Institute in Glenn Dale, MD. Thom Wind ran the school as the manager after Francis started college.
		Francis took a short break and taught part-time at the Jhoon Rhee Institute in Potomac, MD and the Jhoon Rhee Institute in Georgetown, Washington D.C. while he was in college full-time.
		In the martial arts field, he was always considered "the computer guy." He designed and hosted the First Jhoon Rhee Web Page and had done intensive computer networking and computer hardware work while at America's Best Karate.
	home.comcast.net /~francis.pineda/bio.html (714 words)

	Allen Steen hall of fame page
		Steen earned his fl belt in 1962, and was Jhoon Rhee's first American fl belt.
		Until Jhoon Rhee invented Safety Gear in the 1970's, Karate tournaments in the U.S. were bare knuckle.
		Tournaments in Texas were not only bare knuckle, but involved a high degree of body contact, and a more than moderate degree of head contact.
	www.akbba.com /hof/steenhof.html (831 words)

	Korean Arts
		An at-a-glance pictorial presentation of this hyung and examples of self-defense techniques in both English and Spanish are provided, illustrated with step-by-step and overhead photos.
		Rhee, considered the Father of U.S. Tae Kwon Do, is a member of the Black Belt Hall of Fame (1979, Karate Illustrated Editor's Award and 1983, Man of the Year).
		This fully illustrated volume is the second in a series of five volumes covering the nine hyungs required to receive a fl belt in tae kwon do.
	www.martialartsgear.com /korean.htm (1039 words)

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