Grand Master Jhoon Rhee's Bio

World-renowned 10th Degree Black Belt, Known as the Father of American Tae Kwon Do
Appointed to National Council on Vocational Education (1984 To 1988) by President Ronald Regan
Appointed as Special Advisor to the President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports (1988-1991) by President George H. W. Bush
National Chairman of the July 4th, 1983 Nation?s Birthday Celebration
Martial Arts instructor for Muhammad Ali, Jack Anderson, George Allen Sr., Bob Livingston, Tony Robbins, Jack Valenti and over 300 U. S. Senators and House Representatives
Creator of The National Teacher Appreciation Day, January 28, 1986, which was signed by President Ronald Reagan on October 16, 1986
Has over 60 affiliated Tae Kwon Do studios in the US and 65 in the C.I.S. (former Soviet Union)
Selected as the 721st 'Daily Point of Light' by President George Bush March 17, 1992
Received American Immigrants Achievement Award on March 19, 1999
Received NAPMA's Life Time Achievement Award on June 10, 1999
A member of the Steering Committee of the George Allen for US Senator in the year 2000
In January 2000, only Korean American who made one of 203 most recognized American immigrants by the National Immigrant Forum and the U.S. I.N.S. The list included Albert Einstein, Alexander Graham Bell and 200 others.

What People Say About Jhoon Rhee

"Dear Jhoon, Your generosity and willingness to serve others merit the highest praise, and I am pleased to recognize you as the 721 Daily Point of Light." George H. W. Bush
"Mr. Rhee taught me Tae Kwon Do Accu-Punch; it is so fast, you can hardly see it." Muhammad Ali
"I think Tae Kwon Do can be useful for any age. I am 64; Master Rhee is 61, but he is wonderfully flexible, so he is my idol." Former Speaker Tom Foley
"Master Jhoon Rhee is the greatest American I know." Former Speaker-Elect Bob Livingston
"Master Rhee defies the assumed rush of the years. He is an ageless patriot, whose brand of unbreakable loyalty is seldom seen, which is why he is honored by his friends." CEO of the MPAA Jack Valenti
"To Tae Kwon Do Grand Master Jhoon Rhee, whose constant love, loyalty and knowledge inspire me to greater accomplishment. I respectfully bow to you, sir." Renowned Public Speaker Tony Robbins
"I might say Master Jhoon Rhee has become a national treasure." Congressman Ike Skelton

"You have certainly impacted a lot of people and I am glad you are my friend." Renowned Public Speaker Zig Zigla