Timeline 2021 General Choi

A founding member of the ROK Army

He taught Korean Martial Arts under the then popular Tang Su Do label to soldiers under his command since 1946.

He traveled to the America for military training

Took the opportunity to display his martial art there (most likely 1^st Korean to do so).

Formed the 29^th Infantry “Fist” Division

On JeJu Island using Korean Martial Arts to build character, strength, fighting skills and instill esprit de corps

Obtained official authorization for the Taekwon-Do name

(April 11) After conceiving the Taekwon-Do name he obtained the official authorization from the 1^st ROK President Dr. Rhee Syngman, Ph.D.

Created the 1^st two Korean Tuls or forms

Then called Hyungs, Hwa Rang Tul & Chung Mu Tul, he would go onto to create 26 in total, all named after great Korean Patriots or significant events & themes in Korean history & culture.

Vice President of the Taekwon-Do Association of Korea

Vice President of the short lived Taekwon-Do Association of Korea.

Led the Military Taekwon-Do Demonstration Team to Vietnam & Taiwan

(March) Led the Military Taekwon-Do Demonstration Team to Vietnam & Taiwan; the 1^st time ever Taekwon-Do was exhibited abroad.

Formed the Korea Taekwon-Do Association

(September 3) Formed the Korea Taekwon-Do Association & was elected 1^st President.

Wrote the 1^st book ever on Taekwon-Do

(October) Wrote the 1^st book ever on Taekwon-Do.

1^st Director of the Martial Art Department in the Army

Established and became the 1^st Director of the Martial Art Department in the Army.

Opposed the use of the new compromise name of TAE SOO DO

Opposed the use of the new compromise name of TAE SOO DO & continued his development under the Taekwon-Do Banner.

Personally introduced Taekwon-Do to Malaysia

Personally introduced Taekwon-Do to Malaysia when assigned there as the 1^st Korean Ambassador.

Formed the Malaysian Taekwon-Do Federation

(July)

Formed the Singapore Taekwon-Do Association

Formed the Vietnam Taekwon-Do Association

Elected as the 3^rd President of the Korean Tae Soo Do Association

(January)

Successful in lobbying for changing the name to Taekwon-Do

Wrote the 1^st English language book on Taekwon-Do

Taekwon-Do Goodwill Tour

Led a ROK Government sponsored Kukki Taekwon-Do Goodwill Tour around the world.

Formed the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF)

(March 22) Formed the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) in Seoul, Korea with the consent of 9 Nations around the world.

Awarded by the Government of Vietnam

Awarded the 1^st Class Distinguished Service Medal by the Government of Vietnam.

Introduced Taekwon-Do to C.I.S.M.

Introduced Taekwon-Do to C.I.S.M. as the Chief Delegate for Korea at their meeting in Paris, France.

Korean (ROK) Government Sports Award

Published the 1^st ever Taekwon-Do Magazine

Wrote the “bible of Taekwon-Do”

Wrote a Textbook that was commonly referred to as the “bible of Taekwon-Do” – 6 Editions & 2 reprints up until 1986, 1^st reprint needed the next year (73).

Moved the ITF Headquarters to Toronto, Canada

Moved the ITF Headquarters to Toronto Canada, a diverse major metropolitan area in a democratic Country strategically located in the center between Asia & Europe, as well as due north of South America & the Caribbean to help further facilitate the global spread of Taekwon-Do without regard to politics.

Hosted the 1^st ITF World Championships in Montreal, Canada

Hosted the 1^st ITF World Championships in Montreal Canada, which was the 1^st ever World Championships outside of Korea which demonstrated that Taekwon-Do was truly an international sport & there they introduced 4 categories of competition, as well as team events, to help insure the Overall World Champion was a complete martial artist.

Female competitors for the 1^st time ever in any World Championships

The ITF World Championships were held in Oklahoma City, USA & expanded to female competitors for the 1^st time ever in any World Championships.

The 1^st time ever a world championship was hosted in South America

The ITF World Championships were held in Argentina; the 1^st time ever a world championship was hosted in South America.

Completed the 15 Volume Set of Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do

Completed the 15 Volume Set of Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do, a written work truly unprecedented in the martial arts world which has at least 5 Editions or printings.

The 1^st time ever a Taekwon-Do world championship was hosted in the UK

The ITF World Championships were held in Scotland; the 1^st time ever a Taekwon-Do world championship was hosted in the United Kingdom or a Commonwealth Nation.

Relocated the ITF Headquarters to Vienna, Austria

Relocated the ITF Headquarters to Vienna Austria, a democratic Nation as Vienna is located in Central Europe and Austria maintains a long-standing neutral political posture, thus enabling him to continue his vision to disseminate Taekwon-Do without regard to nationality, politics, religion, race, creed or national boundaries, a personal dream he lived to see come true.

The ITF World Championships were held in Athens, Greece

The ITF World Championships were held in Athens, Greece; the 1^st time ever a Taekwon-Do world championship was hosted in Greece.

The 1^st time ever a Taekwon-Do world championship was hosted in a communist country

The ITF World Championships were held in Budapest Hungary; the 1^st time ever a Taekwon-Do world championship was hosted in a communist country.

Published a Condensed Version of the Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do

Published a Condensed Version Single Volume Book of his previously published Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do which presently has at least 6 Editions.

Named “Man of the Year”

Named “Man of the Year” by Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine.

Honorary Doctorate Degree in Physical Education

Honorary Doctorate Degree awarded by the State Central Institute of Physical Education of Russia in Physical Education.

The ITF Junior World Championships were held in Moscow

The ITF Junior (under 18) World Championships were held in Moscow, Russia the 1^st time ever a Taekwon-Do world championship was opened to the junior age competitors.

Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Canada, his adopted homeland.

Formed the International Martial Arts Games Commission in Argentina

Formed the International Martial Arts Games Commission in Argentina, an Olympic type of event limited to just the fighting arts.

Honorary Doctorate Degree awarded

Honorary Doctorate Degree awarded by the D.P.R. Korea State Commission on Academic Degrees & Titles in Sports Science.

Wrote Moral Guide Book

Published Taekwon-Do and I

Published a 3 Volume Set of Memoirs titled Taekwon-Do and I.

Honorary Doctorate Degree awarded

Honorary Doctorate Degree awarded by Moldova State University in Philosophy.

Received numerous other awards

Received numerous other awards and honors for his global work on Taekwon-Do & for teaching Taekwon-Do for decades to everyone, regardless of political ideology, national boundaries, race, religion or creed & as a vehicle to reunite his beloved Homeland of Korea.

Honored posthumously by the Official Tae Kwon Do Hall of Fame

Honored by the Canadian Government

Honored by the Canadian Government by having the gymnasium hall at Canada’s Embassy in Seoul Korea named Choi Hong-Hi Gym.