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Choi Chang-keun

Choi Chang-keun, widely known as C. K. Choi, is a South Korean–Canadian master of taekwondo, and one of the twelve original masters of taekwondo of the Korea Taekwon-Do Association. Following a career in the South Korean military, Choi emigrated to Canada in 1969, where he continues to teach his martial art.

Early life
Choi was born around 1941 in Korea, during the period of Japanese occupation. He began training in the martial arts in 1956, studying taekwondo and karate under instructors Hong and Kim in the South Korean army, and subsequently trained under Lim Woo-jong, Director of Taekwondo for the Korean 1st Army. ==Canada==
Canada
Choi moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, in 1969. He opened the first taekwondo school there in 1970. In 1973, Choi held the rank of 7th dan. In 1980, Choi designed the International Taekwon-Do Federation's (ITF) tree logo that is worn on the back of every ITF uniform. He attained the rank of 8th dan in 1981, promoted by H. H. Choi, He continues to teach, conduct grading tests, give seminars, and offer assistance to those involved in taekwondo. He was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2023. He currently resides in Surrey, British Columbia. ==See also==
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