Grandmaster  Kang was born in Seoul, Korea on June 23, 1931.  This is the date he celebrates his birthday.  According to the Lunar New Year Calendar.  (Using the date that Korea was founded , in 2333 B.C.,  and adding the current date that we use results in quite a different date.  Even the months were recorded differently,  with 29 and 30 days as an average.) his birthday would be on March 12, 4264!!!

Grandmaster Kang was between the ages of 7 and 8 when he first became involved in the Martial Arts, Learning on his own from the various training manuals that we available at the time.

In 1946 the Japanese withdrew their occupation of Korea.  This became a time of reorganization.  The martial Arts Instructors began to refine the various forms of empty hand fighting styles, striving to for perfection.

Grandmaster Kang's first Instructor was named Mr. Lee.

The Korean War (1950-1953) halted the progression of the Martial Arts in Korea

In 1953, Forms (Hyongs) were being developed  to build spirit in the Martial Artist.

On April 11,  1955, Grandmaster Kang was present when the new name was selected for their National Martial Art.  It was called Tae Kwon Do.  This name was submitted by General Hong Hi and was approved by the President of Korea at that time.

In 1956-1957 the name was changed to Tae-Soo-Do, but was too opposed, and was changed back to Tae Kwon-Do.

In 1960 the original founders went on a Worldwide Goodwill crusade to promote Tae Kwon-Do.

In 1965 Grandmaster Kang organized his own Worldwide Federation, using his own students who are now Masters.  With the assistance of Gen. Choi Hong Hi, The name selected for the Federation was to be called Chin-Mu-Kwan.
Definition:                                    Chin       =        True
                                                    Mu        =        Martial Arts
                                                    Kwan    =        Home

                 (The color of the patch represents the Deep Spirit of TAE KWON DO!!!)

In the early 1970's Grandmaster Kang relocated in the United States.

Grandmaster Kang has a long list of accomplishments in the development of Tae Kwon-Do.  Listed are just a few.

Grandmaster Kang realized the difficulties a new student endured with the long periods of time in between ranks, so i 1955 he introduced another colored belt - Yellow Belt.  (Originally there were only 3 colored belts: white belt, brown belt and black belt.)  He was frowned upon by all the other Master, but within 5 years it became obvious to all the Master that the colors:  green, blue and red (changed from brown) were necessary for the advancement of students in Tae Kwon-Do.

Grandmaster Kang was responsible for the development of 2-steps - another approach to 1-Step training for students.

Grandmaster Kang was responsible for the translation of Chinese Manuscripts on tournament competition.  Before this time, Tae Kwon-Do was only displayed by demonstrations.  Because of his efforts, Rules and Regulations were set up for tournament competition.
Grandmaster Kang introduced Protective Equipment over 30 years ago (about 1955), by covering pieces of bamboo with canvas.

Grandmaster Kang was one of the original Masters to Create the Forms (Hyongs) which we practice today day around the world.

Grandmaster Kang has taught Tae Kwan-Do in more that 64 countries around the world.

Grandmaster Kang is one of the original founders of Tae Kwon-Do and is one of approximately 15 Ninth Degree Black Belts in the world.