The     International
Chin-Mu-Kwan     Tae-Kwon-Do     Federation
 

MASTER    ROBERT    DUNN

( study-guide )

*  Master Robert Dunn was born on February 20, 1948 in Chester, Pennsylvania.

*  Master Robert Dunn started his martial arts training in (2) Japanese styles of karate
       called Go-Ju and Shorei.

*  It wasn’t until the late 1960’s that Master Robert Dunn was exposed to a new and
       exciting Korean martial art called Tae-Kwon-Do.

*  On December 1, 1970 Master Robert Dunn opened his first martial arts school and
       after his certification the following year, began teaching the art of traditional
       Tae-Kwon-Do exclusively.

*  Master Robert Dunn’s first Tae-Kwon-Do instructor was Master Young Il Kong.

*  In 1971, Master Robert Dunn achieved the rank of 1st. Dan Black Belt in the art of
       Tae-Kwon-Do and was certified by the International Tae-Kwon-Do Federation.

*  In 1972, Master Robert Dunn achieved the rank of 2nd. Dan Black Belt.

*  In 1972, Master Robert Dunn designed a program to meet the needs of  “new” Black
       Belts, he called it:   “Intensive Training for Black Belt”.

*  In 1974, Master Robert Dunn achieved the rank of 3rd. Dan Black Belt.

*  On August 1, 1977 Master Robert Dunn founded the United Martial Arts Association
       in Little Rock Arkansas.

*  In 1977, Master Robert Dunn achieved the rank of 4th. Dan Black Belt.

*  In 1977, Master Robert Dunn was appointed as Chief Test Examiner and Chief
       Instructor for the state of Arkansas by the International Chin-Mu-Kwan
       Tae-Kwon-Do Federation.

*  In 1982, Master Robert Dunn achieved the rank of 5th. Dan Black Belt.
 

*  In 1985, Master Robert Dunn established the National Black Belt Testing program,
       an event that would be held annually to establish and examine traditional
       Tae-Kwon-Do promotional testing requirements.

*  In 1986, Master Robert Dunn achieved the rank of 6th. Dan Black Belt.

*  In 1987, Master Robert Dunn was also awarded a 6th. Dan Black Belt Certification
       from Master E. C. Ahn, founder of the Hae-San Martial Arts Association for his
       accomplishments as a Master Instructor.

*  In 1987, Master Robert Dunn was certified as an International Judge by the Hae-San
       Martial Arts Association.

*  In 1987, Master Robert Dunn was awarded a plaque for being an Outstanding Master
       Instructor by Dan Soward, the president of the International Karate Hall of Fame.

* In 1988, Master Robert Dunn was appointed vice-president of the International
      Chin-Mu-Kwan Tae-Kwon-Do Federation by his instructor Grand Master Howard Y.
      Kang.

* In 1988, Master Robert Dunn was “inducted” into the International Karate Hall of
      Fame by Dan Soward, the president of the International Karate Hall of Fame in Las
      Vegas, Nevada.

*  In 1993, Master Robert Dunn achieved the rank of  7th. Dan Black Belt.

*  In 1996, Master Robert Dunn developed the “promotional testing requirement
       booklets” to help testing students achieve their goals.

*  Master Robert Dunn competed in regional and national level tournaments during the
       late 1960’s and early 1970’s.  His competition ended with a record of:

      - 67 …  trophies
      - 48  …  were 1st. place
      - 34  …  were 1st. place in Form competition

*  Master Robert Dunn has received many citations and awards for his sacrifices in the
       development of the Art of Tae-Kwon-Do and he is considered by many Master
       Instructors to be a world-class Master Instructor.

*  Master Robert Dunn has held steadfast to “traditional” teachings of Tae-Kwon-Do
       and it’s original Chang-Hon patterns, in order to preserve the Art of Tae-Kwon-Do
       in it’s “traditional form”  for coming generations…

Comments:

I have never met an individual like this man in my life.  Master Robert Dunn has taken me to levels in the martial arts that I didn't know were possible for ME.  He does not know how to say no.  He took me under his wing and the rest is history.  To say he has been an inspiration to me is a gross understatement.   Thank you sir.

Master Rianard Jackson