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Master Stuart Anslow Teacher, Author, Publisher

Stuart Anslow is a 6th Dan black belt in the art of Taekwondo and is well known in the UK and internationally. He is a full-time instructor of Taekwondo, teaching at his Academy in London. Anslow was a regular writer for the UK martial arts press and has published a number of books contributing to the knowledge base of Taekwondo.

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Grandmaster Jason Pratt “Make It Happen”

Our motto is “Make it Happen.” It was once said that martial artists don’t let life happen to them, they make it happen. Always do what you say and see things through. When you don’t feel like going to class, that’s when you need to go the most. “Make it Happen” doesn’t just stop at the school, but extends into life.

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Grandmaster Philip Ameris A Lifelong Journey in the Martial Arts

My personal aspiration is to continue to learn from and with I acknowledge the importance of each martial art, I believe Taekwondo should be viewed as a positive metaphor for personal growth an improvement. As practitioners progress, their goals and perspectives may evolve. Therefore, what initially attracted you during your Taekwondo journey may no longer be feasible. I often use the metaphor of “adapted and overcome” to illustrate this point.

Grandmaster Wanda Ferrauiola

Grandmaster Hee Il Cho

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Grandmaster Y. H. Park

Grandmaster Yeon Hwan Park is a ninth-degree black belt, undefeated Korean national champion of Taekwondo from 1971 to 1975 and former coach of the U.S. Olympic and Pan-American Taekwondo teams.

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Grandmaster George Vitale

Grandmaster Vitaleʼs travel has taken him to over 80 nations of the world. After becoming the first American to earn an academic Doctorate Degree from north Korea, demands for him to present his research in south Korea and elsewhere began to emerge. These conferences allowed even more opportunities to network with other scholarly researchers.

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Nam Suk Lee The House of Chang Moo Kwant 

Supreme Grandmaster Nam Suk Lee thought it best to “combine your energy, keep your balance, know when to strike—how hard and how fast—moving forward with focus while being keenly aware of your surroundings, and—most of all—be flexible, adaptable, in mind, body, and spirit, without changing your primary objective . . . and don’t forget to breathe along the way.”

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Grandmaster Jon Wiedenman Passing the Legacy Forward

Reflecting on almost 60 years in the martial arts, I am filled with joy, gratitude, optimism, and amazement. I don’t think I ever sought the “meaning of life,” to the contrary, I sought to “give life meaning”; moreover, to share this with others.

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Master Ron Dziwenka Co-Founder and President International Academic Center for Taekwondo

My personal aspiration is to continue to learn from and with others, and to try in my own way to be an inspiration for and be inspired by other “seekers.” In addition, I hope to see Taekwondo offering a diverse structure, system, and path for all practitioners to do so.

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Finding Meaning and Fulfillment in Taekwondo

Trained in South Korea under highly respected masters, and having contributed to the continued development of Taekwondo both domestically and internationally, Master Ahn represents a living bridge between generations. His approach emphasizes not only technical excellence, but also character, respect, and the cultivation of meaning through practice.

Grandmaster Richard Chun