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Profile of Grand Master Dong
Grand Master Seung Gyoo Dong has studied a variety of martial art forms since his childhood, gaining experience in Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu (praying mantis style), Kum-do and weaponry.
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Grandmaster Dong’s Martial Arts Certifications
- 9th degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
- 9th Degree Black Belt in Kum Do
- 9th Degree Black Belt in Ta Kyuk Do
- Master's Degree in Physical Education
Other Distinguishments
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1st King of the World Master Champion
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Producer of 8 Martial Arts Videos
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Published author of several books
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Progressive Sparring
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Sparring Structure
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Where Is My Black Belt
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Has trained more than 5000 black belts
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Has guided 16 students to the level of Master or 5th degree black belt
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Voted best
school in Richmond
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Recognized as
favorite role model for children
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Grand Master Seung Dong
9th Degree Black Belt
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Grand Master Dong is a pioneer of martial arts
in this country. He achieved the title of Master in Korea in 1970, and in
1971, he came to the United States and began teaching in the Washington, D.
C. area. He opened his first school in Harrisonburg, Virginia, in May of
1973, later moved to Charlottesville and in October, 1981, he established
the headquarters branch in Richmond, Virginia, where it remains today. He
now has 25 branch schools in the United States and Australia.
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Classical Stances 2006
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1967 Korean Air Force HQ Instructor
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In November, 1999, Grand Master Dong competed in the "Grand Master's King of
the World Martial Arts Tournament" held in Korea. Grand Master Dong took
the title of the first "King of the World Speed Breaking Grand Master
Champion" in the competition.
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Grand Master Dong has been the subject of numerous
articles in newspapers and magazines, as well as television interviews. He
has been featured on the cover of the international Tae Kwon Do magazine,
Tae Kwon Do Times. He has also produced eight martial arts video
tapes, which have been distributed nationally. In addition, Grand
Master Dong has written several books on Tae Kwon Do, Progressive
Sparring and Sparring Structure. His most recent book explores
the philosophy of martial arts in the form of a novella entitled,
Where Is My Black Belt?
Grand Master Dong continues to seek ways to improve his
own knowledge in order to benefit his students and other martial artists.
He recently completed a Master's Degree in Physical Education. His
thesis on the benefits of low abdomen power breathing is available for
download from the Home Page.
Grand Master Dong's schools are some of the oldest and
most prestigious in the USA. Although he is a world-renowned Grand Master,
he still actively shares his knowledge with students at all levels and
continues to offer personal instruction at his headquarters school in
Richmond, Virginia.
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(Above) Each can was precisely cut in the same place
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Grand Master Dong
on the cover of Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine |
Inside Article
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Grand Master Dong demonstrates a
flying side kick
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2006 Annual Tournament to benefit
Children's Hospital
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Grand Master Dong's
explosive power
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