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Since 1985, Hong's USA Taekwondo, Habgido, Gumdo, Inc., has been providing instruction in Taekwondo, Habgido and Gumdo in the Niles area (located behind the Galaxy Roller Rink). We are only minutes from Granger, Indiana and the Michigan/Indiana State Line (North US51/South US933), Gumwood, and Ironwood Roads.
Learning a martial art is not like buying merchandise in a department store or from the store’s website. Please do not be taken in by sales over the phone from some fly-by-night martial arts school. You need to experience the martial art class first hand (in person) in order to gain the most knowledge and the details about the classes offered. Experiencing the techniques for yourself is worth the small effort of scheduling an appointment. This is why we always strongly encourage anyone that is interested in checking us to schedule a FREE – NO OBLIGATION LESSON . Many of our current students & their parents have said that what they are learning from Grandmaster Hong and his staff is priceless – it is worth more than money can buy, for what they gain from it. Some of the things that you will gain from these lessons are: stronger self-esteem/values, healthier lifestyle, self-defense skills, and a stronger sense of community togetherness.
At Hong’s USA Taekwondo Habgido Gumdo, you can learn from authentic Korean Grandmaster Soon Pil Hong Ph.D., who is the only one in the Michiana area to hold the Grandmaster title/rank in the three different Korean Martial Arts: Taekwondo, Habgido, and Gumdo. He also has accreditation as an International Referee & Coach in all three of the martial arts listed above. He is the also the only one in the Michiana area to have his rank and accreditations recognized by the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF), International Olympic Committee and the United States Olympic Committee, USA Taekwondo C.E.O., and USA Taekwondo (M.A.C.) President.
Grandmaster Soon Pil Hong is the U.S. Referee Chairman for USA Taekwondo (M.A.C.), which is associated with USA Taekwondo and the National Governing Body of the United States Olympic Committee (U.S.O.C.) and is affiliated with the International Olympic Committee (I.O.C.).
Anyone is welcome to come to Hong's USA Taekwondo Habgido Gumdo Inc. to see for themselves all the documentation that Grandmaster Hong has accumulated, proving his Grandmaster Black Belt Rank, and all the many teaching and International Referee positions that he has held. Some of these positions that he holding or has held are as follows: USA Taekwondo (M.A.C.) U.S. Referee Chairman, 8th Degree Black Belt - Kukkiwon, World Taekwondo Federation International Referee - 1st Class Sparring, World Taekwondo Federation International Referee - 3rd Class Poomsae, and Kukkiwon International Hanmadang Referee 2nd Class.
All of S.P. Hong's Grandmaster Rank and Referee positions are recognized by the International Olympic Committee, the United States Olympic Committee, USA Taekwondo, and USA Taekwondo (M.A.C.)
The Michiana Area is very lucky to have someone of Grandmaster Soon Pil Hong's caliber here to teach the proper & traditional Korean martial art techniques. He has produced many U.S. National Champions (Sparring) and Korean National Champions (Poomsaes - Forms). One of his student/champions is a Master Instructor at Hong's USA. He is a National Taekwondo Sparring Champion. SO COME ON DOWN & LEARN FROM HIM JUST AS MANY U.S. MASTERS HAVE FROM ALL OVER THE UNITED STATES!!!!
In May 2010, Grandmaster Hong was the only one from the United States to attend the 10th International Poomsae Referee Seminar held in Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan. While there, he earned his certification as International Poomsae Referee (WTF)- 3rd Class. For the first time in USA Taekwondo history, in July 2010, Grandmaster Soon Pil Hong was granted the position of Head Chairman Conductor during the U.S. Senior and U.S. Junior Olympics in Orlando, Florida. He was in charge of Black Belt Certification Testing: 1st Degree - 6th Degree Black Belt. He also taught the seminar attendees the recently updated Poomsaes (forms) Il Jang through JiTae (6th Degree Black Belt).
In another important event, On August 27, 2010, Grandmaster Hong was hired by the USA Taekwondo (M.A.C.) to teach all the recently updated Poomsaes (forms) at a Midwest Seminar (includes states such as Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, West Virgina, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, etc.). During the seminar, Grandmaster Soon Pil Hong taught Taeguek Il - Pahl (1-8) Jang,and all the Black Belt Forms through the Master Levels. Upon completion of the seminar, all of the attendees received WTF Taekwondo Instructor Certification. It was also at this Poomsae Seminar that Grandmaster Hong first made available a Sports Poomsae DVD. This DVD included all the Poomsaes that he taught at the seminar. The Poomsae DVD is made available nation-wide through the USA Taekwondo M.A.C. This DVD has been acknowledged by the USA Taekwondo, which is affiliated with the United States Olympic Committee and the International Olympic Committee.
In September 2010, Grandmaster Hong taught a Poomsae Seminar in Aurora, Illinois for the first time. He taught the updated World Taekwondo Federation Poomsaes (Forms) during the seminar. Grandmaster Hong is the Referee Chairman of the Poomsae Department of the USA Taekwondo M.A.C. He is also the USA Taekwondo/USA Taekwondo M.A.C. Indiana Taekwondo Association President.
In November 2010, Grandmaster Hong taught for the first time a Poomsae Seminar at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida. He taught the updated World Taekwondo Federation Poomsaes (Forms) at the seminar (and issued master instructor certifications), during the 2nd Annual U.S. National Taekwondo M.A.C. Championships.
Grandmaster S.P. Hong was hired by the USA Taekwondo (M.A.C.) to teach the World Taekwondo Federation's current Poomsaes (forms): 1st Degree - 7th Degree Black Belt during seminars, instructing national master instructors in the updated Poomsaes. This is the 1st time ever that this has been done. Grandmaster Hong has had a long and successful affiliation with the USA Taekwondo, USA Taekwondo (M.A.C.), United States Olympic Committee, and the International Olympic.
During the 2009 U.S. Taekwondo National Championship (sponsored by the USA Taekwondo (M.A.C.), Grandmaster Hong was the U.S. Referee Chairman: Sparring, Poomsae & Weapons. The Championships were sanctioned by USA Taekwondo, and recognized by the United States Olympic Committee. In 2010, at the same event, his position was the U.S. Referee Chairman - Poomsae (Forms). During the Poomsae Seminar, Grandmaster S.P. Hong taught the updated World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) Poomsaes 1st - 7th Degree Black Belts to the attending U.S. national master instructors. All the attending masters are recognized by the USA Taekwondo the United States Olympic Committee.
Grandmaster Soon Pil Hong was paid as an instructor for the different Poomsae Seminars. Grandmaster Hong was to let the Michiana Area know that by instructoring at these National Poomsae Seminars was not about getting paid for it, but it is about getting recognition and also about maintaining his excellent name in the martial arts community.
June 28th - July 2010 USA Taekwondo Junior Olympics in Orlando, Florida. For the first time in USA Taekwondo history, Grandmaster Soon Pil Hong was granted the position of Head Chairman Conductor during the U.S. Nationals & Junior Olympics. He was in charge of Black Belt Certification Testing: 1st Degree - 6th Degree Black Belt. Grandmaster Hong taught the seminar attendees the recently updated Poomsaes (Forms) Taegeuk IL Jang thru JiTae (6th Degree Black Belt).
Grandmaster Hong was also at the 2011 International U.S. Open Taekwondo Championships in Austin, Texas. This event was also sanctioned by the USA Taekwondo and recognized by the United States Olympic Committee. His position during this event was U.S. Referee Chairman - Poomsae. Grandmaster Hong is also the President of the USA Taekwondo (M.A.C.) Indiana State Taekwondo Association. During the Poomsae seminar, Grandmaster Hong taught the attending master instructors the current/updated World Taekwondo Federation's Poomsaes and how to teach them to their students. The seminar attendees received legal Master Instructor Licenses from the USA Taekwondo (M.A.C.). During the International US Open Taekwondo Championships, Grandmaster Hong met with Kukkiwon President - Grandmaster Kang Won-Sik.
June 4, 2011 - Grandmaster Soon Pil Hong shared leadership duties as Kukkiwon Poomsae Seminar Instructor with GM Kang Jae-Jin (Seoul, South Korea), The World Taekwondo Federation Poomsae Taeguk Il Jang through Ilyeo (9th degree black belt) were covered. The Poomsae seminar is sponsored by the USA Taekwondo & USA Taekwondo M.A.C. (the only U.S.A. governing bodies for the U.S.O.C., and also is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). Grandmaster Hong (US Referee Chairman) conducted the Poomsae seminar with Grandmaster Kang. 1st - 8th Dan (degree) black belts participated in this seminar. It took many hours, but Grandmaster Hong succeeded in teaching many Taekwondo Master Instructors from all over the United States. Whoever was qualified, they received Master Instructor Poomsae certification through the USA Taekwondo & USA Taekwondo M.A.C. Also very exciting, Grandmaster Hong received the Certificate of Appreciation from the USA Taekwondo & USA Taekwondo M.A.C, for his continual efforts to teach everyone in the USA the updated World Taekwondo Federation Poomsaes (forms). His ultimate goal to get Poomsaes (forms) included in International competitions, such as the Olympics, and Grandmaster Hong wants the USA competitors prepared for its inclusion.
In 2011, there was the State & Regional Taekwondo Championships in Columbus, Ohio. It was a National Qualifier. It was sanctioned by the USA Taekwondo and recognized by USA Taekwondo (M.A.C.) and the United States Olympic Committee. Grandmaster Hong's position was the U.S. Referee Poomsae Chairman. He again taught the current/updated World Taekwondo Federation's Poomsaes: 1st - 7th Degree Black Belt. The master instructors, who attended this seminar, received legal license certification.
June 27 - July 4, 2011: US National Taekwondo Championship in San Jose, California. Grandmaster S.P. Hong taught Poomsaes (Forms) Taegeuk IL Jang (Yellow Belt) thru Hansoo (8th Degree Black Belt) during Master Instructor Poomsae Seminar. Master Instructors from all 50 states qualified for legal Taekwondo Master Instructor Poomsae Certification. Grandmaster Hong is Affiliated with the International Olympic Committee, U.S. Olympic Committee, USA Taekwondo, and the USA Taekwondo - M.A.C. Both of the above events were sancationed by all of the above organizations. He was named the 1st National USA Taekwondo - M.A.C. U.S. Referee Chairman in 2009.
CONGRATULATIONS TO GRANDMASTER SOON PIL HONG!! DURING HIS MOST RECENT TRIP TO SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, JULY-AUGUST 2011, HE ACCOMPLISHED SOMETHING THAT NOT VERY MANY PEOPLE CAN. HE EARNED HIS 9TH DEGREE BELT IN TAEKWONDO!!!! EVERYONE, HERE AT HONG'S USA TAEKWONDO IS EXTREMELY PROUD OF BEING ABLE TO LEARN FORM SOMEONE OF HIS CALIBER. HE IS THE ONLY ONE IN THE MICHIANA AREA WITH HIS RANK AND STRONG BACKGROUND!! PLEASE COME AND LEARN FROM THE VERY BEST LIKE WE ARE!!!!
Grandmaster S.P. Hong also accomplished the following on his 2011 Korea Trip:
(1) He was appointed to be a Member of the Kukkiwon Poomsae Technical Development Committee.
(2) He met with the Seoul State Taekwondo Association President - Grandmaster Yim Yun Taek, who is also the President of the KTA Special Olympics. He appointed Grandmaster Hong as Vice Chairman of International Affairs. They discussed how the Seoul State Taekwondo Association and the KTA could work with USA Taekwondo M.A.C.
(3) Grandmaster Hong was also appointed as Technical Committee Vice Chairman of the Poomsae Department of the Korean Junior Taekwondo Federation, which is involved with junior high and high school students. The President is Grandmaster Kim Chung Yul.
(4) Grandmaster Hong also attended the Chung Chun University Taekwondo Open. he represented Lira Art High School as a manager for the sparring & poomsae teams.
If you have interest in the International Jidokwan Mooye Federation - President: Grandmaster Soon Pil Hong Ph.D., 9th Degree Black Belt (Taekwondo Jidokwan Korea) Direct Main H.Q. Address: 1628 East McKinley Avenue, Mishawaka, Indiana 46545 USA Telephone: 574-532-8321, Fax: 574-255-6946, Email: soonpilhong@sbcglobal.net
In October 2011, Grandmaster Soon Pil Hong was appointed to the position of Kukkiwon Advisor.
Grandmaster Soon Pil Hong will continue to add to his martial arts experience portfolio by either hosting or leading Referee & Poomsae (forms) Seminars, etc. In November 2011, Grandmaster Hong was the U.S. Referee Committee Chairman for WTF/Kukkiwon Poomsae (forms) at the 2011 U.S. National Taekwondo Championship (USAT - M.A.C.) in state of Pennsylvania. He taught a Poomsae Seminar which covered Taegeuk Il Jang (Yellow Belt) through 4th Degree Black Belt (Pyungwon) Poomsae. This event was also sanctioned by the USA Taekwondo & USA Taekwondo M.A.C., U.S. Olympic Committee, International Olympic Committee, and the World Taekwondo Federation.
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