Jae Chul Shin
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Jae Chul Shin is a Korea
n martial artist and founder of the World Tang Soo Do Association.
Moo Duk Kwan Central Gym
studying under Master Oh Se Jun and Grandmaster Hwang Kee
, the founder of the Korean Moo Duk Kwan
system. By the time he was a first dan black belt, he had already started his teaching career as an assistant instructor at the central gym.
Shin would continue to study Tang Soo Do while attending Korea University
, where he would earn both his bachelor’s and master's degrees in political science
. While studying at Korea University, Shin began teaching at the university, along at the Seoul Central YMCA
, various colleges, and many police and military institutions.
In 1958, he was drafted into the South Korean air force as a martial arts instructor. While in the air force he was stationed at Osan Air Force Base
, teaching Tang Soo Do to both American and Korean
servicemen. One of those servicemen that Shin taught was an American named Carlos Ray “Chuck” Norris
.
By the time he had completed his master’s degree in 1968, Shin had been instructing students in Tang Soo Do throughout South Korea
for almost 20 years. That same year at the request and sponsorship of Chuck Norris, Shin came to the United States to continue graduate studies at Rutgers University
and extend his instruction to foreign students as a representative for the Korean Soo Bahk Do Association.
In 1974, Hwang came to the United States personally and along with Shin formed the U.S. Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation, in Springfield, New Jersey two years later. In 1982, dissatisfied with the direction that the U.S. Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation was going, Shin resigned from the federation’s board of directors and along with Ki Yun Yi and Sang Kyu Shim founded the World Tang Soo Do Association.
Shin remains the current leader of the World Tang Soo Do Association, which is composed of over 150,000 members including 8000 black belts and 300 master instructors in 38 countries. He is the author of several books on Tang Soo Do, and was himself featured as a chapter in the 1971 book, “20th century Warriors: Prominent Men in the Oriental Fighting Arts".
In March 2010, the World Tang Soo Do Association’s board of directors approved Shin promotion to 9th degree black belt. In July 2010, Shin was formally promoted to the rank at the association’s annual world championships, after 27 years as an 8th degree black belt.
Korea
Korea ) is an East Asian geographic region that is currently divided into two separate sovereign states — North Korea and South Korea. Located on the Korean Peninsula, Korea is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and is separated from Japan to the...
n martial artist and founder of the World Tang Soo Do Association.
Biography
Jae Chul Shin began his study of martial arts in 1947 joining the SeoulSeoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
Moo Duk Kwan Central Gym
Moo Duk Kwan
Moo Duk Kwan is split into two groups. One is Soo Bahk Do, formerly Tang Soo Do, and earlier Hwa Soo Do. The other is Taekwondo Moo Duk Kwan. Soo Bahk Do was founded by Grand Master Hwang Kee, November 9, 1945...
studying under Master Oh Se Jun and Grandmaster Hwang Kee
Hwang Kee
Grand Master Hwang Kee was one of the most important figures in the Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do. He was the founder of Soo Bahk Do and the school of Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan.-Life:...
, the founder of the Korean Moo Duk Kwan
Moo Duk Kwan
Moo Duk Kwan is split into two groups. One is Soo Bahk Do, formerly Tang Soo Do, and earlier Hwa Soo Do. The other is Taekwondo Moo Duk Kwan. Soo Bahk Do was founded by Grand Master Hwang Kee, November 9, 1945...
system. By the time he was a first dan black belt, he had already started his teaching career as an assistant instructor at the central gym.
Shin would continue to study Tang Soo Do while attending Korea University
Korea University
Korea University is a prestigious nonsectarian, private research university located primarily in Seoul, South Korea, and one of the SKY universities, a historical acronym used in South Korea to refer to Seoul National University, Korea University, and Yonsei University. Founded by Lee Yong-ik in...
, where he would earn both his bachelor’s and master's degrees in political science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
. While studying at Korea University, Shin began teaching at the university, along at the Seoul Central YMCA
YMCA
The Young Men's Christian Association is a worldwide organization of more than 45 million members from 125 national federations affiliated through the World Alliance of YMCAs...
, various colleges, and many police and military institutions.
In 1958, he was drafted into the South Korean air force as a martial arts instructor. While in the air force he was stationed at Osan Air Force Base
Osan Air Base
Osan Air Base , is a United States Air Force facility located in the Songtan section of Pyeongtaek City, South Korea, south of Seoul. Despite its name, Osan AB is not within Osan City, which is to the north. The base is the home of the Pacific Air Forces' 51st Fighter Wing, and a number of tenant...
, teaching Tang Soo Do to both American and Korean
Korean people
The Korean people are an ethnic group originating in the Korean peninsula and Manchuria. Koreans are one of the most ethnically and linguistically homogeneous groups in the world.-Names:...
servicemen. One of those servicemen that Shin taught was an American named Carlos Ray “Chuck” Norris
Chuck Norris
Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris is an American martial artist and actor. After serving in the United States Air Force, he began his rise to fame as a martial artist and has since founded his own school, Chun Kuk Do...
.
By the time he had completed his master’s degree in 1968, Shin had been instructing students in Tang Soo Do throughout South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
for almost 20 years. That same year at the request and sponsorship of Chuck Norris, Shin came to the United States to continue graduate studies at Rutgers University
Rutgers University
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey , is the largest institution for higher education in New Jersey, United States. It was originally chartered as Queen's College in 1766. It is the eighth-oldest college in the United States and one of the nine Colonial colleges founded before the American...
and extend his instruction to foreign students as a representative for the Korean Soo Bahk Do Association.
In 1974, Hwang came to the United States personally and along with Shin formed the U.S. Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation, in Springfield, New Jersey two years later. In 1982, dissatisfied with the direction that the U.S. Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation was going, Shin resigned from the federation’s board of directors and along with Ki Yun Yi and Sang Kyu Shim founded the World Tang Soo Do Association.
Shin remains the current leader of the World Tang Soo Do Association, which is composed of over 150,000 members including 8000 black belts and 300 master instructors in 38 countries. He is the author of several books on Tang Soo Do, and was himself featured as a chapter in the 1971 book, “20th century Warriors: Prominent Men in the Oriental Fighting Arts".
In March 2010, the World Tang Soo Do Association’s board of directors approved Shin promotion to 9th degree black belt. In July 2010, Shin was formally promoted to the rank at the association’s annual world championships, after 27 years as an 8th degree black belt.
Books
Shin has written several instructional books on Tang Soo Do, geared mainly at members of his World Tang Soo Do Association.- Traditional Tang Soo Do Vol. 1: The Essence
- Traditional Tang Soo Do Vol. 2: The Basics
- Traditional Tang Soo Do Vol. 3: The Dae Ryun
- Traditional Tang Soo Do Vol. 4: The Advanced Hyung
- Traditional Tang Soo Do Vol. 5: Instructor’s Manual
See also
- Tang Soo DoTang Soo DoTang Soo Do is a Korean martial art promoted by Hwang Kee that has roots in various martial arts, including taekkyeon and Subak.-Etymology:...
- Moo Duk KwanMoo Duk KwanMoo Duk Kwan is split into two groups. One is Soo Bahk Do, formerly Tang Soo Do, and earlier Hwa Soo Do. The other is Taekwondo Moo Duk Kwan. Soo Bahk Do was founded by Grand Master Hwang Kee, November 9, 1945...
- Soo Bahk DoSoo Bahk DoSoo Bahk Do is the name of the martial art founded and taught by Kwan Jang Nim Hwang Kee, his successor Hwang Hyun Chul, known as H.C. Hwang, and instructors who are certified by member organizations of the World Moo Duk Kwan, Inc.- History :...
- Hwang KeeHwang KeeGrand Master Hwang Kee was one of the most important figures in the Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do. He was the founder of Soo Bahk Do and the school of Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan.-Life:...
- Chuck NorrisChuck NorrisCarlos Ray "Chuck" Norris is an American martial artist and actor. After serving in the United States Air Force, he began his rise to fame as a martial artist and has since founded his own school, Chun Kuk Do...