Han Bong-soo

Han Bong-soo
Born(1933-08-25)25 August 1933
Incheon, Korea
Died8 January 2007(2007-01-08) (aged 73)
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
StyleHapkido
Teacher(s)Choi Yong-sul[1]
Rank9th dan hapkido[2]
WebsiteOfficial website
Han Bong-soo
Hangul
한봉수
Revised RomanizationHan Bong-su
McCune–ReischauerHan Pongsu

Han Bong-soo (Korean한봉수; August 25, 1933 – January 8, 2007), also known as Bong-soo Han, was a Korean martial artist, author, and the founder of the International Hapkido Federation. He was one of the foremost and recognized practitioners of hapkido through his participation in books, magazine articles, and popular films featuring the martial art.[3] He is often referred to as the "Father of Hapkido" in America.

  1. ^ refCatId=25&query=billy+jack "Martial arts master made impact". Variety. January 15, 2007. Retrieved 2011-01-02. {{cite news}}: Check |url= value (help)
  2. ^ "Bong-soo Han, 73, Orchestrator Of Martial Arts Scenes". The New York Times. January 14, 2007. Retrieved 2010-12-13.
  3. ^ Stewart, Jocelyn Y. (January 14, 2007). "Bong-soo Han, 73; grand master of hapkido won film fans for martial arts". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2010-11-25.