Jung Kil Kim (born February 23, 1936), also known as Tiger Kim, is a martial arts practitioner.[1] A native of the nation of South Korea he won numerous titles including the Asian Martial Arts Championship Tournament.[1]
| Jung Kil Kim | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 23, 1936 Korea |
| Other names | Jung Tiger Kim, Tiger Kim |
| Residence | United States of America |
| Style | Taekwondo, Tang Soo Do, Hapkido, Moo Duk Kwan |
| Teacher(s) | Hwang Kee |
| Rank | 9th dan taekwondo |
| Website | www |
Early life
Kim attended Dongju College and became an instructor at the Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan Headquarters in Korea.[1] He became a captain in the Korean National Police.[1]
Later life
Kim served as the President of the AAU Tae Kwon Do Association.[1] State President of Colorado Taekwondo Association. He received a Presidential Champions Award from President George W. Bush.[1] He served as president of the Korean Taekwondo Association as late as 2006.[2][3]
Media
Tiger Kim was on the cover of Official Karate Magazine in October 1980 and Tae Kwon Do Times in November 1985.[4]
Books
He wrote a number of books including WTF Taekwondo Tang Soo Do Forms[5] and The Ultimate Beginners Guide to Martial Arts: The Difference Between The Arts Explained by Industry Professionals.[6]
