Hee Il Cho
Martial artist
조희일
- Born
- 13 October 1940, Korea
- Citizenship
- United States
- Sport
- taekwondo
- Occupation
- taekwondo athlete
Cho Hee-il (born October 13, 1940) is a prominent Korean-American master of taekwondo, holding the rank of 9th dan in the martial art. He has written 11 martial art books, produced 70 martial art training videos, and has appeared on more than 70 martial arts magazine covers. Cho won several national and international competitions as a taekwondo competitor, and has appeared in several films, including Fight to Win, Best of the Best, Bloodsport II, and Bloodsport III. He founded the Action International Martial Arts Association (AIMAA) in 1980, and is its President. Cho is a member of both Black Belt magazine's Hall of Fame and Tae Kwon Do Times magazine's Hall of Fame.
External links
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Last posts
- Carrying a Sword and Fan Together for Tactical Utility
- Best Tai Chi Swords for Yang Style 54-Form Practice
- Choosing the Best Practice Miao Dao for Forms
- Choosing a Chen Style Tai Chi Sword for Practice
- Are Aluminum Tai Chi Swords Durable for Training
- Choosing Between 28-Inch and 30-Inch Practice Blades
- Best Tai Chi Swords for Tall Men Sizing and Selection
- Is Rosewood Worth the Cost for a Tai Chi Sword
- Choosing a Tai Chi Jian Stand for Your Home Display
- Choosing a Retractable Tai Chi Sword for Travel