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| Han Bong-soo | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 August 1933 Incheon, Korea |
| Died | 8 January 2007 (aged 73) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Style | Hapkido |
| Teacher(s) | Choi Yong-sul[1] |
| Rank | 9th dan hapkido[2] |
| Website | Official website |
| Han Bong-soo | |
| Hangul | 한봉수 |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization | Han Bong-su |
| McCune–Reischauer | Han Pongsu |
Han Bong-soo (Korean: 한봉수; 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.
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