Grandmaster Dong
Grandmaster Dong - 9th Degree Black Belt (the highest rank)
Grandmaster Seung Gyoo Dong has studied a variety of martial art forms since his childhood, gaining experience Tae Kwon Do and various other styles and achieving the highest Rank in 3 of them.
Grandmaster Dong's Martial Arts Certifications:
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Honorary Doctorate Degree 2019
Hall Of Fame
Other Distinguishments:
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Where Is My Black Belt & Martial Arts Mastery
Grandmaster Dong is a pioneer of martial arts in this country. He achieved the title of Master in Korea in 1970, and in 1971, he came to the United States and began teaching in the Washington, D. C. area. He opened his first school in Harrisonburg, Virginia, in May of 1973, later moved to Charlottesville and in October, 1981, he established the Headquarters branch in Richmond(Glen Allen), Virginia, where it remains today. He now has 25 branch schools in the United States and Australia.
Grandmaster Dong has been the subject of numerous articles in newspapers and magazines, as well as television interviews. He has been featured on the cover of the international Tae Kwon Do magazine, Tae Kwon Do Times. He has also produced eight martial arts video tapes, which have been distributed nationally. In addition, Grandmaster Dong has written several books on Tae Kwon Do, Progressive Sparring and Sparring Structure. His most recent book explores the philosophy of martial arts in the form of a novella entitled, "Where Is My Black Belt?"
TKD Magazines - July '89 & Sept. 2020
In November, 1999, Grandmaster Dong competed in the Grandmaster's King of the World Martial Arts Tournament held in Korea. Grandmaster Dong took the title of the first King of the World Speed Breaking Grandmaster Champion in the competition.
King of the World
Grandmaster Dong continues to seek ways to improve his own knowledge in order to benefit his students and other martial artists. For his students he expanded his knowledge getting Master's Degree in Physical Education. He recently was recognized and received his Honorary Phd in physical Education.
Grandmaster Dong's schools are some of the oldest and most prestigious in the USA.
Although he is a world-renowned Grandmaster, he still actively shares his knowledge with students at all levels and continues to offer personal instruction at his headquarters school in Richmond(Glen Allen), Virginia.
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TKD Times September 2020
Grandmaster Dong's Latest Publications
Where is my black belt? Is a fun and easy read telling the story of cookie the squirrels triumphs and challenges as she learns martial arts techniques and philosophy by observing the master and his students. Readers get an inside perspective through Grandmaster Dong's unique ability to communicate the totality of the benefits of martial arts training in a way that both entertains and enlightens. The book will assist young and old alike in achieving a positive lifestyle through harmony and balance the book is a valuable philosophical reference to martial artist as well as non-martial artists. Language and cultural barriers are bridged, and the reader is entertained as the story develops.
Click HERE to Purchase Grandmaster Dongs' Latest Book " Where is My Black Belt"
This book represents the culmination of over 45 years of teaching experience. 500 pages and 1700 illustrations explain from basic to advanced techniques. It also includes Kumdo, kyum kang kwon, kyum kang elbow, mu kuk bo bop, pa chun mu, pa chun kwon, um yang su, um yang tae, um yang jang, um yang body, iron palm, 15 power techniques, um yang circle, breathing practice to develop power, Grandmaster Dong’s SMART System, etc.
Click HERE to purchase "Martial Arts Mastery: Evolution of Training"
