Hawkins School of Tae Kwon Do

Continuing my journey in Tae Kwon Do.

Saturday, April 30, 2011

Posted by Master Hawkins at 10:19 PM

Master Hawkins: In 1968, at the age of 19, Master Harold (Hawk) Hawkins began his training in Ji Do Kwon Tae Kwon-Do under Master Yun Nam Ku in Chun Chon Korea while serving with the 4th U.S. Missile Command U.S. Army. After 19 months of intense training, he received his black belt in Ji Do Kwon Tae Kwon Do. While there he was allowed to compete in some Republic of Korea events such as Yudo (judo) boxing and the Korean Police events. In 1974 Master Hawkins was back in korea for a second time. This time he had an opportunity to be a part of the 2nd Infantry Division TKD Team. This tour found him competing against the ROK Army Teams such as the 26th Division White Horse, Rok Tiger Division and others. He was allowed to perform for President Gerald Ford when the president visited Korea in November 1974. Master Hawkins doesn't lay claim to any other arts but has studied other styles which he views helps him him to be stronger in Tae kwon Do.