The Final Bow: Remembering Martial Arts Legends
Coffee with Alain paying tribute to Grand Masters J.R. West; Hwang, Kwang Sung; and Ji, Han Jae.
I was mistaken when I said first black belt, he had certificate K-9-1 which I was remembering wrong. Here is a clarification on GM Hwang's rank from Thomas Gordan:
For clarification, the first ninth degree under General Choi was Grand Master Rhee, Ki Ha (UK-9-1). Grand Master Kwang (K-9-1) and Grand Master Sereff (A-9-1) were promoted to ninth degree about six months later. GM Hwang's funeral is this Saturday in Connecticut
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