What is the name of the Korean art of striking vital points?
Keupso Chirigi - The art of Keupso Chirigi is taught in most of the
Korean martial arts. It is called Kyushu jutsu in Japanese. Focuses on
the deadly points on the body that weaken the body. Usually only taught
to high level black belts.
Who is considered the 'Father of American Taekwondo' and is believed to be the first Korean master to teach the art in the United States?
Jhoon Rhee. Master Rhee is credited with being the' father of
American Taekwondo' and is also thought to be the first Korean master to
bring that art to the United States in the 1950's, not long after it
was founded by General Choi. Rhee originally trained in Tang Soo do.
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