Age, Biography and Wiki
Choi Chang-keun was born on 1941 in Korea, is a South Korean martial artist. Discover Choi Chang-keun's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 83 years old?
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1941 |
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South Korea
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He is a member of famous artist with the age 83 years old group.
Choi Chang-keun Height, Weight & Measurements
At 83 years old, Choi Chang-keun height not available right now. We will update Choi Chang-keun's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Choi Chang-keun Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Choi Chang-keun worth at the age of 83 years old? Choi Chang-keun’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from South Korea. We have estimated Choi Chang-keun's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Choi Chang-keun (born 1941), widely known as C. K. Choi, is a South Korean–Canadian master of taekwondo, and one of the twelve original masters of taekwondo of the Korea Taekwon-Do Association.
Choi was born around 1941 in Korea, during the period of Japanese occupation.
He began training in the martial arts in 1956, studying taekwondo and karate under instructors Hong and Kim in the South Korean army, and subsequently trained under Lim Woo-jong, Director of Taekwondo for the Korean 1st Army.
By 1960, Choi had attained the rank of 2nd dan in taekwondo.
Through the late 1960s and 1970s, Choi was a key member of the taekwondo demonstration teams that accompanied H. H. Choi around the world.
In 1961, he helped Choi Hong-hi to create many of the present day Chang Hon patterns, Ge-Baek hyung.
In 1962, Woo promoted Choi to the rank of 3rd dan.
That same year, Choi became the first taekwondo world champion in sparring and patterns, and then became the first tae soo do world champion (full contact, heavyweight, 3rd–5th dan division) in 1963.
He later became one of the twelve original masters of taekwondo and taught in Malaysia.
Following a career in the South Korean military, Choi emigrated to Canada in 1969, where he continues to teach his martial art.
Choi moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, in 1969.
He opened the first taekwondo school there in 1970.
He also established the University of British Columbia's taekwondo club in the 1970s.
In 1973, Choi held the rank of 7th dan.
In 1980, Choi designed the International Taekwon-Do Federation's (ITF) tree logo that is worn on the back of every ITF uniform.
He attained the rank of 8th dan in 1981, promoted by H. H. Choi, and 9th dan in 2002.
Choi has started a campaign to reunite ITF practitioners across the world.
He continues to teach, conduct grading tests, give seminars, and offer assistance to those involved in taekwondo.
He was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2023.
He currently resides in Surrey, British Columbia.
