Grandmaster Min: A Living Legacy of Taekwondo Excellence

We are blessed to have a Grandmaster leading our Dojang, guiding both staff and students with his unparalleled knowledge and expertise in Taekwondo. With nearly 70 years of martial arts experience, his legacy and contributions to Taekwondo—primarily in Canada but also worldwide—are both inspiring and humbling.

Grandmaster Min began his journey in Korea, where he excelled as a student, champion, official, and Master. His passion for Taekwondo took him around the globe before he eventually immigrated and settled in Canada. Although life presented many challenges for him, he remained committed to his vision of expanding Taekwondo in his new home.

Despite speaking limited English, he opened his first Taekwondo school in Edmonton in 1982. It became so successful that he soon felt compelled to open a second location. However, in 1987, a tornado devastated his downtown Edmonton dojang, forcing him to start again in the city’s West End. Undeterred, he rebuilt his school and, within a few short years, outgrew that space as well. Then, in 1994, he opened what would become our current Headquarters.

During this time, while raising a young family, Grandmaster Min hosted championships, developed numerous champions, and served as Canada’s first Olympic coach for Team Canada—an accomplishment that cemented his influence on the sport. Although the details of his journey could fill an entire movie, what truly matters is his steadfast belief in the values of Taekwondo and the countless lives he has touched.

Today, Grandmaster Min’s passion resonates through his students and staff, and we could not be prouder to continue his extraordinary legacy under his guidance.