Hello, Friend!
Register

Sign in to Youko - Child theme

Lost your password?

Registration


Also registered?
Log in

About

About Grandmaster Kwon

Grandmaster Hee Yong Kwon is a 9th Dan Taekwondo master, 9th Dan World Police Martial Arts master, and founder of Kwon’s Taekwondo Academy in Washington.

From 1986 to 1988, Grandmaster Kwon served for three years in the South Korean military’s 9871 Combat Unit, where he was a founding member and Taekwondo instructor of the unit’s Combat Taekwondo team. This early experience helped shape his practical approach to martial arts training and leadership.

Grandmaster Hee Yong Kwon opened Kwon’s Taekwondo Academy in 1991 and has devoted decades to martial arts instruction, leadership, and community service. His work spans Taekwondo, mixed martial arts, martial arts organizations, and public service. In 1995, he spearheaded the establishment of Taekwondo Day in Washington State. His later leadership roles have included service with the Korea Mixed Martial Arts Association, World Police Martial Arts Federation, United States Taekwondo Grandmasters Society, and Korean Sports & Olympic Committee (KSOC) USA.

Grandmaster Hee Yong Kwon

Founder · 9th Dan Taekwondo

Legacy & Milestones

1986–1988
1986–1988
Founding member and Taekwondo instructor, Combat Taekwondo team, South Korean military's 9871 Combat Unit
1991
1991
Opened Kwon's Taekwondo Academy
1995
1995
Helped establish Taekwondo Day in Washington State
2015
2015
Elected U.S. President, Korea Mixed Martial Arts Association
2016
2016
Elected 1st President, World Police Martial Arts Federation
2023
2023
Attained 9th Dan rank in Taekwondo
2025
2025
Hall of Fame recognition, U.S. Taekwondo Grandmasters Society

Leadership & Service

Crime Prevention Committee
2025
Appointed Chair of the Crime Prevention Committee for the U.S. Taekwondo Grandmasters Society.
Audit Committee
2026
Appointed Chair of the Audit Committee for the U.S. Taekwondo Grandmasters Society.
Washington State Chapter
2026
Elected President of the 18th Washington State Chapter of the Korean Sports & Olympic Committee (KSOC) USA.

Selected Honors & Recognition

A selection of honors, appointments, certificates, and official recognitions reflecting Grandmaster Kwon’s decades of service to Taekwondo, public safety, martial arts leadership, and the community.
1995

Washington State Taekwondo Day Proclamation

Official proclamation recognizing August 5, 1995 as Taekwondo Day in Washington State.
1995

World Taekwondo Federation Citation

Recognition for dedicated service and outstanding contribution to the development of Taekwondo.

1996

World Taekwondo Federation · Letter of Appreciation

Recognition for dedicated service and contribution to the development of Taekwondo.
2004

Kukkiwon · Letter of Appreciation

Presented in recognition of cooperation and support for the popularization and development of Taekwondo.
2005

Lakewood Police Department Recognition

Recognized for outstanding partnership as Martial Arts Advisor for the Lakewood Police Defensive Tactics Program.
2006

City of Lakewood · Public Safety Appointment

Appointed to serve on the City of Lakewood Public Safety Advisory Committee.
2011

Kukkiwon Membership Certificate

Kwon’s Taekwondo U.S.A. registered in the Kukkiwon Membership System under Master Hee Yong Kwon.
2025

USTGS Hall of Fame Award

Hall of Fame Literary Achievement Award recognizing leadership, achievement, and meritorious service.
© World Taekwondo MMA
Go to top