Grandmaster Hong Jeong-pyo R.I.P.

[rmclain]

It is with great regret that we inform you of the death of Grandmaster Hong Jeong-pyo (June 7, 1925 - January 6, 2011).

Grandmaster Hong trained directly under Grandmaster Yoon Byung-in at the YMCA Kwon-bup bu in the 1940's and early 1950.

Many people don't know about Grandmaster Hong. He stayed out of the lime light and was simply a sincere Mudo-In and Sabeom. He was the original founder of Kangduk-Won in Seoul, Korea. He became too busy with his day job and turned it over to Grandmaster Park Chul-hee as chief instructor, though he would teach and train.

He was a great treasure to martial arts and will be greatly missed.

Early photo of Grandmaster Hong: http://www.kimsookarate.com/gallery-old-days/jphong.html

January 2010 photo of Grandmaster Hong: http://www.kimsookarate.com/gallery-present/2010/GMHong2010/target0.html


R. McLain

 

[Archtkd]

My condolences. It's always very sad to lose a teacher and a pioneer.

 

[terryl965]

My condolences and my prayers go out for his family.:asian:

 

[IcemanSK]

My condolences to his family, friends & students.

 

[chrispillertkd]

Requiescat in pace.

Pax,

Chris

 

[seasoned]

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[SahBumNimRush]

Sincere condolences

 

[miguksaram]

My condolences. Another pioneer is lost to us. Many blessing to his family and students in this time of sadness.

 

[Miles]

May he rest in peace. Condolences to his family and students.

 

[KarateMomUSA]

Sad indeed for all those that knew him personally & sad for the rest of us that a true 2nd generation icon has passed.