Baek GiHyun

Taken by Leonard van der Kuijl in November 11th 2024.

Basic Information

Name

English Name: GiHyun Baek

Korean Name: 백기현

Original Name: 백기현

Birth

He was born in December 20th 1942.

Birth Place

Korea

Description

Since 2016, he has managed Dongdae dojang in Seoul, Korea.

Martial Arts Life

Initiation

In 1954, he started training from Central Dojang near Seoul Station.

Training and Dojang

MooDukKwan

Dan/Dan Number

9 Dan

Moo Duk Kwan Dan Number 3721

Contribution

He has been to Vietnam in 1972 and he has taught Korean Army in Vietnam as a TaeKwonDo instructor.

Since 2015, he has been the CEO of Korea Dangsoodo Association.

Publications and Media Appearance

het Kontakt - "Zuid-Koreanen op bezoek in Poortzicht in Nieuwpoort" 19 november 2024

TKTimes - World Tang Soo Do Seoul Forum 27 November 2012

NewsCAN - Inauguration Ceremony of World Tang Soo Do General Federation 3 May 2012

Photo

Made by John Correlje in July 29th 2025.

This photo was taken by Leonard van der Kuijl in November 11th 2024.

Taken in Malaysia, 2015