In-ho Lee (born 1955[1]) is the third and previous Presiding Grand Master of Songahm Taekwondo, the American Taekwondo Association.
In-ho Lee was born in Seoul City, Korea,[1] two years after the end of the Korean War. He began to study and practice Taekwondo as a boy.
In 1976, following a year of military service, he joined his brother, Haeng-ung Lee's Songahm Taekwondo school, in the United States. In Ho Lee became known for his jump round kick and lightning speed.
In-ho Lee was inaugurated during the 2011 Songahm Taekwondo World Championships' - Inaugural Ceremony on Saturday, June 25th, 2011 in North Little Rock, Arkansas.[2]
In-ho Lee was succeeded by Presiding Grand Master G.K. Lee on Saturday, June 14th, 2019 in North Little Rock, Arkansas
References
edit- ^ a b Wilbur Ash, Stephanie; O’Connor, Jenny; Skinner, Erica (Fall 2010). "In-ho Lee: Expert martial artist. Loyal brother. Proven manager. Humble leader. Get to know him!" (PDF). ATA World. American Taekwondo Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-09-14. Retrieved 2011-08-23.
- ^ "Destination: Grand Master – 2011 Songahm Vision Tour". American Taekwondo Association. Archived from the original on August 8, 2011. Retrieved August 23, 2011.
The Grand Master Nominee has completed all but "Mastership". Chief Master In-ho Lee will be inaugurated during the 2011 Songahm World Championships' - Inaugural Ceremony on Saturday, June 25, 2011 (at 6:30pm). Experience history in the making during the only traditional ceremony held publicly to inaugurate a Grand Master in the martial arts at the Verizon Arena in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
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