The Moo Duk Kwan was founded in 1945. Following the Korean War, the five original Kwans collaborated to establish the Korea Taekwondo Association in 1965. At its peak, Moo Duk Kwan grew to represent 70% of Taekwondo practitioners both in Korea and abroad.
Around 1970, the "nine" Kwans of the Korea Taekwondo Association united to develop a central gymnasium and a global organization, which became the Kukkiwon and the World Taekwondo Federation, respectively.
Korea Taekwondo Moo Duk Kwan has been instrumental in guiding the Taekwondo movement since its inception. Today, under the direction of our 8th president, we are once again focused on the goal of globalization.
History of Moo Duk Kwan
Purposeful
Precision
Practice
Korea Taekwondo Moo Duk Kwan Association.
This is the home of the "Original" Taekwondo Moo Duk Kwan organization established by the members of Moo Duk Kwan who unified with other Taekwondo Kwans into the Korea Taekwondo Association in 1965
Traditional
TKD
Training
Master Instructor Certification
Global Gathering of Legendary Legacy
President
Jin Young "Dragon" Kim
​As President, Grandmaster Dragon Kim has expressed a vision of unity among Moo Duk Kwon schools worldwide, with a focus on preserving core values, enhancing technical standards, and promoting cross-cultural collaboration. His leadership promises a renewed era of strength, respect, and legacy for practitioners across all generations.
"This is amazing, I've been waiting for years to be able to have easy access to the Taekwondo MooDukKwan and it's products, rank processing and events... thank you, Kwanjangnim Jong Hwan Lee... this will truly help reunite our family"
Grandmaster Jin Young Kim
Dragon Kim Taekwondo
"Finally, access to Black Belt Certificates from our Taekwondo Moo Duk Kwan and the new in person and virtual on-line examinations for high rank truly brings back credibility to Black Belt rank amongst the Kwans of Taekwondo".
Grandmaster Fred Kouefati
Richard Chun Taekwondo
DISCUSS MASTERY OF SELF
"Practice, practice and more practice. I cannot emphasize the importance of practice enough."
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"Practice is like a tree growing in the forest. As we age our bodies slow down and we can weaken. But if we continue to train as if we are novices, our skills become like the rings on a tree, ever growing and reinforcing our bodies and minds. We will still grow old, but we will not weaken."
Grandmaster Jin Young Kim
Dragon Kim Taekwondo