Tiger Chung’s Martial Arts

HO YUNG "TIGER" CHUNG

Ho Yung “Tiger” Chung immigrated to the United States in 1971 with a passion to teach and inspire. But, the story doesn’t start there. As a soldier in the Korean Army, Tiger Chung had the privilege of teaching young American soldiers Tae Kwon Do - the ancient Korean art of self-defense. Beloved by his students, Tiger Chung was invited to the United States as a guest and never looked back. Tiger Chung uprooted his family and moved to the land of the people to whom he grew to love and became a proud U.S. citizen.

Tiger Chung’s Martial Arts has its roots locally. Opening his first school in Detroit in the early 1970s, Tiger Chung has taught thousands of students - some of whom are still practicing today and have also opened their own schools. A father of three, Tiger Chung has taught his three sons Tae Kwon Do, the oldest becoming a Master in his own right.

Once thought of as another form of Karate, Tae Kwon Do has become popular as ever with the growing Mixed Martial Arts audience. But, there’s more to Tae Kwon Do than “karate”. Today’s Tae Kwon Do has evolved - not only is Tae Kwon Do self-defense, it’s discipline. Patience. Loyalty. Wellness. Together, it’s about becoming a better, more well-rounded person.

Tiger Chung’s resume is extensive: as a 10th Degree Black Belt, he has achieved Grand Master status and is renowned around the world; is a former National (Korea) Tae Kwon Do Champion, world record holder (1981) for breaking 17 two inch cement blocks (see image above), studied under Choi Yong-Sool, the founder of Hap Ki Do; but, if asked, he’ll tell you that his greatest achievement is moving to the United States, building a life through Tae Kwon Do, and sending his three sons to college.