IN MEMORY OF: Jhoon Rhee (Jan 7, 1932 - Apr 30, 2018)

  It is with deep sadness that I post on the passing of Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee (Hangul: 이준구 / Hanja: 李俊九), widely acknowledged as the Father of American Tae Kwon Do. As reported earlier on http://www.jhoonrhee.com/ : With a heavy heart I want to announce the passing of my father, Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee, this morning at 7:25 am. He was with his wife Theresa and daughter Meme. Information about his Memorial service will...

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When Taekwondo Strikes (1973) (Full movie)

GM Jhoon Rhee passed away earlier today. I'm posting the full movie "When Taekwondo Strikes" (1973) (aka Sting of the Dragon Master) in which Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee starred with Angela Mao and Sammo Hung, in his honor. Synopsis The story is about the Korea under Japanese rule during World War II. A Korean nationalist played by Carter Wong gets into a fight with some non-Korean Japanese people and is chased into a church. The priest there...

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Stingray #21/S02E13: "Anytime, Anywhere" (April 17, 1987)

Posting the twenty first episode of the TV series, Stingray, to mirror the airdate from 31 years ago on this date of Apr 17, 1987. Series Background "Ray" is a shadowy character with a mysterious 'secret agent' past. People in trouble often come to him for help, since he has a lot of important and powerful contacts. He refuses to be paid for his services; however, those seeking his assistance must promise him a favor. Some time in the future,...

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Stingray #20/S02E12: "Blood Money" (April 10, 1987)

Posting the twentieth episode of the TV series, Stingray, to mirror the airdate from 31 years ago on this date of Apr 10, 1987. Series Background "Ray" is a shadowy character with a mysterious 'secret agent' past. People in trouble often come to him for help, since he has a lot of important and powerful contacts. He refuses to be paid for his services; however, those seeking his assistance must promise him a favor. Some time in the future,...

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Stingray #19/S02E11: "Cry Wolf" (April 3, 1987)

Posting the nineteenth episode of the TV series, Stingray, to mirror the airdate from 31 years ago on this date of Apr 3, 1987. Series Background "Ray" is a shadowy character with a mysterious 'secret agent' past. People in trouble often come to him for help, since he has a lot of important and powerful contacts. He refuses to be paid for his services; however, those seeking his assistance must promise him a favor. Some time in the future,...

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