Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee
Philosophy
What is Taekwondo?
I defined the Jhoon Rhee Taekwondo system through the "Lead by Example Action Philosophy." A picture is worth 1,000 words; an action is worth 1000 pictures. After 5,000 years of written human history, our Founding Fathers made a huge difference during the past 200 years by giving the world their own action philosophy.
Our Founding Fathers not only talked about the freedom system but they actually realized it. Today we enjoy the fruits of their efforts. Let us not forget the value of their wisdom and courage.
Our Founding Fathers not only talked about the freedom system but they actually realized it. Today we enjoy the fruits of their efforts. Let us not forget the value of their wisdom and courage.
"Liberty is the gift of God not the government, and the purpose of government is to protect liberty not to destroy it." By George Mason
Are drinking and smoking good for children? Everyone will say no. The next question is: Are they good for parents and teachers? The answers I heard from all children is NO. Why then, do some adults smoke or drink? I believe this is the very reason why our children develop negative habits.
Let us teach our children not by words as alone but through our actions. My nickname is being changed from "Nobody Bothers Me" to the "Push-up Man" since 1998, when I performed 100 push-ups in 60 seconds in a TV show titled, "THE MASTERS," produced by Wesley Snipes. Three basic human qualities we emphasize to our students is Knowledge in the mind, Honesty in the heart, and Strength in the body. I have been encouraging everyone to set a life goal, "100 years of wisdom in a body of a 21-year-old."
Let us teach our children not by words as alone but through our actions. My nickname is being changed from "Nobody Bothers Me" to the "Push-up Man" since 1998, when I performed 100 push-ups in 60 seconds in a TV show titled, "THE MASTERS," produced by Wesley Snipes. Three basic human qualities we emphasize to our students is Knowledge in the mind, Honesty in the heart, and Strength in the body. I have been encouraging everyone to set a life goal, "100 years of wisdom in a body of a 21-year-old."
Why Did I study Taekwondo?
Before I answer this question, I would like to ask everyone, Why Do We Live?
The universal purpose of life is HAPPINESS. When I am truthful, my heart becomes beautiful; when my heart becomes beautiful, people love me; when people love me; I am Happy. Therefore, when one is truthful, being beautiful and being loved is automatic. Therefore, universal human values are Truth, Beauty and Love.
I started studying my Taekwondo at age 13, behind my father's back. Taekwondo had a very low social image in Korea in the 1940's and 1950's. I could not understand that, because I recognized the value of it so clearly. I set my goal to introduce Taekwondo in America because I fell in love with American blonde movie stars. I made my commitment to enhance the public image of Taekwondo in America, because anything that happens in America, good or bad, influences the world. My goal was realized. It went beyond my greatest expectation to witness Taekwondo medalists in the Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.
- Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee
The universal purpose of life is HAPPINESS. When I am truthful, my heart becomes beautiful; when my heart becomes beautiful, people love me; when people love me; I am Happy. Therefore, when one is truthful, being beautiful and being loved is automatic. Therefore, universal human values are Truth, Beauty and Love.
I started studying my Taekwondo at age 13, behind my father's back. Taekwondo had a very low social image in Korea in the 1940's and 1950's. I could not understand that, because I recognized the value of it so clearly. I set my goal to introduce Taekwondo in America because I fell in love with American blonde movie stars. I made my commitment to enhance the public image of Taekwondo in America, because anything that happens in America, good or bad, influences the world. My goal was realized. It went beyond my greatest expectation to witness Taekwondo medalists in the Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.
- Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee
