Serving Irvine since 1991 in two locations, Il-Do Taekwondo’s family-run business offers training by Grandmaster Chang Jin Kang (a ninth-degree black belt), Master Daniel Kang (a seventh-degree black belt), Master Lois Shim and Master Yoon Choi (both fifth-degree black belts). We spoke with the family to learn more about its prestigious tradition.
What makes Il-Do unique?
Daniel Kang: Aside from our longevity, few studios have a grandmaster. Even fewer have a grandmaster who trains students. Grandmaster Chang Jin Kang trained under the founder of taekwondo, Supreme Grandmaster Byung Jick Ro. This direct training lineage is extremely rare…