Hwang Kee

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Hwang Kee
Born	November 9, 1914 Jang Dan, Kyong Ki, Korea
Died	July 14, 2002
Martial art practiced	Taekkyon, Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan, Tang Soo Do, Soo Bahk Do
Teacher(s)	Yang Kuk Jin
Rank	Founder, Soo Bahk Do
Notable students	Hwang Hyun Chul, Jae Chul Shin
Founder of Soo Bahk Do and Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan

This is a Korean name; the family name is Hwang.

Hwang Kee (황기; Hwang Gi) (9 November 1914–14 July 2002) was one of the most important figures in the Korean martial art of tang soo do. He was the founder of Soo Bahk Do and the school of Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan.

[edit] The Foundations of Tang Soo Do

The foundations of what is commonly known as tang soo do are stated to be su bahk and tae kyon. These are two ancient systems of self-defense indigenous to Korea. The techniques of these systems were combined with other fighting principles including: Northern and Southern Chinese kung fu in association with the moral guidelines and philosophy principles of Do (Tao), No Ja (Lao Tzu) and Lee Do Ja (Confucius).

One philosophy that Hwang included throughout his art was that none could ever reach perfection. This was visible in his decision to use the Midnight Blue Belt over the Black Belt and to never promote nor accept the rank of 10th dan.

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