The North American Taekwondo and Hoijeon Moosool Academy holds a very rich history and strong lineage in Chang Moo Kwan Taekwondo and Hoijeon Moosool Hapkido. We honor these men and women whom dedicated their lives to the establishment and growth of martial arts in America, specifically Taekwondo and Hoijeon Mooosool as well as their devoted students. Many thanks and honors to these men and women for their past and on-going contributions.
Grandmaster Marshall E. Johnson
- Founded Johnson’s Ju Jitsu and Karate Club (later named North American Taekwondo and Hoijeon Moosool) in 1959
- Established University of Michigan ROTC TKD Club – 1972
- Received World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) International Master Degree – 1975
- Received World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) International Referee Certification – 1977
- Received World Taekwondo Federation Citation for Developing TKD as World Sport – 1985
- Helped Systemize the Art of Hoijeon Moosool in 1986
- President North American Tae Kwon Do Association from 1976 to 2006
- President United States Hoijeon Moosool Headquarters – Jan. 8, 1988 to 2006
- Received 9th Dan in Taekwondo in 2005
1933 – 2006
Grandmaster Kim, Ho Jae
- National Chang Moo Kwan Taekwondo Central Instructor – 1960
- Established over 1000 Taekwondo training directors internationally – 1972-1986
- Director of Taekwondo Technical Arbitration at Korea University – 1973
- Chairman of Korean Taekwondo Association – 1976
- President of technical development for the Korean Taekwondo Association – 1976-1986
- Head Master of Chang Moo Kwan Taekwondo main branch – 1991
- Training Director of the Kukkiwon – 1981-2000
- Established over 8000 international Taekwondo master instructors worldwide. 1981-2000
- Helped develop and maintain Taekwondo educational standards in the USA
- Founder and Current president of the World Taekwon Moodoo Federation
Grandmaster Myung, Jae Ok
- Founder of the Hoijeon Moosool (Hoijeonmoosool) martial art – 1972
- 10th Dan Black Belt in Hapkido
- Founded the World Hoijeon Moosool Federation
- Created and organized HJMS schools in over 25 countries worldwide
- Coordinated Hoijeon Moosool world games in USA, Mexico, Brazil, Finland, and more
- Current President of the World Hoijeon Moosool Federation
- Head Grandmaster at World Hoijeon Moosool Headquarters in Inchon, Korea
- Expert Jok Sool Do, Bong Sool Do, and Ki Hwal Bub practitioner
- Over 65 years of martial arts training and experience
Grandmaster Jamie Johnson
- Over 35 years Experience
- Current President of the North American Taekwondo and Hoijeon Moosool Academy
- Hoijeon Moosool Michigan President
- World Taekwon Moodo Michigan President
- 2008 World Taekwondo Culture Expo Master Instructor
- USA team director for Hoijeon Moosool world games
- Helped systematize the Art of Hoijeon Moosool
- Expert Jok Sool Do, Bong Sool Do, and Ki Hwal Bub practitioner
- 8th Dan Taekwondo
- 7th Dan Hoijeon Moosool
