Owner of T. Kang Taekwondo

Grandmaster Tae Sun Kang was born in South Korea where he began his training in 1967. His father, Suh Chong Kang, a 10th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo, acted as his first instructor. In 1969, the family moved to the United States and established their first Taekwondo school in Brooklyn, NY. This was the beginning of the Kang System in America.

Grandmaster Kang is a greatly accomplished martial artist. He dedicated his life to mastering the art of Taekwondo and went on to receive his black belt in 1973. By 1977, he was named Head Instructor of the New York Taekwondo Academy. He was periodically tested by his father and received Grandmaster status in 1994. This is one of the most honored and difficult titles to achieve in the martial arts. He has participated in both national and international tournaments and has trained some of the top tournament competitors in the world.

Today his life is dedicated to his Taekwondo students and giving attention to over 20,000 students that he has personally taught. With the help of his professional staff individually educated by Grandmaster Kang, he has guided over 2,000 students in attaining the prestigious rank of black belt. Between his four centers in New York City and the Johns Hopkins Taekwondo Club, he continues his unique and innovative program. His greatest achievements are yet to come.

2017 marked his 50th year of training in taekwondo
Received 1st Dan Black Belt, 1973
Appointed Vice-President of the American Black Belt Federation, 1982
Director of M.I.T. Taekwondo Program, 1982
All American Champion, 1983
Founder of T. Kang Taekwondo USA: Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, 1990
Director of Johns Hopkins Taekwondo Program: Baltimore, Maryland, 1990
Founder of T. Kang Taekwondo USA: Marine Park, Brooklyn, 1992
Founder of American Black Belt Association, 1992
Awarded Grandmaster Status (8th Dan), 1994
Founder of T. Kang Taekwondo USA: Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, 1994
Founder of T. Kang Taekwondo USA: Tribeca, Manhattan, 2002
Has trained over 25,000 students worldwide
Has awarded over 3,000 black belts including five 8th Dan Masters
Has trained international champions in forms and fighting competition
Current director of four of the largest martial arts schools in New York
Awarded 9th Dan Black Belt, 2007
Author of two of the best selling Taekwondo Forms DVDs on Amazon.com – Traditional Taekwondo Forms
Author of Black Belt Fitness For Life: A 7-Week Plan To Achieve Lifelong Wellness – Black Belt Fitness For Life
Awarded 10th Dan Black Belt, 2020

Private Lessons with Grandmaster Kang are available at the Tribeca Location

With over 50 years experience in the martial arts and fitness industry, Grandmaster Kang can custom tailor an exercise plan just for you.

Throughout his long and prestigious career he has trained thousands of students, not just making champions or black belts, but helping people achieve their personal goals to be their best.

In addition to learning a powerful form of self defense, his exercise regiment will get you in the best shape ever, by increasing your flexibility, stamina, focus and confidence while keeping your mind extremely motivated.
Let Grandmaster Kang help you create a foundation to live a more healthier lifestyle.

Other Programs Offered:
Executive/Corporate program
Women’s Self-Defense program
Fitness/Weight loss program
Accelerated Taekwondo program
Action/choreography training
Available for seminars/lectures