This is the 2nd generation chest protector (hogu) utilized by players during regional and national competition during the 70's. Many thanks to Grand Master pioneer of Taekwondo in Cuba. About…
Full-contact hogu-style Taekwondo was introduced to Korea by Dr. Yun Kwai-Byung of the Jidokwan. His first instructor was Kenwa Mabuni, the founder of Shitō-ryū Karate. Dr. Yun later trained under…
Safe-T-Kick shown here and other protective sparring equipment developed by GM Jhoon Rhee the "Father of American Taekwondo" revolutionized tournament competition in the 70's in the USA and around the…
This is the actual hogu (chest protector) and head gear used in Taekwondo competition during the 2004 Olympic Games which were held in Athens, Greece
This is the protective gear called "Hogu" which was worn in early Taekwondo competition constructed of bamboo ribbing. At left is te late GM Yeon Hee Park a member of…
