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 Grand Master Alberto Borjas
-Pioneer of TKD in Cuba
-One of the first KKW holder and WTF IR
-National Team Assistant Coach 1988-1991
-Team Champion in the Pan American Games Havana 1991
-Head Coach Junior National Team 1991-1994. Promoted several athletes to the -National Team including Juan Matos Olympic Champion in Sydney 2000) and Pan American champions Arturo Utria and Yosvany Perez
-WTF international referee 1991- 1995
-Adjunct Professor for TKD at the University of Sports in Havana. 1993-1996
-Methodologist of the TKD Cuban Federation 1994-1996
-Obtained Silver Medal in Power Breaking Side Kick at the World TKD Hanmadang in 2024
-Currently 8th Dan
More on Grandmaster Alberto Borjas click link: https://taekwondohalloffame.com/…/master-alberto-borjas/