This certificate is recognized as the secomd 9th dan issued in Korea to an African American practitioner. It was signed by Seung Wan Lee, former President of the World Taekwondo Jidokwan Federation, former President of Kukkiwon, and a member of the pioneering Korean National Team during the mid-1960s.While the certificate was issued to Grand Master George Somersall,
It is presented here for the purpose of preserving an objective historical record. Jidokwan predates the establishment of Kukkiwon by several decades, as do the other major original Kwans. Moreover, the Jidokwan was established in 1949 years before the recipient of this certificate was born. This historical foundation, together with the background and standing of the signatory, contributes to the significance and enduring value of this certificate.