United States Taekwondo Alliance News

October 2026

USTA Weekend

Two Days of Tribute to Grandmaster Richard Chun

Saturday November 14, 2026

Chosun Taekwondo Academy

60 Galloway Road

Warwick, NY


Come celebrate the life, through practice, of a true martial arts legend. Engage in the skills of traditional taekwondo. Open to all schools and styles. NO CHARGE beyond your required pre-registration. Email us at info@chosuntkd.com to reserve and secure a space.

 

USTA to teach self-defense skills to United Nations personnel.


The United States Taekwondo Alliance has been invited back for the third time to share their knowledge of taekwondo self-defense skills with United Nations personnel. The session will take place at the United Nations building on Wednesday October 21.

We are honored to make this offering at such a prestigious institution.

Stay tuned for updates and photos!


Click image for photos from our previous class at the UN.

 

HOONLYUN - JOURNAL OF THE USTA

New Issue Release: November 15, 2026

 

Udo Moenig — Professor, Taekwondo Scholar, and Former National Team Athlete

Udo Moenig is a German-born tenured professor in the Department of Taekwondo at Youngsan University, South Korea, specializing in the history, philosophy, and technical aspects of martial arts, and a former member of the German national taekwondo team


HOONLYUN

Journal of the United States Taekwondo Alliance

Volume XI, Number 1

Hard Copy and Digital

AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

NOVEMBER 15, 2026


Featured interview with

Scholar, Professor, Author, and Practitioner

UDO MOENIG


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New: discounted price on digital issues

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Trained in South Korea under highly respected masters and having contributed to the continued development of Taekwondo both domestically and internationally, Master Ahn represents a living bridge between generations. His approach emphasizes not only technical excellence, but also character, respect, and the cultivation of meaning through practice.

A MUST READ!!!


Current issue of...

HOONLYUN

Journal of the United States Taekwondo Alliance

Volume VIII, Number 2

Hard Copy and Digital AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE


The May 2026 issue features an interview with MASTER BYUNG CHUL AHN of the International Kumgang Taekwondo Center/HOKI Taekwondo, in Seoul, South Korea.


Purchase Digital and Print of the latest edition as well as back issues at

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New: discounted price on digital issues

Digital Format: $9.95

Print Format: $27.95

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Visit the Chosun Journal Blog to read past articles by Grandmaster Cook

 

Award winning Books by Grandmaster Doug Cook Available on AMAZON

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Taekwondo - Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Warrior

Taekwondo's Ancient Wisdom is not only a 'must read' for every practitioner of any other martial art, but for everyone who seeks to learn from our collective past to better navigate through today's confusing times.

  • Includes a thorough history of Taekwondo.
  • Discover exactly what having a black belt is all about.
  • Learn a simple way of meditation that will benefit any martial artist.
  • Discover the difference between the martial arts as an 'art' and as a 'sport'.


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Traditional Taekwondo - Core Techniques, History and Philosophy

This book describes in detail, the history and evolution of Taekwondo from its ancient roots to modern day applications. Also included are exercises in "Ki" or internal energy development, meditation practice, and practical self-defense strategies. This work focuses on the traditional aspects of Taekwondo rather than on its sportive component.

 
 
 
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Taekwondo - A Path to Excellence

TAEKWONDO IS A JOURNEY…

This book, in seven parts, offers you the opportunity to visit the garden that is Taekwondo. Discover what it means to be a steadfast practitioner, understand Taekwondo's honorable past, and prosper in the confidence and purpose that Taekwondo offers to all that participate.

By following Taekwondo's path and developing its indomitable spirit, you―the Taekwondo traveler―will see the 'Do' or the Way. Learn how to cultivate a natural harmony and rhythm to life, be able to distinguish right from wrong, and be equipped to defend against that which might harm what you hold most sacred.

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Taekwondo Black Belt Poomsae - Original Koryo and Koryo by Richard Chun and Doug Cook

Written specifically for level 1 and level 2 black belt students, this book is a scholarly attempt to capture, transmit and preserve as an inheritance, the historical treasures and technical elements inherent in Original Koryo and Koryo, as well as the applications less obvious or even secretly encoded in these forms. This knowledge will benefit those seeking more than triumph in the ring or aerobic fulfillment from their taekwondo training.

 

United States Taekwondo Alliance

Headquarters

60 Galloway Road

Warwick, NY 10990

845.986.2288

info@chosuntkd.com

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