Biography
Chong Jun, 9th Dan in Tae Kwon Do Chong Jun was born in South Korea and began learning Tae Kwon Do at the age of 8. Though innately shy, he eventually progressed to winning national and international competitions and knew early on that martial arts would be a very important part of his life. He immersed himself in various forms of styles including Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Judo, Aikido, and boxing. After immigrating to Los Angeles, he immediately began teaching at a martial arts school, developing and perfecting his teaching style and future curriculum. His unique martial arts system combined several martial arts into a well-rounded intense form of self-defense. In 1973, Chong Jun opened his first school in Rosemead. Two years later he purchased a second school on Wilshire Blvd. from a good friend, Chuck Norris. This school would later become Jun Chong Tae Kwon Do Headquarters for all his other branches. As a perpetual learner, Grandmaster Chong has never stopped his training in Tae Kwon Do. He can be found teaching classes every day or advancing his expertise in Kendo, Iaido, Aikido, Escrima, and Jiu Jitsu. His students have included Phillip Rhee (Best of the Best), Simon Rhee (Ra…
