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AIMAA was founded in 1980 to serve as a unifying body for all styles of martial arts. Our organization provides a comprehensive training structure in a "no-politics" progressive-manner. Memberships available for individuals & instructors.
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Complete DVD Curriculum
Grandmaster Cho's "Home Study Program" is a fully-packaged system and curriculum for Tae Kwon Do training at home. The DVD program will guide the dedicated student on the path from White Belt to 4th degree Black Belt!
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"Grandmaster Hee Il Cho is by far one of the most experienced and knowledgable martial artists of our time...!" --Martial Arts Illustrated
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AIMAA SUMMER CAMP 2014
July 14th - 18th, 2014
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International Black Belt Testing
Sunday, July 13th, 2014
Updated: March 11, 2013
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Train-On! Virtual Training Club:
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Now you can learn and train ONLINE with the living legend!
Grandmaster Hee Il Cho now shares his 50 years of intense martial arts experience with you through the internet.
Updated: August 20, 2012
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AIMAA Curriculum One Step Sparring and AIMAA Curriculum Self Defense
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Action International Martial Arts Association: Welcome to AIMAA

What's Happening in AIMAA:
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Summer Camp 2014: Orlando Grandmaster Hee Il Cho and the Action International Martial Arts Association presents AIMAA Summer Camp 2014, the ultimate "martial arts vacation" for the whole family. International Black Belt Testing |
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Master Darcy: Scotland Seminar 2013 On Saturday 11th May over seventy AIMAA members from Scotland and Ireland came together to attend a fantastic seminar with Master John Darcy. The AIMAA European Director was in Scotland as the guest of Mr and Mrs Belgacem and Mr Walker who had been preparing the event for many months. |
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AIMAA Scotland Master Camp 2013 The Action International Martial Arts Association Scotland (AIMAA Scotland) was proud to host the first ever Master Camp in Scotland on Sunday the 15th April. This was a long awaited event, and one worth the waiting for! |
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Happy Birthday Grandmaster Cho Enjoy videos and photos from the celebrations for Grandmaster Cho's 72nd birthday. --October 13, 2012 |
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NEW! Grandmaster Hee Il Cho Video Clips Video clips demonstrating techniques including: Jumping Back Spinning Heel Kick, Crescent Kick, Self Defense, One Step Sparring, Workout, Boxing, Breaking ...and More! --November 11, 2012 |
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Black Belt Magazine: Man of the Year "He built his organization, the Action International Martial Arts Association, in North and South America, as well as Europe. He organized tournaments, taught seminars, and produced 11 books and 70 DVDs. He now administer, either directly or indirectly, an estimated 4,000 students around the world." "At age 71, Hee Il Cho is still going strong, teaching class six days a week in his Honolulu dojang. It's proof positive that he's dedicated his life to taekwondo—and precisely why Black Belt has named him its 2012 Man of the Year." --Black Belt Magazine, August Issue, 2012 |
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Tae Kwon Do Classes: Grandmaster Hee Il Cho's School in Honolulu, Hawaii We are located in the Koko Marina Shopping Center, our 8,000 sf center features two large padded mirrored training areas, a weight room, women's and men's dressing rooms, pro shop and offices. Tae Kwon Do is for all ages! Introductory SPECIAL: Honolulu, Hawaii 96825 USA Tel. (808) 396-8900 |
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Isle of Jersey - 2012 AIMAA Summer Camp The Action International Martial Arts Association (AIMAA) Summer Camps have become an anticipated biannual tradition among members of the AIMAA family worldwide. Now, for the first time, the location was selected outside of America...the Isle of Jersey! This was a fantastic camp, hosted by AIMAA Europe. Many said it was the best AIMAA Summer Camp yet and everyone left very much looking forward to 2014 and the next AIMAA get together. |
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International Black Belt Testing - July 22, 2012 This years AIMAA International Black Belt Testing had members testing for grades ranging from Black belt first degree to Black belt fifth degree. This years testing panel was made up of Grandmaster Cho (AIMAA President), Master John Darcy (AIMAA European Director), Master Peter Byrne (AIMAA Ireland Director), Master Amrit Kalcutt (AIMAA England Director) and Master Michael Fitzgerald (AIMAA Ireland Technical Director). The testing results will be posted here soon. Congratulations to all testing participants! |
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Master Darcy Seminar, Scotland See photos from Master Darcy's Seminar held in Scotland. Belgacem’s School of Cho’s Tae Kwon Do and Lochend School of Cho’s Tae Kwon Do welcomed the AIMAA European Director Master John Darcy and the AIMAA Irish Director Master Peter Byrne on Sunday 7th October to teach an inspiring international seminar. --October 7, 2012 |
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AIMAA Masters AIMAA Links AIMAA Websites from Around the World.
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Grandmaster Hee Il Cho Featured in Combat Magazine Front Cover Grandmaster Hee Il Cho Featured in Black Belt Magazine Front Cover "Instructor of the Year": Grandmaster Hee Il Cho Featured in Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine State of Tae Kwon Do: Training Tips From the World's Best Kicker |
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Grandmaster Hee Il Cho's 70th Birthday
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AIMAA Opportunities for Instructors and Students Around the World: AIMAA, is the leading and most innovative martial arts organization today.
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