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Complete DVD Curriculum
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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
Current News:
NEW RELEASE!
100 page coffee table book
Grandmaster Hee Il Cho:
75 Years of Action
by Grandmaster Hee Il Cho
Updated: September 8, 2014
Train-On! Virtual Training Club:
Grandmaster Cho's Online
Virtual Training Club
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
Learn more about 50 New DVDs! Updated: August 24, 2012
Action International Martial Arts Association: Welcome to AIMAA
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Message from Grandmaster Hee Il Cho to AIMAA "The most desperate and challenging of times always reveals the best and worst of humanity...Now is a time to reflect, meditate, and resolve internally – this is and always has been the foundation of our physical training." --Read Letter from Grandmaster Hee Il Cho |
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Happy New Year 2023-2024 from AIMAA HQ! AIMAA HQ Testing Schedule 2024 Seasonal Greetings from the President and Fournder of AIMAA. "We look forward to ushering in this renewed energy and enthusiasm for a stronger and more collaborative future throughout AIMAA worldwide." --Grandmaster Hee Il Cho January, 2024 |
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AIMAA Black Belt Testing AIMAA's recent Masters testing and High Black testing: Grand Master's:
Master's:
Congratulations to all testing for demonstrating outstanding effort and great achievement! |
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Grandmaster Hee Il Cho is Grand Marshal! Honolulu honored Grandmaster Hee Il Cho this year with the title of honorary Grand Marshal of the 2016 Hawaii Kai Christmas Parade! Leading the parade, he was followed by AIMAA HQ students. This festive event was held on Saturday, November 26, 2016. |
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Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine: Pioneer of the Year "A true martial artist, one who has given inspiration to thousands of students for countless years, is none other than Grandmaster Hee Il Cho.Grandmaster Cho has devoted his life to the philosophies of his art as well as enhancements in techniques for nearly 50 years." "Grandmaster Hee Il Cho is undoubtedly one of the most important ambassadors in martial arts, and continues to bring about changes and ideas that help to improve the many aspects of the art." --Taekwondo Times Magazine, January Issue, 2016 |
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75 YEARS OF A-C-T-I-O-N!! AIMAA members worldwide extended their congratulations and best wishes to AIMAA President and Founder, Grandmaster Hee Il Cho, as he turned 75 years old on October 13, 2015. We wish him all the best in health, happiness and prosperity for many many years to come! Warmest HAPPY BIRTHDAY from the worldwide AIMAA family! |
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Tournament Champions In the school's first entry into a local tournament, 12 students represented Grandmaster Cho's School, competing in a Hawaiian Islands Tournament which featured many styles of martial artists, including Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Jiu-Jitsu and others. The school performance was outstanding, achieving numerous medals in both sparring and forms. Mr. Honeycutt, 3rd Dan, took the Grand Champion overall trophy for forms. Congratulations to all participants for an outstanding effort and a tremendous achievement! |
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AIMAA Boot Camp 2015 The Action International Martial Arts Association, hosted by Grand Master Philip Ameris' Cho's Tae Kwon Do Center, was proud to present the 2015 AIMAA Boot Camp in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Friday the 12th of June through Sunday, the 14th of June. Congratulations to all participants! |
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AIMAA Scotland Seminar Sunday, May 3rd, AIMAA Scotland hosted their third, "Lady Dragon Seminar," with Zara L Phythian. AIMAA Scotland had more than 100 students attend the event - divided over two separate exciting seminars, one for children and one for adults. Congratulations to all of the seminar participants and organizers! |
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Happy Birthday! 2014 How does Grandmaster Hee Il Cho celebrate his 74th birthday? Unlike anyone else on earth!  |
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75 Years Art Contest Children and Panthers: Design artwork for Grandmaster Cho and submit it by email or mail to AIMAA HQ along with your name, age and AIMAA School/Instructor. Winners will be selected in each age category and prizes will be awarded. Your artwork will be displayed on our site and may be used in our 75 Years celebration materials! Enter your drawings by July 31, 2015. Thank you to all of the children who have submitted their lovely artwork so far and to everyone who is helping and participating! |
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AIMAA Summer Camp 2014 It was another outstanding Summer Camp with participants from many countries! Thank you to everyone who helped and participated! |
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Grandmaster Hee Il Cho: 75 Years of Action Special Collector's Edition Commemorative Book Available Now! 100 full-color pages with over 275 photos, beginning with the earliest photo ever taken of Grandmaster Cho, through to the present day. Stories and impressions by the Living Legend. Written by Grandmaster Hee Il Cho |
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Train Anywhere, Anytime! World's Most Comprehensive Collection of Martial Arts Videos Available for Download NOW! All Platforms: IPad/IPhone/Google Nexus/Computer...  |
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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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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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