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Ms. Shriel has traveled extensively throughout the US and abroad with GM Hwang, including North Korea. She was a Chief Instructor for GM Hwang and fierce competitor having placed at every competition! Today, Ms. Shriel, affectionately called "Legend " by GM Hwang, gives graciously of her time caring for him.  She feels honored to give back to him for all he has done for her from her start at the precious age of 13.  A strong bond was built and still remains today.

Grand Master Norberto Puello

• Cinturón Negro Instituto Jhoon Rhee Taekwon-Do, GM Jhoon Rhee, General Choi Hong Hi y Jose Reyes, USA 1972.
• 4 veces Campeón Latinoamericano y del Caribe Puerto Rico, Jamaica y Rep. Dom. Y USA.
• Karateca del Año 1974, por Asociación de Cronistas Deportivos de la Republica Dominicana.
• No. 2 Ranking Mundial Pelea Liviano Karate Profesional, World All Style Karate Organization, 1975.
• Actuó en el Documental de Artes Marciales dedicado a Bruce Lee, The Warriors withing, 1975.
• Fundador y Presidente del Instituto Dominicano de Taekwon-Do, desde 1976.
• Fundador del Instituto Nicaragüense de Taekwon-Do, en Bluefields, Nicaragua 1979.
• Miembro Selección Nacional de Karate Do, 2do Campeonato Mundial, Tokio Japón 1977.
• Sub-Campeón Mundial Liviano Pelea, 2do Campeonato Mundial ITF, Oklahoma, 1978.
• Gran Campeón Torneo Norte, Centroamericano y del Caribe, Puerto Rico, 1979.
• Gran Campeón Internacional Abierto de Montreal, Canadá en 1981.
• 2 Veces Gran Campeón de la Batalla del Caribe, San Germán, Puerto Rico, 1980 y 1981.
• Cinturón Negro 7mo Dan ITF, Certificado General Choi Hong Hi, 1995. Hotel Sheraton Rep. Dom.
• Gloria del Deporte Dominicano en Taekwon-Do, Miderec, 2001.
• Vice-Presidente Senior de Unified International Taekwon-Do Federation, Abril 2013.
• Inmortal Taekwon-Do, Salón de la Fama de las Artes Marciales de Rep. Dom. Safamrd 2014.
• Exaltado en Taekwon-Do al Pabellon de la Fama del Deporte, Bani, provincia Peravia en 2014.
• Certificado Cinturón Negro 9no Dan, Rep. Dom. Grand Master Kwang Sung Hwang, 2014.
• 2do Vicepresidente Salón de la Fama de las Artes Marciales de Rep. Dom. Safamrd, 2022.
• Exaltado al Official Taekwon-Do All of Fame de USA, 19 de Agosto 2022. New Jersey. USA.
• Rector de la Universidad Odontología Dominicana, 2002-05.
• Maestria en Educación Superior en Salud, UASD.
• Master en Implantologia Dental, Escuela Superior de Implantologia, ESI Barcelona, 2006.
• Presidente de la Sociedad Dominicana de Periodoncia, 2007-2009.
• Presidente Asociación Odontológica Dominicana, Inc. Periodo 2013-2015.
• Actual Docente de Post Grado Universidad Católica Santo Domingo, 2022.

My name is Miguel Reyes and I am from the Dominican Republic.
The following are the initiates of my time in Martial arts:
1969 - 1973 I started practicing Karate Shotokan at 14 years old in the
Dominican Republic
1973 - 1976 I started practicing Tae Kwon-Do Jhoon Goo Rhree in the
Dominican Republic
1977 - 1986 Continued to practice TKD ITF with the Puellos brothers
until 1986 in the Dominican Republic
1987 - 1991 Continued to practice ITF with Master Andres Mencias in
the United States
1991 - 1993 ITF with Grand Master Kwang Du Chung

UTI Recognitions:
- 1997, 2002 and 2007 Dominican Republic
- May 24, 2009 Florida, USA ITF NGB
- 2010 Independent Recognition of UTI in the United States
Seminars:
- June 12, 1997 Choi Hong Hi in Arizona, USA
- 1999 Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha
- December 01, 2001 Grand Master Hwang KS in Manchester,CT
USA
- April 06, 2003 Grand Master Rivera in Puerto Rico
- December 06, 2003 Grand Master Hwang KS
- January 28, 2006 Grand Master Hwang KS
- February 04, 2006 Grand Master Tran Trieu Quan in New York,
New York

- June 04, 2006 Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha and Grand Master Park
Jong Soo in New York, New York
- February 27, 2009 Instructor course in Canada, USA with Grand
Master Rivera and Grand Master Falu
- February 26, 2012 Grand Master Desimones in North Carolina,
USA

Ranks Obtained:
- 1993 granted by General Choi Hong Hi 4th Dan
- December 17, 1997 ITF Katu Grand Master Hwang KS 5th Dan
- November 22, 1998 ITF Katu - Instructor course, class A
- June 05, 2002 ITF Katu 6th Dan
- December 05, 2003 ITF President Chang ung 6th Dan
- April 20, 2004 UITF International Instructor
- March 18, 2007 UITF Grand Master Hwang KS and ITF President
Chang ung 7th Dan
- April 29, 2007 UITF International Referee
- June 29, 2014 UITF 8th Dan

Kwang Du Chung

UTI Recognitions:
- 1997, 2002 and 2007 Dominican Republic
- May 24, 2009 Florida, USA ITF NGB
- 2010 Independent Recognition of UTI in the United States
Seminars:
- June 12, 1997 Choi Hong Hi in Arizona, USA
- 1999 Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha
- December 01, 2001 Grand Master Hwang KS in Manchester,CT
USA
- April 06, 2003 Grand Master Rivera in Puerto Rico
- December 06, 2003 Grand Master Hwang KS
- January 28, 2006 Grand Master Hwang KS
- February 04, 2006 Grand Master Tran Trieu Quan in New York,
New York

- June 04, 2006 Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha and Grand Master Park
Jong Soo in New York, New York
- February 27, 2009 Instructor course in Canada, USA with Grand
Master Rivera and Grand Master Falu
- February 26, 2012 Grand Master Desimones in North Carolina,
USA

Ranks Obtained:
- 1993 granted by General Choi Hong Hi 4th Dan
- December 17, 1997 ITF Katu Grand Master Hwang KS 5th Dan
- November 22, 1998 ITF Katu - Instructor course, class A
- June 05, 2002 ITF Katu 6th Dan
- December 05, 2003 ITF President Chang ung 6th Dan
- April 20, 2004 UITF International Instructor
- March 18, 2007 UITF Grand Master Hwang KS and ITF President
Chang ung 7th Dan
- April 29, 2007 UITF International Referee
- June 29, 2014 UITF 8th Dan

- 2022, IX Dan Grand Master

-2014-present continues to be active contributor to UITF

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Sabum Labossiere began his cherished relationship with Grand Master Hwang in 2001 when he joined KATU, as co-founder of a school that he continues to operate in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.  During the ensuing years Mr. Labossiere has attended over thirty Grand Master Hwang seminars throughout the USA, hosted Grand Master Hwang on eleven Canadian visits, assisted Grand Master Hwang on many occasions, and attended the 2017 UITF World Championships in Argentina as part of the Canadian and US Teams.  In 2018, Mr. Labossiere was surprised, and immensely honoured, when Grand Master Hwang presented him that year's UITF Legacy Award.  In mid 2020, Mr. Labossiere was again honoured, and humbled, when Grand Master Hwang appointed him to the Secretary General position.

Assists General Secretary with global communications and certificate delivery.

To ensure fair, non-biased and legitimate promotion of International Instructors and Masters for Unified-ITF sanctioned promotions while preserving the legacy of Grandmaster General Choi, Hong Hi. 

Purpose:

To enforce the rules, regulations and standard operating procedures for Unified-ITF sanctioned events through a fair and unbiased procedure while preserving the legacy of Grandmaster General Choi, Hong Hi.

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Purpose:
To promote, educate and preserve the proper execution of Taekwon-Do techniques at Unified-ITF sanctioned events while preserving the legacy of Grandmaster General Choi, Hong Hi.

Purpose:
Assist the UITF President, Secretary General, and other officers while preserving the integrity of Unified-ITF and the legacy of Grandmaster General Choi, Hong Hi.

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Master Golino-Crisco began her training in 1980 under the direct guidance of Grand Master Charles Sereff (UITF). Master G. opened her first school in 1997 when she then met and began a lifelong relationship with Grand Master Hwang (KATU now UITF).  Master G. represented the U.S.A. on two teams, 1989, New Haven, CT and 2003, Thessaloniki, Greece. She has received numerous awards and recognitions for her contributions to Taekwon-Do. Master G. is the Executive Director of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organized to empower individuals of all ages to protect themselves against acts of violence and aggression. 

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Purpose:
To maintain and preserve the social media presence of Unified-ITF while preserving the legacy of Grandmaster General Choi, Hong Hi.

Sabum Kenneth Kuah is ​trained and promoted by Grandmaster Hwang. Started Taekwon-Do in 1989 and achieved much in his Taekwon-Do career. He is a qualified International Instructor and Examiner by Unified-ITF. He follows the teaching and promote General Choi's Taekwon-Do legacy under the guidance of Grandmaster Hwang Kwang Sung.

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Víctor Fernández was born in Bonao Province of Monseñor, Nouel, Dominican Republic. His first experience with the art of Taekwon-Do was at the age of 7 under the private classes of instructor Thomas Franklin Riva, 5th Degree Black Belt. Thomas was the one who first introduced Taekwon-Do to Victor. After seeing that Víctor achieved such natural talent, he continued his practices in 1981. Víctor continued the tutelage with Senior Master Roque Vallejo 8 th Black Belt, member of the ITF Puello's Dominican Institute of Taekwon-Do. This institute was founded on June 3, 1976 by Grand Masters Norberto Puello and Socrate Puello, both 9 th Degree Black Belts. Affiliated with the International Taekwon-Do Federation of ITF founded by General Choi Hong Hi.

In 1988, Víctor was graduated with a first degree Black Belt at the age of 16 by Grand Masters Norberto Puello and Socrates Puello. In 1989, Senior Master Fernández attended the International Seminar with General Choi Hong Hi. In that same year the Fernández Institute of Taekwon-Do ITF was born. In the period 1989-1990 Senior Master Fernandez was one of the most distinguished in fight and forms. During this time he was National Champion. Senior Master Fernández has opened his doors to continue teaching while maintaining his passion for Taekwon-Do. Senior Master Fernández has been passionate about teaching the true original forms as taught by the founder, General Choi Hong Hi. Senior Master Fernández continues to study with Grand Master Norberto Puello affiliated with International Taekwon-Do Federation Unified. Having dedicated more than 40 years of his life practicing the art of ITF Taekwon-Do, he is on a mission to further his legacy by spreading it throughout the world. Senior Master Fernández believes in the benefits of Taekwon-Do while maintaining the integrity and respect for the original teachings. Senior Master Fernández was graduated to 8th Degree Black Belt on November 9, 2019 by Grand Master Hwang Kwang Sun K.9.1 in New York City. Private Apprenticeship and numerous Seminars/ Instructor courses with Senior Grand Master Hwang Kwang

Master Laloma started his Taekwon-Do journey in 1990 with Grandmaster Moon Sung Lee, he is also a student of Grandmaster Kwon Jae Hwa, a former member of the 1965 goodwill Korean Taekwondo Team with General Choi Hong Hi. Reached high red belt in 1995 and continued training with Master Gregory Pennerman Throgsneck, a student of Grandmaster Ms. Lee who was affiliated with USNTF Grandmaster Duk Gun Kwon. Master Laloma trained and instructed from 1995 to 2006. 23rd April 2006 was a sad day for Master Laloma, it was Master Pennerman final day on earth. Master Benny Tineo who was next in rank took over the Dojang with the support from Master Laloma, they worked together managing and running the school from 2006 to 2016. In 2007, they joined Grandmaster Hwang Kwang Sung, Unified-ITF, and at the same time supported Grandmaster Miguel Reyes. Currently, Master Laloma is a happily retired Civil Service Inspector from the NYC Department of Buildings from 1997 to 2013.