Grandmaster Kee S. Ha
- 9th Dan WTF Black Belt (03/98)
- Inductee Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
- 49 Years TKD Experience
- Retired WTF International Referee
Grand Master Kee S. Ha is the founder of Kees Tae Kwon Do Canada. For almost 50 years, Grand Master Kee S. Ha has instilled in his students the values of honor, courage, thoughtfulness and the importance of honoring tradition. He has taught by example, the rewards to be achieved from dedicating oneself to a worthy goal. His hard work and dedication has resulted in the growth of Kees schools from Saskatoon to Vancouver, and has earned him the respect and reputation in the world as a genuine master of the art and philosophy of Taekwondo.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY:
True Taekwondo education must include not only physical techniques but also
philosophical knowledge so that training results in a healthy body, mind,
spirit and character.
EDUCATION & ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
- Former Korean TKD Association sub-committee member
- Former Korean Olympic Committee staff member
- Certified as a Master Instructor by Korean TKD Association at the first Master Instructor Course 1972
- Received a Citation Award in Recognition for Dedicated Service and Outstanding Contribution to the Development of Taekwondo from Dr. Kim, Un Young, President of the World Taekwondo Federation 1982
CONTRIBUTIONS TO TAEKWONDO IN CANADA:
- A Founding Father of WTF-style Taekwondo in Western Canada
- Founding Member of the Saskatchewan WTF Association
- Hosted the 1987 Canadian National Championships—the only time it's been held in Saskatchewan
- Former Vice-President of WTF Canada
- Women's Team Manager and Coach, World Championships—Korea, 1985
- Team Canada Trainer, Pan Am Games—USA, 1987
- Team Canada Women's Manager, World Championships—Spain, 1987
- Team Canada Manager, World Championships—Korea, 1989
- Team Canada Head of Team, World Games—Germany, 1989
- Team Canada Head of Team, World Championships—Greece, 1991
- Team Canada Head of Team, World Championships—Edmonton, 1999
- Team Canada Manager, Pan Am TKD Championships—Aruba, 2000
REWARDS AND INSPIRATION FOR TEACHING:
Even after 50 years, my passion to learn and help others achieve their personal
best and to continue to grow.
LANGUAGES:
English and Korean
Words to Describe
- Respected
- World-Renowned
- Traditional
- Honourable
- Philosophical
- Knowledgeable
- Courageous
- Dedicated
- Focused
- Intelligent
- Values Driven
- Pioneer
Dream it. See it. Plan it. Do it.
—Grand Master Kee S. Ha