KWAN-YOUNG LEE

Kwan-Young Lee

Gender: Male

Known for: Acting

Birthday: April 19, 1946

Place of Birth: Seoul, South Korea

Biography

LEE, Kwan-young is a pioneering martial artist, considered to be the "father of taekwondo" in France. Lee was born in 1946 in Seoul. At age 9, Lee began studying taekwondo at Chung Do Kwan under An Kyu Um, Won Kook Lee, and Hae Man Park. Lee received his 1st dan in 1962 at age 16.