Grandmaster Yong Taek Chung preferred the title, Sabu Nim, meaning "Teacher." This unassuming title understates his depth of skill and experience. A 9th Degree Black Belt, Yong Taek Chung devoted his 

entire life to the mastery and teaching of Tae Kwon Do. After spending many years in Korea as a member of the original Chung Do Kwan, and having acted as the instructor for the Korean Police Force, Master Chung left Korea for Tokyo, Japan.

Master Chung quickly established himself as a major figure in Japan's martial arts community, acting as president of the All Japan Tae Kwon Do Association and headmaster of the Tokyo Chung Do Kwan. In 1959, while still in Tokyo, Grandmaster Yong Taek Chung won the prestigious Tournament of Masters. This was an exemplary, since other martial art styles in addition to Tae Kwon Do were represented by the Masters.

It is our good fortune that in 1974 Master Chung decided to bring his expertise to the United States, settling in Kansas City, Missouri. It was in 1994 that Master Chung received the degree of 9th Degree Black Belt from his instructor, Grandmaster Won Kuk Lee. It was becaue of his lifelong efforts that we are here today.  Master Chung passed away peacefully in his home in Fountain Valley, California on November 11, 2006.