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The ''Korean Tigers Taekwondo Demonstration Team'' ('''K Tigers''', k타이거즈) is one of the world's leading taekwondo demo teams. The team was established by [[Hak Sun An]] <span style="text-align:center;">in 1990 in Seoul, South Korea. Their main practice studio is still located in Seoul. The team includes a men's team, a women's team, and the "Little Tigers" children's team. In total, there are over 60 members of the team.  </span>
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'''K-Tigers''' is one of the world's leading taekwondo demo teams. The team was established by [[Hak Sun An]] <span style="text-align:center;">in 1990 in Seoul, South Korea. Their main practice studio is still located in Seoul. The team includes a men's team, a women's team and the "Little Tigers" children's team. In total, there are over 60 members of the team.  </span>
   
When originally founded, the team's demonstrations tended to focus on just taekwondo and acrobatic tricking. Over time, the team has incorporated more dance and music into their routines as well. In recent years, the musical selection has tended towards K-Pop style music. 
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When originally founded, the team's demonstrations tended to focus on just taekwondo and acrobatic tricking. Over time, the team has incorporated more dance and music into their routines as well. In recent years, the musical selection has tended towards K-Pop style music.
   
==Training==
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==Recruiting and Training==
   
The primary avenue for joining the K-Tigers is via audition, with auditions open to a wide range of ages and belt levels. In other words, you do not need to be a black belt to join the K-Tigers; auditions are open to both children and adults. When accepted into the K-Tigers, members transfer from their original dojang to the K-Tigers practice studio.
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The primary avenue for joining the K-Tigers is via audition, with auditions open to a wide range of ages and belt levels.  You do not need to be a black belt to join the K-Tigers; auditions are open to both children and adults. Auditions occur frequently. Selection is based on potential, rather than current ability. When accepted into the K-Tigers, members transfer from their original dojang to the K-Tigers practice studio.
   
K-Tigers training consists of all aspects of taekwondo (poomsae, sparring, breaking, self-defense, etc.) along with dance and musical training. Some K-Tigers members go on to have successful careers in the entertainment industry (film, music, etc.) In the main studio, adult members practice 8-10 hours per day. Children practice 2-3 hours per day, practicing around their school schedules.
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K-Tigers performances tend to focus on [[taekwonmu]] (taekwondo + dance) but in reality day-to-day training consists of all aspects of taekwondopoomsae, sparring, breaking, self-defense, etc. In addition, there is training specifically geared toward dance and musical ability. In the main studio, adult members practice 8-10 hours per day. Children practice 2-3 hours per day, practicing around their school schedules. 
   
 
==Organization==
 
==Organization==
   
The K-Tigers main practice studio is located in Seoul, but the K-Tigers have also opened a large chain of K-Tigers branded taekwondo schools in Korea, with plans to expand outside Korea. As a corporate entity, the K-Tigers consist of two distinct corporations: an entertainment company focused on film, media production, and live performances; and the chain of K-Tigers branded taekwondo schools. The K-Tigers TV channel on YouTune has 670,000 subscribers, with some videos receiving views in the millions. 
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The K-Tigers main practice studio is located in Seoul, but the K-Tigers have also opened a large chain of K-Tigers branded taekwondo schools in Korea, with plans to expand outside Korea. As a corporate entity, the K-Tigers consist of two distinct corporations: an entertainment company focused on film, media production, and live performances; and the chain of K-Tigers branded taekwondo schools. The K-Tigers TV channel on YouTube has 819,000 subscribers, with some videos receiving views in the millions. 
   
 
The K Tigers have participated in numerous international competitions such as the World Taekwondo Championship (1993, 1997, 2001), Worldcup Taekwondo Championship (1994, 1996,1997, 2000, 2002), U.S. Open Taekwondo Championship (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1999), Sydney Olympics Taekwondo Demonstration, Busan Asian Games Taekwondo Demonstration, demonstrations at the World Martial Arts Championship held in Paris, France, and tours in the U.S. and Europe. 
 
The K Tigers have participated in numerous international competitions such as the World Taekwondo Championship (1993, 1997, 2001), Worldcup Taekwondo Championship (1994, 1996,1997, 2000, 2002), U.S. Open Taekwondo Championship (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1999), Sydney Olympics Taekwondo Demonstration, Busan Asian Games Taekwondo Demonstration, demonstrations at the World Martial Arts Championship held in Paris, France, and tours in the U.S. and Europe. 
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==Online Interviews==
 
==Online Interviews==
   
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* Touring in India: http://www.destinationkpop.com/exclusive-interview-k-tigers/
[[File:K-Tigers Interview at MBA Majest|right|thumb|335 px]]
 
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* Min-Ji Cho: https://www.instagram.com/p/BEM3LrhLPKE/?hl=en
 
*Min-Ji Cho: https://www.instagram.com/p/BEM3LrhLPKE/?hl=en
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* Min-Ji Cho: http://www.ohmynews.com/NWS_Web/View/at_pg.aspx?CNTN_CD=A0002255550
*Min-Ji Cho: http://www.ohmynews.com/NWS_Web/View/at_pg.aspx?CNTN_CD=A0002255550
 
   
 
==Post K-Tigers Careers==
 
==Post K-Tigers Careers==
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*[[Tae-Joo Na]], actor - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5173289/
 
*[[Tae-Joo Na]], actor - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5173289/
*[[Tae-mi]], actress - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5173233/
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*[[Tae-mi]] (Tammy, real name Kyeong-Suk Kim), actress - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5173233/
*[[Hyeon-Min Byun]] (<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;">변현민)</span>, musician, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Produce_101 Produce 101]
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*Hyun-Min Byun(<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;">변현민)</span>, musician, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Produce_101 Produce 101], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainz_(band) Rainz]
Also conected to the K-Tigers:
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Also connected to the K-Tigers:
   
 
*[[Bo Blaylock]], actor - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4671604/
 
*[[Bo Blaylock]], actor - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4671604/
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*Lee's Tae Kwon Do - Palm Harbor, Florida - Pan-Jong Lee - http://leestkd.blogspot.com
 
*Lee's Tae Kwon Do - Palm Harbor, Florida - Pan-Jong Lee - http://leestkd.blogspot.com
 
*Liberty Pak's Academy - Liberty, Missouri - J. Ju Hyuk - http://www.libertypaks.com
 
*Liberty Pak's Academy - Liberty, Missouri - J. Ju Hyuk - http://www.libertypaks.com
*Majest Martial Arts - Sterling, Virginia - Seung-Min Choi - http://www.bemajest.com
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*Master Chang's Martial Arts - Chapel Hill, NC - Do Hyun Chang - http://martialartsinchapelhill.com
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**Master Chang's Martial Arts - Cary, NC - http://www.martialartsincary.com
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**Master Chang's Martial Arts - Raleigh, NC - http://www.masterchangtkd.com
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**Master Chang's Martial Arts - Durham, NC - http://www.martialartsinchapelhill.com
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*MBA Majest Martial Arts - Sterling, Virginia - Seung-Min Choi - http://www.bemajest.com
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*Tiger Team Martial Arts - Magnolia, TX - http://www.tigerteamma.com
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*The ONE Taekwondo - Santa Clarita, CA - David Hyoseop Kim - http://www.theonetaekwondo.com
   
 
== See Also ==
 
== See Also ==
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*K-Tigers (as a chain of taekwondo schools) on [http://www.hoovers.com/company-information/cs/company-profile.k_tigers_taekwondo.e22fea87acf78268.html Hoovers]
 
*K-Tigers (as a chain of taekwondo schools) on [http://www.hoovers.com/company-information/cs/company-profile.k_tigers_taekwondo.e22fea87acf78268.html Hoovers]
 
* Company profile: http://www.generasia.com/wiki/K-Tigers_Entertainment
 
* Company profile: http://www.generasia.com/wiki/K-Tigers_Entertainment
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* https://www.jetli.com/2017/08/k-tigers-korean-taekwondo
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* [https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/%EB%A0%88%EC%9D%B8%EC%A6%88_(%EC%9D%8C%EC%95%85_%EA%B7%B8%EB%A3%B9) RAINZ] on the Korean version of Wikipedia
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* [https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/%ED%83%9C%EB%AF%B8 Tammy] on the Korean version of Wikipedia
 
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Revision as of 02:47, 22 October 2020

K Tigers2

K-Tigers is one of the world's leading taekwondo demo teams. The team was established by Hak Sun An in 1990 in Seoul, South Korea. Their main practice studio is still located in Seoul. The team includes a men's team, a women's team and the "Little Tigers" children's team. In total, there are over 60 members of the team.  

When originally founded, the team's demonstrations tended to focus on just taekwondo and acrobatic tricking. Over time, the team has incorporated more dance and music into their routines as well. In recent years, the musical selection has tended towards K-Pop style music.

Recruiting and Training

The primary avenue for joining the K-Tigers is via audition, with auditions open to a wide range of ages and belt levels.  You do not need to be a black belt to join the K-Tigers; auditions are open to both children and adults. Auditions occur frequently. Selection is based on potential, rather than current ability. When accepted into the K-Tigers, members transfer from their original dojang to the K-Tigers practice studio.

K-Tigers performances tend to focus on taekwonmu (taekwondo + dance) but in reality day-to-day training consists of all aspects of taekwondo: poomsae, sparring, breaking, self-defense, etc. In addition, there is training specifically geared toward dance and musical ability. In the main studio, adult members practice 8-10 hours per day. Children practice 2-3 hours per day, practicing around their school schedules. 

Organization

The K-Tigers main practice studio is located in Seoul, but the K-Tigers have also opened a large chain of K-Tigers branded taekwondo schools in Korea, with plans to expand outside Korea. As a corporate entity, the K-Tigers consist of two distinct corporations: an entertainment company focused on film, media production, and live performances; and the chain of K-Tigers branded taekwondo schools. The K-Tigers TV channel on YouTube has 819,000 subscribers, with some videos receiving views in the millions. 

The K Tigers have participated in numerous international competitions such as the World Taekwondo Championship (1993, 1997, 2001), Worldcup Taekwondo Championship (1994, 1996,1997, 2000, 2002), U.S. Open Taekwondo Championship (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1999), Sydney Olympics Taekwondo Demonstration, Busan Asian Games Taekwondo Demonstration, demonstrations at the World Martial Arts Championship held in Paris, France, and tours in the U.S. and Europe. 

Online Interviews

Post K-Tigers Careers

Careers in entertainment:

Also connected to the K-Tigers:

Schools run by former K-Tigers:

See Also

References