Taeguck Martial Arts Was Founded And Is Currently Headed By Grandmaster John M. So.

Grandmaster John So (10th degree black belt) was born and raised in South Korea and began learning the Martial Arts, specifically Dang Soo Do, at the age of nine. During his middle school thru college years, Master So studied Hap Ki Do as well as Kumdo (Japanese Kendo), Kung Fu, Boxing, Judo, Tai Chi (Taijiquan), and Dao Gong (Qi Gong). John won the World Gold Medal in Beijing, China.

During his military career, he instructed the Korean and U.S. military forces in the Martial Arts. Since his arrival in the United States, John So has been teaching law enforcement agencies including the military police, police departments, sheriff's departments and the state police academy in Monterrey, Mexico, as well as Federal special agents and special forces.

Grandmaster So is a world-renowned lecturer and clinician and frequently conducts clinics and seminars at Police Departments, Schools and other institutions. E-mail Grandmaster So at the link provided at the bottom of the page if you wish to inquire about a clinic or seminar.

Grandmaster So is fluent in Korean, English and Spanish, so all languages are welcomed.

Grandmaster So Is Recognized By:
Texas Police Academy
Texas Highway Patrol Training Academy
US Marshals
Mexico Cancun SWAT
Salt Lake City SWAT
Neuvo Leon State Police Academy
Windcrest Police Department
Bexar County Sherriff's Academy & Department
Mid Rio Grande Law Enforcement Training Academy
Fort Sam Houston Military Police
Selma Police Department
Castle Hill Police Department
Pearsal Police Department
Bueno Park Police Department
Seguin Police Department
Eagle Pass Police Department
Edgewood Police Department
Laredo Police Department