Han Wong International Martial Arts
Hall of Fame.
Honouring the masters, coaches and martial artists who have given their lives to Taekwondo and to the people around them. Chosen under the authority of Grand Master Han Wong, 9th Dan.
The inductees
Lifetimes on the mat.
Legends whose contribution to Taekwondo, through competition, coaching, humanitarian work and leadership, has left a lasting mark.
Achievers Award
For practitioners who may not hold the highest belts or longest records, but who have made a real, lasting difference in their communities through Taekwondo.
Brand ambassadors
Grand Masters on five continents.
Senior Grand Masters and coaches who put their name behind our championships and our charity work.
Honorary ambassador · India
Karimul Haque, a social hero.
Through his Bike Ambulance, Karimul has helped more than 5,000 people reach medical care. He has been featured by Great Big Story, TEDx and Al Jazeera English, and is now building a hospital in his village with our support.
“We are proud to have him with us, through the years and for many more to come.”
How we choose
What we look for.
No application fee. No politics. Only merit. Grand Master Han Wong and the HWI committee review every nomination once a year.
Lifetime dedication
Decades of practice, coaching or development that has shaped the sport, not one great season.
Community impact
Serving students and underserved communities through charity, grassroots work and mentoring young people.
Character and values
Courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit, in life as well as on the mat.
Nominations open all year
Know someone who deserves this?
Send us their name, their dojang and a few lines on why. We read every nomination.
Compete in the next championship
The Hall of Fame awards are presented at the Edinburgh Open, our year-closing event.
Register now