History of Than Phong
 
 
THAN-PHONG THE PLANET MARTIAL FEDERATION

Than-Phong Martial Arts Federation was established on December 20, 1966 in Tan-Son-Nhat Air Force Base, Saigon, Viet Nam. Its founder was Air Force General Luu Kim Cuong, who was also the Commander-in-Chief of the 33rd Than-Phong Special Flight Squadron.



From 1966-1975:

  1. Directors of Administration: Tran Dinh Huu, Tran Van Nguu, Tran Nhu Dau, Nguyen Truc Lan, Le Dinh Thuan, Cat Van Khoi, Le Cong Thinh, Nguyen Si Phu, Nguyen Van Thinh.
  2. Technical Director Master: Kim Phuc Nam (1966-1967), Phan Van Duc (1967-1975).
  3. Chief Instructors: Nguyen Van Loi, Huynh Van Phuc, Truong Van Nhieu, Nguyen Ngoc Diep.
  4. Aikijitsu Instructors: Mr. Nguyen Dang Duc, Le An Ninh, Bui Van Chuc.
  5. Judo Instructor: Mr. Thinh Duc Phu.
  6. Board of Advisors: Master Vong Mau Thoong, Nguyen Van Nang, Kang Tae Ho, Kang Dong Kil, Lee Sha Un, Lee Keun Tae, Kim Byung Woon, Herman, Cho Sung Taik, Shu Jung Do, Cho Hyung Ho, Chung Tae Kap.

In the process of being well-recognized, Than-Phong received a great support from General Tran Van Minh, who was The Vietnam Air Force Commander-in-Chief; Colonel Nguyen Xuan Lanh, Colonel Vo Dinh, Colonel Phan Phung Tien, Colonel Dinh Thach On, and Colonel Ly Ngoc An.



Championships:
  1. 1969 Viet Nam Armed Force Taekwon-Do Championship: Black Belt Team Grand Champion.
  2. 1970 Viet Nam National Taekwon-Do Championship: Black Belt Grand Champions (Team and Individual) .
  3. 1972 Viet Nam National Taekwon-Do Championship: Black Belt Grand Champion.
  4. 1973 Viet Nam Armed Force Taekwon-Do Championship: Black Belt Grand Champions (Team and Individual).
  5. 1974 Viet Nam National Taekwon-Do Championship: Team Grand Champion and also Team Runner-up.

March 1971 the 2nd Asia Sea Game in Malaysia: Black Belt Gold Medal (Master Phan Van Duc). Black Belt Team Gold Medal (Mr. Kim Phuc Nam, Huynh Van Phuc, Le Van Chau), and Bronze Medal in Individual Breaking Competition.



Than-Phong in America:

  1. San Antonio, TX, 3/1976: Instructor Tran Van Lac and Truong Nguyen Thuan.
  2. Hayward, CA, 11/1977: Instructor Truong Nguyen Thuan.
  3. Houston, TX, 12/1981: Chief Instructor Truong Nguyen Thuan.
  4. San Jose, CA, 1983: Chief Instructor Truong Nguyen Thuan.
  5. Santa Clara, CA, 1984: Chief Instructor Truong Nguyen Thuan.
  6. San Jose, CA, 9/1989: Master Truong Nguyen Thuan.
  7. San Jose, CA, 1989 to 2009: Grand Master Victor Phan Van Duc.
  8. Oakland, CA, 11/1988: Master Truong Nguyen Thuan.
  9. Houston, TX, 2/1992 to present: Master Phan Hong Ho.
  10. Kingwood, TX, 10/1993: Master Truong Nguyen Thuan.
  11. Spring, TX, 9/2003 to present: Master Truong Nguyen Thuan.
  12. Santa Ana, CA: Master Nguyen Van Loi, Trinh Khai Hoan, Le Van Xuan.
  13. San Diego, CA: Master Mai Thanh Long.
  14. Virginia: Master Kim Phuc Nam.
  15. Michigan: Master Michael Hoa Vu.
  16. Florida: Master Thomas Burgress.
  17. Washington: Master Truong Bich Ve.



Than-Phong Around The World:
  1. Toronto, Canada
  2. Montreal, Canada
  3. Australia
  4. France
  5. Hanoi, Viet Nam
  6. Saigon, Viet Nam