Master
Jeong Ji Hyoung, 1972-2008
It is with deepest regret that we inform you of the sudden
passing of our great friend, Master Jeong. He passed away
peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, March 2, 2008,
while on vacation in Seattle, Washington. Our sincere prayers and warm wishes for strength, peace,
and love go out to his family, and also to all of our Taekwondo
family members at this difficult time.Funeral services were
held on March 11, 2008, at the
Cerritos United Methodist Church
with Master Jeong's family and a large group our Taekwondo family in attendance.
Cards, letters, simple notes describing favorite memories of
Master Jeong, and donations received by Master Jeong's family
and were greatly
appreciated.
Master Jeong began teaching with Master Rho on November 1, 2005. Prior
to joining our staff, he taught Taekwondo in Mission Viejo and Cypress,
California. He is originally from Jin Chun, Korea, and earned his 4 Dan
WTF Black Belt under 9 Dan Grand Master Lee, the
Kukkiwon
Education Department Chief. In 2002, Master Jeong graduated from the
World Taekwondo Instructor Academy and has taught Taekwondo and Tae Kwon
Stick weapon techniques to both Masters and Instructors in Korea,
Scotland, and the USA. He also taught various techniques to the Korean
Tae Kwon Diamond International Demonstration Team and was a Sparring
Champion in the Korean Army.
Master Jeong touched a great many lives and will be sorely missed. My
family and I developed quite a bond with Master Jeong since he first joined our
school. We had the pleasure of getting to know him outside of the dojang and he
enjoyed several holiday meals in our home. Master Jeong was a great instructor
-- very precise in his teachings -- and he taught us all a great deal. We will
always remember him with that contagious smile, a sparkle in his eye, and how
excited he would get whenever we had a pot-luck at the school! We miss you, Sir!
--Instructor DanMy condolences to Master Jeong's family and everyone
at the studio. He was a good man and a great instructor. --Tom M.
It is a rare thing to be blessed with having someone
in your child's life, if even briefly, of such high character,
compassion, and selfless devotion to being a role model, friend, and
instructor. He will be deeply missed by us all. --Jeanine C.
We are very sad to hear about Master Jeong. My kids
did have many fun times and giggles with him. --Karmen D.
"Some people come into our lives and quietly go. Others
stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never the
same." Master Jeong had some mighty big footprints!!!! Maggie and I will
always cherish the wonderful time we had with him! --Tom and Maggie P.
Master Jeong will be sorely missed by our family. He
was such a wonderful teacher who was able to connect with the kids in a
unique and special way. Our hearts go out to his family, to Master Rho
and his staff, and to all of the Taekwondo students. --Noah and Abby L.
It has been difficult for us to comprehend the loss.
He had such a special twinkle and was so good with the kids. I regret
that I didn't know him better, but he sure did leave a lasting impact on
many. Although his life was cut in half, he left a legacy that many
could never hope to have. --Clare C.
