Kang Suh-chong was a South Korean-born martial artist and instructor who was a central figure in the establishment of Taekwondo in the United States.

From 1957 to 1969 Kang served as the head martials arts instructor of the Korean Military Intelligence Agency.

While working as a janitor in a boxing gym, Kang was discovered striking the heavy bags early one morning.

[2] In the late 1970's, Kang served as the Vice President of the International Tae Kwon Do Federation.

He was also the Chairman of the All American Tae Kwon Do Federation, based in Brooklyn, Before his death, Lee Won-kuk promoted Kang to the rank of 10th Dan Black Belt.