About the Author

Doug Cook holds a third degree black
belt in the Korean martial art of taekwondo,
and is certified as an instructor by the
United States Taekwondo Association and
World Taekwondo Federation. After training
twice in Korea, he went on to become
a five-time gold medalist in the New York
State Championships and the New York
State Governor’s cup competitions. He
holds a D3 status as a U.S. referee and has
received high honors from Korea in the form of a “Letter of
Appreciation” presented by Grand Master Richard Chun, and
signed by World Taekwondo Federation president, Dr. Un Yong
Kim.