is a martial arts system that has it roots in both the Korean martial art of TaeKwonDo and the Japanese martial art
of KarateDo. The system was founded in 1979 by Master Roger A. Jarrett who holds equal ranks in both the arts
(8th Dan).
The system's Korean influence comes from both major styles of TaeKwonDo, the International TaeKwonDo Federation and the World
TaeKwonDo Federation. Chong Shin Kwan students learn forms (Hyung) from both
the ITF and WTF, giving them a broad knowledge base and the ability to relate to students affiliated with either TaeKwonDo federation.
The organization's Japanese influence comes predominantly from the Japanese style of KarateDo, known as the Japan Karate-do Ryobu-kai.
It is noted in Japanese and Okinawan forms (Kata) performed by Chong Shin Kwan students.
The USA Martial Arts Training Centers are licensed by the USA National Karate-do Federation (USA-NKF).
The USA-NKF is the National Governing Body for Karate with the United States as recognized by the United States Olympic Committee.
