1958
Paraguay
Born In April 30th 1958
GRand
master
ozuna
BIOGRAPHY
HISTORY and RESUME
Born In San Pedro, Paraguay in April 30th, 1958
In 1983, Grand Master Ozuna started STF (Songahm Taekwondo Federation), which consisted of 10 South American countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Panama, Peru and Uruguay. Today, these countries have a total of over 200 active schools, and over 120 active clubs. In 1997, Grand Master Ozuna moved to South Florida with his family (wife and three daughters). Here he opened and operated 6 ATA commercial schools. Throughout his teaching career he created instructors that went on to open more than 50 schools throughout the USA, and others who branched out throughout the world, including countries like Portugal, Spain, Italy, Scotland, and Japan. As of October 20th, 2020, the majority of these locations will continue to be active under MAS (Martial Arts System).
Grand Master Ozuna has a legacy of black belts under his instruction, including his three daughters: Alex (4th Degree black belt) , Moira (5th Degree Black Belt) and Dafne (3rd Degree Black Belt).
His highest achieving students include: 4 Chief Masters (8th Degree Black Belts), 14 Senior Masters (7th Degree Black Belts), 40 Masters (6th Degree Black Belts), and over 300 certified instructors worldwide.
Belt And certifications
Grand Master in Korean TaeKwonDo
Certified by President Jae-Kyu Chon, 2019
Grand Master in Songham Taekwondo, Certified by ATA, 2019
4th Degree Black Belt in I.T.F, 1981
Black Belt in World Taekwondo Federation
- Pressure point control tactic (PPCT)
- Joint Manipulation
- Ground fighting
- Single and double Sshan jeol bong (Nunchaku)
- Single and double Bahn Mang Ee (Escrima stick/Kali)
- Gumdo (Sword)
- Ssahng Nat (Kama)
- Spontaneous knife defense
- Tai Chi
- Long Staff
1970-1975 French high school of Asunción, Paraguay
1976-1979 University of the Pacific, Stockton California B.A. in Public relations and Business administration (Personnel management)
1979-1980 Schiller College, Europe University, Paris-France, MBA International Business Administration, Finance
1980-1981 Schiller College, Heidelberg, Germany Doctorate degree in Finance and Marketing.
Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese and Guarani
Grand Master Ozuna Timeline
1969
Moo Duk Kwan
Began Martial Arts (Moo Duk Kwan) in Asunción with Mr. Myung Duk Sun
Another fact to keep in mind is that Myung Duk Sun was the first taekwondo player to arrive in South America, in Paraguay in 1966. (Galarraga, 2020 El Poder del Guerrero)
1975
Tested
1st Degree Black Belt
Moved to California for College
1976
Sacramento, CA
Grand Master Clint Robinson
During College in Stockton, taught and trained Taekwondo and Hap-Kido. Met Grand Master Clint Robinson who at that time worked with the ATA and started to train with him in Sacramento, California
1976
Tested
2nd Degree Black Belt
1978
Tested
3rd Degree Black Belt
Tested for 3rd Degree Black belt in Sacramento and met Eternal Grand Master H.U. Lee.
for the first time.
1978
Tournament
I.T.F. World Championship
Participated in the I.T.F. World Championship in Oklahoma and got 1st place in team board breaking and 3rd in jump side kick over obstacle
1979
Graduate
Business Administration
University of the Pacific, Stockton California B.A. in Public Relations and Business Administration (Personnel Management)
1979
Tournament
Professional Kickboxing
While living in California ('75-'79) participated in 11 Professional Kickboxing matches, 10 wins and 1 tie
1980
MBA
International Business Administration
Schiller College, Europe University, Paris-France, MBA International Business
Administration, Finance
1981
Doctorade
Finance and Marketing
Schiller College, Heidelberg, Germany Doctorate Degree in Finance and Marketing
1981
Tournament
ITF World Championships
Went back to Paraguay and was named the head coach for the Paraguay I.T.F team that participated at the World Championships in Argentina getting 1st place in team sparring and 3rd in team forms
1981
Tested
4th Degree Black Belt
Tested for 4th Degree under General Choi Hong Hi of I.T.F
1982
First School
First School Opened
Opened first individually owned school and decided to teach the ATA System but
continued to have a world view of martial arts
1983
STF
Songahm Taekwondo Federation
Co-Founder and President of Songahm Taekwondo Federation (STF) alongside Eternal Grand Master H.U. Lee
1983
Copenhagem - Denmark
WTF World Championships
Honored to coach the W.T.F. Team of Paraguay at the World Championship in Copenhagen, Denmark
1983
Kukkiwon
2nd Degree Kukkiwon
1984
ATA
Fourth Degree Songahm
1984
Goal
GM Clint Robinson
Opened 7 martial arts schools with over 400 students under the ATA system
ATA implements new forms and GM Ozuna visited ATA Headquarters for first time to learn all the new Songahm forms
GM Clint Robinson visited Paraguay to judge high rank testing
81-1984
Tournaments
Participated in different types of tournaments in South America including Taekwondo I.T.F, W.T., Shotokan Karate and other open styles. Out of 50 tournaments won 48 of them
1985
The accident
The Accident
Was involved in a car accident which resulted in the loss of his left eye, left his wife comatose for 1 week with a year long recuperation,
and the passing of their 2 year old daughter, Irene, and his mother-in-law.
Stopped teaching for 5 months and then had the second visit from GM Robinson to Paraguay. At this time he had 11 schools open and over 1,000 active students
1986
Little Rock
The Summer Camp
Had a great first experience in the Taekwondo Summer Camp in Little Rock, Arkansas
1987
Asuncion
South American Instructor Camp
Held first South American Instructor Camp in Asuncion with 105 participants. Special guests included: Eternal GM H.U. Lee, GM Robert Allemier and GM M.K. Lee, and GM Jack Pierce who all visited Paraguay for the first time due to this event
1987
Hae In Temple
Korean Martial Arts Camp
Participated in the famous Korean Martial Arts Camp at the Hae In Temple
1988
Tested
5th Degree Black Belt
Tested for 5th Degree, competed for the first time after the car accident and got 3rd in
form and sparring at the World Championships in Little Rock
1988
Paraguay
STF Instructor Camp
Held STF Instructor Camp with Eternal GM H.U. Lee, GM Soon Ho, and Mr. Dale Craig
1988
STF
Welcome Chile, Argentina, and Brazil
This year, the first 3 South American countries besides Paraguay joined STF: Chile and Argentina, and by the end of the year Brazil joined as well
1988
Little Rock
ATA World Championship
The first 4 highest ranked students tested at the ATA World Championships held in Little Rock, Arkansas:
CM Gregorio Diaz, CM Teofilo Barrios, CM Agustin Garay, and CM Sergio Von Schmeling
1991
STF
Welcome Peru
This year Peru joined STF, becoming the 4th South American country to work under GM Ozuna
1992
STF
Welcome Uruguay
Uruguay joins STF as the 5th country to work under GM Ozuna
1992
Foz do Iguaçu - Brazil
STF - International Tournament
Held first International Tournament in Foz do Iguassu, Brazil. Several ATA Black Belts from the United States attended this tournament, along with over 800 South American STF Black Belts
1993
STF
Welcome Venezuela
This year Venezuela joins STF, becoming the 6th South American country to work under GM Ozuna
1993
Tested
6th Degree Black Belt
Tested for 6th Degree Black Belt at ATA World Championship High Rank Testing in Little Rock, Arkansas
1994
Master
Master Instructor
Earns the title of Master Instructor, becoming the first STF Master of South America by undergoing the 9 steps of the Master Ceremony
1994
STF
President STF South America
1999
Tested
7th Degree Black Belt
Tested for 7th Degree Black Belt at ATA World Championship High Rank Testing in Little Rock, Arkansas
2000
Senior Master
Senior Master Instructor
Earns the title of Senior Master Instructor by undergoing the 9 steps of the Senior Master Ceremony
2005
Tested
8th Degree Black Belt
Tested for 8th Degree Black Belt at ATA World Championship High Rank Testing in Little Rock, Arkansas
2006
Chief Master
Chief Master Instructor
Earns the title of Chief Master Instructor by undergoing the 9 steps of the Chief Master Ceremony
2008
Asuncion
PANAM - Paraguay
International STF Tournament adopts title of "PANAM Tournament" and is held in Asuncion, Paraguay
690 competitors from the United States and South America attended
2009
Montevideo
PANAM - Uruguay
PANAM Tournament held in Montevideo, Uruguay
780 competitors from the United States and South America attended
2010
Mendoza
PANAM - Argentina
PANAM Tournament and Vision Tour held in Mendoza, Argentina
890 competitors from the United States and South America attended
2011
Curitiba
PANAM - Brazil
PANAM Tournament held in Curitiba, Brazil
824 competitors from the United States and South America attended
2012
Santiago
PANAM - Chile
PANAM Tournament held in Santiago, Chile
1500 competitors from the United States and South America attended
2013
Foz do Iguassu
PANAM - Brazil
PANAM Tournament held in Foz do Iguassu
970 competitors from the United States and South America attended
2014
Florianopolis
PANAM - Brazil
PANAM Tournament held Florianopolis, Brazil
1084 competitors from the United States and South America attended
2015
Santiago
PANAM - Chile
PANAM Tournament held in Santiago, Chile
1900 competitors from the United States and South America attended
2015
ASAM
Hall of Fame
Hall da Fama ASAM - Asociación Sudamericana de Artes Marciales
2016
Battle
Battled and Overcame Cancer
Was diagnosed with cancer in March of 2016
Went through chemotherapy sessions and overcame cancer by September of 2016
2016
Punta del Este
PANAM - Uruguay
PANAM Tournament held in Punta del Este, Uruguay
1100 competitors from the United States and South America attended
2017
Lima
PANAM - Peru
PANAM Tournament held in Lima, Peru
1400 competitors from the United States and South America attended
2018
Tested
9th Degree Black Belt
Tested for 9th Degree Black Belt at ATA World Championship High Rank Testing in Little Rock, Arkansas
2018
Resistencia
PANAM - Argentina
PANAM Tournament held in Resistencia, Argentina
980 competitors from the United States and South America attended
2019
Grand Master
Grand Master instructor
Earns the title of Grand Master Instructor by undergoing the 9 steps of the Grand Master Ceremony
2019
Asuncion
PANAM - Paraguay
PANAM Tournament held in Asuncion, Paraguay, GM Ozuna's home country, to honor and celebrate his 50th year anniversary of martial arts training
1200 competitors from the United States and South America attended
2019
Grand Master
MOO DUK KWAN GRAND MASTER
Became a Grand Master (9th Degree) in Korean Taekwondo Moo Duk Kwan by
President Jae-Kyu, Chon
October 2020
MAS International
Martial Arts System
MAS becomes an International Style of Martial Arts led by Grand Master Ozuna
Martial Arts School