Taekwondo's rich history traces back to ancient Korea. Its international reach has grown tremendously. Grand Master JK Lee moved to Milwaukee from Korea in 1975 and has been teaching the martial art form for decades.

"I want to teach Taekwondo in America," Lee recalled. "My friend lived here. He invited me, and I moved here. Milwaukee, I love Milwaukee."

Lee opened his first school in 1976 on 36th and North Avenue. 48 years later, he's got five locations across Southeastern Wisconsin.

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