IX Degree Grand Master
Founder & President of A.C.E. TAEKWON-DO • First student promoted to IX Degree by Pioneer RHEE KI HA (FGMR)
“Best instructor in Britain.”— General CHOI HONG HI, Founder of TAEKWON-DO
Grand Master Paul Cutler is the founder and President of A.C.E. Taekwon-Do. He is the first ever student to be promoted to IX Degree Grand Master by First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha (FGMR). His Taekwon-Do training began in 1973 at the Polytechnic TKD club in Oxford, England.
His instructor and mentor throughout his career has been First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha (FGMR) — all of his gradings, from white belt to his promotion to IX Degree, have been personally conducted by Pioneer Rhee Ki Ha (FGMR).
General Choi Hong Hi, the founder of Taekwon-Do, recognised Grand Master Cutler's expertise, awarding him as the "best instructor in Britain" on multiple occasions and presenting him with an outstanding instructor award in 1995. He attended over 30 international courses conducted by General Choi Hong Hi and assisted the founder at seminars across Europe and Australia.
Degree Grand Master
Started Training in Oxford
Founded A.C.E. Taekwon-Do
He teaches authentic ITF Taekwon-Do, adhering to the complete martial art as formulated by General Choi. After a period as the most senior instructor in Australia, he returned to the UK. In 2011, he resigned from the UKTA to follow First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha (FGMR) and subsequently founded Authentic Centres for Excellence of Taekwon-Do in 2012.
As President of A.C.E., Grand Master Cutler continues to uphold the highest standards of traditional ITF Taekwon-Do instruction, ensuring that the art remains true to the teachings of its founder while developing the next generation of practitioners and instructors across the organisation.
Grand Master Cutler's exceptional skill and dedication was personally recognised by General CHOI HONG HI, the founder of Taekwon-Do:
Awarded "Best Instructor in Britain" multiple times by General Choi
Outstanding Instructor Award presented by The Founder
International courses attended under General Choi's direct instruction
Assisted The Founder at seminars across Europe and Australia
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