Grand Master Paul Cutler

IX Degree Grand Master
Founder & President of A.C.E. TAEKWON-DO

First ever student to be promoted to IX Degree Grand Master by First Grand Master RHEE KI HA

Grand Master Paul Cutler is the founder and President of A.C.E. Taekwon-Do.He is also the first ever student to be promoted to IX Degree Grand Master by First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha. 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 -all of his gradings, from white belt to his promotion to IX Degree, have been personally conducted by Pioneer Rhee Ki Ha.

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 occasionsand 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.

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 and subsequentlyfounded Authentic Centres for Excellence of Taekwon-Do in 2012.

Both Mr Dryden and Miss Booth have trained with Grand Master Cutler many times over the last decade – and always come awayin awe of our President's knowledge and experience in the art of Taekwon-Do.

Recognition from The Founder

Grand Master Cutler's exceptional skill and dedication was personally recognised by General CHOI HONG HI:

  • "Best Instructor in Britain" awarded multiple times by General Choi Hong Hi
  • Outstanding Instructor Award presented by The Founder in 1995
  • Over 30 international courses attended under General Choi's direct instruction
  • Assistant to The Founder at seminars across Europe and Australia

Connection to MYSTIC-EAGLE Instructors

The relationship between Grand Master Cutler and MYSTIC-EAGLE spans over a decade of training and mentorship:

  • Decade of Training: Mr Dryden and Miss Booth have trained with Grand Master Cutler for over 10 years
  • Continuous Learning: Regular training sessions that consistently inspire awe and respect
  • A.C.E. Foundation: Direct connection to the founder and President of A.C.E. organisation
  • Knowledge Transfer: Immense experience and expertise shared with MYSTIC-EAGLE instructors

Grand Master Cutler's Journey

Early Training & Development

  • • Started training: 1973
  • • Polytechnic TKD club, Oxford
  • • All gradings by Pioneer Rhee Ki Ha
  • • First IX Dan by First Grand Master
  • • Mentored throughout by Pioneer Rhee

Recognition by General Choi

  • • "Best instructor in Britain" (multiple times)
  • • Outstanding instructor award (1995)
  • • 30+ international courses with General Choi
  • • Assisted Founder at European/Australian seminars

International Experience

  • • Most senior instructor in Australia
  • • Seminars across Europe and Australia
  • • International course leadership
  • • Global promotion of authentic ITF

A.C.E. Foundation

  • • Resigned from UKTA (2011)
  • • Founded A.C.E. (2012)
  • • President of A.C.E. TAEKWON-DO
  • • Authentic Centres for Excellence
"Best instructor in Britain"
— General CHOI HONG HI, Founder of TAEKWON-DO

Founder & President of A.C.E. TAEKWON-DO

IX Degree Grand Master • Authentic Centres for Excellence