Cover Story Throwback: Pu Gill Gwon
- Black Belt Team
- May 1
- 1 min read

Who remembers this tae kwon do star?
The June 1982 cover of Black Belt Magazine featured five-time cover star Pu Gill Gwon, a tae kwon do master from Southern California. Known for his spectacular kicks and creative movement, he brought dynamic energy to every magazine appearance.
In many ways, he was an influencer before the term even existed.

Learn more about this cover and the entire magazine preserved in digital format: https://www.blackbeltmag.com