IHF International Hapkido Federation and GHF Global Hapkido Association Certified 8th Dan Black Belt, Hapkido Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Federation Certified 7th Dan Black Belt, Taekwondo
Grand Master Tommy Chang is the Head Master Instructor and Technical Director of Black Belt World Canada, which includes the flagship Toronto site at Bloor and Dovercourt. Master Chang is a former Vice President of Taekwondo Canada and Taekwondo Ontario, as well as the World Taekwondo Federation in Canada.
Grand Master Chang is a well-known actor, stunt coordinator, director, and producer in the film and television industries. He founded the ReelStunts Action Team and has worked on numerous productions as a Stunt and Fight Coordinator. This includes the popular TV/Netflix shows “Nikita,” “Umbrella Academy,” “American Gods,” “Hannibal,” and the blockbuster film “Pacific Rim.” Charlie Hunnam, Mary J Blidge, Max Martini, Tom Hooper, Simu Liu, Aidan Gallagher, Idris Elba, and Lawrence Fishburn, to mention a few, were all trained by Grand Master Tommy Chang.
He recently appeared as Hapkido Master “Master Yang” in the hit TV series Kim’s Convenience.
About Black Belt World
Master Tommy Chang introduced Black Belt World to Canada in 1992, with the first location in downtown Toronto serving as the headquarters for Black Belt World CANADA.
Black Belt World has successfully relocated its BBW Canada Headquarters to the north-east corner of Bloor and Dovercourt. With 25 years of experience, Black Belt World is currently one of the LARGEST Taekwondo organizations in the country, with 8 locations located around the Greater Toronto Area.
Master Tommy Chang and his crew have noticed amazing changes and improvements in each student as a result of their Taekwondo instruction over the years. He has developed students, teachers, masters, and school owners into prominent leaders in society. His influence and counsel are unparalleled. This has aided the Taekwondo community in gaining a footing in Canada. Grandmaster Chang’s leadership and direction enriched and inspired other Taekwondo masters and schools across the country.
To this day, Black Belt World continues to serve the community by welcoming anybody who wants to learn martial arts and get the benefits of it. Black Belt World maintains its reputation by offering first-rate facilities, high-quality instruction, and Master Instructors who are certified. Black Belt World is always striving to foster positive character development in our students and parents.