a member of the World Taekwondo (former WTF). In the Asian Taekwondo Championship 1978, in Hong Kong, Iran got the 3rd place. The Father of Iranian Taekwondo It is sure that the Koreans introduced taekwondo to the world in 1970 – 71, and in Iran’s case Master Kim Soo Ryan had this responsibility. The question is how Iranians handled taekwondo after him, and people around the world are interested to know who the pioneers of taekwondo in Iran are? In this respect the title of “the Father of Iranian Taekwondo” suits Grandmaster Azarpad best. As mentioned earlier, Mr. Azarpad learned taekwondo in Iranian Royal Army under supervision of Master Kim Soo Ryan, and got the title of Senior of the Class for the following reasons: 1. He already ranked the 1st Dan in Judo, and used to be a Judo, self-defense, bayonet fight, and rock climbing instructor by that time. That means prior to taekwondo he had the title of instructor in martial arts and other fields in the royal army. 2. He was an experienced instructor and leader. 3. He was about 12 years older than the fellow taekwondo classmates. Despite his age he has always been one of the most motivated and active pioneers of taekwondo to this day. Interestingly enough, it is only Grandmaster Azarpad who still is active in the daily life of Iranian taekwondo. Unfortunately, the other members of the pioneer group are not present at the scene for different reasons. Azarpad has been active in the following fields in addition to teaching taekwondo: International Referee, National Team Head Coach, Teaching at Taekwondo College in the following fields: The philosophy of Emersion of Taekwondo, The Philosophy of Taekwondo’s Forms, The History of Taewkondo in the World, The Principles of the Basic Techniques (Kiong jaze), The head of Iranian Taekwondo Federation’s Technical Committee, The head of Iranian Taekwondo Federation’s Pioneers Committee, Instructor and examiner of Iranian Taekwondo Federation’s various training seminars, such as instructor, or referee courses. Grandmaster Azarpad’s name is already strongly tied with the title of Taekwondo’s Father of Iran, which is almost irreversible. Grandmaster Azarpad stands firm on teaching the standard taekwondo, and spends plenty of his time on studying, gathering, and creating documents on taekwondo, which is a very valuable work for elevating the new generation's knowledge and understanding of true taekwondo. All these characteristics resemble a father who has spent almost