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<p>The United States has more martial arts schools than any other country – by far. Chances are you or someone you know practiced karate or another martial art growing up. While martial arts gained popularity in the U.S. for many reasons, one name stands out: Jhoon Rhee. Known as the Father of American Taekwondo, Rhee famously taught Bruce Lee how to kick and Muhammed Ali how to punch. His bare-knuckled American dream made an impact on generations of Americans.</p><p><strong>Guests: </strong></p><p><strong>Terence Nicholson, </strong>a D.C.-based artist. Creator of <em>Safety Jacket: A Mourning in Chinatown</em></p><p><strong>Sojin Kim, </strong>curator for the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center’s exhibition: Sightlines, Chinatown and Beyond</p><p><strong>M. Aziz, </strong>an Assistant Professor of African American Studies in the Department of American Ethnic Studies at the University of Washington</p><p><strong>Chun Rhee, </strong>son of Jhoon Rhee</p><p><strong>Jimmy Rhee, </s...