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About Jook-Am
A family tribute to GrandMaster Park Jung Tae, rooted in his philosophy and carried forward through an archive of memories.
Jook-Am: bamboo in stone
Jook-Am means bamboo in stone. GrandMaster Park Jung Tae chose the name to express the ideals he lived and taught: resilience rooted in principle, growth through struggle, and harmony between strength and grace.
The bamboo grows upright from the rock. It represents the strength to meet adversity while remaining flexible and humble. The stone speaks to firm roots and principles that hold steady under pressure.
The Jook-Am logo draws on this image of bamboo emerging from stone—a reminder to stand tall, stay grounded and keep growing.
A family tribute
Jook-Am was created by members of GrandMaster Park Jung Tae’s family to honour his contribution, preserve his philosophy and share his legacy with new generations.
His wife, Hon. GrandMaster Linda Park, and his family are an essential part of that story. This tribute remembers his life in Canada and his family connections alongside his work as an international teacher.
Resilience and humility, strength and grace are central to the tribute: a home for photographs, first-hand memories and the record of his teaching.
An archive built from people’s memories
The Park family photographic collection forms the foundation of this archive, bringing together photographs of teaching, demonstrations, community gatherings and everyday moments.
The video memories belong to the people who tell them. Their full names and titles accompany each film. Contributions from former students, friends and families help preserve the story for future generations.
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The collection and the shop
The Jook-Am collection carries the brand’s philosophy into clothing and other designs. The shop remains part of Jook-Am, while the legacy archive gives visitors a place to learn about the person and principles behind the name.
Rooted in spirit. Forged in discipline. Built on legacy.
The Jook-Am collection
A legacy you can carry with you
A few considered pieces: the GTF emblem, the Jook-Am bamboo symbol, and the tenets for your space.
