LAI Taekwon-Do

Master Robert Lai formed LAI Taekwon-Do. Master Lai was born in Malaysia and started Taekwon-Do in 1964 after watching a demonstration by General Choi Hong Hi and his demostration squad. The demonstrations given by General Choi drew hundreds to it. Master Lai was one of the lucky 30 students to be chosen to start training. Numbers were limited as the training hall was a at a small Buddhist temple. According to Master Lai Taekwon-Do was the 'in' thing to do.

Master Lai achieved his black belt in 1966 and represented the state in 1967 & 1968 Malaysian ITF tournament in Hong Kong. Malaysia emerged as the inaugural black belt team champions. In 1971 he was again selected to represent Malaysia at the second Asian ITF Tournament. Master Lai continued representing the state of Selangor until 1973 then he decided to concentrate on instructing and coaching.

From 1973 to 1984 Master Lai built up one of the largest number of clubs in Selangor and had more than a thousand registered and training members. 

Master Robert Lai is currently 8th Degree Black Belt and resides in Victoria, Australia.