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Grandmaster Abel Villareal
Grandmaster Abel Villareal, a 9th degree Black Belt, has been studying martial arts since
1960. He began studying Tae Kwon Do in Korea under the direct teachings of Tae Kwon Do
creator General Choi.
This opportunity came to Grandmaster Villareal in Korea as he worked with the ‘White Horse
Division’ also known as the Korean Special Forces.
Grandmaster Villareal continued his training during his tour in Vietnam and later went on to
bring Tae Kwon Do to his hometown of Austin, Texas.
Within his career Grandmaster Villareal also held the title of ‘World Champion’ in Professional
Kickboxing. He retired with a flawless record of 33 wins in 33 fights, all by knockout. He was the
oldest Professional Kickboxer in the world still competing, often being almost twice the age of
his fellow competitors.
When Grandmaster Villareal fought for the world championship against Kenneth Penn it was
predicted by ESPN that Kenneth would knock him out in the third round because of his
enormous size and strength (6’4" tall and 265 pounds). Grandmaster Villareal knocked him out
within 30 seconds of the first round.
Over 40 years ago Grandmaster Villareal opened his first Martial Arts school in Austin,
Texas. His schools have produced more martial arts world champions than any other
school in the world.
Grandmaster Villareal was honored in 2001 by being one of two people to be inducted
into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame. The other gentleman who was inducted was Mr.
Chuck Norris.
Grandmaster Villareal has also spent a large portion of his career aiding in national
defense by working with the United States Government and Law Enforcement. In that
time he’s received commendations from:
Former U.S. President George W. Bush
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton
Former U.S. President George H. Bush
Former U.S. President Richard Nixon
The United States Military
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
The National Assoc. of Chiefs of Police
The Texas State Senate
Travis County Commissioners Court
City of Austin Police Department
In addition to a successful military career, Grandmaster Villareal held the
following titles:
Other notable career highlights include:
Grandmaster Abel Villareal, a 9th degree Black Belt, has been studying martial arts since
1960. He began studying Tae Kwon Do in Korea under the direct teachings of Tae Kwon Do
creator General Choi.
This opportunity came to Grandmaster Villareal in Korea as he worked with the ‘White Horse
Division’ also known as the Korean Special Forces.
Grandmaster Villareal continued his training during his tour in Vietnam and later went on to
bring Tae Kwon Do to his hometown of Austin, Texas.
Within his career Grandmaster Villareal also held the title of ‘World Champion’ in Professional
Kickboxing. He retired with a flawless record of 33 wins in 33 fights, all by knockout. He was the
oldest Professional Kickboxer in the world still competing, often being almost twice the age of
his fellow competitors.
When Grandmaster Villareal fought for the world championship against Kenneth Penn it was
predicted by ESPN that Kenneth would knock him out in the third round because of his
enormous size and strength (6’4" tall and 265 pounds). Grandmaster Villareal knocked him out
within 30 seconds of the first round.
Over 40 years ago Grandmaster Villareal opened his first Martial Arts school in Austin,
Texas. His schools have produced more martial arts world champions than any other
school in the world.
Grandmaster Villareal was honored in 2001 by being one of two people to be inducted
into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame. The other gentleman who was inducted was Mr.
Chuck Norris.
Grandmaster Villareal has also spent a large portion of his career aiding in national
defense by working with the United States Government and Law Enforcement. In that
time he’s received commendations from:
Former U.S. President George W. Bush
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton
Former U.S. President George H. Bush
Former U.S. President Richard Nixon
The United States Military
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
The National Assoc. of Chiefs of Police
The Texas State Senate
Travis County Commissioners Court
City of Austin Police Department
In addition to a successful military career, Grandmaster Villareal held the
following titles:
- Certified Instructor in Counter Terrorist Activities
- Certified Instructor in Anti-Terrorism Tactics
- Government certification in Hostage Rescue
- Government certification Demolitions Instructor
- Special Forces Agent
- Military Intelligence Agent
- Presidential Grounds Security Tactics Instructor
- Special Operations Warfare Instructor
- Nuclear, Radiological, Chemical and Biological Warfare Instructor for the U.S.
Government - Law Enforcement Tactical Instructor (which he continues to do today)
Other notable career highlights include:
- Grand Master in the Art of Tae Kwon Do
- Grand Master in the art of Hap Kai Do
- President of the Texas Tae Kwon Do Association
- Former World Champion in Professional Kickboxing
- "Who’s Who" both nationally and worldwide
