H.U. Lee International Gate and Garden — Attraction in Little Rock

A beautiful and peaceful garden to meditate. There was no one when we visited. It's a part of Statehouse Convention Center Downtown. Its purpose is to educate people about the late Haeng Ung Lee’s (Eternal Grand Master H.U. Lee) contributions to society. The gate welcomes people to Little Rock and Arkansas. You can enjoy its Gate, Garden, Two Korean Foo Dog statue, ATA student bowing statues, Reflective pool with seating area, Fountain, Bust of Eternal Grand master Lee, Wall of Vision, Staff of the flying dragon, Harubang Statues from Jejudo, and Turtle statue. I'd love to have these artifacts at...

A special place to all members of the ATA, but also has some unique features of Korean culture that can only be seen here or in South Korea with some specially authorized statures that were imported just for this garden. See the history and legacy of ATA's founding members and high ranking masters. Also the site of the ATA Masters Ceremony for the past several years. A worthwhile trip for all martial artists of Korean training and especially...

As avid ATA practioners, it was very special to see this place! The gate is beautiful, with intricate designs and many bright colors. The statues each tell a story. It is a beautiful tribute to a person who gave so much to the city, and left behind and incredible legacy.

Even if you know nothing of HU Lee or Tae Kwon Do, you will appreciate the esthetic and a shaded place to have a...