Black Belt Test 10-25-2008

On October 24th, 25th, and 26th Masters training was held at Lotus Blossom Martial arts in Salt Lake City, Utah. Training was held in two, two hour periods each day. Training conducted was Ssang Soo gum Bup, Yedo gum bup, Bonguk gum bup and Jaengbeak gum pup. There was also detailed instruction on the defensive side of Gyuk Gum training, learning how to counter attack against Gyuk Gum offense. Finally their was detailed instruction on correct Haidong Gumdo style and criteria on bamboo cutting.
Masters involved came from all over the United States of America stretching from California to Maryland, and included 5 states and represented 13 different Dojangs.

Training was held by direction of Chief of education, Master Jeong Woo Kim and under the supervision of Chief Master Marshall Parnell.

Involved Masters were: Jerry Laurita, James Alan, Russel Hess, Allen Hughes, Carrie Hughes, Jason Cleverly, Julian Vasquez, Mike McGowan , Steve Wallenda, Felipe Quintana, Troy Yoho and Instructor Cathleen Martinez.