Master Il Nam Yang
Haidong Kumdo is headed by Master Il Nam Yang, as established by the Korea Haidong Kumdo Association under founder Grandmaster Ilseong Bouk Soo Joung. Master Yang is known for his high quality and practical training.
Master Yang holds an 9th degree black belt in the World Chang Moo Kwan Tae Kwon Do Federation, 5th degree black belt in Hapkido, 7th Degree black belt in Haidong Gumdo, a black belt in Daehan Gumdo, and a 3rd degree black belt in Krav Maga. He is Co-Founder of United Krav Maga Association providing both civilian and law enforcement training. Master Yang also holds a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, is a module 3 instructor in the Patriot Knife System and has multiple certifications as an NRA Instructor and is a NRA Range Safety Officer.
Our Team
The Haidong Kumdo Team Welcomes You.
Julius Gonsalves - 3rd Dan
Head Instructor
Peter Fil - 2nd Dan
Senior Instructor
Gabriella Spain - 2nd Dan
Demo Team Captain
John Fournier - 2nd Dan
Demo Team Captain
Yun Suk Jung - 1st Dan
Advisor
Dan Harrigan - 2nd Dan
Demo Team Captain
Jacob Yang- 1st Dan
Demo Team Captain