http://sakidokwan.org/or/barbero Master David Barbero V Dan, Head Instructor Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:56:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Congratulations to Drew Morgan who successfully completed his 1st Dan test on May 31, 2008. Drew demonstrated excellent single hand techniques, pressure points, and defense using a rope. Previously Mr. Morgan also demonstrated 2:1 defenses with clear balance and strong technique. Drew has been studying Sakidokwan Hapkido since 2001, and has ... http://sakidokwan.org/or/barbero/2008/06/04/drew-morgan-promoted-to-1st-dan/ Congratulations to Brian Peterson for his successful black belt demonstration on April 4th, 2008. Brian demonstrated strong technique using pressure points, empty hands and tan-bong. Sparring and a self-defense Round Robin rounded out the test with an excellent sacrifice throw at the end. Brian has been studying Sakidokwan Hapkido since ... http://sakidokwan.org/or/barbero/2008/04/08/brian-peterson-promoted-to-1st-dan/ Over the July 4th holiday, Springfield instructor David Barbero was promoted in Heuk Choo Kwan Hap Ki Do. Now 2nd Dan Black Belt, Mr. Barbero is a fully certified instructor of this style of Hap Ki Do. Mr. Barbero tested under the HCK founder, Grandmaster Ron Suggs, 9th Dan. Students should ... http://sakidokwan.org/or/barbero/2007/07/05/instructor-promotion/ Congratulations to James Long and Robert Hall on their successful testing for 5th Gup. Both demonstrated a deep understanding of the required manterial and an impressive level of skill in demonstrating the techniques. Great Job!! http://sakidokwan.org/or/barbero/2007/06/29/june-test-results/ Mr. Barbero began training in September 1983 with Master Joseph Petty at Petty’s Power TaeKwonDo in Rock Springs, Wyoming. David earned a 1st Dan in June 1986. While in Rock Spring Mr. Barbero also trained along side of Master Kaumo, Master Hartsorn. In September 1989, Mr. Barbero moved to ... http://sakidokwan.org/or/barbero/2005/08/14/master-david-barbero/