Regional Examiners | United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation®

Jeff Griggs, Sa Bom 23269

TAC Ki Sul Bu 2017-2020

Jeff Griggs, Moo Duk Kwan^® Dan Bon #23269 Sa Bom is an internationally certified 7th Dan Master level practitioner and master level Instructor (Sa Bom) of the Soo Bahk Do® martial art system taught in Moo Duk Kwan® schools worldwide.

Griggs Sa Bom Nim has been appointed by Moo Duk Kwan^® President H.C. Hwang to serve on the United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation^® Technical Advisory Committee, Technical Performance sub-committee (Ki Sul Bu) 2017-2020.

He was also previously appointed by the Kwan Jang Nim to serve on the TAC Weh Gung Bu 2005-2017.

Griggs Sa Bom Nim was also previously appointed by the Technical Advisory Committe Chairman as a Regional Examiner for Region 8 (MO,ID,UT,CO,NM) of the United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation^®.

In 1993 he was Region 8 Team Hyung Co-Champion, has served on the Region 8 Board and actively supports Regional and National events.

Born and raised in Aspen, CO. Owner and Chief Instructor of the Rocky Mountain Martial Arts II in Basalt, CO.

Starting date – April 10, 1979

Instructor – Jeff Moonitz, Hu Kyu In

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Josh Lockwood, Sa Bom, 29755

TAC Heng Jeung Bu 2017-2020

Josh Lockwood, Moo Duk Kwan Dan Bon 29755, is an internationally certified Master level practitioner and master level Instructor (Sa Bom) of the Soo Bahk Do® martial art system taught in Moo Duk Kwan® schools worldwide.

He has been appointed by Moo Duk Kwan^® President H.C. Hwang to serve on the United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation^® Technical Advisory Committee, Administrative sub-committee (Heng Jeung Bu) 2017-2020.

He was previously appointed by Kwan Jang Nim and served on the TAC Neh Gung Bu since 2011.

Lockwood Sa Bom Nim was also previously appointed by the TAC Chairman as Regional Examiner for Region 5 (MI, Il, IN, OH) of the United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation^®.

He actively supports Regional and National events.

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Michael Zickafoose, Sa Bom, 30699

TAC Heng Jeung Bu 2017-2020

Michael Zickafoose, Moo Duk Kwan^® Dan Bon #30699 Sa Bom is an internationally certified Master level practitioner and master level Instructor (Sa Bom) of the Soo Bahk Do® martial art system taught in Moo Duk Kwan® schools worldwide.

He has been appointed by Moo Duk Kwan^® President H.C. Hwang to serve on the United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation^® Technical Advisory Committee, Administrative sub-committee (Heng Jeung Bu) 2017-2020.

Zickafoose Sa Bom Nim was also previously appointed by the TAC Chairman as Regional Examiner for Region 5 (MI, Il, IN, OH ) of the United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation^®.

He has also previously served as an assistant to the Technical Advisory Committee and actively supports all Regional and National events.

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Jennifer Gibbons, Sa Bom, 32238

TAC Ki Sul Bu 2017-2020

Jennifer Gibbons, Moo Duk Kwan^® Dan Bon #32238 Sa Bom is an internationally certified Master level practitioner and master level Instructor (Sa Bom) of the Soo Bahk Do® martial art system taught in Moo Duk Kwan® schools worldwide.

Gibbons Sa Bom Nim has been appointed by Moo Duk Kwan^® President H.C. Hwang to serve on the United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation^® Technical Advisory Committee, Technical Performance sub-committee (Ki Sul Bu) 2017-2020.

She was also previously appointed by the Kwan Jang Nim and served on the TAC Shim Gung Bu 2001 - 2017.

She is an instructor at both Aspen and Basalt branches of Rocky Mountain Martial Arts.

TAC Ki Sul Bu Bu 08/10/2017 to 08/10/2020
TAC Shim Gung Bu 06/01/2011 to 08/10/2017
Region 8 Regional Examiner 08/31/2005 to 06/01/2011
Sixteen time National Champion in Hyung and/or Sparring
USA National Demonstration Team 2001
Region 8 Team Hyung National co-Champion 1997
Starting date-September 26, 1989
Instructor-Jeff Moonitz, Sa Bom Nim

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Cort Stinehour, Sa Bom, 33190

TAC Jin Heung Bu 2017-2020

Cort Stinehour, Moo Duk Kwan^® Dan Bon #33190 Sa Bom is an internationally certified Master level practitioner and master level Instructor (Sa Bom) of the Soo Bahk Do® martial art system taught in Moo Duk Kwan® schools worldwide.

He has been appointed by Moo Duk Kwan^® President H.C. Hwang to serve on the United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation^® Technical Advisory Committee, Moo Duk Kwan^® Preservation sub-committee (Ki Sul Bu) 2017-2020.

Stinehour Sa Bom Nim was previously appointed by the Technical Advisory Committee Chairman, Cash Cooper Sa Bom Nim as a Regional Examiner for Region 2 (NY, PA, NJ, MD, DE, DC) of the United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation^®.

He has also served as an elected Board Director for members of Region 2.

He operates a successful Moo Duk Kwan^® Certified school in Ellenville, New York and actively supports Regional and National events.

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2019

John Mahony, Sa Bom, 23587

Appointed Board Director

John Mahony serves as the local host and coordinator for the annual Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa event in Ramona, CA. He facilitates all aspects of managing the event to assure all participants have the best possible experience.

He also serves as one of the Technical Advisory Committee's Appointed Regional Examiners in Region 9 of the United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation.

He is an internationally certified Master level practitioner and master level Instructor (Sa Bom) of the Soo Bahk Do® martial art system taught in Moo Duk Kwan® schools worldwide.

He also serves as one of Kwan Jang Nim H.C. Hwang’s appointed representatives on the Board of the United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation®.

Moo Duk Kwan^® Dan Bon 23587

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Larry Seiberlich, Sa Bom, 1815

Senior Advisory Committee

Larry Seiberlich serves as one of Kwan Jang Nim H.C. Hwang’s appointed representatives on the Senior Advisory Committee.

He also serves as the World Moo Duk Kwan Chair facilitating global meetings of Moo Duk Kwan^® authorized organizations on behalf of H.C. Hwang, Kwan Jang Nim.

He is an internationally certified Master level practitioner and master level Instructor (Sa Bom) of the Soo Bahk Do® martial art system taught in Moo Duk Kwan® schools worldwide.

Moo Duk Kwan^® Dan Bon 1815

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Russ Hanke, Sa Bom, 4137

Senior Advisory Committee

Russ Hanke serves as one of Kwan Jang Nim H.C. Hwang’s appointed representatives on the Senior Advisory Committee.

He is an internationally certified Master level practitioner and master level Instructor (Sa Bom) of the Soo Bahk Do® martial art system taught in Moo Duk Kwan® schools worldwide.

Moo Duk Kwan^® Dan Bon 4137

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Frank Tsai, Sa Bom, 32700

TAC Digital Bu / Region 1 Examiner

Frank Tsai, Moo Duk Kwan^® Dan Bon #32700 Sa Bom is an internationally certified Master level practitioner and master level Instructor (Sa Bom) of the Soo Bahk Do® martial art system taught in Moo Duk Kwan® schools worldwide.

He has been appointed by Moo Duk Kwan^® President H.C. Hwang to serve on the United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation^®Technical Advisory Committee, Digital sub-committee (Digital Bu) 2017-2020.

Master Tsai is currently a 5th degree midnight blue belt with the Moo Duk Kwan^® and has trained in the Martial Arts for over 25 years.

Prior to attaining his masters belt, he was the United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation^® National lightweight sparring champion for 4 years in a row and won 1st place in the full contact continuous sparring division at the Battle of Baltimore.

Master Tsai has previously studied Japanese Karate, Caeporia, Jiu-Jitsu, Tai-Chi, Wing Chun, and wrestling and regularly practices Astanga Yoga and enjoys break dancing in his free time.

He also holds a Bachelor's of Science in Computer Engineering and a Masters Degree in Information Systems from the Johns Hopkins University.

He telecommutes full time for DocuSign as a Technical Consultant.

Last Updated: Thursday, March 14, 2019

Tom Brnich, Sa Bom, 35142

Region 2 Examiner

Tom Brnich, Moo Duk Kwan^® Dan Bon #35142 Sa Bom is an internationally certified Master level practitioner and master level Instructor (Sa Bom) of the Soo Bahk Do® martial art system taught in Moo Duk Kwan® schools worldwide.

He was been appointed by the Technical Advisory Committee Chairman, Craig Hays Sa Bom Nim as a Regional Examiner for Region 2 NY, PA, NJ, MD, DE, DC) of the United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation^®.

He also operates a successful Moo Duk Kwan^® Certified school in Deptford, New Jersey and actively supports Regional and National events.

Last Updated: Friday, June 17, 2022

Gene Riggs, Sa Bom, 26263

Region 6 Examiner

Gene Riggs serves as one of the Technical Advisory Committee's appointed Regional Examiners for members residing in Region 6.

He has also served as an elected Director on the Board of the United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation®.

He is an internationally certified Master level practitioner and master level Instructor (Sa Bom) of the Soo Bahk Do® martial art system taught in Moo Duk Kwan® schools worldwide.

Moo Duk Kwan^® Dan Bon 26263.

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 30, 2018

William Hockman, Sa Bom 27133

Region 6 Examiner

William Hockman, Moo Duk Kwan^® Dan Bon #27133 Sa Bom is an internationally certified Master level practitioner and master level Instructor (Sa Bom) of the Soo Bahk Do® martial art system taught in Moo Duk Kwan® schools worldwide.

He was been appointed by the Technical Advisory Committee Chairman, Cash Cooper Sa Bom Nim as a Regional Examiner for Region 6 (TX, LA, AR, MO, KS) of the United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation^®.

He also operates a successful Moo Duk Kwan^® Certified school in Oklahoma and actively supports Regional and National events.

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Dan Ellenbecker, Sa Bom, 27146

Region 7 Examiner

Dan Ellenbecker, Moo Duk Kwan^® Dan Bon #27146 Sa Bom is an internationally certified Master level practitioner and master level Instructor (Sa Bom) of the Soo Bahk Do® martial art system taught in Moo Duk Kwan® schools worldwide.

He was been appointed by the Technical Advisory Committee Chairman, Cash Cooper Sa Bom Nim as a Regional Examiner for Region 7 (WI, ND, SD, NE, IW, MN) of the United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation^®.

He also operates a successful Moo Duk Kwan^® Certified school in Montgomery, Texas and actively supports Regional and National events.

Last Updated: Thursday, March 14, 2019

Dave Billings, Sa Bom, 28976

Region 7 Examiner

Dave Billings, Moo Duk Kwan^® Dan Bon #28976 Sa Bom is an internationally certified Master level practitioner and master level Instructor (Sa Bom) of the Soo Bahk Do® martial art system taught in Moo Duk Kwan® schools worldwide.

He was been appointed by the Technical Advisory Committee Chairman, Cash Cooper Sa Bom Nim as a Regional Examiner for Region 7 (WI, ND, SD, NE, IW, MN) of the United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation^®.

He also actively supports Regional and National events.

Last Updated: Thursday, March 14, 2019

Oliver Whitcomb, Sa Bom, 23268

Region 8 Examiner Former

Oliver Whitcomb, Moo Duk Kwan Dan Bon 23268 is the owner/chief instructor of Sawtooth Martial Arts and has trained consistently in the art of Soo Bahk Do since 1979.

He is a full time instructor and manager of Sawtooth Martial Arts, teach martial arts to some schools, work with wounded veterans and teach them breathing and stretching as part of their healing and recovery, and put on extensive camps for kids of all ages and abilities.

Areas of expertise include: martial arts, stretching, breathing, conditioning, archery, and conflict resolution.

He is an internationally certified master level instructor who has:

Trained extensively in Korea from 1986-1992
Run schools in Hawaii (1989 – 1992) and Seattle (1993 – 1995)
Taught full time in the Wood River Valley since 1996
Has a BA with honors from the University of Washington in Korean Studies
He has had a deep involvement within the community in various capacities:
Teaching modified martial arts to children and adults with cognitive disabilities in the Wood River Valley since 2003
Developed Integrated Breathing & Movement (IBAM) which is a therapeutic form of martial arts that has been beneficial for injured veterans and others as a way of optimizing health and performance
Worked in many school systems teaching introductory martial arts classes as a tool for bringing discipline, focus and exercise into the class room, as well as promoting conflict resolution

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Anna Oulashin, Sa Bom, 31097

Region 10 Examiner

Anna Oulashin, Moo Duk Kwan^® Dan Bon #31097 Sa Bom is an internationally certified Master level practitioner and master level Instructor (Sa Bom) of the Soo Bahk Do® martial art system taught in Moo Duk Kwan® schools worldwide.

She has been appointed by the Technical Advisory Committee Chairman, Craig Hays Sa Bom Nim as a Regional Examiner for Region 10 (WA, AK, OR) of the United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation^®.

She also operates a successful Moo Duk Kwan^® Certified school in Camas, Washington and actively supports Regional and National events.

Last Updated: Thursday, March 14, 2019

Victor Martinov, Sa Bom, 10189

1936-2015

Victor Martinov, Sa Bom, Dan Bon 10189
1936-2015

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Jeff Mackey, Sa Bom 28089

Region 1 Examiner

Denise Mullin-Menendez, Sa Bom, 30212

Region 2 Examiner

Gary Brown, Sa Bom, 22043

Region 3 Examiner

Rodrigo Cruz, Sa Bom, 33484

Region 4 Examiner / TAC Assistant

Christy Cooper, Sa Bom, 33008

Region 5 Examiner

Carl Vonck, Sa Bom, 39474

Region 5 Examiner

Travis Guinn, Sa Bom, 32771

Region 6 Examiner

James Bennett, Sa Bom, 23250

Region 6 Examiner

Dwayne Townsend, Sa Bom, 37809

Region 6 Examiner

Sean Cullen, Sa Bom 26950

Region 7 Examiner

Mike Kelly, Sa Bom 31402

Region 7 Examiner

Brian Corrales, Sa Bom, 36264

TAC Digital Bu / R8 REX

Josh Duncan, Sa Bom, 29793

Region 9 Examiner / TAC Assistant

Vicki Kenyon, Sa Bom 32665

Region 9 Examiner

Charles Smith, Sa Bom 33141

Region 10 Examiner

Jeff Griggs, Sa Bom 23269

TAC Ki Sul Bu 2017-2020

Josh Lockwood, Sa Bom, 29755

TAC Heng Jeung Bu 2017-2020

Michael Zickafoose, Sa Bom, 30699

TAC Heng Jeung Bu 2017-2020

Jennifer Gibbons, Sa Bom, 32238

TAC Ki Sul Bu 2017-2020

Cort Stinehour, Sa Bom, 33190

TAC Jin Heung Bu 2017-2020

John Mahony, Sa Bom, 23587

Appointed Board Director

Larry Seiberlich, Sa Bom, 1815

Senior Advisory Committee

Russ Hanke, Sa Bom, 4137

Senior Advisory Committee

Frank Tsai, Sa Bom, 32700

TAC Digital Bu / Region 1 Examiner

Tom Brnich, Sa Bom, 35142

Region 2 Examiner

Gene Riggs, Sa Bom, 26263

Region 6 Examiner

William Hockman, Sa Bom 27133

Region 6 Examiner

Dan Ellenbecker, Sa Bom, 27146

Region 7 Examiner

Dave Billings, Sa Bom, 28976

Region 7 Examiner

Oliver Whitcomb, Sa Bom, 23268

Region 8 Examiner Former

Anna Oulashin, Sa Bom, 31097

Region 10 Examiner

Victor Martinov, Sa Bom, 10189

1936-2015