ALBRAND JO started practicing swordsmanship when he entered Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) in Seoul, South Korea where he majored in Asian studies. He received his Master Kumdo Teacher certification examination in 1993 and was awarded the title of “Master Teacher” that same year by the Korea Kumdo Association. He has build an impressive national and international reputation as an elite Kumdo player in tournaments hosted by the most renowned Kumdo organizations worldwide. As Chief Instructor the HMK Kumdo Academy in Ridgefield, New Jersey and Harlem Kumdo Club in New York City, he has accumulated 30-years of Kumdo teaching experience with children and young adults, 25-years of national and international Kumdo tournament experience as a Kumdo player and Chief Referee and is a founding member of the Eastern United States Korea Kumdo Association. Master Jo currently holds the Kumdo rank of 7th Dan, remains an active international Kumdo player and continues to teach and train some of the most elite Kumdo players worldwide. He has served as the host of international Kumdo seminars and student exchange programs with other Kumdo leaders worldwide. He is a citizen of the United States and currently resides in New Jersey with his wife and two daughters.
CINDY JEON While balancing a career in accounting, family and kumdo training Master Jeon has acquired an impressive national and international reputation as a Kumdo Player, winning in individual and team Kumdo competitions spanning over a 23-year period. She began teaching Kumdo under the direction of Master Teacher Albrand Jo, obtained her Master Kumdo Teacher certification and was awarded the title of Master Teacher by the Korea Kumdo Association in 2010. Master Jeon currently holds the Kumdo advance rank of 5th Dan, remains an active international Kumdo player and continues to teach and inspire young women and men in Kumdo worldwide. She is a U.S citizen and currently resides with her family in New Jersey.
Dr. Tyrone Bentley is a Physician practicing in central Harlem. He has been training in Kumdo under the direction of Master Teacher Albrand Jo, currently holds the Kumdo advance rank of 3rd Dan and is an assistant instructor at HMK Kumdo Academy in Ridgefield New Jersey and Harlem Kumdo Club in New York City. He is an active national and international Kumdo player and has acquired an impressive winning record in the individual and team Kumdo competitions.
Mr. Sam Ralosky is a College student and Paraprofessional in the Montclair Township School District. He began training in Kumdo under the direction of Master Teacher Albrand Jo as a high school student. He currently holds the Kumdo advance rank of 3rd Dan and is an assistant instructor at HMK Kumdo Academy in Ridgefield New Jersey and Harlem Kumdo Club in New York City. He is an active national and international Kumdo player and has acquired an impressive winning record in the individual and team Kumdo competitions.