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Chief Instructor - Julian Vasquez Sr.

Master Julian Vasquez Sr. is certified as a 4th Dan Blackbelt through the World Haidong Gumdo Federation. He has a 30 year martial arts history that also includes a 6th Dan Blackbelt in Taekwondo certified through the Kukkiwon. Master Vasquez actively teaches all Haidong Gumdo classes, and is involved in helping grow the art in the United States. 

Master Vasquez is also actively involved in the Korean Judo Kwan association of martial arts schools. He is certified as a 6th Dan instructor through them, as well as a 6th Dan instructor through the US Grand Masters society.

For more information about Master Vasquez Sr, please click here.

 

Assistant Instructor - Kyle DeRossett

Kyle DeRossett is a certifed 1 Gup Red/Blackbelt with the World Haidong Gumdo Federation. Last year at the US Haidong Gumdo Open Championship, Kyle tied for first place overall for forms.  Kyle is also a 2nd Dan Blackbelt in Taekwondo certified by the Kukkiwon, and is a junior instructor in our Taekwondo program. He has been a member of VTA for over 5 years.

Prior to studying martial arts, Kyle spent 6 years training in competitive gymnastics. He is also an active student of Parkour, the French art of movement. Kyle is currently studying for his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from CCCC.