Minnesota’s

North Central Regional

Fall

Haidong Gumdo

Seminar

September 25-27, 2026

featuring

Chief Master Parnell

&

Cheif Master Jenko

@ The Gym, 780 S Plaza Dr, Mendota Heights, MN

“Forged in Fire” is the theme for this Fall’s Haidong Gumdo Seminar.

We are thrilled to have Chief Master Parnell and Chief Master Jenko back to lead this training experience.

Come challenge yourself and hone your path as a sword martial artist while strengthening your bonds with your fellow practitioners.

Haidong!

~Master Shirk

Schedule

Friday - black belts

6:00-8:30 pm

Testing & Recertification

Black Belt Testing (forms due 8/25)

Black Belt Recertification - retest on a previous rank earned to challenge yourself

Feedback for all participants from Chief Masters

Saturday - all ranks

10:00 - 4:00

(45 min lunch break included)

Fundamentals

Gyukgums

Forms

Cutting - throw cutting & candles

Sunday - all ranks

10:00 - 2:30

(30 min break included)

Fundamentals

Gyukgums

Forms

Cutting - throw cutting & candles

Training Location

The Gym, Boltz’s Family Martial Arts Academy, 780 S Plaza Dr, Mendota Heights, MN

Hotels Nearby

The following are suggestions, as there are many options to choose from:

Fairfield by Marriot Inn & Suites Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport

Courtyard by Marriot Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport

Comfort Inn Eagan Minneapolis - St. Paul South

Registration

Instructions

  1. Select the days you will be attending.

  2. Add Merch

  3. Submit Registration

  4. Complete Payment

  5. Train hard!