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
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Train hard!