Andy Schuldt

Received Black Sash: April, 1987

Ron Thomas

Received Black Sash: October, 1988

Steve Kowalski

Received Black Sash: October, 1988

Rik Nelson

Received Black Sash: October, 1988

Sean Young

Received Black Sash: October, 1988

Mike Bergin

Received Black Sash: October, 1988

Lynn Davidet

Received Black Sash: October, 1988

Cathy Kim

Received Black Sash: October, 1988

Young Kim

Received Black Sash: October, 1988

Elliot Lowey

Received Black Sash: November, 1990

Warren Bayne

Received Black Sash: September, 1991

Michael Dunham

Received Black Sash: September, 1991

Gerald Misner

Received Black Sash: September, 1992

Greg Zimmerman

Received Black Sash: September, 1992

John Crockett

Received Black Sash: September, 1992

Stephen Vadnais

Received Black Sash: September, 1994

Chris Bailey

Received Black Sash: September, 1994

Malcolm McNeil

Received Black Sash: April, 1996

Tony Smith

Received Black Sash: April, 1998

Alvin Taylor

Received Black Sash: April, 1998

Phung Le

Born In: Saigon, Vietnam
Raised In: Phoenix, Arizona
Occupation: Medical College Student
Started HRD In: 1992
Received Black Sash: April, 1998

Martial Arts History:
Started Hwa Rang Do® in 1992 at the age of 11. Awarded rank of black belt in 1998 and active student/assistant instructor ever since. No martial art history prior to Hwa Rang Do.

Education & Achievements:
Maryvale High School Class of 1999 diploma, Summa Cum Laude Regents Scholarship
Presidential Award for Excellence at the Arizona State University
B.S. Biology - 2003, ASU, History minor Dean's List
Currently attending Mid Western Medical College

Skills, Hobbies, & Interests:
Music, drums, basketball, the Simpsons

Quote:
"One's abilities are limited only by one's determination."

William Flohr

Born In: Phoenix, Arizona
Raised In: Phoenix, Arizona
Occupation: Currently training for the Phoenix Fire Dept.
Started HRD In: 1991
Received Black Sash: April, 1998

Martial Arts History:
Started training in Hwa Rang Do at the age of nine and have continued train to this date. Had no previous training before Hwa Rang Do.

Education & Achievements:
World Hwa Rang Do Association Tournament 1995 3rd place sparring, Los Angeles, CA. MAC Tournament XV United States Championship 2000 Forms Grand Champion, Los Angeles, CA. 2001 Valley of the Sun Nationals 2nd Place Forms, 3rd Place Sparring, 2nd Place Weapons, Phoenix, AZ. Completed two SULSA camps by the age of 14. Graduated from Grand Canyon University with a B.S. in Criminal Justice.

Skills, Hobbies, & Interests:
Training, working on old cars, and drag races.

Quote:
"The key to immortality, is living a life worth remembering."

Nam Hoon Shin

Received Black Sash: April, 1998

Keith Holmes

Born In: Phoenix, Arizona
Raised In: Phoenix, Arizona
Occupation: Bryman Student for X-ray Technician
Started HRD In: June 1993
Received Black Sash: November, 2001

Martial Arts History:
Hwa Rang Do® for 9 years.

Education & Achievements:
US Marines - 84-87
Detention Officer Academy - Sept. 87
Correction Officer Academy - Nov. 94
Self Defense Instructor of the Year (Corrections) - 2000
Graduate of Bryman School - October 2002

Skills, Hobbies, & Interests:
Rock climbing, mountain biking, volleyball, soccer, hiking, swimming, open water diving (scuba), and drawing and painting. Hwa Rang Do® instructor in the future with my own school.

Quote:
"An individual can achieve anything they desire, but they must be willing to work for it."

Brandon Griffith

Born In: Arizona
Raised In: Arizona
Occupation: Student
Started HRD In: March 11, 1994
Received Black Sash: November 3, 2001

Martial Arts History:
Eight years of Hwa Rang Do® training at the Phoenix Academy under the direction of Master Elliott.

Education & Achievements:
Currently attending Glendale Community College.
Plan to Attend Arizona State University in hopes to obtain a degree in business
Hopes to teach Hwa Rang Do®

Skills, Hobbies, & Interests:
Skating, blading, biking, football, basketball, hockey, swimming, band, and hanging out with friends..

Quote:
"Live your life to the fullest, never give in, and always push yourself harder."

Jesse Boyd

Born In: Arizona
Raised In: Arizona
Occupation: Student
Started HRD In: July 2, 1995
Received Black Sash: November 3, 2001

Martial Arts History:
Nine years of Hwa Rang Do® training at the Phoenix Academy under the direction of Master Elliott.

Education & Achievements:
Graduated Maryvale HS. Currently attending Glendale Community College.

Skills, Hobbies, & Interests:
Woodworking, band, art, church, youth group, swimming, and biking.

Quote:
"The man of tomorrow is forged by today's battles."

William Regis

Received Black Sash: November, 2001

Brandon Cozad

Born In: Arizona
Raised In: Arizona
Occupation: Phoenix Police Officer
Started HRD In: March 1993
Received Black Sash: May 2002

Martial Arts History:
Twelve years of Hwa Rang Do® training at the Phoenix Academy under the direction of Master Elliott.

Education & Achievements:
Graduated from Arizona Law Enforcement Academy October 19, 2001
2000 HRD World Championships 3rd Place Advanced Division Forms
2003 HRD World Championships 2nd Place Black Belt Sparring

Skills, Hobbies, & Interests:
Basketball, shooting, riding quads, traveling, mountain climbing, and video games.

Quote:
"In the modern world, You can't train all the time. So when you do, you must give 100%"

Taehoon Kim

Born In: Korea
Raised In: Korea & Arizona
Occupation: Sales Associate
Started HRD In: November 1994
Received Black Sash: May 2002

Martial Arts History:
Studied Tae Kwon Do for 5 years in Korea and earned a 2nd degree black belt in TKD. 9 years training in Hwa Rang Do and still continuing to learn and study.

Education & Achievements:
B.F.A. from Arizona State University
Associates from University of Advancing Computer Technology

Skills, Hobbies, & Interests:
Computer animation, The Simpsons (favorite TV show), Japanese animation, and dancing.

Steve Denuit

Jonathan Elliott

Born In: Phoenix, Arizona
Raised In: Phoenix, Arizona
Occupation: Student
Started HRD In: 1992
Received Black Sash: April 22, 2006

Martial Arts History:
Jonathan Elliott is Master Elliott's eldest son and started training in Hwa Rang Do at the early age of 4 years.

Education & Achievements:
Currently attending Glendale Community College.

Skills, Hobbies, & Interests:
Collecting automobile magazine, driving, drawing

Quote:
"Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there. "

Jiovanni Rancancoj

Born In: Phoenix, Arizona
Raised In: Phoenix, Arizona
Occupation: Student
Started HRD In: 1994
Received Black Sash: November, 2006

Martial Arts History:

Education & Achievements:
Currently attending Greenway High School

Skills, Hobbies, & Interests:
Music, Sports, and Sparring

Quote:
"Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. "

Paul Elliott

Born In: Phoenix, Arizona
Raised In: Phoenix, Arizona
Occupation: Student
Started HRD In: 1994
Received Black Sash: November, 2007

Martial Arts History:
Paul Elliott is Master Elliott's younger son and started training in Hwa Rang Do at the early age of 4 years.

Education & Achievements:
Currently attending Sunny Slope High School.

Skills, Hobbies, & Interests:
Movies, bowling, and basketball.

Quote: "If you are going to be thinking, you may as well think big"

Armando Ruiz

Born In: Phoenix, Arizona
Raised In: Phoenix, Arizona
Occupation: TSA Employee
Started HRD In: 2000
Received Black Sash: November, 2007

Martial Arts History:
I started my martial arts training at the age of 7 studying TaeKwonDo for about 4 years. Then I joined Hwa Rang Do Phoenix Academy at the age of 17 in 2000.

Education & Achievements:
Associates Degree in Administration of Justic from Phoenix College.

Skills, Hobbies, & Interests:
Reading, hiking, and traveling

Quote: "Over coming yourself is the greatest battle you will ever face"