Events
February 2026
- February 18, 2026
- Hopaesool, Taekwondo, Gumdo, Archery and Hapkido Testing Deadline
- All testing paperwork and fees are due for Hopaesool, Taekwondo, Gumdo, Archery and Hapkido testing
- February 20, 2026
- Hopaesool Test
- Starting at 7:30pm
- February 22, 2026
- Classes are Cancelled for Testing
- February 22, 2026
- Tae Kwon Do Test
- Stretching starting at 1:45pm
- February 22, 2026
- Haidong Gumdo Test
- Starting about 3:30pm
- February 22, 2026
- Archery Test
- Starting about 5pm
- February 23, 2026
- No 8:30pm Weapons Class Because of Testing
- February 23, 2026
- Hapkido Test
- Starting at 7:30pm
March 2026
- March 1, 2026
- Haidong Gumdo Black Belt Testing Paperwork Deadline
- Deadline for Haidong Gumdo Black Belt testing paperwork is due, and half of the testing fee for those testing in Texas in April (5th Dan or higher) or Ohio May 30th.
April 2026
- April 3-5, 2026
- Studio and Store are Closed for Easter
- April 17-19, 2026
- Haidong Gumdo Seminars and Testing in Philadelphia
- With Headmaster Kim (Master Laura is not planning to attend this seminar)
- April 22-26, 2026
- Haidong Gumdo Seminars and Testing in Texas
- With HeadMaster Kim (Master Laura will be teaching at this seminar)
May 2026
- May 23-25, 2026
- Studio and Store are Closed for Memorial Day
- May 30, 2026
- Haidong Gumdo Belt Test
- Including Black Belt testing
June 2026
- June 5-8, 2026
- Gongkwon Yusul Seminars at the Studio
- Seminars with the founder of Gongkwon (GKYS), Grandmaster Jun Kang
- More information soon.
- June 24, 2026
- Hopaesool and Hapkido Testing Deadline
- Testing paperwork and fees due for Hopaesool and Hapkido
- June 26, 2026
- Hopaesool Test
- Starting at 7:30pm
- June 29, 2026
- No 8:30pm Weapons Class Because of Testing
- June 29, 2026
- Hapkido Test
- Starting at 7:30pm
July 2026
- July 2-5, 2026
- Studio and Store are Closed for the 4th of July
- July 22-30, 2026
- Haidong Gumdo Championships in Korea
- (Master Laura may or may not be attending this event)
September 2026
- September 5-7, 2026
- Studio and Store are Closed for Labor Day
November 2026
- November 25-29, 2026
- Studio and Store are Closed for Thanksgiving
December 2026
- December 22, 2026 to January 3, 2027
- Studio and Store are Closed for the Holidays
Testing Info
- Master Laura will be presenting testing forms only to those students ready to be promoted to the next level. Please see her with any questions.
- If given one, please make sure all testing paperwork is filled out before the test starts.
- Testing fees are posted on the wall and payment is required before the test begins.
- Please wear your full uniform.
- All four patches are required on the uniforms of those testing for blue belt and higher.