Master Na's Black Belt Academy

Grand Master Richard Na

Na's Black Belt Academies are headed by Master Richard Na.  Master Na has been teaching and training in the taekwondo and martial arts for 44 years.  Master Na is an 8th degree black belt certified by the Hae Yong Kwan Association.  He is also a 6th degree black belt certified by the World Taekwondo Federation.  In addition he holds a 4th degree in Hapkido.  Master Na also teaches traditional weapons, Kumdo (Korean Swords) and is a Tactical Master Instructor certified to teach CDT (Compliance Direction Takedown). 

Master Na has attained a Master's Degree (Master of Science) in psychology.  He uses his combined experience of mind and body to guide and develop students to their fullest potential.  Over the past 29 years, Master Na has empowered thousands of students to reach their goals and become successful in every endeavor.

Other Accomplishments:

»  Former Probation Officer with Whatcom County District Court.

»  Instructor at Western Washington University Physical Education Department and Taekwondo Club.

»  1986 Foreigners World Taekwondo Championship winner in Seoul, Korea.

»  Washington State TKD team coach 1992-1998.

»  1992-1997 Vice-President United States Taekwondo Union (USTU). Currently USA Taekwondo.

»  1997 Awarded and recognized Top 100 Master Instructors in the United States, by the President of Korea.

»  2005 Appointed Director of Western United States by the World Taekwondo Missionary Association.

»  2004-2006 Washington State President for United States Taekwondo Won.

»  President of International Taekwondo Masters Association.