Sa Bom Nim Russ Hanke

Rank: Pahl Dan (8th Degree)

Dan #: 4137

Title: Owner / Head Instructor

Sa Bom Nim Hanke has been studying the martial arts since 1960, and has been teaching for over 45 years. He has continued to study Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan since the inception of our art in the United States. His first instructor was Master Dale Drouillard, the first American to receive the rank of Dan. Sa Bom Nim Hanke's current instructor is the President of our art Kwan Jang Nim H.C. Hwang, son of our late Founder, Kwan Jang Nim Hwang Kee. He is a Charter Member of our organization and has served on the Board of Directors and Technical Advisory Committee. Currently, Sa Bom Nim Hanke is a member of the Senior Advisory Committee (S.A.C).

Connection to our Founder (Lineage):

Russ Hanke's Soo Bahk Do College Member

Russ Hanke Sa Bom Nim

H.C. Hwang Kwan Jang Nim, President

Hwang Kee Kwan Jang Nim, Founder

Sa Bom Nim Michael Zickafoose

Rank: O Dan (5th Degree)

Dan #: 30699

Title: Studio Director / Instructor