Background - Gedo Chang
Gedo Chang grew up in a mountain monastery in Kumsan, Chungnam province in South Korea, learning Hapkido from
his father, a Buddhist monk. He became formally recognized as Master of Hapkido in 1964 and opened his school in Korea, calling it
"Wol Ge Kwon." In 1973, the Korean Hapkido Association sent Master Chang to the U.S. to teach. That same year, he opened his first
U.S. school in Lombard, IL, calling it "Chang's Hapkido Academy."
Black Belts
* 8th Degree, Hapkido
* 5th Degree, Tae Kwon Do
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- Ki class in Naperville: Starting September 1st, the daily Ki class will be held at the Naperville school (1233 S. Naper Blvd.
Naperville, IL (630) 983-9863).
- Food Drive: Several of the younger students are coordinating a food drive to benifit the Lombard/Villa
Park Food Pantry. Please bring the listed items to either the Lombard or Naperville schools until December 22nd. Items
needed:
- Cereal
- Canned Tuna
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Mixed Vegetables
- Canned Chili
- Canned Spaghetti & Meatballs
- Diced tomatoes
- Pasta
-
Soups
- Tomato Paste