Instructors

Tony Reyna began his Kuk Sool Won training while serving in the U.S. Air Force. He tested for 1st Degree Black Belt in Kunsan, Korea, in 1982. He has had the unique opportunity to have been taught by over twenty different Kuk Sool instructors and masters. He currently trains under the founder's eldest son, Master Sung Jin Suh, in San Francisco. Tony enjoys all aspects of the comprehensive system of Kuk Sool Won, but specializes in edged weapons and powerful hand striking techniques.

Tony founded Personal Safety Training (P.S.T.) and has been contracted by Yuba, Sutter, Placer, and Sacramento counties to teach county and health care workers self-defense and techniques to use to defuse hostile situations.

Gold Country Kuk Sool Won is truly a family martial arts school. Students have ranged from the ages of 2 to 83. Tony firmly believes that the etiquette, patience, self-discipline, and perseverance that are developed through martial arts training will help every Kuk Sool student in their life.

Tony was promoted to 5th Degree (Master level instructor) in Pusan, Korea in October 2005.

Virgil has been training in martial arts for 18 years, and in Kuk Sool Won for 13 years. He is currently testing for 4th Degree Black Belt. Virgil is known for his etiquette, his precision, and his interest in intense physical training. He enjoys all aspects of Kuk Sool Won training, but is particularly interested in the development of internal energy, and in channeling that energy to add power to techniques and forms. Virgil and his wife met in Kuk Sool 11 years ago, and they continue to enjoy training together.

Lila has been training in martial arts for over ten years. She was promoted to 2nd Degree Black Belt in February 2007. Lila founded Safety Awareness Training in 2001. She is contracted by D.V.S.A.C. and various counties in the area to teach her unique women's self-defense seminars. Lila's focus is on combining the physical, internal, and psychological aspects of martial arts training to develop personal empowerment and awareness. As a mother of three, the family aspects of Kuk Sool Won enable her to incorporate this training into her family's daily life.