Our Instructors

Instructor Paul Wetter ( HRD Jo Kyo Nim)

    

Instructor Wetter is the lead instructor for the Academy of Hwa Rang Do® in the Chicago market. He started his martial training in 1984 as a student of Tae Kwon Do and Hap Ki Do, eventually becoming a student of Hwa Rang Do in 1994. Mr. Wetter received his 1st dan Black Sash in Hwa Rang Do in May 2002. Mr. Wetter then began teaching Hwa Rang Do in 2001. He continues to train under the tutelage of Kwan Jang Nim David Kijek and Sa Bum Nim Chris Ochalla. In addition to teaching at his Chicago club, he also teaches at the University of Chicago, provides self-defense seminars, and participates in demonstrations. E-mail: wetter@hwarangdoil.com

Instructor Patrick Cantagallo (TSD Jo Kyo Nim )

   

Instructor Cantagallo began his training in the Fall of 1999 under Instructor Pivec at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire club. He received his Tae Soo Do black belt in 2001. He is currently a red sash in HRD and trains at the Academy of Hwa Rang Do-Chicago. Mr. Cantagallo has a degree in Music Education and works as a middle school band director/music teacher in the Chicago suburbs. He is also working on his Master of Music degree now.E-mail: patrickcantagallo@hotmail.com