Today we’d like to introduce you to Bernard Redfield.
Bernard, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I opened Redfield Martial Arts in January of 2007, at 94 Technology Dr in Garner NC , we quickly outgrew the location and moved to 82 Technology Dr, where we remained until October of 2020 When we had to close do to Covid shutdowns. We continued teaching out of my house until December 2021, when we began teaching at the Lions Club at 305 W Main St.
Here is a bio you can take info from:
Master Bernard Redfield Owner/ Head Instructor
7th Dan American Tang Soo Do Federation
5th Dan WTHF/ KHF Hapkido
Master Bernard Redfield is the owner and head instructor of Redfield Martial Arts, Founder and Head Master of The Red Dragon Tang Soo Do & Hapkido School. He has been involved in martial arts since the mid 70’s . He began his martial arts journey under the guidance of Sensei Vincent Ursone in Samurai Judo in Stamford CT. Master Redfield began his study of Tang Soo Do in the 80’s under Master Joseph Devita in Greenwich, CT while attending Propersi Institute of Art where he graduated with ABK honors. He continued his training under Master John McGuiness in Stamford CT. Master Redfield achieved Internationally Certified 7th Degree Black Belt with the American Tang Soo Do Federation.and a 5th Degree Black Belt in the World Traditional Hapkido Federation under Master Art St. Armand, a Certified Level 3 Basic Knife /Counter Knife Instructor with Force Necessary Master Hock Hochheim. Master Redfield is also a Reiki Master practitioner he received his training under Master Rena Cupples, Master Phran Gacher, and Master Martin Lee.
During his 28 years with Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan he held the position of Regional Director for Region 3 (Virginia’s, Carolina’s, Georgia) and served on the Board of Directors, Master Redfield resigned from the Mi Guk Kwan in 2018 and formed Red Dragon Tang Soo Do School to better serve his students by combining his knowledge of Tang Soo Do, Hapkido, Judo, Kali and Knife Counter knife Combatives to give his students a well rounded and street effective system of Martial Arts. An avid tournament competitor, Master Redfield travelled throughout the U.S. Europe and the U.K. competing in State, Regional, National and International Championships, compiling over 300 medals and trophies,
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
We grew quickly and have had our ups and downs, during the recession we went from 85 students down to around 40, which was a tough time, we began growing again and were about back to strength when we were hit with the COVID shutdowns and had to close. That was a traumatic time, having been at the same location since we opened in 2007, we had so many fond memories it was very hard, but I kept teaching and eventually opened a new location.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
We teach a blending of the arts of Tang Soo Do, Hapkido, Judo and system of CQC Combatives, founded by Hoch Hocheim.
We are currently open twice weekly Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 to 7:30 teaching teen to adults and would like to begin an 8 to 12 yr old class 5:30 to 6:30 if the community is interested, we had a large kids program at our old location, and had many students placing at local regional and national tournaments.
Pricing:
- 75 dollars per month
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.redtangsoodo.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Fh8MVdiRB/?mibextid=wwXIfr
