Dakota Martial Arts Instructors
Master Nacy Lang
- 4th Dan Song Moo Kwan
- 1st Dan Ao Denku Jitsu
Ms. Lang began traning in 1987 with Master Young of the Young Hong Karate Institute in Illinois. Upon moving to Minnesota she trained at the North American Tae Kwon Do Federation (N.A.T.F) with Grandmaster Hee Sang Ro in the style of Song Moo Kwan. Master Lang continued to expand upon her training and earned 1st Dan in Ao Denku Jitsu under Master Brent Balfanz of Alberteville Martial Arts. Ms. Lang brings to the classes her keen analytical eye for technique, movement and timing.
Mr Jerad Lang
- 4th Dan Song Moo Kwan
- 1st Dan Ao Denku Jitsu
- Blue Belt Brazilian Jui Jitsu
Mr Lang began training at four years of age with Master Young Hong at the Young Hong karate Institute in Illinois, he went on to train in Minnesota at N.A.T.F with Grnadmaster Hee Sang Ro. MR Lang earned his 1st Dan in Ao Denku Jitsu from Master Brent Balfanz of Albertville Marshal Arts. Mr Lang has been training in Brazilian Jui Jitsu for the past two years at the Minnesota Martial arts Academy. Mr Lang was born to do martial arts. It was apparent from an early age that he was one of those rare natural martial artists who can early pick up any style and understand it from the inside out. His athletic ability and technical perfection are an inspiration to everyone in the class, even the parents watching!
Ms Barb Minar
- 4th Dan Song Moo Kwan
Ms. Minar began training in 1986 with Master San-Kai Palik at Palik's Taekwondo Academy before joining North American Tae Kwan Do Federation with Grandmaster Hee Sang Ro. Ms. Minar has been teaching with great and detail at Dakota for over sixteen years.