Master Rolando Moreno
Head Instructor & Founder
Rank
5th Dan Black Belt, Hapkido
Years of Experience
28 years training, 16 years teaching
Credentials
Certified Hapkido instructor; CPR and First Aid certified; member of the United States Hapkido Federation.
Biography
Master Rolando Moreno began training in Hapkido in 1997 and has dedicated nearly three decades to the art. He earned his black belt in 2004 and progressed through the dan ranks while assisting and then leading classes at his instructor's school. In 2013 he founded Black Panther Hapkido Martial Arts to bring structured, family-friendly Hapkido instruction to southwest Houston, and he continues to train with instructors across Texas and Korea to refine his own practice.
Specialties
- Hapkido fundamentals
- Joint locks and control
- Self-defense for adults
- Youth character development
Philosophy
I believe every student can grow on the mat when they are met with patience and clear expectations. Discipline and encouragement are not opposites; they work together. My job is to make each technique understandable on the first day and challenging by the hundredth, so students keep coming back and keep improving.
