Martial Arts Association and School
Martial Arts Association and School
Established in 1993.
Synergy Combat Arts Established in 1993.
My interest in martial arts can be traced back to the mid 1970’s. The Kung Fu craze was sweeping the world at that time, and the unequaled Bruce Lee was my hero! Since that time it has been my dream be a martial artist.
I began training informally in 1977-78 with a Chinese neighbor in Kung Fu & Okinawan Weapons. (Ninja Weapons) My formal Hapkido & Tae Kwon Do training begain in 1984.
After receiving my black belt I was then contacted by the Village of South Elgin Illinois to oversee a Tae Kwon Do program through their Parks and Rec Programs.
My first class was in June 1993. Now I have moved Synergy Combat Arts Inc. to Metropolis, IL and have opened my school here and it is my goal to bring integrity to the general martial arts community by providing necessary services to Dojo/Dojang in an honorable and customer driven approach to Multiple Martial Arts.
Founding member Master’s Council “Independent Tae Kwon Do Association” (ITA)
10th Degree Black Belt – Tae Kwon Do-Yeon Oh Kwan (ITA,IFKMA, NKJF & WMKF) (KWAN FOUNDER)
9th Degree Black Belt Tae Kwon Do (IFKMA, NKJF &CHTKDA)
Certified International Referee and Umpire for the Chang-Hun Taekwon-Do Association
10th Degree BlackBelt Hapkido Yeon Oh Kwan (IFKMA, NKJF WMSK) (KWAN FOUNDER)
9th Dan Tae Kwond Do (NKJF, WMSK & CHTKDA)
9th Degree Black Belt Hapkido (IFKMA)
10th Duan Black Sash Synergy Tai Chi Qigong (ICMAF & NKJF) (FOUNDER)
10th Duan Black Sash Synergy Gung Fu (ICMAF & NKJF)
8th Degree Black Belt Hapkido-World Ki-Do Federation
10th Degree Black Belt Chinese/American Kenpo Karate (NKJF)
10th Dan Hishiryo Ryu Ninjitsu/Ninpo
7th Degree Black Belt Parker Style Tornado Kenpo Karate (WTKKA)
7th Degree Black Belt Ryukyu Kyusho Kempo (DKI)
6th Degree Black Belt in Shen Do Ryu Aikijutsu (IFJMA & NKJF)
5th Duan (Red Sash) Wing Chun Gung Fu (NKJF)
5th Degree Black Belt Judo (IJMAF)
5th Dan Go Ju Ryu Karate (IJMAF & NKJF)
5th Degree Black Belt in Arnis de Mano (IFMAA & NJKF)
5th Degree Black Belt Kobudo (NKJF)
2nd Degree Black Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (IFJMA, NKJF& Gracie Underground)
Instructor Jeet Kune Do
Founder / Grandmaster Synergy Tai Chi Qigong
Founder / Grandmaster Synergy Gung Fu
Founder / Grandmaster Tae Kwon Do Yeon Oh Kwan- (ITA)
Founder / Grandmaster Synergy Hapkido Yeon Oh Kwan Yeon Oh Kwan (School of the 5 Lotus)- (IKMAF & WMSK)
Grandmaster Certification – “International Combat Hapkido Federation” (ICHF)
Master Instructor Certification – “U.S. Martial Arts Institute” Hosinsul (Self Defense)
Aiki Arts Accredited Master – (IAACAB)
Sr. Professor Certification in Kenpo Karate- (WTKKA & ICMAF)
Certified Mixed Martial Arts Instructor (DSI)
Certified Professor Medical Qi Gong and Traditional Healing Arts (HPTCQA)
Certified Military Combatives Instructor (MCA)
Certified Instructor Six Forms for Health Taiji Qigong
Certified Herbalist – Herbal Healer Academy
Founder / Grandmaster Synergy Hapkido Yeon Oh Kwan Yeon Oh Kwan (School of the 5 Lotus)- (IKMAF & WMSK)
Creator and Former Director of ICHF Dan Bong (Short Stick Fighting) Program
Creator and Star of ICHF Dan Bong training films
1995 – Inducted into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame – Instructor of the Year
1996 – Inducted into the International Martial Arts Hall of Fame – Master of the Year
2002 – Inducted into the Action Martial Arts Hall of Fame – Outstanding Contributions to the Martial Arts
2005 – Inducted into the Budo Martial Arts Hall of Fame – Outstanding Contributions to Combat Hapkido
2022 Inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame
2022- Inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame Master of the Year
1995 – Cover of “Martial Arts Business” Magazine as Grandmaster Pellegrini’s uke
1997 – Cover of “TaeKwonDo Times” Magazine as Grandmaster Pellegrini’s uke
2024 – Cover of “World Martial Arts Media” Magazine with a feature article.
1994 & 2000- Commendation from the World Ki-Do Federation / Korea Ki-Do Association (Ki-Do Hae)
[ 2006 – Received Kwan Status Founder for Yeon Oh Kwan Tae Kwon Do.
1999 – Awarded Commission in the “Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels”
1998 – Registered Police Defensive Tactics Instructor – Police Self-Defense Instructor International (PSDII)
1998 – Certified Pistol Instructor – National Rifle Association (NRA)
1998 – Certified Distinguished Expert with a Handgun – National Rifle Association (NRA)
2000 – Nominated to the NRA Millennium Honor Roll – National Rifle Association (NRA)
iDonald Moore –
Grandmaster Donald Moore has had nearly 40 years of Martial Arts experience. He is the founder and grandmaster of Synergy Tae Kwon Do, Yeon Oh Kwan, and Synergy Tai Chi Qigong. He has had extensive achievements in the industry and very passionate about his business. He believes in providing students with the proper knowledge to protect themselves with self-defense techniques.
In 1995 he was inducted into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame for Instructor of the Year. In 1996 he was Inducted into the International Martial Arts Hall of Fame for Master of the Year.
