Signing up for classes as a college freshman in 1982, one of the few physical education classes still available was an 8am karate class. In just a few classes, he was invited to train at the instructor’s personal studio, showing a natural understanding, ability, and talent in the art. It was the start of a passion and a path in life. In the following years Mr. Loberg went on to study Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, Kenpo, self defense, and other karate styles.

In 1995 Mr. Loberg dedicated his training to the traditional Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do, accepted as a student of Grandmaster Andrew Ah Po in Sacramento, California. Himself a student of Tang Soo Do founder Great Grandmaster Hwang Kee, Andrew Ah Po was appointed as a charter member of the original U.S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation formed in 1976. He is considered one of the founding fathers of Tang Soo Do in the United States.

Over the years as a student of Grandmaster Ah Po, Mr. Loberg excelled at the art, earned senior black belt rank along with certified teacher (Kyo Sa) credentials. Beginning in 2010 Mr. Loberg lived and worked in The Netherlands, where he continued his martial arts training and teachings – befriended by the martial arts community in Holland.

Upon returning to California, Kyo Sa Loberg continues to train and teach Tang Soo Do and self-defense. He remains true to the principles and art of Tang Soo Do as taught the founder, the late Great Grandmaster Hwang Kee and carried on by Grandmaster Ah Po and Grandmaster David Sgro.

Working to advance opportunities for Tang Soo do practitioners and studio owners nationally, Kyo Sa Loberg also serves as a member on the Strategic Planning Committee of the Moo Yea Tang So Do Association.

In addition to karate and self-defense, Neville Loberg’s other passions include travel, music, hiking/training in the forest and a deep love for his family.