The World Moo Duk Kwan® Proudly Remembers Master Jack Helfgott, Dan Bon #26104
The World Moo Duk Kwan® School Proudly Remembers Master Jack Helfgott, Dan Bon #26104
Jack Helfgott, Age 63, resided in Edison, New Jersey, 02/22/1952 – 11/1/2015, Moo Duk Kwan Master, Dan Bon #26104
Master Helfgott, known among the Career and Technical Education for his dedication to teaching the Video and editing arts, had a extensive career in education. He completed his Master of Education degree at Seton Hall University, in Educational/Instructional Technology, received his Bachelor of Arts in Education at The George Washington University, and attended Wagner College. He attained Sa Dan (4th degree) ranking in the art of Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan, while attending Hwang Karate in Springfield, NJ, he started training in 1980 until his passing.
Many of his extended Moo Duk Kwan family know him from his excellent video productions that he helped direct, edit and produce for the U.S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation; many can be seen on the Soo Bahk Do Institute.
Here are some his recent accomplishments:
Vice Principal
Barringer Academy of Arts and Humanities Newark Public Schools
– Present (2 years 4 months)
Supervisor Career and Technical Education
Newark Public Schools
– (2 years) Office instructional staff development
Supervised School to Career programs in Public School
School to Careers Department
“I am very sorry to learn Master Helfgott's passing. I have many good memories with him and his family.”
With great sorrow,
HC Hwang & family
Master Jack Helfgott and his wonderful family. (Photo courtesy of Helfgott family)
More photos of Master Jack Helfgott and his family and photos of his Moo Duk Kwan family (photos courtesy of his facebook page and Peter Murray’s facebook pages)
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