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Devil Dog Martial Arts
Devil Dog Martial Arts, Formerly known as Koval Taekwondo, was founded by Head Instructor Greg Koval in 2012 in Bedford Heights, Ohio. While the program is available for most any to participate in, it is designed with the intention of developing a community for Veterans to belong to that provides a healthy means for Veterans to reintegrate into society using Martial Arts as a common interest. Devil Dog Martial Arts offers services in Taekwondo, Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Hapkido, Tuk Gong Mul Sol, and MCMAP (Marine Corps Martial Arts Program). Predominantly the program offers group classes but it also provides services in Corporate Events, Seminars, Womens Self Defense, and Private Lessons. Pressure testing technique through live training is a fundamental core practice of the program.

There are three distinguishing unique practices to Devil Dog Martial Arts that separates it from other martial arts programs.


 * 1) An Emphasis on Active Duty and Veterans work, especially the United States Marine Corps, and particularly in coordinating with Veterans Affairs Programs and the Marine Corps Delayed Entry program
 * 2) The Implementation of the Nemean Fight System, a unique systematic approach to learning martial arts using modern training methodology with an emphasis on live training and the Constraints Led Approach.  Within the Nemean fight system is a clearly outlined development and structured combinations, a unique approach on one steps as counters, takedowns, and principles.
 * 3) A bridged program between traditional and mixed martial arts that offers cross training and an open rule set for sparring that is not found in most traditional programs, but more attention and less impact than is found in most mma programs.  It also offers aspects of training not normally found at mma schools like multiple opponent and weapon defense.

In addition to an active in person program, Devil Dog Martial Arts also hosts an active Youtube channel that provides playlists on a large variety of subjects including:


 * System Breakdowns on UFC fighters and Pre Fight Analysis on Upcoming Fights in the UFC
 * Sparring Concepts, Principles, One Step Counters
 * Drills
 * Philosophy
 * Quick Tips
 * Poomse

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh5-5RJmb96cYOH8lgykHsw

You can also visit Devil Dog Martial Arts at their website at www.devildogmartialarts.com or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DevilDogMartialArts

Head Instructor
Greg Koval has trained in martial arts since 1990 when he began training with his father at Kim's Taekwondo under the tutelage of Grandmaster Moo Hwan Kim, where he earned a 6th Dan in Taekwondo. In the early 2000s he began to begin cross training in other arts to expand his knowledge when he realized that Taekwondo alone is not sufficient. ​In September of 2012, Master Greg opened Koval Taekwondo which was designed to emphasize old school power Taekwondo with educated cross training and pressure testing. This was the foundation for what was later to become Devil Dog Martial Arts. Devil Dog Martial Arts is the culmination of developed systems and practices that were established under the Koval Taekwondo program. Greg Koval continues to train under the tutelage of Grand Master Rick Morad. In 2020 Greg Koval also a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Professor Ante Dzolic, Rio Pro where he continues to train.