Leighanna Edwards started training Soo Bahk Do at the age of ten on 05/30/2012 under the guidance of Guinn, Sa Bom Nim. After training for three years she tested for her Cho Dan (1st degree Midnight Blue/Black Belt) on 11/07/2015. She went on to test for Ee Dan (2nd degree Midnight Blue/ Black Belt) on 04/17/2018, then Sam Dan (3rd degree Midnight Blue/ Black Belt) on 04/23/2022.

After achieving Sam Dan Leighanna started studies for Jo Kyo (certified assistant instructor) certification which she received on 08/12/2022. She's currently instructing the 4 through 6 year old Tiger Tot program on Mondays and Wednesdays, and is now looking forward to studying for her Kyo Sa (certified instructor) certification.

Leighanna has attended and competed in the World Moo Duk Kwan National championship Tournament in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2022. Placing highly each year in Team Form, Team Sparring, Team Demonstration, as well as Individual Form and Sparring competitions. In 2022 Leighanna also participated in the 5th World Moo Duk Kwan Youth Leadership Symposium in Incheon, South Korea. There she attended specialized training under the guidance of the Grand Master, as well as many other instructors from across the world. She also assisted in creating new ideas to continue to grow and spread the art of Soo Bahk Do.

Leighanna enjoys sharing her knowledge and experiences with the students, and looks forward to many more years of training. She has hopes of one day opening her own studio and continuing to share the art. Soo Bahk!