Hong Ik Martial Arts of Bronxville Meaning of Oh Haeng
OH HAENG The meaning of Oh is five. The original meaning of Haeng is intersection, but it currently also means “go forward – at the intersection, you need to choose a direction and go forward”. You may better understand Oh Haeng as the five essential elements...
賢 士 현사 HYUN SA
How to become a HyunSa The level of HyunSa is awarded to those black belts who reach 4th degree black belt and graduate from the SUSA training program, achieving the highest (Chief) SUSA rank. The meaning of Hyun is benevolent or compassionate, and Sa means a...
Hong Ik Martial Arts of Mahwah Growth of Soul March 17th, 2019
On March 17th, 2019 qualifying students gathered at Hong Ik Martial Arts of Mahwah to test for their next belt level. Testing is often an opportunity not only to pass to the next level, but to learn from the experience and “grow their soul” as...
Hong Ik Martial Arts of Bronxville TaeGeuk and Martial Arts
Master Yoo’s Training Guide As previously discussed, the principle of Tae Geuk indicates that even if there is a beginning there is no beginning (Il Shi Mu Shi), even if there is an end, there is no end (Il Chong Mu Jong). Energy levels of Um and...
“Hong Ik Martial Arts of New Rochelle” -2018 October Black belt Indoor Test
On October 13, 2018, Hong Ik Martial Arts students took their indoor test for their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd black belts. They were tested on their forms, kicking combinations, self defenses, one step sparring techniques, rolling, board breaking, holding pushup position, and sparring. ...