This has been a safe and positive return for Lily and we are pleased with all of the safety measures that Grand Master Yoo and team have developed to ensure our kiddos can have class inside in a safe manner.

Ken and Alison M, parents to Lily, age 10

We’re so grateful to have Hong Ik Martial Arts during this period. Participating in classes gives our girls a sense of normalcy with all the changes happening around them.

I really love the effort and thoughtfulness put into keeping the kids safe. The kids are safely spread out but are still capable of training together and supporting one another, helping to foster critical socialization skills.

I also appreciate the time and dedication of the team to work with our daughters through challenging maneuvers. That type of encouragement has helped strengthen their focus and continues to build their confidence, both important skills that they carry over into other aspects of their lives, like school. Plus, our girls are just having fun as they’re continuing to advance in their skills and techniques!

Tanya and Nick I, parents of Delilah (age 7) and Atessa (age 6)

It has been great for the children to return to class. It’s been very safe and they are happy to be back! Thank you for your effort and dedication to make it a safe and positive environment for everyone!

Yaquelin R, mom to Emanuel (age 9) and Mauricio (age 6)

The dojang is very clean and I feel it is safe for my child to attend classes at Hong Ik while unable to have other indoor activities. It is the discipline that the teachers and staff maintain here that makes a big difference to make us parents comfortable to send their kids here.

We cannot thank you enough Hong Ik of Tarrytown!

-Anisha B (mom to Neel, age 10)

I just would like to go on record to say that the first day back at the Dojang was so well planned out, and a lot of planning for the safety of the students, parents and Masters was outstanding. A lot of thought went into the design and execution. I thank you all.

Carl Haggerty, grandfather to Angelica (age 11)

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See a walk-through of our class safety protocol here

Thank you for everything you and everyone else at Hong Ik Martial Arts are doing to make us feel safe. I am amazed at how much Reece has learned in the last few weeks we have returned to class!

We are very cautious and only see a few others outside our immediate family and even then we are social distancing and wearing a mask when we aren’t at least 6 feet apart. So to say that we feel safe means a lot.

Joanna Besana, mom to Reece, age 8

What parents are saying about a safe return to class:

We were so excited when I got the email announcing that HIMA would be resuming classes - offering a glimpse of normalcy after a very unusual and isolated spring. We both feel very comfortable with the safety protocols for both indoor and outdoor classes.

Even more than that, I love that through participation in Tae Kwon Do at Hong Ik, my son's development is supported on so many levels: physically, mentally, even emotionally and spiritually. It truly "checks all the boxes", and contributes to a more complete sense of self for my son, especially in these uncertain times. On days that he goes to class, he just seems more grounded.

I am so grateful to HIMA for providing the stability, continuity, and mind-body connection that our children desperately need.

With sincere appreciation,

Heidi Venezia, mom to Ryder, age 8

“Hong Ik Martial Arts in Bronxville has been the only constant in these recent, uncertain times. They have shown dedication to their students and families in their practices and teachings via zoom and outdoor classes when everything else has been closed. Master Oh has inspired a positive and calm attitude for the children. This has helped maintain physical and mental wellness for the students.

Since their indoor re-opening of the dojang, Hong Ik has taken all safety measures possible such as social distancing detection devices that provide students with over 9ft distances between students, sanitation of common areas and limited capacity classes. Hong Ik has been a saving grace!”

Kristiana Andrews, mom to Ella, age 11

"I have not seen any other commercial establishment display such level of safety measures. Separation and safety precautions are practiced in a serious and professional manner. As an architect who designs many public assembly spaces, Hong Ik is a great case study of how social distancing is positively implemented to maintain a safe and healthy environment."

Richard Gonzalez, student and father to student Lucas, age 8

"Being part of Hong Ik Martial Arts of Bronxville means being part of the Hong Ik family and there is a wonderful sense of community in Bronxville, that extends to the broader Hong Ik family in Tarrytown and beyond. Safety and mental well being has always been paramount, and Covid-19 has only heightened the care and concern for students of Hong Ik Martial Arts. There are strict and clear procedures in place to ensure students and parents alike stay a minimum of 6 feet away from each other at all times. Temperature checks upon arrival, separation of students at all times, and a cool device that students wear, which beep whenever students come within 9 feet of each other. The outdoor classes are a wonderful addition, but the safety procedures are second to none here at Hong Ik Martial Arts. It’s wonderful for the kids to train indoors again, and you can have peace of mind that health and safety comes first."

Emily, mom to Ruben, age 11

By promoting growth through harmony and balance, we encourage our students to be positive role models and to contribute to their community.

We Create Experience

Our school encourages each student to work to be their best; physically, mentally and spiritually. By promoting growth through harmony and balance, we encourage our students to be positive role models and to contribute to the community as well as grow themselves.

Location

TARRYTOWN, NY

10 Main Street Tarrytown, NY 10591

Tel. 914-333-0100

Email: tarrytown@hongikmartialarts.com

Mon-Fri: 10:30am – 9:00pm

Sat: 9am~1pm

Sun: Closed

NEW ROCHELLE, NY

1279 North Avenue New Rochelle, NY 10804

Tel.: 914-502-3370

Email: newrochelle@hongikmartialarts.com

Mon -Fri: 11:30am – 8:30pm

Sat.: 9am – 12:30pm

Sun: 10am – 12:30pm

BRONXVILLE, NY

45 Kraft Ave. Bronxville, NY 10708

Tel.: 914-800-9007

Email: bronxville@hongikmartialarts.com

Mon -Fri: 10:30am – 9:00pm

Sat.: 9am – 1pm

Sun: Closed

FAIR LAWN, NJ

36-12 Broadway Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

Tel.: 201-794-3636

Email: fairlawn@hongikmartialarts.com

Mon-Fri: 11am~8:30pm

Sat.: 9:30am~1pm

Sun: Closed

MAHWAH, NJ

190 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, NJ 07430

Tel.: 201-642-4098

Email: mahwah@hongikmartialarts.com

Mon-Fri: 12pm- 8:30pm

Sat.: 9am – 12:30pm

Sun: Closed

Our Blog

Our Child’s Journey from White Belt to Black Belt and Beyond

Our son, Zaydan has been part of the Hong Ik Tarrytown family since he was 5. We have watched his interests grow and change with sports and hobbies over his short life thus far; the exception has been with Taekwondo, for which his interest and...

November 23, 2020
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You did it! Congratulations to our newest Black Belts!!!

Can you hold plank for three minutes? Do you remember the kicking combinations and poomses (forms) from all previous belts? Can you push yourself to run at your highest speed? These are some of the challenges the Autumn 2020 “Pandemic B

November 16, 2020
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Dear HIMA Students and Friends

Dear HIMA Students and Friends We hope you are well and adjusted to the end of Daylight Savings. We are excited to welcome back several high ranking students who have improvised and adapted to make their return to HIMA possible. We are certain this w

November 9, 2020
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Letter from Nicolai Dillow, father to Max and Leila

A short note in an effort to thank Master Yoo and the entire team at Hong Ik Martial Arts for continuing operations in a safe and organized manner. We are especially appreciative of your efforts in light of the fact that you have given our...

October 23, 2020
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A Parent’s View of the Black Belt Test Experience

Our son, Zaydan has been part of the Hong Ik Tarrytown family since he was 5. We have watched his interests grow and change with sports and hobbies over his short life thus far; the exception has been with Taekwondo, for which his interest and...

October 22, 2020
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The Outdoor Test in Their Own Words

OCTOBER 2020 | THE BLACK BELT NEWS THE OUTDOOR TEST In Their Own Words… Written by Lily Madrigal, Black Belt candidate, age 11 The black belt test has been an awesome and amazing experience for me so far. All of the lessons and training I...

October 16, 2020
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A CHANCE TO EXPRESS YOUR PERSONAL BEST

PREPARING FOR THE BLACK BELT TEST Can you hold plank for three minutes? Do you remember the kicking combinations and poomses (forms) from all previous belts? Can you push yourself to run at your highest speed? These are some of the challe

October 11, 2020
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Hong Ik Martial Arts in Bronxville has been the only constant in these recent, uncertain times

“Hong Ik Martial Arts in Bronxville has been the only constant in these recent, uncertain times. They have shown dedication to their students and families in their practices and teachings via zoom and outdoor classes when everything else has

October 10, 2020
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