Breaking Through to a New Year!
Board breaking -- as many of our students can attest -- can be both an intimidating yet exciting endeavor. Breaking a board for younger students can sometimes feel insurmountable and unfamiliar, however, when applying full energy and trust, board breaking turns into an extremely fulfilling...
Toys for Tots Charity – HIMA Mahwah
Toys for Tots Charity Hong Ik Martial Arts of Mahwah December 18th, 2020 "Hong Ik" stands for Service to Humanity. In the spirit of Hong Ik and the Holidays, and also with the help of the U.S. Marines, Hong Ik Martial Arts of Mahwah was given the opportunity...
HIMA Highlights – Week of 11/30
We send you our warm greetings as we transition into December. As you are aware we have now revised our schedule and replaced our Wednesday/Friday outdoor classes with indoor classes as well as Group Zoom offerings (by invitation). We are excited to welcome many of...
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...
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 Black Belt” candidates faced in their...
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 was much...
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...
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...
The Outdoor Test in Their Own Words
OCTOBER 2020 | THE BLACK BELT NEWS THE OUTDOOR TEST In Their Own Words...
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 challenges the October 2020 “Pandemic Black...
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 been closed. Master Oh has inspired...