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August HST Training- Hiking on Mt. Taurus

The trip we had taken in the woods was quite aninteresting one. At first before leaving, I had enjoyedgoing out in nature and not having it be a run. But when we got there I immediately felt as though I was connected with nature. The...

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Top Power Breaking Contest

https://youtu.be/e6Yhw4QAQGk Above video is "Fair Lawn Location Top power breaking contest" on last summer. We like to invite Tarrytown Location students for "Tarrytown Location Top power breaking contest" on September 17th Saturday. Take a registration form immediately because of limited spots and space. Only 24 spots left...

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Oct. 2016 Black Belt Test

Candidates Meeting Tarrytown & New Rochelle: Saturday, 9/10/16  | Time: 1:30PM -2:00PM  Fair Lawn: To Be Announced Candidates under 18 years must attend with parents Attend all mandatory practice sessions: (DO NOT MISS) Sat. 9/24/16 – 1:00PM-4:00PM  | All candidates Thurs. 9/29/16 – 7:20PM-8:20PM | Tarrytown & New Rochelle candidates only Fri....

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The Benefits of Martial Arts for Your Children

Martial arts is all about training your spirit, mind and body to act as one. Many people who do martial arts strive for harmony, as well as to learn about self-defense techniques. Kids who join benefit greatly from martial arts, and some of these benefits will be discussed below. Read on to find out what the benefits are and then you can get your child involved in martial arts.

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Meditation after Training

Meditating after training helps to calm down brain waves and relieve excess body heat through the mouth and pores by repeating simple motions with corresponding breath work. In a short time the body temperature goes from being overheated to moderate. In addition, meditation improves circulation...

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Kumyedo “Korean Authentic Swordsmanship”

• Founder; Grandmaster Jang, Hyo Seon • Philosophy of KUMYEDO   [심신합일→ 검신일여→ 우아일체]   ♦ Shim Shin Haab Il(심신합일); Unite Body and Mind as one →   ♦ Kum Shin Il Uh(검신일여); Sword and Body becomes one →   ♦ Woo Ah Il Che(우아일체); State of deep gratitude for blessing...

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Tae Kwon Do One-Step List

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When it comes to the world of martial arts, there are one-step techniques that will simulate an attack. This helps the practitioner to display their mastery level of the techniques that they are being taught. These steps are performed by having a student step forward, using an exaggerated step that is usually with the right leg, then throwing a reverse punch using the right hand. This makes it so that you can demonstrate the technique that you have on a stationary target. You can then counter the attack by using kicks, blocks and punches. One-step moves are usually used during testing for rank to show the judges the technique and timing that the student has.

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2016 August HST Training — Mt. Taurus Hiking

2016 August HST Training - Mt. Taurus Hiking • Time & Date: 7:00 am, Sunday, August 7th 2016* • Meeting Place: Yoo’s Martial Arts, Tarrytown • Destination: Mt. Taurus Cold Spring, NY (~45 min....

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Advice Before You Test For Your Taekwondo Black Belt

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If you are preparing for your black belt in Taekwondo, you can trust your instructors will let you know when you are ready. On the day make sure that you give each form, punch and kick 100% focus and have faith that you will be fine on the day. However, it is important to realize that this is going to be a very difficult test, but the results far outweigh the negative aspects of the day. Below are a few tips for preparing for the day:

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YMA New Master Rank System

YMA New Master Rank System - HyunSaNim Master (4th Degree and up) who achieved Susa Chief - SaBumNim Master who achieved 4th degree black belt without achieving Susa Chief...