Hong Ik Martial Arts 2019 October Outdoor Test
The outdoor portion of this year’s Black Belt Test was held on Sunday October 6th. Approximately thirty candidates arrived before dawn at around 6:30am near the Pocantico Hills Fire Station. After a brief warm-up, candidates embarked on the test adventure in the Rockefeller Park trails...
Hong Ik Martial Arts of Mahwah: The Way to Grow our Soul
Lecture by Grand Master Yoo September 29th, 2019 Promotion Test “Hi everybody!” roars Grand Master Yoo, capturing the attention of even the insects in the room. Nervousness and anticipation are common before a Promotion Test for students and parents with some uncertainty of what is to come. “How are you today?”...
Hong Ik Martial Arts HST-Hyunsa and SuSa Training Sunday September 22nd, 2019
This month’s HST was held on September 22nd in Tarrytown. Following a group warmup led by SuSa Davis, Grand Master Yoo led the class with a series of 3 sequences from the Aghoopigi forward stance position and L- stance position. The first being lower block step forward...
Hong Ik Martial Arts of Mahwah: “Mahwah Day” September 21st, 2019
Each year in September the Township of Mahwah hosts Mahwah Day. The event is a great opportunity for the town to come together, celebrate and see what’s going on in the community. Local businesses are allowed to occupy vendor space and make an appearance at the event. Hong Ik...
GRAND OPENING PROMOTION TEST Hong Ik Martial Arts of Bronxville
The September 14th 2019 Bronxville Grand Opening Promotion Test was a big hit! Three grand Masters, all HyunSa and about a dozen SUSA/MUSA leaders joined in to energize the event. After a group warmup and traditional greeting to the Grand Masters, the HyunSa proceeded to...
"Since our daughter started at Hong Ik Martial Arts, she has learned how to better focus her attention and has a new sense of self-control. Her confidence is growing and she looks forward to her lessons every week as her skill improves. The Masters at Hong Ik Martial Arts are excellent with children. I...
Back to School New Schedule of Tarrytown location
Dear Students and Parents,We would like to inform you of a few changes to the Tarrytown schedule (effective 9/3/19).We are adjusting some class times in order to enhance the benefits for each and every student. Monday 6:00pm Black Belt class is now open to Black Belts of ALL AGES (Children/Teens/Adults)Thursday 7:20pm will now...
2019 Friendship Week at Tarrytown Location
Fun – Collaboration – Energy Connection August 19th through 24th was a memorable week at the Tarrytown location. Students participated in Friendship Week, inviting their friends or family members to join their Martial Arts classes. The turnout was successful and was allowed to carry over...
Hong Ik Martial Arts HST-Hyunsa and SuSa Training
Hong Ik Martial Arts HST-Hyunsa and SuSa Training Sunday July 21st, 2019 This month’s HST was held on July 21st in Tarrytown. Following a group warmup, Grand Master Yoo guided the leadership group into training methods for their own personal growth. It was based on very basic striking and blocking...
Tai Chi-Qigong 태극기공
Tai Chi (TaeGeuk) is the principle of the cosmic energy cycle. When cosmic energy is created and eventually reaches its peak, instead of disappearing, the energy converts into a different type of energy, thereby continuing its lifecycle. Qigong is the understanding and application of the Tai...