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Poster from students

Here is a cute poster from the Morse school students expressing their appreciation for Yoo's Martial Arts participation in the Trip Around the Community in May 2017. ...

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Sharing a Great Experience at One Day Camp

Sharing a Great Experience at One Day Camp -Sunday  May 21,  9am to 2:30pm No fear to learn nun-chuck even though bang on the head many times Happy meal time after hard work Full smile on the face by feeling of achievement completed 12 miles bike ride...

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The Basic Types Of Taekwondo Kicks

Taekwondo is a traditional martial art form, and it has its base in Korea. When translated, Taekwondo means being the way of the hand and foot. Therefore, it is natural to think that a large part of this martial art is dependent on kicking techniques. In fact, these techniques are taught very thoroughly in the majority of Taekwondo classes.

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The Masters Cup Taekwondo Championship

April 30th 2017, Sunday Competitors Devin, Eyan,  Luca, Max, Brayden, Kaseem, Aleksandar Everyone did a great job!! Board breaking: Kaseem: 1st place Brayden: 1st place Luca: 3rd place Max: 3rd place Aleksandar: 1st place Devin: 3rd place Sparring: Brayden: 1st place Kaseem: 1st place ...

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Benefits Of Learning Taekwondo For Adult

Taekwondo Helps Keep One Fit

As one gets older it can become difficult to find ways in order to stay motivated and stay fit. People of age find it hard to handle their busy lives and also take time to be fit. This is why they need to try something that they can explore and challenge themselves with. Learning taekwondo is a great option for an adult who is trying to stay fit and set a routine. It keeps them moving and perfect for those who want to make their bones stronger as well as maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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JOIN US!

HONG IK MARTIAL ARTS 1 DAY CAMP Date of Camp: * SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2017 * 9:00am – 2:30pm [Schedule] • 9:00AM – 9:15AM Arrival at Yoo’s Martial Arts, Tarrytown Dojang • 9:15AM – 10:15AM Nun Chuck • 10:20AM Snack Time • 10:25AM – 11:25AM Board Breaking • 11:30AM – 12:00PM Lunch •...

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Understanding Taekwondo of Martial Arts

Apparently, Taekwondo is one of the oldest forms of martial arts. Taekwondo has successfully resisted the hand of time. Nowadays, it rides high in a tidal wave of popularity among martial arts enthusiasts. This is due to its uniqueness and its advantageous philosophy. Taekwondo, as a form of martial art, not only helps you to gain physical skills but also helps you to cultivate a culture of positive personality traits and spiritual strength.

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Taekwondo Rules

Taekwondo is an ancient martial art that has plenty of rules that might appear to be quite overwhelming to white belt beginners. The following is our quick guide for taekwondo’s basic rules for Kup graders who are just getting started.

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Yoo’s Martial Arts students medal at the Hong-Ik Taekwondo Championship in Queens Saturday, March 25!

Congratulations on your Achievement! 3RD PLACE IN FORM   Brayden DeNardo Form 3rd Place Sparring 2nd place Max Tramantano Form 3rd place Sparring lost Luca Dominguez Form 3rd place Sparring lost [caption id="attachment_2094" align="alignleft" width="560"] BRAYDEN DeNARDO[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2095" align="alignleft" width="560"] MAX TRAMANTANO[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2096" align="alignleft" width="560"] LUCA DOMINGUEZ[/caption]...

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4 Taekwondo Practice Tips

The number one tip for practicing taekwondo is to learn how to be a good student. That might seem like an odd recommendation but it is very important. A lot of people simply do not know how to learn. Learning how to learn is the number one thing that everyone needs to develop in life. It means that you are able to take in information, filter it, and use what truly works for you. It also means that you need to be coach-able and that you know how to listen and take instruction properly.

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Black Belt Test Candidates Information May 2017

How to prepare for the Outdoor Test? - Backpack running 1.8 mile + middle distance running + short distance running + free style kicking + duck walking etc. • Start jogging 2 times per week between 1.5-2 miles each time What is the written report? • Refer to the...

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The Benefits of Tae Kwon Do

When many people think about the martial arts the first thing that they think about is how it can teach a person self-defense skills. Being able to defend oneself against an attack is a very important thing and a very important skill to have. A...