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...
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...
Tae Kwon Do One-Step List
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.
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....
Advice Before You Test For Your Taekwondo Black Belt
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:
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...
Fair Lawn location Power Breaking Contest
On June 11th Yoo’s Martial Arts in Fairlawn held a special event - Power Breaking Contest. Twenty three students were selected to participate in the event and were allowed to bring one guest each. The event started with a lecture by Master Yoo on achieving...
6th MST (Masters, SUSA Training) July 10, 2016 1:00pm – 2:30pm
The focus of this MST will be advanced stretching and rolling techniques. Warm Ups (10 Minutes) Standing Warm Ups – Ji Sun Sabumnim Partner Warm Ups – C.S. Sabumnim Internal Heat/Full Body Warm Ups – Myung Duk Sabumnim (10 Minutes) Advanced Stretching (40 Minutes) - Hamstrings - Hip Openers - Side...
Black Belt Ceremony for 2nd,3rd and 4th degree black belts
Black Belt Ceremony for 2nd,3rd and 4th degree black belts - Date: July 9th Saturday - Time: 1:30 pm All are welcome!...
2016 May Black Belt Ceremony
On May 28th Yoo’s Martial Arts in Tarrytown held a Black Belt Ceremony. Twenty-three students were in attendance to celebrate a major accomplishment – reaching the rank of 1 st degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. Families and friends joined them in recognizing their 2½ - 3...
SUSA Lucia’s class at Colombia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc4f6EgKncw&authuser=0 On my recent trip to Colombia, I visited my friend who teaches school in a rural area. Most of the children’s parents are farmers or have some role in the agricultural business. My family had collected a plethora of school supplies to be distributed amongst...
Detail Your Own Philosophy of “Do” for Brown Belt Test
To me, Do is a sort of morality, a way of living (after all, it is the “way of life”). Do is what keeps us from using our Tae Kwon Do skills selfishly and to cause harm to other unnecessarily. It tells us what is right and what is wrong and shows us that there are certain principles we should all live by if we want to achieve happiness. Do is the truth that makes up these principles. It tells us to be honest, accept our faults, and always strive to better ourselves, but not to demean or cause harm to others.