2018 October Black Belt Outdoor Test
Hong Ik Martial Arts Black Belt Outdoor at Rockefeller Trail On Sunday, October 7th 2018 all Black Belt candidates met up at 6:30Am before the sun came up to get ready for their outdoor black belt test. Some students were nervous while others looked forward to the challenges...
Hong Ik Martial Arts Tae Geuk and Universe/ 4 Seasons/ Life
Tae Geuk In examining Tae Geuk, we first need to understand what it is. The Um/Yang symbol on the Korean flag shows two colors: red which represents Yang or strong/positive energy, and blue which represents Um or soft/negative energy. This symbol is called Tae Geuk. The...
Training for Partner Dummy Kicking
Benefits: Improve speed and reaction time by cooperating with partner Method of checking speed and reaction times: If the dummy leans toward you – opposite from your kicking force -- then your speed and reaction time are slower than your partner’s. Method of improving speed and reaction time: Speed and...
Musa Rank Promotion Test Requirements
11/4/2017 The First Phase Olympic Style SparringOne on one 3 round, Two on one 1 round The Second PhaseStreet Fighting TechniqueKwonBub(Hand Method) and KaakBub(Feet Method) The Third PhaseSwordBasic Cut part 1.2.3 The Forth PhaseCombination CourseSpeed Roundhouse Kick+Jumping Roundhouse Kick Agility Blocks+Jumping Front and Roundhouse Kick in the air ...
Tae Kwon Do Philosophy
-Written by new Taekwondo Black Belt Bryan Wong When we first moved to Tarrytown, I decided to visit Yoo’sMartial Arts because I was interested in getting Tyler involved in an activity that would improve his confidence, physical conditioning and discipline. I then realized this was an opportunity...
CONCENTRATION
Concentration and its development provide many benefits in daily life as well as in Tae Kwon Do. Having a better capacity to concentrate allows for greater focus while performing tasks at work or school, or doing chores around the house. It enables learning and retention...
TURKEY MOUNTAIN MEDITATION HIKING
July 9, 2017 1. Place feet shoulder width apart and look gradually to the end of the horizon 2. Straighten your spine from your tail bone up to your neck, and close your eyes 3. Relax your facial muscles, shoulders, chest and abdominal muscles 4. Slowly rise both hands...
HST Turkey Mountain Hike
July HST was held on a beautiful Sunday morning at Turkey Mountain, near Yorktown Heights, NY. Approximately 25 participants, including a few parents and Masters, met up at 8am. We climbed up the blue trail at a comfortable pace for approximately 1.5 miles, reaching the...
PLEASURE, SELF-TRAINING (SU HAENG) AND DEVOTION (HONG IK IN GAN)
True happiness comes from a balanced life. A deep study of Martial Arts can help an individual in determining what priorities to set forth in achieving balance. Which aspects of life are valuable enough to continuously progress in? Our lives can be divided into three...
HAANG AND BYUN
1.HAANG HAANG represents a frame. It is stable, simulating the parts of our lives that are basically unchanging and predictable. To illustrate, picture the rising of the sun and moon. They follow a specific pattern and we know, for instance, that the every 29 days the...
How To Improve Power Of Your Round House Kick
1. Main Training Engaging the core is fundamental for added power in a variety of taekwondo kicks, from more basic round house kicks to more advanced back hook kicks. Note that for taekwondo, the reference to “core” extends not only to the abdomen and lower back,...