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?”...
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...
Hong Ik Martial Arts of Bronxville Meaning of Oh Haeng
OH HAENG The meaning of Oh is five. The original meaning of Haeng is intersection, but it currently also means “go forward – at the intersection, you need to choose a direction and go forward”. You may better understand Oh Haeng as the five essential elements...
賢 士 현사 HYUN SA
How to become a HyunSa The level of HyunSa is awarded to those black belts who reach 4th degree black belt and graduate from the SUSA training program, achieving the highest (Chief) SUSA rank. The meaning of Hyun is benevolent or compassionate, and Sa means a...
Hong Ik Martial Arts of Mahwah Growth of Soul March 17th, 2019
On March 17th, 2019 qualifying students gathered at Hong Ik Martial Arts of Mahwah to test for their next belt level. Testing is often an opportunity not only to pass to the next level, but to learn from the experience and “grow their soul” as...