“Hong Ik Martial Arts of New Rochelle” -2018 October Black belt Indoor Test
On October 13, 2018, Hong Ik Martial Arts students took their indoor test for their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd black belts. They were tested on their forms, kicking combinations, self defenses, one step sparring techniques, rolling, board breaking, holding pushup position, and sparring. ...
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...