Hong Ik Martial Arts: HST (Hyunsa and Susa Training) December 21, 2025
Hyunsa SuSa Training and
Make-Up SuSa / MuSa Tryout & Promotion Test
December 21, 2025
Each month, Hyunsa (Masters) and SuSa from all Hong Ik Martial Arts locations (Hong Ik Martial Arts of Tarrytown, New Rochelle, Bronxville, Brewster, Fair Lawn NJ, and Mahwah NJ) gather at Hong Ik Martial Arts of Tarrytown for advanced leadership training under Grand Master Yoo. These monthly Hyunsa SuSa Training (HST) sessions at Hong Ik Martial Arts of Tarrytown provide an essential opportunity for SuSa and Masters to study the SuSa curriculum in greater depth, refine and strengthen specific techniques, and deepen their understanding of Hong Ik Martial Arts philosophy. This philosophical foundation is vital, as SuSa are expected to lead by example both on and off the mat.
December 21st HST Training Overview
- Warm-Ups
- Directed by SuSa Arden Jiang from Hong Ik Martial Arts of New Rochelle
- Focused on preparing the body and mind for advanced training
- Ki-Gong Training (Led by Grand Master Yoo)
- A flowing series of movements incorporating knife-hand blocks, punches, kicks, and postures
- Designed to gradually raise energy levels while bringing the group to a heightened state of focus, awareness, and unity
- Kicking, Punching, and Blocking Combinations
- Roundhouse kick (2x forward), double punch
- Hop back, step back
- Roundhouse kick, back kick, double punch
- Hop back, step back
- Partner Target Training
- Attacker: Double punch, roundhouse kick (2x)
- Defender: Face Guard, Hop back, step back, high roundhouse kick
- Attacker: Roundhouse kick, back kick
- Defender: Hop switch, roundhouse kick
- Target Sparring
- Roundhouse kick or double punch combinations
- Emphasis on timing, accuracy, and controlled execution
- Sparring (No Contact)
- 1 vs. 1
- 2 vs. 2
- Strong emphasis placed on strategy, awareness, and tactical decision-making
- Recruit Philosophy Discussion
- The meaning and importance of Jung Choong, Ki Jaang, and Shin Myung
- The role of Smile, Voice, and Action in leadership and teaching
SuSa / MuSa Tryout & Make-Up Promotion Test
Following the HST session, Hong Ik Martial Arts of Tarrytown hosted a SuSa / MuSa Tryout and Make-Up Promotion Test. This provided an opportunity for SuSa and MuSa candidates who had previously missed their scheduled tryout or promotion test—or who required additional development in specific areas—to demonstrate improvement, readiness, and commitment to the Hong Ik Martial Arts standards.
We look forward to the next Hyunsa SuSa Training at Hong Ik Martial Arts of Tarrytown in January 2026.
Wishing all Hong Ik families a happy holiday season and a healthy, successful New Year!
– written by: JiSun HyunSa (Master Joseph Lipman)