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 ... Read More
Fun – Collaboration – Energy Connection August 19th through 24th was a memorable week at the Tarrytown location. Students participated in Friendship Week, inviting their friends or family members to join their Martial Arts classes. The ... Read More
Building a more peaceful world is the philosophy of Taekwondo. It all starts with the individual. The foundation of the sport is the individual. The art of Taekwondo strives to build the personality, positive morals and character of the participant. It is only on the...
Tumbling Workshop – February 2023 The 3rd HIMA Tumbling Workshop was held on February 25, 2023. Grandmaster Yoo organized the instruction program for all attendees. He was assisted by Master Shinmin and Master Jorge. ... Read More
Apparently, Taekwondo is one of the oldest forms of martial arts. Taekwondo has successfully resisted the hand of time. Nowadays, it rides high in a tidal wave of popularity among martial arts enthusiasts. This is due to its uniqueness and its advantageous philosophy. Taekwondo, as...
1) Straight vertical line from Baek-Hwe to Hoe-eum* 2) Relax both shoulders and drop elbow joint slightly lower than shoulders 3) Bend wrist 90degrees 4) Do not expand rib cage -> expand lower abdomen instead Energy Sense – feel warm ... Read More
On February 5, 2022, Hong Ik Martial Arts of Brewster held their 1st Promotion Test. HIMA Founder Grand Master Yoo began the test speaking about his beginnings of teaching Taekwondo in the US and how the respect of the people he felt during ... Read More
• Founder; Grandmaster Jang, Hyo Seon • Philosophy of KUMYEDO ♦ Shim Shin Haab Il(심신합일); Unite Body and Mind as one → ♦ Kum Shin Il Uh(검신일여); Sword and Body becomes one → ♦ Woo Ah Il ... Read More
Taekwondo is a traditional martial art form, and it has its base in Korea. When translated, Taekwondo means being the way of the hand and foot. Therefore, it is natural to think that a large part of this martial art is dependent on kicking techniques....
On Saturday, May 9th candidates tested for indoor portion of the Black Belt test.