By Anonymous August 16, 2012
What a great program. My son is 13. He has been testing for several year's at the YH Park Taekwondo Academy. His attention, his focus, his behavior have all improved. All this while gaining athleticism and learning to protect himself. The instructors are so good. To top it off the new renovated school looks great ...read more
By FrankWalters August 16, 2012
My family and I have enjoyed the privilage and benefit of leaerning from Grand Master Park, and Master Edward Park for going on over thirty years. Prior to this we had been involved in other Martial Arts training, and found the Parks school to be the best. Currently my son James is a student at the school, although young he has learned a lot, and I hope someday he will obtain the knowledge, disipline, and skills needed to help him in life, and obtain his Black Belt. Who knows maybe even win a Gold medal for his country some day. Written by F. Walter, retired law enforcement, / Senior Police Trainer NYS Division of Criminal Justice Service / Dad in training ...read more
By MARC A. ZIROGIANNIS August 29, 2008
After a ten year layoff from training in the Martial Arts I was looking at the many available choices for a dojo that offered a MMA curriculum with personalized attention and an opportunity to real grow and develop my skills. The atmosphere is terrific. The program is fun and educational and challenging. The leadership is humble despite being among the most skilled I have seen. ...read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Master Edward Park Tel: (516)735-3434 Email: yhparktkd@yahoo.com Website: www.yhpark.com 2013 NEW YORK OPEN TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS Korean Cultural Festival September 7, 2013- Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academywill be hosting the2013 New York Open TaeKwonDo Championships/Korean Cultural Festivalon Saturday October 19, 2013 at the historicCantiague Park Ice Rink, West John Street, Hicksville, NY 11801. The event kicks off at 9:00AM. The tournament will consist of competitive sparring, board breaking, individual and pair forms, competitive weapons, as well as a Team Demo Competition. Highlighting this year’s event will be a special showcase between the national level team from New York facing off against international rival Team Canada. This exciting sports and cultural event will also feature seminars prior to and during the festival, Korean style food, and Korean Cultural Performances. This event is recognized by theWorld TaeKwonDo Federationand sanctioned by theUS TaekwonDo Leaders Union. Additionally, the event has received the support of the Nassau County Government with the historic institution of “Nassau County TaeKwonDo Day” on the tournament date. In addition to being supported by the Nassau County Government, the event is sponsored by Flushing Bank, FSB, The Korean Cultural Service of NY, Dynamics World, The Korean Cuisine Globalization Initiative and The United States Taekwondo Education Foundation. As the only Festival without any political, commercial, or profit based agenda (it is a non-profit event), the event prides itself on using TaeKwonDo as a tool to bring together and embrace the different cultures of the world, regardless of race and creed, hence the Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy philosophy: “TaeKwonDo,One Family One Vision.” Press packets and passes are available in advance of the event. Spectator tickets are available on the date of the event. Applications may be downloaded at www.yhpark.com If you would like more information about participating in the event, sponsorship in the Festival journal, or media coverage, please contact Master Edward Park at (516)735-3434 oryhparktkd@yahoo.com ...read more
By Y.H. Park TaeKwonDo Academy September 08, 2013
On Saturday February 16, 2013 students from the YH Park Taekwondo Academy in Levittown, NY participated in the festivities at the 17th Annual Lunar New Year Parade held in Flushing, Queens. This was the largest and most diverse Lunar New Year Parade ever held in Flushing. Despite severe cold weather, the streets were lined with spectators and the parade route was filled with exciting cultural and Asian floats representing various community and cultural organizations. The YH Park students and Demo Team marched proudly and coordinated some amazing demonstrations and board breaking routines "on the go". The crowd was clearly amazed and impressed. ...read more
By Y.H. Park TaeKwonDo Academy February 20, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Y.H. Park Tel: (516)735-3434 Email: yhparktkd@yahoo.com Website: www.yhpark.com Y.H. Park Donates Proceeds From 2012 New York Open Taekwondo Championship/ Korean Cultural Festival to North Shore Child&Family; Guidance Center Earlier this year Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced that the County had, once again, partnered with Y.H. Park’s Taekwondo Academy for the 7th Annual New York Open Taekwondo Championship/Korean Cultural Festival on Saturday, October 20th at the Athletic Center at Chaminade High School. The County Executive declared the day of the Championship “Taekwondo Day.” To show their appreciation, Y.H. Park donated the $3,500 raised from admission fees collected at the Festival toNorth Shore Child &Family Guidance Center. Andrew Malekoff, Executive Director and CEO was on hand to accept the check on behalf ofNorth Shore. The funds will support “a community-based agency that has been a vital part of the fabric of life on Long Island for more than a half century, offering services that are child-centered, family-focused and needs-driven.“ Currently an East Meadow resident, Y.H. Park is a former United States Olympic Coach and was the undefeated Korean national Taekwondo champion from 1971-1975. He has also authored seven books about the martial art. Taekwondo, a Korean Martial Art, enjoys popularity throughout the world and holds the unique position as a Martial Art, Korean cultural export, and World Olympic Sport. The 7th Annual New York Open Taekwondo Championship/Korean Cultural Festival provided young athletes with the opportunity to showcase their abilities and hone their skills. This year the Championship was a tremendous success and was attended by over 450 competitors and approximately another 1,000 spectators including competitors from several states and the country of Mexico together with family and friends of the participants which had an immediate positive impact on tourism in the area. Many attendees stayed in local hotels, ate at local restaurants and came away with a wonderful impression of our community. # # # ...read more
By Y.H. Park TaeKwonDo Academy December 19, 2012
Tang soo do is a defensive martial art that has its beginnings in Korea. Tang denotes the dynasty the martial art comes from. Soo translated means open hand or worthiness and do means art or way. Simply, Tang soo do translated means The Tang art of worthiness. A basic front kick is one of the first mo... ...read more
Martial arts themed birthday parties are very popular among children of all ages. Finding the perfect martial arts birthday invitations can be difficult. Many companies will create custom invitation, but they can be very expensive. You can print your own martial arts birthday invitations for free. ...read more