YH Park Taekwondo Academy in the November 2013 Taekwondo Times

YH Park Taekwondo Academy in the November 2013 Taekwondo Times

September 27, 2013-The November 2013 issue of Taekwondo Times hits the newsstands next week and the YH Park Taekwondo Academy and its students, once again, are prominently featured.

The YH Park Demonstration Team is praised on page 19 of the magazine for their world class demonstration in Flushing Queens which was a predecessor to the K-Tigers performance in a piece entitled K-Tigers Sell Out NYC.

On pages 62-63 of the magazine, lead correspondent and YH Park Taekwondo Academy Black Belt, Marc Zirogiannis' monthly fitness column entitled Improving Core Strength For Martial Artists, is beautifully laid out with accompanying photographs.

Look for more press coverage of the YH Park Taekwondo Academy as the 2013 NY Open Taekwondo Championships & Korean Cultural Festival approaches.

The 2013 NY Open TaeKwonDo Championships

The 2013 NY Open TaeKwonDo Championships

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The Heart of YH Park Taekwondo is Giving!

The Heart of YH Park Taekwondo is Giving!

September 9, 2013-  At the YH Park Taekwondo Academy it is always stressed that a Taekwondo student is not defined by their punching and kicking skills but by their character.  The goal of Taekwondo practice has been emphasized to be not only the development of the physical self but the development of a practitioner's character.  This has been the 40 year legacy of Grandmaster Yeon Hwan Park, and legacy of the YH Park Taekwondo Academy.

It is in this spirit of charity of giving that the YH Park Taekwondo Academy conducted it's recent Break-A-Thon for the benefit of the St. Jude's Pediatric Research Hospital.  Money was raised, while  having a fun filled time, for a worthy cause.  This event, while noteworthy, is just one of the many philanthropic undertakings the Academy has sponsored, or participated in, over the last several years.

Two years ago, the Academy proudly donated the proceeds from the entrance fees of the annual NY Open Taekwondo Championships and Korean Cultural Festival to F.R.E.E.  This donation, during a veritable dry spell in charitable giving nationwide due to the difficult economic conditions, made a huge difference in the lives of special needs kids.  Nassau County Executive, Ed Mangano, praised the generosity of the YH Park Taekwondo Academy at the check presentation ceremony in Mineola, NY.

A similar act of generosity benefited North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center, an esteemed organization much in need of funds to perpetuate their mission of helping people in our area with mental health treatment and family crisis issues.  Andrew Malekoff, Executive Director and CEO, was on hand to accept the check on behalf of North Shore and said  "The funds will support a community-based agency that has been a vital part of the fabric of life on Long Island."

Students, Instructors, and parents at the YH Park Taekwondo Academy embrace the concept that "Life is not defined by what you get, but what you give".  This is the heart of a true martial artist and this the heart of The YH Park Taekwondo Academy.  Find out how you can become a part of the fun and the giving at www.yhpark.com

The 2013 NY Open Taekwondo Championships and Korean Cultural Festival is Coming!

The 2013 NY Open Taekwondo Championships and Korean Cultural Festival is Coming!

September 7, 2013-  (from September's TaekwonDo Times Magazine)

2013 New York Open TaeKwonDo Championships/Korean Cultural Festival

October 19, 2013

Hicksville, New York

yhparktkd@yahoo.com

The tournament will consist of competitive sparring, board breaking, and forms as well as a Team Demo Competitions.  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 sports and cultural event will also feature seminars, Korean style food, and Korean Cultural Performances.   This event will take place at the historic Cantiague Park Ice Rink in Hicksville, NY.  For more information visit: http://www.yhpark.com

YH Park Taekwondo Academy Demo Team To Exhibit At Citifield

YH Park Taekwondo Academy Demo Team To Exhibit At Citifield

September 1, 2013-  On Thursday September 12, 2013, on what will be a sunny day at Citifield, regardless of the weather, the world renowned YH Park Taekwondo Academy Demonstration Team will make history.   Before the first pitch is thrown, before the first crack of a bat, the Demo Team will take the field and regale the NY Mets' fans with a first class taekwondo demonstration, which has begun to become their signature.   This special honor and event marks Flushing Day at the ballpark, with the idea of demonstrating the uniqueness and diversity of taekwondo and the arts.  "See Flushing, see the world!"

This world class stage is just one forum that has become part of this highly regarded Demo Team's growing legacy which includes premiere Tournament competitions, Korean Cultural night at Eisenhower Park and, even, opening for the K-Tigers, the world's most famed TaeKwonDo Demonstration Team.  This 42,000 seat arena will be host to the 3rd NY Mets' game opening Demonstration by the team.  

For more information on where to catch the YH Park TKD Academy Demo team in action visit http://www.yhpark.com