Mangano And Former U.S. Olympic Coach Present $4,000 Donation To The Safe Center LI

(From nassaucountyny.gov Press release 11/18/2014)

Mangano And Former U.S. Olympic Coach/Korean-American Businessman Present $4,000 Donation To The Safe Center LI 

Pictured (left to right) are: Instructor Jason Aptekar; Former United States Olympic Coach/Korean-American Businessman Y.H. Park; Sandy Oliva, Co-Executive Director of the Safe Center LI; Cynthia Scott, Co-Executive Director of The Safe Center LI; County Executive Edward P. Mangano; Edward Park, Co-Director of NY Open; and Instructor David Zabransky.

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and former United States Olympic Coach/Korean-American Businessman Y.H. Park today donated $4,000 in proceeds from the Annual New York Open Taekwondo Championship/Korean Cultural Festival - held earlier this year - to The Safe Center LI. The Safe Center LI assists in saving and changing the lives of the victims of domestic or dating abuse, child abuse, and rape and sexual assault. The funds will be used to help replace furniture at the safe home for abused families.

“Y.H. Park understands that charity begins at home and I applaud him for his generosity and hope others follow this incredible example of giving,” said County Executive Mangano. “I have always believed that local organizations and businesses are the heart of our community, and this donation is a great illustration of giving back to the community."

“We are very honored to partner with Nassau County and County Executive Edward Mangano, in such a wonderful cultural festival that was able to bring people of all races and creed together,” said Y.H. Park. “It has always been a goal of our organization to give back to the community and we couldn’t be happier to donate to the Safe Center LI, which does amazing work to help those in need. Thank you to everyone who was a part of our event and we look forward to many more charitable events with County Executive Mangano."

Sandy Oliva and Cynthia Scott, Co-Executive Directors of The Safe Center LI, were on hand to accept the check on behalf of The Safe Center LI. The safe home which was last renovated in 1995 has been utilized by many individuals since then. The furniture and window coverings are worn out and need to be replaced and these funds will make that possible which will help create a comforting and uplifting environment for those individuals escaping violence at home.

“We are grateful to Mr. Park for his generosity and strong community spirit and thank him and County Executive Mangano on behalf of the women and children who will benefit from their support, said Sandy Oliva, Co-Executive Director of The Safe Center LI.

The 2014 New York Open TaeKwonDo Championships/Korean Cultural Festival consisted of competitions in forms, pairs forms, sparring, board breaking, weapons and Team Demo Competition.Over 350 competitors entered the championship tournament that included over 2,000 people in attendance. Highlighting this year’s event were amazing Korean Cultural performances and a showcase of National Level competitors during the Opening Ceremony. Nia Sanchez, Miss Nevada USA, made a special appearance. She is a fourth degreeblack beltinTaeKwonDo, which she began practicing when she was eight years old. This exciting sports and cultural event featured seminars prior to and during the festival, which included Korean style food, Korean cultural performances, the Korean Percussion team, a traditional Korean sushi making demonstration, plus much more. The event was recognized by the World TaeKwonDo Federation and sanctioned by the United States TaeKwonDo Leaders Union. In addition to being supported by Nassau County, the event was sponsored by Flushing Bank, The Korean Cultural Service of NY, AT Center of New York, Dynamics World, Korea Tourism Organization and Korean Cuisine Globalization Committee of East Coast, USA.

The 2014 NY Open TKD Championships is One Week Away!

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YH Park TKD Academy Teams With Nassau County For Sandy Victims

YH Park TKD Academy Teams With Nassau County For Sandy Victims

November 20, 2013-  In the boardroom of the historic Nassau County Executive's Office in Garden City, NY Grandmaster Y.H. Park and Master Edward Park delivered to, newly re-elected, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano a check for $4,000.00 as a donation towards assisting the victims of Hurricane Sandy.  

This donation represented the proceeds of the admissions fees from the 2013 NY Open Taekwondo Championships and Korean Cultural Festival held last month in Nassau County, at the historic Cantiague Park Ice Arena.  The Parks and the YH Park Taekwondo Academy are no strangers to philanthropy, as they have a long history of community activism and charitable works.   Donating the proceeds of the annual NY Open Championships and Korean Cultural Festival has become an honored tradition, which has demonstrated the strength of partnering private and public agencies to help the local community.  Past recipients have included F.R.E.E. and North Shore Family Guidance Center.

Father Kevin Smith, who runs the Nassau County Hurricane Sandy Recovery Fund, was on hand to accept the donation and expressed his gratitude in the Academy's generosity, which comes a year after the devastating storm and will help so many of the families still in dire need of aid.

At the event Grandmaster Park presented County Executive Mangano with an honorary GOLD Medal for his support of athletic programs in Nassau County and Nassau County Executive Mangano handed out Citations to honor key volunteers.

To find out more about the exciting activities involving the YH Park Taekwondo Academy in Levittown, NY visit www.yhpark.com 

Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy Students Celebrate 2013 NY Open Medal Winners

Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy Students Celebrate 2013 NY Open Medal Winners

2013 YH Park NY Open Medal Winners

Contact:  Master Edward Park (516) 735-3434

LEVITTOWN, October 26, 2013 – It is with much excitement that Y.H. Park’s Taekwondo Academy introduced it’s tournament medal winners on Saturday October 26, 2013 in a ceremony and photo session in Levittown, NY.  These students, from ages 4-60 years old, trained rigorously for months and competed in the 2013 NY Open Taekwondo Championships and Korean Cultural Festival held on Saturday October 19, 2013 at the historic Cantiague Park Ice Arena, located in Hicksville, NY.

Over 350 competitors from around the globe came together for this festival to compete and showcase their skills in forms, pair forms, board breaking, competitive sparring, and, for the first time, weapons' competitions.  Y.H. Park’s Academy students earned an unprecedented number of Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals in all categories.  Most significantly, the Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy’s renowned Demonstration Team earned a Silver medal in the team Demo competition, solidifying it’s position as one of the premiere Demonstration Teams in the United States.

This annual event continues to grow in size and prominence as a celebration of martial arts, Korean Culture, and philanthropy.  The proceeds from the admissions charge will be donated at a later date to The Nassau County Sandy Recovery Relief Fund.   Nassau County was be a major supporter of this event which was also sponsored bY Flushing Bank, FSB, Dynamics Martial Arts Supplies, Korean Cultural Services of NY and more.

For information on the Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy, please visit  www.yhpark.com

YH Park Family Board Breaking Day A Big Smash

YH Park Family Board Breaking Day A Big Smash

Children were flying through the air, wood was snapping and splintering, and the air was filled with laughter.  This is what spectators witnessed at the 1st annual Y.H. Park Family Board Breaking Day on Saturday March 23, 2013 at 12:30PM at the  Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy located in Levittown, NY 11756.  Students, parents and instructors spent the afternoon honing their breaking skills, demonstrating their techniques, and bonding with family and friends.  For more information on how to become involved check out the Academy website at http://www.yhpark.com or call (516) 735-3434.  Here are some of the day's highlights.

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YH Park TKD TV Celebrates Its 3rd Anniversary

 Y.H. Park TKD TV Celebrates Its 3rd Anniversary

The Y.H. Park TaeKwondo Academy marked the 3rd anniversary of its hugely successful YouTube Channel on March 3, 2013.  This channel has become a regularly visited forum for showcasing some of the exciting happenings at the Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy including upcoming events,  demonstrations, belt graduations, interviews, qualifying events, fundraisers, and more.   Over the next several months the Academy's goal is to use the channel as forum to keep all the Academy students, parents and public informed of the events and happenings at the most exciting Taekwondo institution in the United States.  Don't miss out-sign up today.

YH Park Taekwondo Academy Board Breaking Day March 23rd

YH Park Taekwondo Academy Board Breaking Day March 23rd

Yh Park Taekwondo Academy in Levittown, NY will be hosting a Board Breaking Day for students and parents on March 23, 2013 at the Academy headquarters.   This will be a great opportunity for students to hone their techniques and practice for upcoming belt graduations while spending a great time with other students, their family, and instructors.   This event will also be a great pre-cursor to fundraising, charity "Break-A-Thon" to be announced for later this year.

Students may purchase boards individually or in groups of 10 for a discounted rate.  Student sign up is at the Dojang located at 3701 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, NY 11756.  For more information students may call the Dojang at (516) 735-3434 or email  info@yhpark.com