21 Year Ago In Y.H. Park Taekwondo History

21 Year Ago In Y.H. Park Taekwondo History

Grandmaster Yeon Hee Park (L) and Grandmaster Yeon Hwan Park (1993)

January 6, 2014- The time was July 1993.  The world's most famous Taekwondo brothers and Grandmasters, Yeon Hee Park and Yeon Hwan Park, graced the cover of Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine.

"Best of the Best" is how the esteemed Taekwondo publication characterized these icons of the sport.  Now, over 20 years later and that phrase still applies to "One of the Premiere Martial Arts Schools in the Nation".  This is all part of the proud 40 year legacy of the Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy.  This magazine cover and many other Taekwondo memories can be found at the Dojang in Levittown, NY.

County Executive Mangano And YH Park Taekwondo Academy Join Forces To Help Sandy Victims

County Executive Mangano And YH Park Taekwondo Academy Join Forces To Help Sandy Victims

October 7, 2013- The scene was the County Center in Mineola, NY.  It was 11:00AM.  A small crowd of press, public and interested parties gathered to hear Nassau County Executive, Ed Mangano, formally declare Saturday October 19, 2013, the date of the 2013 NY Open Taekwondo Championships and Korean Cultural Festival, "Taekwondo Do Day" in Nassau County.  The County Executive lauded the event and its sponsor for the continued contributions and philanthropic work done in Nassau County.  This exciting Press Conference was an important precursor to the actual event which shall take place in less than two weeks at the historic Cantiague Park Ice Arena in Hicksville, NY.

This declaration is more than a mere honor bestowed upon the YH Park Taekwondo Academy for sponsoring one of the premiere martial arts and cultural events in the country; it is an acknowledgement of the power of the partnership between local government and private enterprise.  The NY Open Taekwondo Championships and Korean Cultural Festival has become a major event, which brings international attention, visitors, revenue, and excitement to Nassau County.

Perhaps the most significant contribution of the NY Open Taekwondo Championships has been the charitable giving that the event sponsor, The YH Park Taekwondo Academy, has undertaken.  In the past, major charitable organizations have benefited from donations from the proceeds of the event's admission revenue.  This year is no exception.  It was announced at the Press Event held today that the proceeds of this year's event will be donated to the Nassau County Hurricane Sandy Recovery Fund.  This organization provides vitally needed funds to victims of last year's Hurricane, which devastated parts of our region.  The donation from the event's proceeds will make a measurable contribution in improving the lives of residents of Nassau County, which is all part of the philanthropic mission of the YH Park Taekwondo Academy.

The 2013 NY Open Taekwondo Championships and Korean Cultural Festival will take place on Saturday October 19, 2013 at 9AM at the Cantiague Park Ice Arena in Hicksville, NY.

For more information on the event visit: http://www.yhpark.com or call (516) 735-3434.

The 2013 NY Open TaeKwonDo Championships

The 2013 NY Open TaeKwonDo Championships

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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

Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy Black Belt Named Lead Correspondent Of TKD Times Magazine

Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy Black Belt Named Lead Correspondent Of TKD Times Magazine

July 30, 2013-  The September 2013 issue of Taekwondo Times will hit the newsstands next week with a new look and a new lead correspondent.  Marc Zirogiannis, Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy 1st Dan, has been named to this position as part of the magazine's attempt to improve the substance of its content and return to the ranks of top notch Martial Arts' publications.

Look for articles featuring YH Taekwondo Academy on pages 19-20 of the issue, as well Marc's feature article Gaining a Competitive Advantage in Sparring Through Weight Training on page 46.

Future issues will focus on the accomplishments and happenings at the Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy as the school is, literally, the premiere Taekwondo School in the Nation.

The 2013 NY Open TKD Championships Is Coming!

The Biggest NY Open TKD Championships Ever Is Coming- October 2013!