Grandmaster Y.H. Park Named USAT Director

USAT Announces Two Regional Membership Directors

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12/1/2014 11:46:57 AM

Master Lee and Grand Master Park to Help Develop Membership

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.—(Dec. 1) As previously announced by USA Taekwondo CEO Bruce Harris, USAT is selecting individuals who have volunteered their time and energies to serve in the capacity of USAT Regional Membership Directors. Those selected to these positions will be reaching out to club owners in their area in an effort to generate and increase club and individual memberships for USA Taekwondo. These are volunteer positions, not paid positions. 

USA Taekwondo is proud to introduce the first two individuals selected to serve as USAT Regional Membership Directors: Master Han Won Lee (Colo.) and Grand Master Y.H. Park Jr. (N.Y.). Master Lee will have responsibility for developing membership in the north-central area of our country, while Grand Master Park will have the responsibility for recruiting and increasing membership in the northeast region of America.

Other announcements will be made in the near future. A big thank you for those who applied for consideration and who are interested in helping USA Taekwondo to grow its membership.

Book Recommendation: Success Through Stillness by Russell Simmons

Book Recommendation:  Success Through Stillness by Russell Simmons

May 2, 2014-  The practice of Taekwondo is one of body and mind.  At the Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy, in Levittown, NY, the development of a holistic Taekwondo practitioner and human being is a primary goal of the Academy.  To balance kicks, punches, and blocks students engage in a curriculum of written study, personal responsibility, and meditation.  

It is meditation that is the subject of Russell Simmons' new book, Success Through Stillness. Simmons is an unlikely candidate to teach meditation to those unfamiliar with his resume'; however, he is a 15 year veteran of the art of meditation, as well as yoga.  He has studied and exchanged meditation philosophies with the likes of Deepak Chopra, Oprah Winfrey, Bob Roth, Rick Ruben, and more.    He presents a intelligent, easy to read, extremely practical guide to meditation for students at any stage of their  journey.   The book is divided into several sections, including a great counter to the arguments against meditation, the history of Simmons' journey from debauchery into peaceful mediation, medical evidence supporting meditation for wellness, and a Practical Simple, STEP-by-STEP guide to mediation itself.  It is the last section that should read more than once.

I highly recommend this book for all Taekwondo practitioners looking to improve their meditation skills.

YH PARK TAEKWONDO ACADEMY INTRAMURAL BOARD BREAKING TOURNEY A HUGE SUCCESS

YH PARK TAEKWONDO ACADEMY INTRAMURAL BOARD BREAKING TOURNEY A HUGE SUCCESS

Competitors, Judges & Masters Celebrate a Great Event

Tournament Style Scoring

APRIL 19, 2014- The Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy of Levittown, NY held its annual intramural Board Breaking Tournament earlier today and it was a tremendous success.  Students competed in divisions, in a championship style setting, with strict tournament rules.  Competitors had the opportunity to impress the judges with two rounds of creative breaking techniques in as many stations as they desired for a given period of time.  Scoring was done by a three panel group of senior Black Belts that used Taekwondo Championship scoring criteria for the event.  

The Coveted Trophies

Students praised the event as fun, educational, and useful in helping them to prepare for upcoming tournaments outside the Dojang, including the 2014 NY Open Taekwondo Championships and Korean Cultural Festival in the latter part of the year.

Esteemed Judging Panel

Prior to the event the students and their parents were treated to a world class Demonstration by TEAM YH PARK the school's elite demo team.

For more information on other upcoming events, please visit:  http://www.yhpark.com

Competitors Came Prepared

Master Edward Looks on as 2nd Dan Excels

Accuracy, Speed and Power Were Judged

The Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy Board Breaking Tournament

YH Park TaeKwonDo Academy’s

In-House Board Breaking Tournament

Featuring a Team YH Park Performance

Demonstrate your Breaking skills in a FREE STYLE CONTEST against your friends at the Academy.

Tons of fun and everyone wins a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place TROPHY and CERTIFICATE!

Saturday, April 19th, 2014

Team YHPARK Performance: 9:30 am

Tournament start time: 10:00 am

Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 16th, 2014

Event Fee: $35

(The registration fee includes 3 boards – additional boards are available for purchase)

Pre-Registration Begins for the 2014 Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy Summer Camp

Pre-Registration Begins for the 2014 Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy Summer Camp

2013 Camp Highlights

February 17, 2014- The Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy announced the opening of its pre-registration period for its 2014 Summer Day Camp.  Between now and March 31, 2014 students can register for just $499.00 for either of the two sessions to be held:

Session 1: July 7th- 18th

Session 2: August 4th- 15^th

Camp Times: Mon-Fri from 9am-2pm

With the success of last summer's program this year is expected to close registration early.   The camp highlights include:

• Exercise
• Martial Arts Fun
• Creative projects
• Reading Time
• Talent Shows
• Team Building Games
• Field Trips
• so much more

Sign up now and reserve your child's chance for a great a summer.

Regular registration begins after March 31, 2014 and is $599.00 per session.

2014 Lunar New Year Highlights featuring The Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy

2014 Lunar New Year Highlights featuring The Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy

February 12, 2014-   http://youtu.be/nPmdeZHiQHw

20 Years Ago in Y.H. Park History-The 11th Taekwondo World Championships (1993)

20 Years Ago in Y.H. Park History-The 11th World Taekwondo Championships (1993)

Grandmaster Yeon Hwan Park interviewed by ABC Sports at the 1993 World Championships

20 Years Ago in Y.H. Park History-11th World Taekwondo Championships at MSG

December 26, 2013- It was 20 years ago.  The most significant Taekwondo Tournament in the World, the 11th World Taekwondo Championships, was brought to NYC's Madison Square Garden by none other than Grandmasters Yeon Hee Park and Yeon Hwan Park.

This historic event set the stage for full Olympic Medal Status.  This is all part of the rich history of the Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy.

Honoring 40 Years of the Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy

Honoring 40 Years of the Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy

December 20, 2013-   2013 was a very memorable year for the Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy. While there were many achievements and accomplishments throughout the course of the year by the Academy, it's students, and instructors, the year was, particularly, significant because it marked the Academy's 40th Anniversary.  Over the past 4 decades the Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy has distinguished itself "as one of the premiere martial arts school in the United States" (The NY Times); focusing on personal growth, as well as physical excellence.  

This short video celebration premiered at the 2013 Taekwondo Holiday Night Ball, held on Sunday December 15, 2013 in Flushing, NY.  While this video highlight's some of the amazing accomplishments of the past 40 years, it only scratches the surface of the countless numbers of students touched, milestones reached, and paths forged by this amazing institution.

As we embark on 2014 the best chapter of the story is about to be told as we begin to create the story for the highlight reel of the NEXT 40 YEARS of the Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy.   

Find out more at http://www.yhpark.com

Grandmaster Yeon Hee Park (left) and Grandmaster Yeon Hwan Park (circa 1973)

Grandmaster Y.H. Park with Master Edward Park (l)
& Master Elliott Park (2013) (Photo Credit: James Haxton)

Grandmaster John Buran-2013 Golden Award Winner

Grandmaster John Buran-2013 Golden Award Winner

December 17, 2013- Grandmaster John Buran, Flushing Bank President, and Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy founding member, was honored at the 2013 Taekwondo Holiday Night Ball held on December 15, 2013 at the Dae Dong Manor in Flushing, NY.

As part of the evening's festivities and celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy, Grandmaster Y.H. Park bestowed the Golden Award upon Grandmaster Buran for his decades of contributions to the global development and enrichment of Taekwondo. Grandmaster Buran has distinguished himself as a community leader that has selflessly leveraged his goodwill in the support of the Taekwondo mission of "One World Through Taekwondo".

This award was presented on behalf of the NY Open Taekwondo Championships & Korean Cultural Organizing Committee and the U.S. Taekwondo Education Foundation, as well as the U.S. Taekwondo Leaders Union.

Thank you, Grandmaster Buran, and congratulations.

Grandmaster John Buran (left) and Grandmaster Yeon Hwan Park
at the 2013 Taekwondo Holiday Nightball

Grandmaster Yeon Hee Park (left) and Grandmaster John Buran (circa 1990)

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

24 YEARS AGO IN YH PARK TAEKWONDO HISTORY

24 YEARS AGO IN YH PARK TAEKWONDO HISTORY

October 2, 2013- Grandmaster Yeon Hwan Park, gracing the cover of December 1989's Karate/Kung Fu Illustrated demonstrates his devastating, signature, jumping back kick into the chest of Sabunim David C. Hayes.   This is part of the great legacy of the Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy of Levittown, NY, celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year.  This magazine cover, together with many other great memories, adorn the halls of the Dojang located at 3701 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, NY 11756.

YH Park Taekwondo Academy Nominated Best of LI 2014!

YH Park Taekwondo Academy Nominated Best of LI 2014!

October 1, 2013- The YH Park Taekwondo Academy has been nominated as the "Best Martial Arts School on Long Island" once again this year.  This annual contest, hosted by The Bethpage Federal Credit Union and The Long Island Press has become a trusted part of living and doing business on Long Island.

To vote for The YH Park Taekwondo Academy  as "Best Of Long Island Martial Arts" please follow the simple instructions below:

Vote DAILY and Vote often between now and 11:59pm on December 15

Welcome to BOLI - 2014 Ballot - Sports & Activity!

 

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1.       Click on “Vote”

2.       Scroll down to “Martial Arts”

3.       Click next to “YH Park TaeKwonDo Academy – Levittown”

4.       Scroll down to the bottom of the page

5.       CHECK the box accepting the “Terms of Service”

6.       CLICK the “ENTER NOW” button

7.       Return every day and repeat!

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

For More Info:  http://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

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.

35 Years Ago in YH Park Taekwondo History

35 Years Ago in YH Park Taekwondo History

July 23, 2013- Senior Grandmaster Yeon Hee Park demonstrates his devastating, jumping side kick in 1978 while board breaking.   This is part of the great legacy of the Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy of Levittown, NY, celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year.

Alex Turcios Competes at the 2013 USAT National Championships

Alex Turcios Competes at the 2013 USAT National Championships

 

July 15, 2013- The Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy has a 40 year tradition of training Taekwondo Champions and top level competitors.  At the 2013 USAT National Championships, held in Chicago, Illinois earlier this month it was apparent that 2013 offers no exception to that proud legacy of excellence in competition.  One of Y.H. Park's finest students, 2nd Dan Black Belt and Junior Kyosanim, Alex Turcious represented the Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy proudly by returning home a medalist after an outstanding performance in board breaking and poomse competitions.   


Jr.Kyosanim Alex has been training at the Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy, and preparing for national level competition, since he was only 11 years old.  It was at that time that Alex's father encouraged him to try Taekwondo, and although he was reluctant at first, he soon found his passion training at the Dojang of the undefeated Korean National Champion from 1971-1975 and former U.S. Olympic Coach, Grandmaster Y.H. Park.

Alex has worked diligently over the years, starting out as a Y.H. Park white belt and earning his Black Belt after years of hard work and practice.  His has since earned his 2nd Dan and his accomplishments include his work on the Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy Demo Team, the Korean Cultural Service of NY Demo Team, as well as earning the role of Junior Kyosanim.

Over the years Alex has worked closely with Master Edward, Master Elliott and Grandmaster Y.H. Park in preparation for competition, and he has earned his share of individual and team medals in Sparring, Forms and Board Breaking.  

In January, after preparing rigorously, Alex competed and proudly qualified for the 2013 USAT National Championships.  At the beginning of July he traveled to Chicago with his coach and Master, Edward Park, as he competed in his first national level competition.  After several days of competition Alex emerged with a Silver medal, in his age category, for Board Breaking.   He also made it to the prestigious semi-finals in the Poomse competition, an amazing accomplishment for his first appearance in the arena of the nation's best Taekwondo practitioners, most of whom have competed at a national level before.


It is apparent that the future is bright for Alex Turcious.  He has matured into a serious, hard working, Taekwondo practitioner in the Y.H. Park system and tradition.  What is more important, he distinguishes himself as a helpful, kind and respectful individual; also signature traits of Y.H. Park Academy students.  Master Edward summed up Alex's experience at the Nationals and his character best,

"For Alex's first time competing at the national level, I believe he displayed the true tenets of Taekwondo such as respect, humility, and sportsmanship. He represented his family, school and peers with the utmost dignity that would have made everyone proud. This is just the beginning of a bright future of competing for him."

Congratulations Alex!  We look forward to you future.