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Dear HMK Members and Families, I hope you are all doing well. We have successfully uploaded the photos from our recent Kendo Tournament on May 30th to the Members Gallery. Please take a moment to look through them and enjoy reliving those thrilling and memorable moments. I hope these wonderful memories not only bring you joy but also inspire you to keep pushing forward, cultivate a strong mindset for continuous self-improvement, and reach an even higher level of skill in your

There will be no class next Monday due to Memorial Day. Enjoy your day! On Friday, May 29, we will hold a rank test and a Dan certificate awarding ceremony from 7:30pm to 9pm. Please attend and congratulate them once more! On Saturday, May 30, we will participate in a kendo tournament at Palisades Park High School, so there will be no class. If you'd like to watch the tournament, come and support us!

Hello everyone, The photos from the April Rank Test are now live on our website! You can find them in the 'Members Gallery' section. It was inspiring to witness the growth and determination of our students captured in these moments. We would also like to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to those who made this event possible: To our Black Belt members: Thank you for your continued leadership and assistance during the evaluation. Your role in guiding the junior st

Yesterday, I came across a YouTube lecture by Dr. Park , a former member of HMK. It has been about 10 years since he moved to Boston, and while we can no longer train together at HongMooKwan, I have always deeply admired his life of service. Last year, during the Goyokai Kendo Tournament in Boston, I had the pleasure of having lunch with his wife, Mrs. Susan Park , who also trained with us here at HMK. She is currently serving her community as an elected Town Meeting Member

Dear HMK members, We are delighted to inform you that this month's rank test will take place on Friday, April 24th, from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM. To qualify for advancement, please make sure you meet the attendance and skill requirements outlined in HMK's curriculum. Use this chance to prepare well and showcase your abilities. As part of our monthly tradition, we will hold a gathering with a potluck party. Please bring food or drinks to share and enjoy with everyone! We encourage

Dear HMK members, We will be having a combined practice session with SMK members on Wednesday, April 8, at 7:30 PM at HMK. Let's enjoy and develop together!

March Rank Test Photos & A Special Thank You Hello everyone, The photos from the March Rank Test are now live on our website! You can find them in the 'Members Gallery' section. It’s wonderful to see the focus and spirit of our students captured in these moments. We would also like to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to those who made this event possible: To our Black Belt members: Thank you for your leadership and assistance during the evaluation. Your suppo

Dear HMK members, We are pleased to announce that this month's rank test is scheduled for Friday, March 27th, from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM. To be eligible for advancement, please ensure you fulfill the attendance and skill requirements specified in HMK's curriculum. Take this opportunity to prepare thoroughly and demonstrate your capabilities. Continuing our monthly tradition, we will host a gathering with a potluck party. Please bring food or drinks to share and enjoy with everyo

Dear HMK Members, We are honored to share an exciting opportunity to train with world-class masters. The All Eastern U.S. Kendo Federation (AEUSKF) is hosting a special seminar featuring Master Jung Kook Kim (8 Dan) and two 7 Dan masters from South Korea. Learning from an 8th Dan master is a rare and valuable experience. I highly encourage our members to participate and take this step forward in their training. Please review the details below. If you would like to attend,

Dear HMK members, We will be having a combined practice session with SMK members on Wednesday, March 11, at 7:30 PM at HMK. Let's enjoy and develop together!

Dear HMK Members, Please be advised that the Rank Test scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, February 27 , has been moved to an earlier time for a smoother evaluation process. Original Time: 8:00 PM New Start Time: 7:30 PM We ask all testing candidates to arrive at least 10 minutes early for warm-ups and final preparations. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing everyone's hard work pay off! Best regards, HMK Kumdo Academy

Dear HMK Members and Parents, Please be advised that all classes scheduled for today are canceled due to heavy snowfall and hazardous driving conditions. Your safety is our top priority. Stay safe and warm!

Dear HMK Members, Please be advised that there will be a permanent change to our Advanced Class schedule starting Friday, February 27. To better accommodate our training sessions, the class time will be adjusted as follows: Current Time: 8:00 PM New Time: 7:30 PM (Starting Feb 27) Please make a note of this change in your calendars. All other class times remain unchanged. Thank you for your continued dedication and cooperation.

Dear HMK members, We are excited to inform you that this month's rank test will take place on Friday, February 27th, from 8 PM to 9:30 PM. To qualify for advancement, please ensure you meet the attendance and skill criteria outlined in HMK's curriculum. Use this chance to prepare well and showcase your abilities. As is our monthly tradition, we will hold a gathering with a potluck party. Please bring food or drinks to share and enjoy with everyone! We encourage all members to

Hi everyone! HMK will be OPEN on Presidents' Day! 🔹 Youth Class: Normal schedule. 🔹 8:00 PM Class: Moved to 7:30 PM (Special time for this day only). Enjoy your long weekend and see you at the dojang!

The 1st HMK World Kumdo Festival on Cruise “A Banquet of Sword-Light over the Atlantic” Dear Members of the Global Kumdo Community, In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of HMK Kumdo Academy , we are proud to unveil a historic event that will redefine the Kumdo experience. We cordially invite you to the “1st HMK World Kumdo Festival on Cruise,” where the brilliance of New York City meets the majesty of the Atlantic Ocean aboard a world-class luxury cruise ship. This journey

New photos from the January Rank Test have been uploaded to the Members Gallery . Access is exclusive to members. To view them, please navigate to: Log In — Resources — Members Gallery . Enjoy the photos!

Dear HMK Members and Parents, We are writing to inform you that today's classes have been canceled due to heavy snow and unsafe driving conditions. We attempted to clear the dojang premises this morning, but local road conditions are unfavorable, and the safety of our members is our top priority. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to seeing you at the next class. Thank you for your understanding.

Dear HMK members, We are pleased to announce that this month's rank test is scheduled for Friday, January 30th, from 8 PM to 9:30 PM. To be eligible for advancement, please ensure you meet the attendance and skill requirements specified in HMK's curriculum. Take this opportunity to prepare thoroughly and demonstrate your abilities. Additionally, as we do every month, we will have a gathering with a potluck party. Please bring food or drinks to share and enjoy together! We enc

We will be open on MLK Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 19. Come join us and enjoy your training!