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Dear HMK members, We are pleased to announce that this month's rank test is scheduled for Friday, October 30th, from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Following the October Rank Test, we will conduct the Dan Certificate Award Ceremony. To be eligible for advancement, please ensure you meet the attendance and skill criteria specified in HMK's curriculum. Take this opportunity to prepare thoroughly and demonstrate your abilities. In keeping with our monthly tradition, we will have a potluck

Exciting news! I've just received the newly promoted dan member certificates. Therefore, we'll be holding the Dan Certificate Award Ceremony following the October Rank Test on October 30. Everyone is invited to join the celebration! As usual, we can enjoy a potluck party alongside the celebration. The members who are receiving their certificates should be present to collect them. Congratulations once more! 1st Dan: E Cho 2nd Dan: D Planas, R Hannagan, J Kim 3rd Dan: H Kim, J.

Dear HMK members, We will be open on Columbus Day, Monday, October 12. Enjoy the class!

The 2026 Fall Eastern U.S Kumdo Championship is scheduled for Saturday, 10.31, 2026. We hope that many Kumdo friends enjoy the fantastic moments, learn something and strengthen our friendships through this event. General Information for All • Tournament Date & Time: Saturday, October 31, 2026 9 am to 4pm. • Place: Northern Valley High School at Demarest 150 Knickerbocker Rd. Demarest, NJ 07627 • Entry fee: $60 • Lunch: $15(Bottled water included). *Ask your Mas

Dear HMK members, We are pleased to announce that this month's rank test is scheduled for Friday, September 25th, from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM. To be eligible for advancement, please ensure you fulfill the attendance and skill criteria specified in HMK's curriculum. Take this opportunity to prepare diligently and demonstrate your abilities. Following our monthly tradition, we will have a gathering with a potluck party after the test. Please bring some food or drinks to share and e

No Class on Labor Day There will be no class on Labor Day, which falls on Monday, September 7. Enjoy your holiday!

Dear HMK members, We are excited to inform you that this month's rank test will take place on Friday, August 28th, from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM. To qualify for advancement, please ensure you meet the attendance and skill requirements outlined in HMK's curriculum. Use this opportunity to prepare thoroughly and showcase your skills. As part of our monthly tradition, we will host a gathering with a potluck party after the test. Please bring some food or drinks to share and enjoy with

Dear HMK members, The Honor Member Name Plate Attaching Ceremony is set for Wednesday, August 12, at 7:30 pm. Please attend to congratulate those who have been promoted and the new members who have just joined.

Dear members, If you need to have your glove(s) repaired, please bring them by August 12. I will gather them to send to Korea.

Dear HMK members, We are pleased to announce that this month's rank test is scheduled for Friday, July 31st, from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM. To be eligible for advancement, please ensure you meet the attendance and skill criteria set in HMK's curriculum. Take this opportunity to prepare thoroughly and demonstrate your abilities. Following our monthly tradition, we will hold a gathering with a potluck party after the test. Please bring some food or drinks to share and enjoy with ever

Dear HMK Members, We are thrilled to announce a very special Kumdo seminar coming up this August. We will be hosting Master Nam-chul Seo (8th Dan), an esteemed master who represented the Korean National Team twice and is currently one of the most active and highly sought-after international guest instructors in the world. This is an exceptional opportunity to learn directly from a world-class master. We encourage all of our members to participate, learn, grow, and deepen your

Dear members, There will be no classes this Saturday, July 4, in celebration of Independence Day. Have a wonderful holiday!

Dear HMK members, We are delighted to inform you that this month's rank test will take place on Friday, June 26th, 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 after the test. Please bring some food or drinks to share and enjoy with ever

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