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2026 Jan. Rank Test

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

HMK is OPEN this MLK Day!

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

Happy New Year with HMK!

Wishing you a new year full of warmth, joyful learning experiences, and moments that make our community feel like home!

Relive the memories: HMK's Night photos are up!

Hi everyone! The photos from last Saturday night are finally uploaded! Looking through them again really reminded me of what a blast we had. You can now find all the photos in the MEMBERS GALLERY  on our website. It was so great seeing everyone. Hope these photos bring back good memories! Happy New Year!

(Rescheduled)Rank Test & (Canceled)Youth Festival

Dear HMK members, Because of the forecasted bad weather, today's rank test has been rescheduled. It will now take place on Monday, Dec. 29, from 8pm to 9:30pm. Additionally, the Youth Festival is canceled for everyone's safety. Please stay home and stay safe! However, the evening event on Saturday, Dec. 27, will proceed as planned. Please bring a dish or drinks and wear comfortable clothing.

Holiday season schedule

Dear HMK Members, Please be aware that there will be no classes on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, and New Year's Day, Thursday, January 1, 2026. We will be open on Wednesday, December 24, Christmas Eve, but we will be closed on New Year's Eve, December 31. As previously announced, the December rank test is set for Friday, December 26, from 8 PM to 9 PM. Please ensure you are well-prepared for promotion. This is a reminder for the upcoming events: The Youth Winter Festi

December Rank Test (revised)

Dear HMK members, We are delighted to announce that this month's rank test will take place on Friday, December 26th, from 8 PM to 9:30 PM. To qualify for advancement, ensure you meet the attendance and skill criteria outlined in HMK's curriculum. Use this chance to prepare thoroughly and showcase your abilities. We encourage all members to join in and support one another on this journey of collective growth! Members holding a rank of 3 keup and above are especially invited to

2025 Youth Festival & HMK's Night (revised)

Dear HMK members, We are excited to announce that the 2025 Youth Festival will take place on Saturday, December 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature some basic kumdo competitions and various fun games for all youth members from Montclair and Ridgefield. Mark your calendars to create lots of fun memories! Event Details: Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: Ridgefield HMK (603 Broad Ave. Ridgefield, NJ) Activities: Joint practice

Fall Tournament Results

2025 Fall Kumdo Tournament in Demarest, NJ (Dec. 6) Team Division: Men’s: 3rd Place -  Ryan Hannagan, Eun Sang Cho, Matthew Cribbs, Jonghwan Lee, Sam Ralosky   Men’s Moodanja: 2nd Place - Cameron Faison, Jordan Sun, Eun Sang Cho   Women's: 2nd Place - Clair Park, Linda Cribbs, Hee Jung Yoon   Youth A (Grade 7~9): 1 st  Place – Aidan You, Jonah Shin (with SM)   Youth B (Grade 10~12): 1st Place – Enoch You (with SM)   Girls (Age 13~15) : 1st Place – Madelyn Cho (with SM)   Chil

No Class this Saturday

We will be taking part in the Fall tournament, which means there will be no class this Saturday, December 6, 2025. If you're not playing this time, feel free to come and watch the matches. Observing is also a way to learn!

New Photos are uploaded!

New photos from the Saturday Lady's group picture, Rank Test, and special Black-Belt Photos have been uploaded to the Members Gallery. Enjoy!

Tournament will be on Sat. Dec. 6

The fall tournament in 2025 is scheduled for Saturday, December 6. Please mark your calendars! The location will be the same as the spring tournament. Northern Valley High School at Demarest , Demarest, NJ 07627 *Here is the detailed schedule: 10am to 12pm: Children A, B, and C, along with Girls and Women 12pm to 1pm: Opening Ceremony, Award Ceremony for Children, Girls, and Women, followed by Lunch 1pm to 4pm: Youth and Adults, Closing and Award Ceremony

Special Photo taking for Black-belt members

This time, we're organizing a special photo session exclusively for black-belt members. Since taking photos requires some time, I've decided to offer this opportunity experimentally to those black-belt members who are available this Saturday, Nov. 22, from 6pm to 9pm. If you can attend, please bring a dish and drinks to share with others. We can then enjoy dinner and take photos together. Feel free to bring your camera or use your phone camera! Please let me know by Thursday,

November Rank Test

Dear HMK members, We are pleased to inform you that this month's rank test is scheduled for Friday, November 21st, from 8 PM to 9:30 PM, due to the Thanksgiving holidays. Please note that we have no class Thanksgiving holidays from November 27 to November 29. To be eligible for advancement, please make sure you meet the attendance and skill requirements specified in HMK's curriculum. Use this opportunity to prepare well and demonstrate your skills. We encourage all members to

New photos are uploaded!

Dear members, Photos from the Canada tournament, rank test, and Boston tournament have been uploaded to the Members Gallery. Additionally, new photo posters have been put up in the hallway today. Enjoy the moments!

Fall Kendo Tournament Results

23 rd Goyokai Kendo Tournament 2025 in Canton, MA (Oct. 12) 1 st & 2 nd Dan Division 3rd Place: JongHwan Lee   Men’s Kyu Division 1st Place: Enoch You Let's continue learning and achieving more victories! Congratulations! Don't forget to visit the Members Gallery to see the newly uploaded photos from the honor member ceremony and rank test!

No Class on Sat, class on Mon Columbus Day.

We will be taking part in a kendo tournament this weekend, so there will be no class this Saturday, October 11. However, we will hold...

September Rank Test

Dear HMK members, We are thrilled to inform you that this month's rank test is scheduled for Friday, the 26th, from 8 PM to 9:30 PM. To...

Labor Day, No Class

Dear HMK members, There will be no classes on Labor Day, Monday, September 1st. Have a great holiday!

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