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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

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

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

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

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 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!"

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

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,

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

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!

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!

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...

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...

Dear HMK members, We will be holding a ceremony for the new and promoted honorary member nameplates since the last event. This will take...

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

The photos are now available in the members gallery. Revisit your memories! With compliments from Master Jeon

Dear HMK members, This Saturday, Aug. 23, young Master Andy Byun (4 Dan) from YKK will join us for practice during the 11:30 am class....

Dear HMK members, We are excited to announce that the rank test for this month will take place on Friday, the 29th, from 8 PM to 9:30 PM....

Dear HMK members, We will be traveling to Canada to take part in the Montreal Kendo tournament. Therefore, there will be no classes on...

Dear HMK members, As announced earlier, the rank test for July is set for Friday, July 25th, from 8pm to 9:30pm. After the test, we will...