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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!

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

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!

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.

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!