Classes
We have classes available for all ages and experience levels. Please call (212)595-1250 for more information and to schedule a free trial lesson.

Calendars
Please check our 2008 calendar and 2009 calendar for upcoming test dates and special events.

Class Schedule
We will have the same classe schedule from Fall 2008 through Spring 2009.

See our Class Schedule

Promotion Test
The next promotion test will be held Friday, October 17. Kids test at 4:30pm and adults test at 6:30pm.

Please come support Ron Franklin, Michelle Gallagher, Lauren Geber, Edward Soh and Henry Watkins as they test for their 2nd dan black belts that evening.

Columbus Day
The school will be closed Monday, October 13 in observance of Columbus Day.

Interschool Championship
We will be hosting an interschool championship for children and adult competitors on Saturday, November 15. Events will include: board-breaking, patterns and sparring and students can compete in one, two or all three events. Children will compete from 1:30pm to 3:30pm. Adult will compete from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.

Private Lessons
We offer private lessons for kids and adults on Friday afternoons and weekday mornings.

Grandmaster Kim's Notes for October 2008
The back kick is a powerful and deceptive technique used mainly as a counter-attack. However, because the kick takes longer to develop and involves turning your back to the opponent, timing and accuracy are critical. For that, the recommendation is practice.

When you are ready to try the back kick during free-fighting, I want to emphasize two things.

First, once you decide to use the back kick you cannot have second thoughts and you cannot stop in the middle of the execution. You cannot turn halfway and leave your back exposed to the opponent.

Second, it is imperative that you follow up the back kick counter with at least another technique. Even if you stop your opponent with a perfect back kick, still follow up and finish. Chances are, however, that the back kick will either miss or only partially land on the intended target. In that case, you must go on the offensive and continue with an attack.

Keep practicing.