Han Ho Martial Arts

US Taekwondo Association seminar with grandmaster richard chun

Han Ho Martial Arts was recently invited by Master Doug Cook of the Chosun Taekwondo Academy in Warwick to attend the United States Taekwondo Association's Eastern Regional  Seminar with Grandmaster Richard Chun.  The event was held at the Won Kak Sa Buddhist Temple in Salsibury Mills and featured classes in technique, self-defense, poomsae, sparring drills and breaking.  Over one hundred martial artists attended this special event.  Our instructors and students were truly honored by this invitation.  Grandmaster Richard Chun is a 9th dan black belt, Olympic coach and one of the highest ranking international master instructors in the United States. 

CONGRATULATIONS HAN HO TOURNAMENT TEAM!

On October 18, Han Ho Martial Arts participated in the National "Battle of The Orient" Tournament in Union, NJ.  Our team proudly won 29 trophies!!!  Categories included forms, sparring, weapons & breaking.

Congratulations to Master Mike Barnard's students: Dakota Cohen, Dillon Sandvik, Instructor Daniel Post, Victoria Petit, Nicole Fitzpatrick, Amanda Fitzpatrick, Joseph Convery, Brianna Rivera, Instructor David Cohen, Cori Ansbro, Dylan Pascoe, Danielle Glebocki, Bryce Simms, Olivia Cohen, Avery Glebocki, Isabella Glebocki, Ava Barnard, Martin Alijaj, Cole Barnard, Cohen Emmerich & Matt Fitzpatrick.

MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING FOR WASHINGTONVILLE!

Photo L-R: Master Mike Barnard, Acting Chief Stephen Bogert, Instructor Chris Coyle, Instructor Daniel Post

The Washingtonville Police Department was presented with a very unique opportunity to help enhance their professional techniques through the use of Martial Arts on Thursday, August 20th.   Acting Chief Stephen Bogert invited Master Mike Barnard, owner of  Han Ho Martial Arts, Middletown, NY and Han Ho Hapkido Instructor  Chris Coyle to present their customized program:  Hapkido: Police  Defensive Tactics. Together with the assistance of Tae Kwon Do Instructor Daniel Post, they offered a free, three hour seminar to the Washingtonville Police Department on obtaining close quarter supremacy  and control when firearms are not an option.

Hapkido is the Korean Martial Art of self defense utilizing joint manipulation, pressure point strikes and control through pain compliance.  By working in harmony with the force exerted from an opponent, the Hapkido practitioner successfully redirects the energy to gain control.   It has been practiced in Korea since 372 AD.   By properly utilizing these techniques, the officers are kept safe during the execution of an arrest and greatly reduce the risk of using excessive force while apprehending a suspect.  This also reduces the risk of injury for both the officer and the suspect. This specialized program is available to other departments and groups.  A focused Women’s Self Defense Course is also available through Han Ho of Middletown.

BETTER PERSON.

BETTER WORLD.