Young
Tigers
Taekwondo
Martial Arts for Children
(www.YoungTigers.com)
태권도 - 송무관 - 무공류 - 동양무도대학 - 무송도장
- Song Moo Kwan - Moogong-Ryu - Oriental Martial Arts College - - Moosong Dojang
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Classes are Offered as a Wilmette Park District Sport Program (since 1998)
Note: New students class (227036-01)does NOT require to wear a taekwondo uniform for the class. Just wear a comfortable clothing.
If a student wants to continue the taekwondo class (next level - Continuing Beginner Class), then a taekwondo uniform is required. A Taekwondo V-nect white Uniform with our school logo (Guardian of Peace) can be purchased through Master Ho Kim during the class.
(If a student already has any kind of martial arts uniform, he/she can wear it - does not need to purchase a new uniform)
If any returning student encounters any problem with registration, please send an email to master Ho Kim.
Please wear Taekwondo Uniform and belt with pride: Click here to learn how to tie a belt properly.
Please note that even the lower rank students can use the advanced method which are used by most of the advanced students including all black belts.
Click the above picture to view a video clip - how to tie a belt
Step by step images of how to tie a Taekwondo belt -
Regular method and advanced method (click the above images)
Past Events
Nov 6, 2024 Belt test
May 22, 2024 Belt test
March 6, 2024 Belt test
2023 Year End Belt Test
December 2, 2023
Belt promotion test presided by: Senior Grandmaster Young P. Choi
Congratulations!
Color Belt Test
Black Belt Test
2nd dan: Sarah, Hannah, Alison
1st dan: Matt, Faye, David, Leela
1st Dan Black Belt Test Reqauired Essays (posted at FlipHMTL5 e-book site) : "Taekwondo and My Life"
These essays are posted to the website with the permission from the authors.
2022 OMAC Moogong Camp - July 17, 2022 Kenyon College
ADG7 (Korean Music Performance) group performance at Christian Heritage Academy, 315 Waukegan Rd Northfield on Thursday, June 9 at 7:30 PM.
Young Tigers, family memebers and friends can purchase tickets at group discounted rate - Please send an email to MasterHoKim (@gmail.com) for the discounted rate group tickets.
"He has exhibited better focus and determination and coordination.
He is showing more self resilience, respect toward others and obedience for time."
" He has benefited by developing a stronger & confident mindset.
He strives for excellence & consistency, as taught through this TKD class."
Belt Test
Aug 4, 2021
Senior ranking student's comments from a belt test form:
"I experienced all of these items (speed, general health & fitness, self defense skills, weight control) the more I exersized in martial arts and this improved other aspects of my life as well, such as school sports..."
"I found the higher of rank you are, the more you gain these attributes (confidence, patience, concentration, attention, self control, respect, stress relief) as you are using them in every class."
July 16, 2021 Young Tigers Class:
New Students class, Beginners Class, Intemediate/Advanced Class
(Assistant Instructor: Palm, 1st dan)
Best Wished with Palm's new college life at Northwestern!
Belt Test
Dec 7, 2019
Black Belt Luncheon
August 4 2019
Best wishes to Young Tigers balck belts heading for colleges this fall (2019) -
Congratulations!
Those who promoted to the new ranks at the Belt Promotion Test
Saturday, December 3, 2106 1 pm - 4:30 pm
at Room 129
Belt test was presided by Supreme Grandmaster Joon P. Choi,
president & founder, Oriental Martial Arts College, Inc.
founder, Moogongryu Martial Arts System
Congratulations to the following seven students who became new 1st dan black belt at the December 3rd black belt test.
Sarah, Elainia, Hellen, Mia, Aleema, Reena and Lorenzo
Click here to access to the general information on belt promotion test and download a blank test form.
("youngtiger" login is required. For questions, please send an email to "M a s t e r H o K i m @ g m a i l . c o m" ).
Seven 1st gup students training for the black belt test on December 3rd.
September 28, 2016 - Wed 7 pm Advanced class training
Black belt test requirement - all day meditation. Completed on November 3, 2016 at CRC
Congratulations!
New 2nd dan and 1st dan black belts at the December 5, 2015 Black belt test:
Erica Diaz - promoted to 2nd Dan Black Belt
Addi Laros - promoted to 1st Dan Black Belt
Happy Birthday SG Master Joon P. Choi !
He is 70 years old.
Here is our birthday wish video clip (recorded on November 13, 2015)
Thank you to all Young Tigers and instructor Erica, assistants Peach, Pine and Palm.
Photos from the 2015 OMAC Moogong Summer Camp
July 16-19,2015 at Kenyon College Gym
Belt Promotion Test: May 15, 2015
Belt Promotion Test: March 20, 2015 8 pm at CRC
Congratulations everyone!
Photo by Mrs. Ballenger Belt Test Commander: Mia, 2nd gup
Photos from the July 17 - 20, 2014 Moogong Summer Camp
Addi and Isabel participated
July 17 - July 20, 2014
31st Annual Moogong Summer Camp
Kenyon College, Gambier, OH
Byung Jick Ro (b 7/3/1919) - Founder of Song Moo Kwan
Song Moo Kwan, originally named "Song Do Kwan", is the oldest of the five original kwans (martial art schools) of taekwondo in Korea. Its founder, Byung Jick Ro (or Roh), is the highest ranking taekwondo practitioners in the world.
James (1st dan black belt), Pear (2nd gup) and Chloe (2nd gup) are heading for colleges this fall.
Eva, Chloe (Purdue), Pear (Northwestern), Maria (Indiana U), Erica, James (U of C), Pearson
OMAC Moosong Dojang black belt club luncheon to see off college-bounds Young Tigers.
Best wishes with your new college life!
~ young tigers
No Taekwondo class at CRC on July 20th (Fri)
Make up class - August 10, (Fri) same time, same location
Trip Leader: Master Ho Kim July 19 (Thurs) 7 am - meet in front of CRC
Drive together to Kenyon College, Gambier, IL
(Driving time: approx. 7 and 1/2 hours)
July 19th Lunch - on the road, Dinner at the Camp July 22 (Sun) 5 pm - leave Kenyon College, Gambier Arrive at CRC approximate: midnight, Sunday
Master Kim recommends this camp only for advanced / black belt Young Tigers even though the camp is open to all levels of students.
Essay by Miranda Wei (1st dan black belt) written for her Dec 2011 Taekwondo black belt test was published in the Korean Quarterly newspaper Spring 2012 issue.
"Korean Quarterly is a non-profit publication that provides independent and alternative reporting on issues of identity, racism, politics and the arts and is a forum for the ideas and creativity of the whole Korean American community. For thirteen years, Korean Quarterly has been the publication of record for the Korean American and adopted Korean communities..." ~ copy from -Korean Quarterly website
New Beginner class for new students. (starts 5:20 pm, April 20) Fridays: 5:20 pm to 6:05 pm (same place as 6:15 pm classes)
Currently, new students are coming to Friday 6:15 pm classes taking classes with other white belts and yellow belts. New students have option to come either 6:15 pm class or 5:20 pm class.
5:20 pm class is mainly geared for new beginner students teaching the very basics of Taekwondo.
If you are interested in coming to 5:20 pm class rather than 6:15 pm class, please let me know by responding to this e-mail.
You do not need to change the current registration with the front desk, just come to 5:20 pm class.
I will find your name from the 6:15 pm class roster.
April 25 (Wednesday) 8:00 pm - 8:45 pm at CRC
(After Young Tigers' Wed 7 pm Adv/Black Belts class)
May 30 (Wednesday) 8:00 pm - 8:45 pm at CRC
(After Young Tigers' Wed 7 pm Adv/Black Belts class)
Only those students who have been recommended to take next belt test can take test.
Students do not have to take the belt test even if they have been recommended.
The belt promotion test is optional.
Recommendation is merely an instructor's judgment
that a student is ready to move up to next belt and
giving a permission to take a belt test.
All classes on March 21 (Wed) and March 23 (Fri).have been cancelled due to Master Kim's family emergency.
Students will receive credit for the cancelled classes from the Wilmette Park District..
Spring break: No classes during the week of March 26 due to Spring break. (no classes on March 28 & March 30).
Have a wonderful Spring break !
Spring session begins on:
April 3 - Tuesday Adult classes
April 4 - Wednesday 6:15 PM class and 7: PM classes
April 6 - Friday 6:15 pm and 7:05 pm classes.
Note - Students who have been promoted to new rank will receive new belt on April 4th (Wed class students) and April 6 (Friday class students). Sorry for the delay.
Do you like to read Korean folk tales, a Korean short story or write a sijo (3 line poem) online? You can read Korean folk tales or a short story online or learn how to write a sijo (Korean poetry form using three lines, it is like Haiku but a little bit longer, easy to learn - sijo uses format of about 44 - 46 syllables with three lines while haiku uses a format of 17 syllables with three phrases) Index of Korean 7 folk tales you can read online Read a short story "Crane" online How to write a sijo - instruction and samples
The above information are posted at Sejong Cultural Society's website as a part of the 2012 Sejong Writing Competition (for pre-college students - due March 31, 2012). Instructor Lucy Park (Executive Director) and Master Ho Kim (Chairman of the Board) are involved with the organization since 2004. The Sejong Cultural Society is 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization.
"Introduce your child to classical music the fun way with interactive performances
(ages 4 and up)"
The Lincoln Trio (long time friends of Master Ho Kim and Instructor Lucy Park) is
presenting a live performances for children and family on Jan 22 (Sunday) 3 pm at Mayne Stage. Title: Ferdinand the Bull and Fried ns, featuring WFMT's Noel Morris, narrator.
Admission is FREE
Sunday, January 22, 2012 3:00 – 3:45 pm
Mayne Stage on Morse Avenue
1328 W Morse Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
773-381-4551
New Students (Young White Belts may join this class) -
(sub class of 6;15 pm class - register through Friday 6:15 pm class)
Fridays 5:20 pm - 6:05 pm
Jan 20, 2012 - Mar. 23, 2012 (10 weeks)
White belts and Yellow Belts
Fridays 6:15 pm -
Jan 20, 2012 - Mar. 23, 2012 (10 weeks)
Intermediate (Orange Belts and up)
Fridays 7:05 - 7:50 pm - Jan 20, 2012 - Mar. 23, 2012 (10 weeks)
Wednesdays
6:15 pm - 7:00 pm - Jan 18, 2012 - Mar. 21, 2012 (10 weeks)
Advanced Special Class (Skunk belt and up)
Wednesdays 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm Jan 18, 2012 - Mar. 21, 2012 (10 weeks)
Adult Taekwondo Class (all ranks)
Tuesdays 5:15pm - 6:pm Jan 17, 2012 - Mar 20. 2012 (10 weeks)
New OMAC Black Belts from the Moosong Dojang....
They began Taekwondo training as beginner Young Tigers eight years ago.
Congratulations to new black belts!
Congratulations to those young tigers who showed their best at July 27th's belt promotion test.
(click the photo for a larger view)
Next interim belt test will be on September 21 (Wed)
2011 main test (including black belt test) will be on December 3 (Sat), 2011
(Test will be presided by Senior Grandmaster Joon P Choi, 9th Dan black belt, President, OMAC)
7/26/11
We are pleased to announce that a community service award has been presented to Anna Murphy (1st dan black belt) for her volunteer service as a taekwondo instructor for the 2011 "Expanding Lives" program which supports the education of young women from West Africa who are the first in their families to continue past primary school.
Anna Murphy taught taekwondo during "Expanding Lives" program
at Loyola University, Chicago - July 26, 2011
Community service award was presented to Anna Murphy
7/24/11
2011 Moogong Summer camp - Anna Murphy (1st dan) and Miranda Wei (1st gup) attended with grandmaster Ho Kim and 1st dam black belt Herah. (July 21 - 24, 2011 at Kenyon College, Gambier, OH)
(Click the photo for a larger view)
Anna & Miranda
7/16/11
A friend of mine sent me an e-mail with photos of a Hippo and a Tortoise. I have added the photos to the warm-fuzzy section to share with you. If you have warm-fuzzy stories or photos to share with other young tigers, please sent them to me. Thank you. ~ Master Ho Kim
7/15/11
Upcoming Belt Promotion tests
2011 Scheduled Main Belt Promotion Test: December 3 (Sat), 2011
Special Interim Tests for selected students
July 27 (Wed) 8:05 pm - 8:50 PM at CRC Room 119 (for low rank students)
September 21 (Wed) 8:05 pm - 8:50 PM (for Intermediate and high rank students including low rank students who can not take the test on July 27th)
(Instructor's recommendation/permission is required to take a belt promotion test)
Wednesday Classes - June 15th - August 3 + August 12 (Friday)
(one week extended)
Additional Class - August 12 (Fri) 6:15 pm for Wed Intermediate class and 7:00 pm Wed Advancedclass
Friday Classes - June 17th - August 5
3/28/11
Have a wonderful Spring break!
Spring break.(March 28th week) - No classes
Spring session begins in the week of April 4th.
No classes during May 2 - 13th (2 weeks)
(Note: Beginner class includes new beginners, white belts and yellow belts)
Spring session ends in the week of May30th
Summer session begins in the week of June 13th
Summer session ends in the week of August 1
3/3/11
Belt Promotion Test
March 22 (Tuesday) 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM at CRC
To test a belt test:
Recommendation from an instructor to take belt test is required.
Turn in a completed test form by March 18 (Fri). - download a blank test form (youngtiger - log in required)
Class Cancelled due to the blizzard / heavy snow warning -
1.Tuesday Feb 1, 2011 5:15 pm Taekwondo for adults)
2. Wednesday Feb 2, 2011 6:15 pm Young Tigers Intermediate / Advanced Class
3. Wednesday Feb 2, 2011 7:00 pm Advanced Special class
See the copy of the notice from the Wilmette Park District website:
Make up belt promotion test on Jan 11, 2011 ( 6:15 pm - 6:50 pm at CRC)
Those who were recommended to take belt test, but missed the Dec 4th belt test can take the make up test on Jan 11 (Tuesday), 2011 6:15 pm at CRC Room 207 after the Adult Taekwondo class.
12/4/10
Congratulations to those who passed belt promotion test on December 4th
Will Jeffers - Promoted to 2nd Dan Black Belt
Congratulated by Sr. Grandmaster Joon P Choi.
After the belt test
11/19/10
Belt Promotion Test
December 4, 2010 (Saturday) 1 pm - 5 pm presided by Senior Grandmaster Joon P Choi, founder of Moogongryu and OMAC.
December 4th - Schedule:
Class by Sr. Grandmaster Joon P Choi
1 pm – 1:50 pm: Open Class by Senior Grand Master Joon P. Choi, (Room 206) - open to all young tigers
Promotion Test: - Room 107
2 pm – 3:30 pm Color Belt Test (test for yellow belt to skunk belt),
3:30 pm – 5 pm Black Belt Test & Photo session
For black belt test:
Fasting (3 days): Nov 17 - Nov 19
Meditation: Nov 19 from 8 am to 6 pm at Room 107
7/30/10
2010 Winter Session Schedule:
Beginners (White and Yellow belts) Fridays 6:15 pm classes: 10/29/10-1/14/11
Intermediate/Advanced class (Orange belt and up) Fridays 7:05 classes: 10/29/10-1/14/11
Intermediate/Advanced class (Orange belt and up) Wednesdays 6:15 pm 10/27/10-1/12/11
Advanced Special Class (Dark Blue belt and up) Wednesdays 7:00 pm 10/27/10-1/12/11
Class schedule reminder...
December 3, 2011 (Saturday) 1 pm - 5 pm
