He Yee Dao Karate Association: Updates, August 9, 2019

He Yee Dao Karate Association

The martial art we practice is Tae Kwon Do, which is Korean Karate and is purported to be the oldest of all the martial arts. The literal translation of Tae Kwon Do is "The Art of Kicking and Punching."

He Yee Dao, the name of our school, is Chinese for "The Universal Way"; universal because Tae Kwon Do is the most widespread of all the martial arts. The proper pronunciation of He Yee Dao is best explained as follows: Huh E Daho (enunciated as one word). Association was chosen over club or school since association means fellowship, companionship, or organization of persons having common interests and purposes. What better way to explain our group?

Our uniform patch is an original design depicting "The Path to Enlightenment." Note the silver path starting in the darkness of beginning, progressing through the gateway into the golden light of knowledge, and on to infinity, the goal of perfection. On the left side of the gate are the Chinese Characters for He Yee Dao, on the right is script for the same, and surrounding the whole is the English translation, "The Universal Way."

Friday, August 9, 2019

Updates, August 9, 2019

We hope everyone is enjoying their summer break. The Fall 2019 semester at the Norwood school for the general public will begin Thursday September 5. The schedule and prices will remain the same. Specifically:
Classes will be held September through December, Monday and Thursday evenings in the Norwood Norfolk school's elementary cafeteria.
Youth class for students 6 through 12 years of age, start at 6 pm and end at 7 pm. The cost for the semester is $55.
Adult/Teen classes for students 13 and above, begin at 7 pm and run through 8:30 pm. The cost for the semester is $70.
For families of 3 or more students, consideration to price adjustments will be made.

He Yee Dao Martial arts looks forward to working with all new and returning Youth, Teen and Adult students. Any questions please contact us.

On Thursday August 8, 2019 Newbury "Ned" Meader successfully tested and earned the rank of 3rd Gyup, Brown Belt. Congratulations Ned, well done. Members of He Yee Dao are proud to say "size does not matter". Based on Ned's demonstration of skills, we now have to add "either does age matter"