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."



New Students

New students are welcomed to start at any time.

Private Lessons

Private lessons available by appointment.

Sunday, March 15, 2020

COVID-19 Update!

Classed at Norwood-Norfolk Central School have been put on hold. 


In an effort to minimize risk to students, all school districts in St. Lawrence County have closed until at least April 20. As a result, He Yee Dao will not be holding classes while we seek out alternatives. Please stay tuned for updates! Again, all classes are suspended until further notice. Thank you for your patience.

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"

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Updates April, 24, 2019

Classes will resume at the Norwood School, Thursday April 25, 2019. Youth class at 6 pm , and Adult/Teen class at 7 pm. New students are welcomed to join at any time.

He Yee Dao on Tuesday April 30, 2019 will begin a four week after school enrichment program of Tae Kwon Do classes at the Trinity school in Massena. Classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday 3:15 pm to 4:15 in the third floor gym.

He Yee Dao "Rolls Heavy" Into Demo Season

A few years back when 10 or 12 of us  arrived at a venue to perform a martial arts demonstration for the public, a spectator said "you guys roll heavy". Translation, we came with a lot of participants.

April 6, 2019, we did roll heavy when 27 He Yee Dao students and instructors participated in two public demonstrations at the Norwood school for the Wellness Day and Claire's Fun Fitness Day events. Many thanks to all who made the day a great success and a lot of fun for participants and the over one hundred spectators.

Mark your calendars for the next public demonstration scheduled as follows:
*Thursday May 23, 2019 will be this years on stage Demonstration for the public at the Norwood school. Preparations are now underway. Details will follow.
*Monday May 27, 2019 will participate in the Hogensburg Memorial day parade. We anticipate having a float, marching and providing a brief demonstration at the review stand. Details will follow.

Students from all schools are welcomed to participate.

Sunday, March 31, 2019

Updates March 31. 2019

Friday March 22, 2019, Hey Yee Dao Martial Arts presented two sessions of "Practical Self Defense", to 65 faculty and staff as part of the Massena Central School Wellness Day. The hands on sessions were fast paced and enjoyed by the participants. Special thanks to Senseis Patrick Facteau, Tim Brown, and Morgan Phelix, along with Carter Weller and Cassie Pulsifer.

Thursday March 28 2019, 11 students of the "Karate Kids" Program who tested, advanced in rank at the St. Regis school. The students who advanced are Will, Kenneth, Rawson, Terrence, Kawehnokwas, Soccoyah, Irissa, Cydney, Callyn, Raiyah, and Warryn. Congratulations everyone.

Monday April 1, 2019 is the beginning of the spring 2019 semester. This semester will run through the end of the school year in June 2019. Costs, $55 Youth students and $70 Adult/Teens, and class times, 6 pm Youth and 7 pm Adult/Teen, remain the same at the Norwood school.

Tuesday April 2, and April 9, 2019, He Yee Dao will be presenting the "Practical Self Defense" hands on experiential program to faculty and staff of the Trinity school in Massena.

Saturday April 6, 2019, we will be presenting two demonstrations at the Norwood school. First at 11:30 am, He Yee Dao instructors and students will present a 25 minute demonstration of skills on stage, in the elementary cafeteria as part of the Norwood Wellness Day event. Students and instructors participating should arrive by 11 am.
The second demonstration will take place in the middle school gym at 1:30 pm as part of Claire's Fitness Day event. This demo will be in the form of a participatory sample 25 minute class for people in the audience. Instructors and students who are participating should be in the gym by 1 pm.
We also plan to set up 2 information tables and activity areas, one in the gym and the other in the cafeteria. Everyone involved in set up, please plan to meet in the cafeteria at 10:30 am.

Thursday April 11, 2019, some students in the Norwood Youth and Adult/Teen classes will test during regular class times. Please plan on being there early. Good luck.

Tuesday April 23 through Thursday May 16, 2019 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, He Yee Dao will conduct Tae Kwon Do classes at the Trinity school in Massena as an after school enrichment program.
This initiative is a result of the six self defense physical education classes Hey Yee Dao conducted at Trinity school this February and March. Interest was high.

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Pal-Gwe Five, Six, and Seven Now Up

The videos for Pal-gwe Five, Six, and Seven have been posted to YouTube. Click either of the links below or the links listed on the right to see the latest additions to our growing library of reference videos.

Pal-gwe Five  https://youtu.be/iatoTYVUMps

Pal-gwe Six  https://youtu.be/luaTQ49laX8

Pal-gwe Seven  https://youtu.be/TglErqjvOMw

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Pal-Gwe Four Video Posted

The video resource for Pal-gwe Four has been posted to our YouTube channel. Click on the link below to take a look!

https://youtu.be/iSK82jem2wo