Ryu's Taekwondo 태권도

09/10/2026

Technology is beginning to change how some athletes experience Taekwondo. This recent feature looks at VR sparring and how virtual environments can alter distance judgment, visual processing, and movement decisions.

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In 1993 I was commissioned by Taekwondo (TKD) Grandmaster Charles E. Sereff of the U.S. ITF Headquarters located in Broomfield, Colorado to make a larger than life size (1.25) statue of him in bronze. He requested the sculpture demonstrating his well-known “Knife-Strike” movement in the martial ...

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! Today we celebrate hard work, perseverance, and the people who show up with dedication every day. Wishing our Lynbrook and surrounding communities a safe and well-earned day.

09/03/2026

Poomsae is more than memorizing a sequence. Forms preserve technique, movement principles, history and the connection between generations of Tae Kwon Do students.

This is a strong read for anyone who wants to understand why forms still matter.
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Long before the advent of sport sparring and modern safety gear, in a time when fighting meant defending one’s life, an ingenious method of transmitting martial skills from master to disciple was developed. Tradition holds that it started with warriors who returned from combat and decided to re-en...

08/31/2026

The board is only the final moment.

The real work happens before it—repetition, timing, technique, focus, and the confidence to commit when the moment comes.

In Taekwondo, board breaking is a test of more than power. It challenges students to trust their training, follow through, and turn preparation into results.

That lesson carries well beyond the dojang.

08/27/2026

Self-defense technique is not just about throwing harder. Timing, forward movement, avoiding telegraphing, and understanding distance can completely change the effectiveness of a Taekwondo strike.

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Almost since its inception and especially since the art high-kicked its way into the 1988 Olympics, taekwondo has been renowned for its dynamic moves and its practitioners lauded for their explosiveness. Those qualities may have been engineered for success in competition, but that doesn’t mean the...

08/24/2026

Focus is trained one class at a time. At Ryu’s Martial Arts, children build discipline, confidence, respect, and strong Tae Kwon Do fundamentals that carry beyond the mat.

08/20/2026

Bored with the same gym routine? Taekwondo gives adults a full-body workout with purpose — strength, cardio, flexibility, confidence, and stress relief in every class.

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Fitness Doesn’t Have to Feel Like a Chore For many adults, the hardest part of improving their health isn’t knowing what to do—it’s finding a workout they actually enjoy enough to stick with. Traditional gym routines can become repetitive, and it’s easy to lose motivation when every visit ...

08/17/2026

Thank you, Dariusz, for trusting Ryu’s Martial Arts for 3+ years! We’re grateful to help students grow in confidence, discipline, focus, and Taekwondo fundamentals in a friendly, supportive environment.

08/13/2026

A simple summer training reminder: preparation starts before martial arts class.

Hydration supports more than physical activity—it also matters for staying mentally sharp and feeling your best.

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Dehydration can get you down. A psychologist explains how — and why improving your water intake can boost your mental health.

08/10/2026

Strength is built one repetition at a time. 🥋 Tae Kwon Do helps students develop strength focus discipline and confidence that carries beyond the dojang. Start your journey at Ryu’s Martial Arts in Lynbrook: https://www.ryusmartialarts.com/