Southern Tier Martial Arts LLC

To welcome the new year, we completed 2021 cuts today. A strong start to the year. Well done everyone. Haidong

Excellent bamboo cutting - fast, clean accurate cuts. Haidong

Start 2021 with a martial art to meet your health and fitness resolutions. We teach Tang Soo Do (a traditional karate) and Haidong Gumdo (the way of the sword). New students get two free classes . We also have a $99 new year special - three months tuition and either a uniform or a wood sword. Class schedule and map here: https://www.southerntiermartialarts.com/

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Haidong Gumdo originates in Korea but is a global martial art. Here is another excellent demonstration: https://youtu.be/FBwo2Q6hfOY

A nice example of a number of forms flowing together. Well done. Haidong!

Holiday special - Free Haidong Gumdo classes over the holidays. Book your free one hour class with no obligation and no experience necessary. Classes will be scheduled on request from December 27 through January 3 in the mornings. Learn Haidong Gumdo basics from Master John Faulks in small COVID safe groups. Message for more details and to sign up. Haidong Gumdo is a martial art featuring a sword with a curriculum based on one against many battle scenarios. Learn basic techniques, focus your mind and work on your fitness.

Two excellent examples of forms from Korea. Enjoy

Nice variations and excellent training extinguishing candles. You can learn these skills here in Endicott. Ask about our new student special.

Some excellent bamboo cutting in Korea. You can learn this skill here at STMA Endicott.

Master Faulks at a great training session with Chief Master Laura Clements. Haidong.

Indoor training is re-starting. Haidong Gumdo 10/27, Tang Soo Do 11/2. COVID safety rules in place - check you email for details. Didn't get the email, message us and ask.

Excellent bamboo cutting demonstration. Haidong!

Haidong Gumdo class cancelled tonight (Tuesday). See you Thursday where we will have fun with glow sticks outdoors. Haidong!

Excellent technique and skill

Outdoor training with the fall colors is special.

Haidong Gumdo classes will continue outdoors for now. Evening classes will come indoors October 20 - a week later than previously announced. Check the class schedule here: https://www.southerntiermartialarts.com/class-schedule--eve

STMA merchandise orders close tonight. Three different items are available: A hoodie: https://ctp2020.itemorder.com/product/15763425 A short sleeve Tee: https://ctp2020.itemorder.com/product/15763416 A long sleeve tee: https://ctp2020.itemorder.com/product/15763423

STMA merchandise is now available for order from Worldwide Sports. A portion of sales will support the school in these lean times. Orders must be in by Thursday October 8th. Three different items are available: A hoodie: https://ctp2020.itemorder.com/product/15763425 A short sleeve Tee: https://ctp2020.itemorder.com/product/15763416... A long sleeve tee: https://ctp2020.itemorder.com/product/15763423

COVID safe Tang Soo Do training outdoors. Come and try it. First two classes are free. Class times and locations are here: https://www.southerntiermartialarts.com/class-schedule--eve

A great display of heart and determination during today’s pre-test/recertification. Candidates for the upcoming October 24 Black Belt and Master’s exam never b...acked down from the physical, mental, and spiritual demands put on them for three hours. I’m very proud of their hard work and dedication despite the limitations of the pandemic. Tang Soo! See more

Haidong Gumdo Geub test outdoors last night COVID style. Great work everyone, congratulations on moving to your next levels. These photos are after the test, striking some poses, putting on new belts and enjoying the outdoors. Haidong!

Haidong Gumdo is a great sport in Korea. You can learn this unique martial art right here in Broome county from a Master who has trained in Korea. First two classes are free.

More from the Haidong Gumdo training class today. We all had fun. It is so different trying out forms with uneven slippery rocks and running water. Some students attempted jump turns (SSGB 2 and 5) onto rocks. And stance focus on a dead tree trunk brings a whole new emphasis on "focus".

Haidong Gumdo COVID safe training is also great fun. Here we are in Choconut Creek by Barlow Park this morning. Haidong!

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Excellent Haidong Gumdo demonstration!

Saturday morning Haidong Gumdo training. This creek is by the park where we train. We will be back. Haidong!

ATA Summer Camp is coming

The Saturday morning 9:00AM Haidong Gumdo class is moving to Barlow Park in Vestal effective July 18. There should be more morning shade. It's on Main St opposite the Hazel Drive intersection. See you there - Haidong! https://www.google.com//data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89daeb6f

Haidong Gumdo class starting soon outdoors. Plenty of shade. Covid safe training.

Haidong Gumdo training out doors about to start. Los of space so COVID safe. Remember bug spray and water.

STMA conducts Zoom and outdoor training. New and alumni students welcome. First two classes are free for new students.

Haidong Gumdo training is ON today. The rain has passed so the grass is wet, but blue sky has returned. Just bring you mokgum (wood sword)

STMA and other martial art schools have been precluded from phase 4 reopening, even with safe plans (no contact separation, class sizes, cleaning etc.). James Garner (Broome County Executive) expressed his frustration with Albany in a news conference today. We can all help. Please lobby you state representatives and the Governor. Representatives you can contact are: Fred Akshar [email protected] Donna Lupardo [email protected] Governor Cuomo https://www.governor.ny.gov/content/governor-contact-form

Haidong Gumdo training is now three days a week. We are training outdoors for COVID safety. See our schedule here https://www.southerntiermartialarts.com/class-schedule--eve. New students always welcome.

STMA classes are continuing. On good days training is outdoors. Otherwise by Zoom. Reopening plans are being made. Watch here and your emails for updates.

Haidong Gumdo training Monday - Thursday this week 5:30 PM at Glenwood Elementary School. All belts and beginners welcome.

Haidong Gumdo class starting soon. Everyone welcome.

Haidong Gumdo Students: We now have a week of outdoor training under our belts and rose up to meet the hill challenges (sorry for the bad puns). Have a great Memorial Weekend. Next week's classes will be Tuesday through Friday. Please let me know if I should adjust any class times. Beginners always welcome. Haidong!

The new training schedule for Haidong Gumdo is posted. Check your email or the web here: https://www.southerntiermartialarts.com/class-schedule--eve

Haidong Gumdo training outdoors, Saturday at 10AM. All ranks invited. Check your email or message for details.

Looking forward to outdoor Haidong Gumdo training - check your email. Right now looking to set up new training times. Please let me know when you can train.

Kind comments from my instructor in Korea, Headmaster JeongWoo Kim. Thank you Sir. Haidong!

I am looking for some help to be allowed to train outdoors. Under the current restrictions, individuals and families can do this now. Please consider contacting our state representatives and ask that we be allowed to train outdoors. Here is a copy of what I have been sending to Albany: Dear Sir I am an instructor and part owner of Southern Tier Martial arts with a school in Endicott NY. We have been closed in line with the state restrictions on group gatherings and gyms etc.... with this pandemic. However individual and families are allowed to exercise outdoors. As the state considers the next steps, I would also like to be allowed to train small groups of students outdoors using parks and school fields where we can maintain physical separation between students and instructors. It would be a huge boost to our students and their family’s morale and well-being. It will also circumvent many of the limitations we have experienced with distance learning tools like Zoom. Thank you for your consideration Master John Faulks Southern Tier Martial Arts Haidong Gumdo Instructor See more

Headmaster Kim teaching a defense drill in Korea. Having fun and learning to focus at an early age. Haidong!

Headmaster Kim and his two children completing 1004 cuts at headquarters in Korea. Haidong!

STMA Tang Soo Do and Haidong Gumdo classes are now on Zoom. If you are not getting invitations (email and training group), please let us know.

MISS YOU ALL!!!! Let us know how you're all doing. -Master Greene-

Mr. Cross and Ms. Picardat training in Nai Han Chi Cho Dan for health and wellness using deep breathing with tension and release.

A night of training focused on breaking. Tang Soo.

Master Angelo will be at the Dojang from 1230 to 2 for weapons today. Come in and get that training done before the tournament.

Open floor today from 10-1130 for anyone that wants to venture out. Careful though the roads are still pretty sketchy.Open floor today from 10-1130 for anyone that wants to venture out. Careful though the roads are still pretty sketchy.

Happy faces after another Haidong Gumdo test. Great focus and spirit. Haidong!

Anybody that was experiencing problems with the devils game ticket link. The link is back up and working. Order your tickets before Saturday. https://binghamtondevils.formstack.com//southern_tier_mart

Happy faces after completing 2020 cuts. Great way to start the new year. Haidong

It's our new year tradition - the year in cuts. Here is the short version of everyone completing 2020 cuts.

Conditioning the hand for striking.

The Haidong Gumdo class tonight will feature 2020 cuts. You can do it! We will start around 6:30PM, snacks and drinks will be available.

Basic tumbling tonight. Meditation seminar tomorrow if anyone is available and interested. If we don't see you happy new year. Master GreeneBasic tumbling tonight. Meditation seminar tomorrow if anyone is available and interested. If we don't see you happy new year. Master Greene

Had a great night sparring with Kyoshi Ray Cornwell and his family from Tamashii Dojo. We will have to do this again sometime soon.

If you missed the Haidong Seminar last night, you can still join in a training class. Simply request a coupon for free classes all January 2020 by completing the contact form here: https://www.southerntiermartialarts.com/contact-and-map.html

Reminder of the Meditation seminar tonight at 530 and the Haidong Seminar at 630. See you should be a good time. Master GreeneReminder of the Meditation seminar tonight at 530 and the Haidong Seminar at 630. See you should be a good time. Master Greene

Merry Christmas to everyone. May the next year be filled with energy and success. Master Burshnick

Haidong Gumdo is a global martial art - this excellent example is from New Zealand

Another Haidong Gumdo demonstration from Korea

Haidong Gumdo demonstration from Korea. You can learn this martial art in Endicott. Free seminar, open to all December 26 at 6:30PM.

Great day of Testing! Congratulations to everyone who passed! Tang Soo!

Seminars are set for next week. Monday 23rd - Chil Sung and Yuk Ro forms 530-7p Thursday 26th - Meditation Seminar 530-630p, Haidong 630-8. Both are open to everyone Friday 27th - Sparring - 530-7p. I invited some friends from other schools to come and have some fun with us. Saturday 28th - Weapons with Master Angelo 10-1130... Monday 30th - Basic Tumbling 530-7 I hope everyone has a great holiday and for those that will not be able to attend I will see you all next year. Tang Soo Master Greene See more