Raul Guzman
Raul GuzmanRaul Guzman, after studying Hapkido for six years, has earned his First Degree Black Belt. Raul accomplished much in this time, often coming in early and training without many other students available to practice with. His black belt is a testament to his determination and drive as a martial artist. Congratulations to Raul on receiveng his 1st Degree Black Belt!
Michael Lackland
Michael Lackland
Michael Lackland, from Metuchen NJ, and CEO of a local company has received his First Degree Black Belt after over seven years of private instruction! Congratulations to Michael Lackland on receiving his 1st Degree Black Belt!
Alia Bu
Alia Bu
Alia Bu, from Warren NJ, has received her First Degree Black Belt and is the second female blackbelt in over forty years of teaching, she is now also in college! Congratulations to Alia Bu on receiving her 1st Degree Black Belt!
Mitchell Carr
Mitchell Carr, from Basking Ridge NJ, has received his First Degree Black Belt after training with us since he was about six years old and is now in college! Congratulations to Mitchell Carr on receiving his 1st Degree Black Belt!
Greg Carr
Greg Carr, from Bernardsville NJ, has received his First Degree Black Belt after training with us for over ten years! Congratulations to Greg Carr on receiving his 1st Degree Black Belt!
Free Power Breathing Technique Class
We have introduced a new Free Power Breathing Technique class for Seniors. These classes concentrate on Power Breathing Techniques to enhance your well being and overall physical health. Classes are Thursdays at 11:00 am.
William McFadden
William McFadden has attained a 2nd degree blackbelt test in Hapkido. Congratulations to William McFadden on receiving his 2nd Degree Black Belt!
Gerard Bu
Gerard Bu has attained a third degree blackbelt test in Hapkido. Gerard is only the third to have attained the 3rd degree from Grand Master Lee in over 38 years. Congratulations to Gerard Bu on receiving his 3rd Degree Black Belt!
John Traverse
Congratulations to John Traverse!
John Traverse was awarded his 2nd degree Black Belt.
Aubery Lawton
Congratulations to Aubery Lawton!
On October 31, 2015, Aubery was awarded his first degree Black Belt. #64 on the distinguished list of Black Belts under Grand Master Chong Min Lee. Aubery has been training for over 8 years.
Olga Mesa-Caporaso
Congratulations to Olga Mesa-Caporaso!
On October 17, 2015, Olga became the First Woman in the United States to receive a Black Belt under Grand Master Chong Min Lee.
Grand Master Lee has been teaching Hapkido in the U.S. for over 35 years and this is the first time that he has awarded a woman a Black Belt.
Olga has become #63 on the distinguished list of Black Belts under Grand Master Lee. Olga has been training at The Hapkido Center for over 3 years,
and continues her journey under Grand Master Lee.
Aaron Bu
On August 1, 2015 Grand Master Lee of the Hapkido Center of Warren New Jersey,
awarded his 62nd Black Belt to Aaron Bu. Master Lee has only awarded 62 Black Belts in his 36 years, showing how difficult this is to achieve. What also makes this an exceptional
achievement is that Aaron is one of the youngest students of Master Lee to earn a black belt, as Aaron turned 18 on August 1, as well. Aaron will be attending Cornell University’s
School of Engineering this fall as freshman. Congratulations on a job well done Aaron Bu!
45th Anniversary Special Event!
Free Power Breathing Technique Class
We have introduced a new Free Power Breathing Technique class for Seniors. These classes concentrate on Power Breathing Techniques to enhance your well being and overall physical health. Classes are Thursdays at 11:00 am.
Peter Sushko
Congratulations to Peter Sushko on receiving his Black Belt!
Gerard BuGerard Bu has attained a second degree black
belt test in Hapkido. Gerard, like many of the students, has studied other martial arts such
as Kung Fu, Karate and Judo before joining The Hapkido Center to explore and learn the defensive soft style martial art of Hapkido. Congratulations
to Gerard Bu on receiving his 2nd Degree Black Belt!
Marc Heflich
Congratulations to Marc Heflich of Watchung, NJ on receiving his Black Belt! Marc is a private security guard and has been studying Hapkido since February 2008.
William McFaddenCongratulations to William McFadden on becoming a 1st Degree Black Belt. William has been studying with Master Lee for over 6 years. He is the 58th black belt that has come out of the Hapkido center since 1980.
To celebrate our 42nd Anniversary we're offering new special programs
- Family Classes
- In-Home Private Classes
Steven Thielman
Congratulations to Steven Thielman on receiving his Black Belt! Steven scored a very respectable 90 on his test.
Gerard Bu
Congratulations to Gerard Bu on receiving his Black Belt! During his test, the mastery of his skills were displayed and recognized being awarded an all-time high score of 93 points.
Sam Masucci
Congratulations to Sam Masucci on receiving his Black Belt!
Children's Class
We have introduced a new children's program. In this program we will work with young adults in maintaining and improving their mental and physical health, increase their concentration for better school work, overall discipline and increase their self confidence and well-being.
First 20 students get a free uniform!
Power Breathing Technique Class
We have introduced a new Power Breathing Technique class for mature individuals. These classes concentrate on Power Breathing Techniques to enhance your well being and overall physical health. These classes are geared towards those entering their golden years but that want to remain active and obtain the benefits of regular exercise. Please stop by or contact us for further information.
Nunchaku Class
A new Saturday class to increase your familiarity with this wonderful weapon. Working with the nunchaku is sure to improve your hand eye coordination. Contact us or drop by for details!
John Traverse
Congratulations to John on receiving his Black Belt!
Congratulations to Brian on receiving his Black Belt!
Greg Pitts
Greg Pitts received his Master Instructor Degree as a 5th degree Black Belt!
Steve Hoffman
Congratulations to Steve Hoffman on receiving his 3rd Degree Black Belt