Here is the latest addition to our black belt team, the 2020 quarantine edition! The test was historic in many ways. Job well done by all! Special congratulations to our new second degree black belts: Reilly Laven, Daniel Moore, Nicholas Nystoriak, Michael Pan, and Tomaisin Vollmer. Slideshow will be coming soon.
We are ready for campers bright and early on Monday morning. We have a minimal number of students for camp so the tables can be spaced out. We will maintain space as they take classes on the mat and will be outdoors as much as possible.
Make sure to check your e-mail for reopening guidelines and a link to sign up for on-site classes!
Rank promotion was held online for our Leadership Team members. To go along with this unconventional way to test (online, in our living rooms, or basements, without partners, etc) they tested their skills by an atypical format of candle snuffing. They showed their precision, speed, and concentration with each hand and kicking technique. All minors were supervised by an adult in their household and this method revealed what each individual should still develop. Good way to adapt.
June 26th was North Colonie School District's originally scheduled last day of school. We have not been able to spend time in person with our after school students since March 13th and we miss them so much! We hope each of you have a happy, safe, and fun summer! We look forward to the time we are able to see you each day after school. Keep practicing, keep reading, and enjoy summer!
Power is restored at Yangsmac! Unfortunately our phone lines are still down. Please reach out through email if you need to contact us. On-site classes and online class well be held as normal and so will our after-school program.
The power is out here at Master Yang's Martial Arts Center. National Grid has given an estimated restore time of 6 pm. We are still conducting in person classes if you wish to attend and will will hold online classes as long as we have battery power. Sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding!
There will be no classes this Saturday due to our Black Belt exam!
Congratulations to all our candidates on this momentous occasion!
Krav Maga Albany
November 11 at 2:14 PM ·
Here it is, our demonstration for ther Festival of Nations 2020. Please enjoy our Taekwondo and Gumdo contribution to the virtual performances this year.
Don't forget to watch our demo at the 49th Annual Festival of Nations on Sunday, November 8th! You can watch on zoom via the zoom meeting id and password on the image or on their youtube channel: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCxNecmBtJtmOCrn1dY9XMQg
or on their facebook page!
It's official, the first donation has been made! Hope we can count on your support this year! Thank you!
At this time of Thanksgiving, we would like to extend to you and your family our best wishes and sincere appreciation for your support throughout the year. It never ceases to amaze us the generosity and thoughtfulness of past and present members as Mrs. Ellen Clark-Cruz organizes collections for Turkey Baskets. Due to your donations, we are proud to be able to assist local families during these unique, challenging times providing a robust holiday meal plus many additional pantry items to provide beyond Thanksgiving. We are grateful to be blessed enough to be able to give to others and appreciate you as members. Strength in unity!
Check out our Fall 2020 Black Belts! Congratulations everyone!
V.I.P. Passes for private lessons with Master Yang are now available with a massive discount! Limited quantities are available and two have been sold already! Call or stop in at the pro shop to get your pass. V.I.P. passes are available until they are sold out or until the end of December.
A highlight of 2020 was getting a visit from Michael Zervos. He was Instructor Michael Zervos but is now Second Lieutenant of the United States Marine Corps. He had just completed the Basic Officer Course in Quantico. We knew he would excel there and always wish him the best! "Be the best!" Can't wait to see what the future holds for him.
"Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence."
Here are some members of our Leadership Team at the last test of the year. Each person adds truth that none of us are as good alone as we are with an amazing team of people. We are grateful to have an amazing team of people with us!
We are back for in person classes after a brief time of holding only online classes. Thank you for your patience and see you this week!
Our after school program has remained in operation to provide an essential service to many working families of the North Colonie School District. We have taken precautions amidst the pandemic to do our part to keep all members safe. If you will have the need for after school care for the 2021-2022 school year, now is the time to contact us to make a reservation.
Registration for Winter camp is now open. Register at the pro shop to get your spot!
The junior black belts have shown amazing growth and dedication to their training. They preformed admirably at their promotion test. Keep up the excellent work!
Classes are canceled for the day. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Today is the Lunar New Year celebrating the year of the ox. Happy Korean New Year!
Our annual banquet was slated for today. This is one of our events that takes a lot of organization and preparation but is such a joy to put together. It is a time to recognize each team member and to celebrate and acknowledge achievements, triumphs, and talents within YangsMAC. We will miss the occasion this year but remain hopeful for the future. Please enjoy the photos from the 2020 banquet, our 20th anniversary. It includes a special announcement that would have been made tonight had the circumstances been right to hold the event as planned.
Spring camp is upcoming. Register at the pro shop to reserve your spot.
