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Master Maeang's Tae Kwon Do Center, which offers training in traditional Korean martial arts, opened in Tappan this past September. The 1,700-square-foot martial arts studio offers programs for ages 3 and up, including afterschool classes, a Mommy and Me class, Lady's Cardio Kickboxing, and a summer camp program. Classes are offered for a wide range of skill levels.
The Mommy and Me class, for toddlers and mothers, is a mimicking class for little ones that encourages the development of coordination, balance, and physical strength. Older children - those in first grade and up - can participate in afterschool classes and the studio's upcoming summer program, which will begin in July and feature a choice between a half-day or full-day program.
All programs aim to develop discipline, self-esteem, and self-control, says the studio's owner, Master Maeang, who is both an active police officer and a U.S. Marine who recently returned from serving our country in Iraq. Maeang says his career is a big influence on his teaching methods. "Discipline wise, I teach [my students] lifelong skills," he says, "and that they should always do the right thing." Located in Tappan Plaza, 35 Route 303, in Tappan. 845-398-5333.