How to find Korean clubs in the US?

[red_z06]

However, if you want them at their strongest, I recommend a small wager, 5-10 bucks should be plenty.

Without a wager, he might play 2-3 stones weaker.

[lovely]

I really want to go to the club in Flushing, NY. Does anyone have any experience there?

[red_z06]

Myung-In (Korean for Meijin) Kiwon in Palisades Park maybe much closer to you (about 9miles from Lyndhurst, NJ).

It is on E. Edsall off of Broad Ave. 201-585-7662

I believe it was $10 to play the whole day (9 years ago). It could have gone up few bucks now. Tell them you are about 7-8 Keup and start from there.

[red_z06]

It looks like there is one in Fort Lee, NJ also

Fort Lee Go Club

2044 Center Ave, Fort Lee, NJ 201-304-4303

[nagano]

Good idea to list clubs. Let me know if you find any in Central Florida. I'm not getting my hopes up though.

[shapenaji]

If someone is looking for one in the Metro DC area, I can give you the info, but I'd rather do it by PM to regular posters only, I'm not sure they'd like their info posted online.

[red_z06]

I can give you the info, but I'd rather do it by PM to regular posters only, I'm not sure they'd like their info posted online.

If it is a business, they would love free advertisement. After all, they do pay local circular to have their business listed. That is where I got info on above Korean Go Clubs in NJ.

However, in a strict sense, they are not clubs but salons.

BTW, you do not pay when you get it. You pay at the end of the day. If you go there to watch, no fees are due.

[lovely]

Myung-In (Korean for Meijin) Kiwon in Palisades Park maybe much closer to you (about 9miles from Lyndhurst, NJ).

It is on E. Edsall off of Broad Ave. 201-585-7662

I believe it was $10 to play the whole day (9 years ago). It could have gone up few bucks now. Tell them you are about 7-8 Keup and start from there.

It looks like there is one in Fort Lee, NJ also

Fort Lee Go Club

2044 Center Ave, Fort Lee, NJ 201-304-4303

Wow, thanks! I had no idea there were clubs like these in NJ. Not too surprised though, considering the large Korean population.

[red_z06]

I'm sure you already know about this one. You can go to Stevens Tech in Hoboken on Mon nights as they meet there. But, they do stop during summer vacation.

[red_z06]

Another Go club in Fort Lee, NJ

http://www.fortleebaduk.com/Fort_Lee_Baduk/Welcome.html


Photos of the club interior.

http://www.fortleebaduk.com/Fort_Lee_Baduk/Photos_%EC%82%AC%EC%A7%84.html#1

[lovely]

Looks like a great place and very welcoming. Thank you again. I'll be going there next week with a friend.

[lovely]

I went to the Fort Lee Baduk salon today and I loved it! It prompted me to start a blog about my baduk journey. You can ready about my experience at the salon here.

If there are any players around the Fort Lee area, I HIGHLY recommend this place. There are several strong players and they will gladly play.

[red_z06]

I'm glad you enjoyed. In the past, salon rooms would be smoke filled and I would have to change clothes as soon as I get home. They were also resistant to no smoking law as customers would drop off. But, I imagine much have changed in past 9 years.


.. and I enjoyed your blog.

[red_z06]

I went to visit Fort Lee Go Club yesterday. My previous post shows the old address. Their new address is

406 Main Street
Fort Lee, NJ 07024

It is next to a Chinese restaurant and although it says parking for restaurant only, you can park in the back for the go club use (according to the owner).
Unlike Myung-IN which does not have A/C, this place was clean and had AC.

Smokers took break outside which was a welcome change from few year back when I had to strip of all my clothes as soon as I get home from the smoke stench.

One thing is that shoes are allowed and they provide you with slippers.

[PROVOK3]

Funny story.. A few months ago I was looking to play a little in person as I always play on internet. This is an interesting story.

Looking at the AGA website, I found that there was a Philadelphia Baduk Association located in a Korean neighborhood in the Cheltenham area. I went to the address and found that the listing was old and that it was out of business. After looking closely around and almost giving up, I saw a random Korean old guy and I thought to myself "I could picture him playing go". So I asked him if there were any Baduk salons close by; he led me to someone's home, where there were 6 players, boards, and a large T.V.

Every time I visit once in a while and there are always at least 6 players playing at any time of the day. The players there, in my opinion, are around 4 kyu to 3 dan in strength, although I have not played some of them. I think that I am a bother due to my low Baduk level. But yes, this establishment did not list itself in any website I found. I was the only non-Korean person there any time I went there.

My advice: the best way to find one is to go to an actual Korean neighborhood and ask for a Baduk house. In any Korean population, at least one person must play Baduk. Beginners like me should be careful as they will get a good ass kicking, nevertheless.