March Karate Newsletter
March 1, 2024
March 2024
Chesapeake Bay Invitational
Saturday March 02nd, 2024
Hosted at Synergy Martial Arts. Co-Hosted by Phoenix Martial Arts
This Tournament is a Great way to break into Competition and begin to understand Tournaments in general!
Competition Divisions consist of:
Forms Breaking
Sparring Weapons
Competitors are further divided and matched up by age and rank, within each competition category.
Rules for Judging are explained before each event.
Medals are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place!
This is a Fantastic first experience and a Great way to practice for All Tournaments!
Chesapeake Bay Invitational, Hosted at Synergy Martial Arts
1360 Blair Drive, Odenton, MD 21113
Check-In: 9:00 AM
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Even if you don’t Win, you Learn…which is in itself Winning!
Happy Birthday – March!
생일 축하 Saeng-Il Chuga
James So – March 01st
Braedyn Stewart – March 01st
Ben Rochon – March 07th
Killian Taylor – March 16th
Naomi Perez – March 19th
Diego Cifuentes-Vasquez – March 20th
Hayden Edelen – March 27th
February’s Outstanding Students
Chestertown
Leader of the Month – Azumi Espejo
Student of the Month – Diego Cifuentes
Most Spirited Student – Kaiden Crites
Easton
Leader of the Month – Kayden Cameron
Student of the Month – Kristyn Young
Most Spirited Student – Jenny So
Belt Tests and Promotions
Gup Testing Candidate Lists are Posted!!
- Tiny Tigers Testing:
- Chestertown: March 01 at 5:00 PM
- Easton: March 15 at 5:00 PM
- Colored Belt Testing:
- Chestertown: March 09 at 10:00 AM
- Black Belts/CDB/Red Belts: Saturday April 06, 2024, 10:00 AM
- Chestertown Do Jang: Testing/Recerts/Pre-Tests/Red Belts
- Black Belts/CDB: Saturday April 13, 2024, 10:00 AM
- Synergy Martial Arts: Testing/Recerts/Pre-Tests
The Scariest Place to be is in the Same Place as Last Year… Grow!
Spring Tournaments
- Garden State Championships – March 23rd
- CS Kim Karate National Championships – April 26th/27th
Talent Might make You Good, but it’s Your Attitude and Your Work Ethic that will make you Great. – Allistair McCain
Tang Soo Do Bingo!!!
March 1st through April 30th
Do you know how to play BINGO?
Get Your Card Today and start doing your Tang Soo Do moves!
The Rules are Easy:
- Skills/Tasks are Listed on the Back of the Card
- Do the Task, or Perform the Skill and have it Checked or Verified by any Sa Bom Nim or Kyo Sa Nim
- The corresponding numbered square will be stamped by the Sa Bom Nim or Kyo Sa Nim
- Complete a Bingo and win a Prize
- Be Sure to Tag Us on All Social Media Posts
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Slow becomes Smooth. Smooth become Fast.
Fast becomes Powerful… Precision ALWAYS.
Spring Important/Fun Dates
- Picture Day: Chestertown Do Jang Wednesday May 22nd
- Picture Day: Easton Do Jang Thursday May 23rd
- Annual Theme Park Field Trip – Wednesday June 26th
- Annual Family Picnic and Promotions Day: TBA June 22/29
Mastery is a Pursuit, Not a Destination
St. Patrick’s Day Pizza & Movie Night
Saturday, March 16 Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Come Hang Out with Sa Bom Nims, the Kyo Sa Nims and Leaders! Enjoy Pizza and a Movie!
BRING A BUDDY Too!!
Garden State Championships
The Annual Garden State Championships
Master Yi is a Good and close Friend to our Choong Jae Nim!
Ask Sa Bom Nim or one of the Instructors to show you one of the pictures of Master Yi that are currently in the Do Jang.
Enriching your Martial Arts Training with Competition is an important Experience in your development as a Tang Soo Do practitioner!
TANG SOO!!!
The Body Achieves what the Mind Believes
“When you come Out of the Storm, You Won’t be the same Person that Walked In. That’s what the Storm is All About.” – Haruki Murakami
There are no Black Belt Techniques, Only Basic Techniques done at Black Belt Level.
If You have to Think about a Technique, then you haven’t Practiced it enough.
Mission Statement
“Enriching Lives through the Martial Arts”
To Provide the Finest Instruction in the Mental, Physical and Character-Building aspects of the Martial Arts
To Provide Personal Instruction in Every Class
To Provide the Best Professional Facilities in the Area
To Create an Environment that gives Each Individual the Opportunity to Pursue and Achieve a Greater Level of Success and Freedom
Just Don’t Quit!
March/April – Clinics/Events
March 01 – Tiny Tiger Test – Chestertown 5:00 PM: Family Class at 6:00 PM
March 01 – Tang Soo Do Bingo Begins
March 02 – Chesapeake Bay Invitational Tournament
March 08 – JUDO Clinic at 6:45 PM
March 09 – Belt Testing – Chestertown at 10:00 AM
March 09 – Leadership Clinic at 1:30 PM
March 15 – Tiny Tiger Test – Easton 5:00 PM: Family Class at 6:00 PM
March 15 – Tournament Sparring 6:45 PM
March 16 – Weapons Proficiency Test at 10:00 AM
March 16 – Board Breaking Clinic at 1:30 PM
March 16 – Pizza and Movie at 6:00 PM
March 23 – Yi’s Garden State Championships
March 29 – Good Friday
April 05 – Test Prep
April 06 – Black Belt/CDB, Testing, Pre-Tests, Re-certs – Chestertown
April 06 – Red Belt Testing – Chestertown
April 12 – JUDO Clinic at 6:45 PM
April 13 – Black Belt/CDB Testing, Pre-Tests, Re-certs – Odenton
April 19 – Forms/Weapons for Competition at 6:45 PM
April 20 – Endurance Test at 10:00 AM
April 20 – Leadership Clinic at 1:30 PM – Easton
April 26 – CS Kim Karate National Championships
April 27 – CS Kim Karate National Championships
April 30 – Tang Soo Do Bingo Ends!
May 03 – TBA
May 04 – TBA
May 10 – JUDO Clinic at 6:45 PM
May 11 – Leadership at 1:30 PM
Training and Testing Seminars in Monroeville, PA
May 17 – Judges Training and Instructor’s Testing
May 18 – Master’s Training/Testing, and Black Belt Training
May 23 – Wednesday Picture Day: Chestertown Do Jang
May 24 – Thursday Picture Day: Easton Do Jang
May 25 to 27 – Memorial Day Weekend: NO Classes
**Tentative Schedule, check weekly updates to confirm clinics/workshops**
**Dates MAY and often DO Change. We will keep you informed
**Beyond this point, NO Guarantees on Schedule Accuracy (It can/will change)
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