August Updates – Week 4

26 August 2024

Chestertown and Easton Do Jangs

• Regular Class Schedule Monday through Wednesday
• Thursday 08/29: Students will be Promoted in their home Do Jang:
  • Belt Promotions/Family Class at 5:30 PM
  • Chestertown: Advanced Class at 6:45 PM

 

Weekly Outstanding Students

Chestertown

Leader of the Week – Claire Anderson-Schultz

Student of the Week – Martin Silva

Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Hailey Dawson

Easton

Leader of the Week – Kristyn Young

Student of the Week – Braedyn Stewart

Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Gavin McGlinchey

 

Where Beginners Learn, Leaders Grow, and Black Belts in Life are Built.

 

Testing and Training this Weekend

Belt Testing went GREAT! We are so pleased with the progress of our students and the new students show their eagerness to Learn and become Amazing Martial Artists!

Weapons Testing was a Tremendous Improvement and the practice pays off. We are again excited to see the Fantastic Attitude from our students and their Enthusiasm at learning their weapons skills!

Red/Black Belt Training was Intense, Fast-Paced and Powerful.

Thank You to All who attended and put in the Effort to bring themselves to the Next Level as Martial Artists!

Tang Soo!!!

Don’t Practice a Technique until you get it right…

Practice your Technique until you Can’t get it wrong.

 

Sa Bom Nim Lindsay Update

This was posted Saturday…

(as written by her sister Joslin)

“Good morning everyone,
After a brief break from surgical procedures, Elizabeth will be returning to the operating room tomorrow for additional work on her face and jaw. Today marks two weeks since her accident. She remains in the ICU and is still on the ventilator for most of the day, but she is fighting hard for her recovery. Unfortunately, she has also contracted hospital-borne pneumonia. While her medical team is not overly concerned, we ask for specific prayers for her recovery from this as well.
Elizabeth’s brain injury has become more apparent, but she is making progress at her own pace on the TBI scale. For those interested in learning more, you can look up the Rancho Los Amigos scale for brain injuries. She is understandably restless—being confined is incredibly tough for someone who is not used to being sedentary. We do our best to keep her spirits up and help see her through this.
Yesterday, her amazing medical team arranged to take her outside for a bit. It was quite the sight, with a special rolling chair/bed and all her wires connected to portable units. But seeing the joy on her face as she felt the fresh air was truly priceless.
Tomorrow, Ryde4Me will be hosting a ride fundraiser, and I know many people who love her will be there, eagerly awaiting the caravan’s arrival at the hospital. Please feel free to share any pictures or videos you take on my Facebook page, as I’m putting together a binder filled with all the love and support she has received.
Additionally, there will be a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser in September in North Huntingdon. I will provide more details as the date approaches and everything is finalized.
Thank you all so much for your continued prayers, love, and support. It means the world to us.

With gratitude,
John, Erica, Stewart, Peter, Joslin and families.”

 

The Body Achieves what the Mind Believes

 

Fall T-Shirt and Zippered Hoodie Order

We are putting together the Fall T-Shirt and Hoodie Order!

Images are available on the sign-up lists by the bulletin board.

Zippered Hoodie ($80) Color is Navy, T-Shirt ($25) Color choices are Gold or Navy and will feature the Hangul for Tang Soo Do on the Front with the Phoenix/Eastern Shore Logo on the Back.

Orders will be open until September 15, with money due by that time.

Cash, Check or Account Billing available. Just let us know.

Thank You for sporting your Pride in your Martial Arts!

Tang Soo!!!

 

Tang Soo Do Terminology

Yu Jang: From the Heart

Your Martial Arts Training must come from the Heart, for then it is Truly Learned and Engrained in You, bringing Body and Mind Together.

 

The Truth is that Strength lies in the Interior of the Warrior; in his Heart, his Mind and his Spirit. – Miyamoto Musashi

 

Belt Tests and Promotions

• Promotions from July 26 Testing: Thursday August 29 at 5:30 PM in your Respective Do Jangs
• Tiny Tigers Testing in Chestertown Wednesday September 18 at 5:00 PM
• Tiny Tigers Testing in Easton Friday September 20 at 5:00 PM
• Endurance Test: Saturday September 21 at 10:00 AM in Chestertown
• Belt (Gup) Testing: Saturday September 28 at 10:00 AM in Easton
• Master’s Testing and Training Seminars in Monroeville, PA (ITF HQ)
  • October 11/12
• Black Belt Testing, Re-Certifications, Pre-Tests and Red Belts Testing
  • Fall Schedule is Tentative
    • Saturday October 05 at 10:00 AM in Odenton
    • Saturday October 19 at 10:00 AM in Chestertown

 

August/September – Clinics/Events

August 29 – Belt Promotions from July 26 Testing at 5:30 PM

August 29 – Advanced Class at 6:45 PM

August 30 – Labor Day Weekend Begins: Closed Until Tuesday September 03

September 06 – Tournament Prep in Fountain Park

September 07 – Mid-Atlantic All Female Karate Tournament

September 09-14 – Back-2-School Open House/Bring-A-Buddy Week

September 13 – Judo Clinic in Chestertown

September 14 – Leadership Events: Saturday Fun Day (both schools)

September 18 – Tiny Tiger Testing in Chestertown

September 20 – Tiny Tiger Testing in Easton

September 21 – Endurance Test in Chestertown at 10:00 AM

September 21 – Black/Red Belt Special Training in Chestertown at 1:30 PM

September 28 – Gup Testing at 10:00 AM in Easton

September 28 – Leadership Clinic at 1:30 PM in Easton

**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)

 

Climb the Mountain…not so that the World can see you, but so that you can see the World.

 

Successful People aren’t Gifted, They Just Work Hard

 

Focus on Making Yourself Better, not on Thinking that you are Better. – Unknown Warrior Wisdom

 

Basic Tang Soo Do Etiquette

2. Upon Arrival at the Do Jang the Students must acknowledge and Bow to the Master and Senior Instructor in charge.
3. Proper Respect should be displayed by the mutual bowing between students as they arrive for training. The “greeting” should be initiated by the junior member and acknowledged by the senior member.

 

Leaders Exemplify through Action and Uplift through Inspiration. – Master Mark Pagano

 

Family – 가족 (Ka Jok or Ga Jog)

1-More Time – 한 번 더 (Han Beon Do)

Low Stance – 낮은 자세 (naj-eun jase)                   or simply                    Lower – 낮 (naj-e)

Chung Shin Tong Il              중 신 동일           Mind and Body as One

 

Just Don’t Quit!