Happy Holidays!!!
December 22, 2024
30 December 2024
Chestertown and Easton
Closed for the Holiday Week
Merry Christmas
Happy Chanukah
December 25 – January 02
Happy Yuletide
December 21 – January 01
Weekly Outstanding Students
Chestertown
Leader of the Week – Faith Frase
Student of the Week – Martin Silva
Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Creek Arrabal
Easton
Leader of the Week – Elaine Morris
Student of the Week – Braedyn Stewart
Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Lenya Duncan
Leaders Exemplify through Action and Uplift through Inspiration. – Master Mark Pagano
Belt Tests and Promotions
- Chestertown Holiday Party and Black Belt, Red Belt, Gup and Tiny Tiger Promotions: WOW! Amazing Students! Terrific Attendance! There is always something Special about Black Belt Promotions. Every promotion is significant, from the youngest Tiny Tiger on up to the Black Belt Candidates, building confidence and self-esteem, recognizing growth and change…but that 1st Level Black Belt holds something more, something intangible, that can only be experienced by the practitioner, that only a Master recognizes in his/her student right at the moment we are tying that belt around their waist…that the belt itself is really just a symbolic acknowledgement of the true depth of transformation that has taken place within the student, and that the student now also understands on a whole new level. We look forward to the changes to come and the advanced training that drives us to betterment in ALL things. We strive to remain humble because learning never ends. And even though there are promotions on the horizon to 2nd, 3rd, 4th and even beyond, we know that this Cho Dan, this “Beginning Level” holds something special to us all, in our own way. Thank You to All who attended! Tang Soo!!
- Belt (Gup) Testing: Next Opportunity January 18, 2025.
There are 2 Main Reasons for Failing in Karate:
- You didn’t Learn the Lesson you were Taught.
- You didn’t Practice the Lesson you were Taught.
- Prince Loeffler, Karate Viewpoints
Leadership Program
Do You think you have what it takes to be a Leader?
Whether you are from Easton or Chestertown, the January 18 Leadership Clinic at 1:30 PM at the Easton Do Jang is Open to anyone who wishes to Join our Leadership Team.
Come and train with our existing Leaders, and Learn what it is like to be a part of something Exciting and FUN!
Talk to SBN Mark Pagano, SBN KT Pagano, Kyo Sa Nim Marvel and/or Sa Bom Nim Campbell about Joining the Team in 2025!
T-Shirts, Sweatpants and Hoodies
Winter Hoodie/Sweatpants Order Deadline is Monday January 06th:
- Sport Grey Pullover Hoodie
- Sport Grey Zippered Hoodie
- Sport Grey Sweatpants
All with Navy ink (photos on sign-up list)
Reminder: We still Have a few Extra Navy T-Shirts leftover from the Fall order, so check with SBN Pagano about available sizes! (2X-2; M-1; YS-1)
These can be Great Holiday Gifts!
Thank You for sporting your Pride in your Martial Arts and your Karate Schools!
Tang Soo!!!
Steel will Never become a Sword without First getting Burned and Beaten – Warrior Wisdom
Winter/Spring Tournament/Fun Dates
- February – Bring-A-Buddy Month
- March 1st – Chesapeake Bay Invitational
- March 29th – Garden State Championships
- May 2nd and 3rd – CS Kim Karate National Championships
ITF 2025 World Championships
July 24-27 in Washington DC
Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel
1000 H Street NW
This is, simply put, an AMAZING Weekend of Training, Competition and Togetherness with our Worldwide Tang Soo Do Family!
It is impossible to put into words the Excitement, the Sense of Unity and the Experiences gained from attending a World Championship!
Training Seminars for ALL Ranks.
Watch the Masters Test and Re-Certify.
Engage in Training and Competition with Martial Artists from ALL Over the World!
You must go to Understand!
United States, United Kingdom, Wales, Portugal, Germany, Mexico, Panama, Chile, Argentina
Book your Rooms NOW!
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/WASGH/G-ITS5
Happy New Year 2025
December/January – Clinics/Events
December 30 – Holiday Schedule 5:30 PM Tiny Tigers Class
6:00 PM Family Class
December 31 – No Classes: Happy New Year!!! Welcome 2025!!!
January 02, 2025 – Classes Resume with Regular Schedule
January 03 – TBA
January 04 – Weapons Clinic 1:00 PM
January 10 – JUDO Clinic in Chestertown
January 11 – TBA
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