February Updates – Week 2

10 February 2025

What are You doing for Random Act of Kindness Week?

Chestertown and Easton

• Regular Class Schedule Monday through Thursday
• Thursday 02/13: Belt Promotions from January 18^th Test will be during Classes
• Friday 02/14: Regular Classes in Easton
• Friday 02/14: Parent’s Night Out in Chestertown
  • 5:00 PM Drop-Off
  • 9:00 PM Pick-Up
• Saturday 02/15: at the Chestertown School
  • Belt Testing at 10:30 AM
  • Leadership Clinic at 1:30 PM

 

Weekly Outstanding Students

Chestertown

Leader of the Week – Claire Anderson-Schultz

Student of the Week – Hailey Dawson

Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Adam Jamar

Easton

Leader of the Week – Kristyn Young

Student of the Week – Samuel Mediola-Toribio

Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Oscar Jackson

 

Parent’s Night Out: Valentine’s Day

Friday February 14^th – 5:00 to 9:00 PM

Games – Coloring – Pizza – Movie – Fun with Some of our Leaders

Bring Your Uniform for a Fun Class!

Talk to Sa Bom Nims/Kyo Sa Nims.

Sign-Up List is under the Bulletin Board.

Thank You!

 

February is Bring-A-Buddy Month

In the Spirit of Sharing and Togetherness, ALL Classes in February are Bring-A-Buddy/Referral Classes!

Bring-A-Buddy to Class and if they sign-up to become Students then you can earn a Tang$oo Dollars Card (gift card worth $25)!

 

Belt Tests and Promotions

• Promotions List from January 18 is posted. Thursday during Class.
• Gup Test in Chestertown on Saturday February 15^th at 10:00 AM. Candidate List is Posted.
• Weapons Proficiency Testing: Saturday March 8^th in Chestertown at 1:30 PM. Candidate List is Posted.
• Red Belts, Black Belt Pre-Tests/Re.-Certs/Rank Tests.

Candidate List is Posted.

• Saturday April 5^th at Synergy Martial Arts in Odenton
• Saturday April 12^th at Eastern Shore Tang Soo Do in Chestertown

 

Allow Yourself to be Proud of the Progress You have Made…Especially the Progress No One Else can See.

 

Winter/Spring Tournament/Fun Dates

• February – Bring-A-Buddy Month
• February 9-15: Random Acts of Kindness Week
• Parent’s Night Out: Valentine’s Day
• March 1^st – Chesapeake Bay Invitational
• March 29^th – Garden State Championships
• May 2^nd and 3^rd – CS Kim Karate National Championships
• May 16 – Picture Day in Easton 3:00 – 8:00 PM
• May 17 – Picture Day in Chestertown 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

 

A Black Belt may not have All of the Answers, but they know that One of the Answers is “Work Hard”. – Unknown

 

Bring–A–Buddy Month

 

Chesapeake Bay Invitational

Saturday March 1^st , 2025

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 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd 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!

 

Sparring Gear Specials

In the Process of cleaning out storage and preparing for Tournament Season, we have several mismatched and unsold pieces of sparring gear.

If you are interested in acquiring gear at a discount, talk to Sa Bom Nim Pagano or Sa Bom Nim Campbell and we will gladly work with you to complete a set for you or your child.

Some Options:

White and Teal Helmets – Small: ideal for a Tiny Tiger or child

Blue and Black Helmets – XL: great for an adult

Boots Size Adult 13/14 (Silver, Blue and Black)

Boots Size Adult 9/10 (Blue and Neon Green)

Boots Size 1-2 (Dark Blue)

Boots Size Y12 (Black)

 

National Random Acts of Kindness Week

February 09-15 is National Random Acts of Kindness Day!

As Martial Artists, it is in our code of conduct to be respectful, honorable, and kind to others. So, here is my challenge…

Let’s ALL of us attempt to do ONE Act of Random Kindness (ARK), each day this week. I encourage everyone to share their experience in class each night, no matter how small, big, or seemingly insignificant you may feel the ARK to be, because I am sure that the Act will have made a difference to the recipient. Fulfill your challenge with your Parents (by doing something unexpected and kind for them), or a Family member, a Friend, or even for a complete Stranger. Let us know how it makes you feel to do something Random and Kind for others.  Thank You for your participation in this.

Tang Soo!!

 

Extra Sweats

A few extra Hoodies and Sweatpants were ordered, and also in the Process of cleaning out storage we have found some unsold items from older orders.

Talk to Sa Bom Nim if interested.

Available:

** Rare, 1^st Gen Logo from 2010, Medium 2-Tone Navy/Red Pullover Hoodie

Medium Navy Hoodie: Eastern Shore Tang Soo Do Logo

Small Navy T-Shirt: Phoenix/ESKF Logo

Grey Pullover Hoodies: (YS, YM, L)

Large Grey Zippered Hoodie

Large Grey Sweatpants

 

Tang Soo Do is 50% Hands, 50% Feet, and 100% Hips.

 

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

 

Valor:  용기 (Yong-Gi)

Boldness or determination in facing great danger, esp. in battle; heroic courage; bravery; the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle); The heart; spirit; temper; disposition; That quality of mind which enables one to encounter danger and difficulties with firmness, or without fear; boldness; resolution.

Garden State Championships

Champions Do what’s Needed regardless of how they Feel.

Their Discipline Overrides their Feelings.

• Allistair McCaw

“Experience is a Great Teacher…in Fact, the Best!”

“Competition with others is still competition with Yourself!”

“Enriching your Martial Arts Training with Tournament Participation is an important Experience in your development as a Tang Soo Do practitioner!”

I Personally Stand Behind Every One of these Statements…no matter how cliché they may be! Positive Reinforcement aside…our Choong Jae Nim (Master CS Kim) always attends this tournament (he and Master Yi trained together in Korea under Supreme Grandmaster Hwang Kee), and it is a Great excuse to get to see him and spend time with this Amazing Martial Arts Legend. If there were No Other Reason to go…this is enough.

TANG SOO!!!

 

February/March – Clinics/Events

February 21 – Tournament Practice ALL Classes

February 22 – Black Belt Training in Chestertown at 1:30 PM

February 28 – Tournament Practice ALL Classes

March 01 – Chesapeake Bay Invitational Tournament

March 07 – Tiny Tigers Testing in Easton at 5:00 PM

March 07 – Forms Applications to Self-Defense in Easton at 6:15 PM

March 07 – JUDO Clinic in Chestertown

March 08 – Tournament Practice during Class 10:30 AM  

March 08 – Weapons Proficiency Testing in Chestertown at 1:30 PM  

March 14 – Tiny Tigers Testing in Chestertown at 5:00 PM

March 14 – Forms Applications to Self-Defense in Chestertown at 6:15 PM

March 15 – Belt Testing in Easton at 10:00 AM

March 15 – Leadership Clinic in Easton at 1:30 PM

 

Black Belt is a White Belt who Never Gave Up!

Just Don’t Quit!