April Week 3 Tang Soo Do Updates

14 April 2025

Chestertown and Easton

Regular Class Schedule Monday through Thursday

• Tuesday 04/15: Hat Ordering Deadline!
• Friday 04/18: Closed for Easter Weekend
• Saturday 04/19: Closed for Easter Weekend

 

The Most Advanced Thing You Can Do are the Basics Consistently. – Unknown

 

Weekly Outstanding Students

Chestertown

Leader of the Week – Hailey Dawson

Student of the Week – Jacob Osborn

Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Esmae Pope

Easton

Leader of the Week – Kristyn Young

Student of the Week – Daven Whalen

Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Samuel Mendiola-Toribio

 

Your Only Limitation is Your Imagination. – SBN Mark Pagano

 

Belt Tests and Promotions

• April – Red Belts, Black Belt Pre-Tests/Re-Certs/Rank Tests in Chestertown:
  • Amazing Test! Tremendous Focus! Astonishing Spirit! We are Extremely Proud of our Eastern Shore students. Many had an incredibly difficult journey to reach the point of even taking this test, and impressively many of the students who were typically solid brought themselves to a whole new level that surpassed our expectations…and surprised even themselves. This was one Amazing Test! Tang Soo!!
• Next Belt/Gup Test in Chestertown Saturday May 10. Tang Soo!
• Next Tiny Tiger Testing: Chestertown- Thursday June 5 at 5:00 PM

Easton- Friday June 6 at 5:00 PM

 

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

 

NEW Do Jang Hats!

ORDER DEADLINE is Tuesday April 15^th!

Our newest design is the full color Phoenix Logo with the Korean lettering for Tang Soo Do underneath, on a grey hat.

There are 2 hat options:

1-a traditional trucker style ($32) and 2-a soft fit ($28).

Sign Up List is on Sa Bom Nim’s Desk!

 

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

 

CS Kim Karate National Championships

This is Our Annual Premiere Event: May 2^nd/3^rd

Monroeville Convention Center, Monroeville, PA

101 Mall Blvd., Monroeville PA  412-373-7300

See the Bulletin Board for Hotel Information, or ask SBN Pagano

This Tournament is a Must for those who want to compete!

Grandmaster Kim has hosted this event for almost 50 Years!

Competitors come from all over the region to Attend this Competition.

It is an Invitational that is Open to many styles of martial arts.

Competition is Challenging, Fun and the Experience is Amazing!

Pre-Registration Deadline is April 25

1 or 2 Events = $55.00

3 Events = $60.00

4 Events = $65.00

Spectator Fee = $10.00

After April 25th

1 or 2 Events = at the Door $65.00

3 Events = at the Door $70.00

4 Events = at the Door $75.00

Spectator Fee = at the Door $15.00

Registration Forms are Now Available

 

The Secret of getting ahead is getting Started – Mark Twain

 

April/May – Clinics/Events

April 18 – Closed for Easter Weekend

April 19 – Closed for Easter Weekend

April 25 – Tournament Prep All Classes

April 26 – Black Belt Training at 1:30 PM

May 02 – CS Kim Karate National Championships: Teams Competition

May 03 – CS Kim Karate National Championships: ALL Competition

May 05-10 – Open House: Bring-A-Buddy Week!

 

Spring Tournament/Fun Dates

• May 2^nd and 3^rd – CS Kim Karate National Championships
• May 5-10 – Anniversary Open House/Bring-A-Buddy Week
• May 16 – Picture Day in Easton 3:00 – 8:00 PM
• May 17 – Picture Day in Chestertown 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• May 31 – Saturday in the Park in Chestertown 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• June 22 – Annual Picnic and Belt Promotions: Tuckahoe State Park
  • Sunday 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM

 

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

 

Even if you don’t Win, you Learn…which is in itself Winning!

 

Sparring Gear Specials

Unsold pieces of sparring gear hanging out in Storage.

If you are interested in acquiring gear at a discount, or completing a Set at a discount, then 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.

Available Pieces:

Helmets – Small: ideal for a Tiny Tiger or child: White (1) and Teal (2)

Helmet Size Medium (Silver)

Boots Size Adult 13/14 (Silver)

Boots Size Adult 9/10 (Neon Green)

Boots Size Y12 (Black)

 

Confidence comes from Keeping the Promises you made to Yourself!

 

FLASH Sale: Full Sparring Gear Sets!

We have a few Complete Sets of Gear, Ready-to-Go!

There are several unsold pieces that have been collecting dust in storage and SBN Pagano has completed these sets, making them ready for use immediately! Normal Pricing is $135 for a Complete Set.

**Sale Prices Based on number of pieces needed to complete the set

Black Century Set: Ideal for an Adult or a Growing Teen – Shoe Size 12/13 Sale: $95

Neon Green Century Set: Ideal for Youth or a Teen – Shoe Size 9/10 Sale: $110

Blue Century Set: Ideal for Youth or a Teen – Shoe Size 5/6 Sale: $95

 

Knowledge Speaks but Wisdom Listens.

 

SPRING T-Shirts!

ORDER DEADLINE: April 30^th

Spring T-Shirts: a 2-tone baseball style (3/4 sleeve) shirt with the Full Color Phoenix Logo on the back and the Eastern Shore Logo on the Chest.

Next Level Apparel Unisex Tri-blend Three-Quarter Sleeve. ($35)

The body will be Heather Gray with Sleeve Options for Navy, Red and Royal.

It would be Great for us all to wear these at the Annual Picnic in June!

Tang Soo!!!

 

Black Belt is a White Belt who Never Gave Up!

Just Don’t Quit!