June Updates Week 2

09 June 2025

Chestertown and Easton

Regular Class Schedule All Week

• Friday 06/13: 5:00 PM Tiny Tigers Class
  • 5:30 PM Family Class
  • 6:45 PM Weapons Clinic – Staff for Green, Red and Black Belts
• Saturday 06/14: Regular Class Schedule – Tournament Prep

 

It Does Not Matter How Slowly You Go As Long As You Do Not Stop. – Confucius

 

Weekly Outstanding Students

Chestertown

Leader of the Week – LeRoy Pope

Student of the Week – Creek Arrabal

Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Presley Pope

Easton

Leader of the Week – Faith Frase

Student of the Week – Darren McCready

Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Kinzley Vincenzo

 

My Goal is Not to be Better than Anyone Else, but to be Better than I used to be.

 

SPRING Swag/Gear!

There are a few Extra Hats and T-Shirts Available!

Talk to Sa Bom Nim Mark Pagano!!

 

In Order to Grow as a Martial Artist, You must Defeat the Past, Tired and Undisciplined Version of Yourself..

 

Belt Tests and Promotions

A LOT of Belt Testing this weekend!

Tiny Tigers in Chestertown was Exciting, Focused and Full of Positive Energy. Everyone did a Grrreat Job!

Tiny Tigers in Easton was Hot, yet still Focused, Energetic and Positive. A true testament to their desire to also be Grrreat Students!

Make-Up Gup Test in Chestertown went Smoothly, Powerfully and we witnessed a number of students Achieve their Personal Best! It is always Amazing to watch the change in people as they become better and better!

We look forward to adding all of these names to the Promotions Lists for the Annual Picnic! Tang Soo!!

 

Promotions will take place at our 16^th Annual Picnic, at Tuckahoe State Park (Lake Pavilion), at 12:00 Noon, on Sunday June 22, 2025

• Gup Promotions from the June 07^th Test
• Gup Promotions from the May 10^th Test
• Advanced Promotions from the April 12^th Test

Congratulations to our New Cho Dans!!!

LeRoy Pope                           Dan # 89022

LeRoy “LJ” Pope                              Dan # 89023

Jacob Osborn                        Dan # 89024

• July 12^th Gup Test in Easton
• August TBA Endurance Test in Chestertown
• September TBA Weapons Proficiency Test in Easton

 

When You Bow to Bleck Belts, you are not bowing to individuals but to the generations before them who made it Possible! – Unknown

 

Spring/Summer Tournament/Fun Dates

• June 22 – Annal Picnic and Belt Promotions: Tuckahoe State Park
  • Sunday 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM
• July 24-27 – World Championships in Washington DC
• August 9 – Leadership Training at the Beach (Rehoboth Beach, DE)

 

Confidence comes from Keeping the Promises you made to Yourself!

 

ANNUAL PICNIC – Saturday June 22^nd

Lake Pavilion – Tuckahoe State Park

13070 Crouse Mill Rd, Queen Anne, MD 21657

GPS Coordinates: 38.96667,-75.94278

Belt Promotions begin at 12:00 Noon

Pot-Luck Picnic begins Immediately Following

There is a Sign-Up list hanging by the bulletin board or on Sa Bom Nim’s Desk. Please indicate what you are bringing (so that there aren’t too many duplicates) and how many people are with you (so that we know that we will have enough of everything for everyone).

Water will be available. You are encouraged to bring any alternate non-alcoholic beverages of your choosing… BYOBeverage

Games and Fun Activities

There are plenty of Picnic Tables available (however, you may be more comfortable with your own Bag Chair and/or Blanket)

Presentation of Annual Awards

Student of the Year*                          Leader of the Year*

Academic Achiever**                        Spirit Awards*

* Tracked daily from May 1^st 2024 to April 30^th2025

**Talk with any Sa Bom Nim/Kyo Sa Nim about qualifications for Academic Achiever

 

Knowledge Speaks but Wisdom Listens.

 

Academic Achievement

As School is ending for the Summer Break, please let us know about our Academic Achievers. We like to recognize our Outstanding Students, especially when they perform as well in Academics as they do in the Do Jang. So, as the school year wraps up, and you see those Great grades coming in, or you see marked improvement in your child’s academic performance throughout the year, please let us know and we will recognize their Academic Achievement, including Homeschoolers, at the Annual Picnic.

If you have a Graduating Senior, let us know what their next step is, and we will include that in their recognition.

Please Let us know by Tuesday June 17^th!

Thank You!! See you at the Picnic!

 

Exercise/Training not only Changes your Body, it Changes your Mind, your Attitude and your Mood.

Keep Training, Keep Changing, Keep Improving!

 

June/July – Clinics/Events

June 13 – Weapons/Staff Clinic at 6:45 PM

June 14 – Tournament Prep All Classes and at 1:30PM

June 20 – Tournament Prep All Classes

June 21 – Black Belt Training at 1:30 PM

June 22 – Annual Picnic 12:00 Noon – 4:00 PM

June 27 – TBA

June 28 – TBA

July 04-06 – Closed: Independence Day Weekend

July 11 – Tournament Prep All Classes

July 12 – Belt Testing in Easton at 10:00 AM

July 18 – Tournament Prep All Classes

July 19 – Tournament Prep All Classes

July 23 through 28 – Closed for WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS in Washington DC

July 29 – Classes Resume on Tuesday

August 01 – JUDO Clinics in Easton

August 02 – Weapons Clinics at 1:30 PM

 

Black Belt is a White Belt who Never Gave Up!

Just Don’t Quit!