Labor Day Updates – September Newsletter
August 31, 2025
September 2025
“A Man cannot Understand the Art he is Studying if he only looks for the End Result without taking the time to Delve Deeply into the Reasoning of the Study.” – Miyamoto Musashi
August’s Outstanding Students
Chestertown
Leader of the Month – Hailey Dawson
Student of the Month – Martin Silva
Most Spirited Student – Kaysyn Baker
Easton
Leader of the Month – Kayden Cameron
Student of the Month – Braedyn Stewart
Most Spirited Student – D’Aysia Savoy
It Takes a Hundred times to Remember the Moves, a Thousand times to Make them Beautiful, and Ten Thousand times to Grasp their Essence. – Unknown
Happy Birthday – September!
Cooper Ashley – September 07th
Dallas Murray – September 09th
Darren McCready – September 13th
Cypress Dunaway – September 19th
Tatum Colvin – September 25th
Caleb Cornell – September 30th
“Pain will Leave You once it has Finished Teaching You.” – Bruce Lee
01 September 2025
Labor Day Weekend: No Classes Monday 09/01
Chestertown
Regular Class Schedule Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday **
- Wednesday 09/03:
- 5:00 PM – Tiny Tigers Testing
- 6:15 PM – Forms Movements Applications for Self-Defense (Boon Hay)
- Friday 09/05: ALL Classes (Normal Schedule) will be held downtown in Fountain Park (unless raining) for 1st Friday
Easton
Regular Class Schedule Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Thursday 09/04:
- 5:00 PM – Tiny Tigers Testing
- 6:15 PM – Forms Movements Applications for Self-Defense (Boon Hay)
Chestertown and Easton
- Saturday 09/06: NO Classes – Mid-Atlantic All Female Tournament in Laurel, MD
Weekly Outstanding Students
Chestertown
Leader of the Week – Hailey Dawson
Student of the Week – Martin Silva
Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Kaysyn Baker
Easton
Leader of the Week – Daven Whalen
Student of the Week – Santos Lendechy
Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Valerie Freeman
Summer/Fall Tournament/Fun Dates
- September 5: 1st Friday – Classes in Fountain Park
- September 6: The 11th Annual Mid-Atlantic All Female Tournament
Laurel MD
- September 8-12: Back-2-School Bring-A-Buddy Week
- October 25: ITF Black Belt Training Seminar in Odenton, MD at Synergy Martial Arts
- October 30: Easton Halloween Party
- November 1: Chestertown Halloween Parade and Halloween Party at the Do Jang
- November 8: CS Kim Karate Inter-School Tournament and Master’s Promotions
- November 21-22: Master Ketchen’s Tournament in Buffalo NY
Don’t Chase the Belt. Chase the Skill. – Unknown
Belt Tests and Promotions
- September 03 (Wednesday) Tiny Tiger’s Test in Chestertown
- September 04 (Thursday) Tiny Tiger’s Test in Easton
- September 12 Belt Promotions
- September 13 Weapons Proficiency Test in Easton
- September 27 Advanced Testing in Chestertown
- October 18 Advanced Testing in Odenton
Losers Quit when they Fail… Winner Fail until they Succeed.
Mid-Atlantic All Female Karate Tournament
Saturday September 06, 2025
9411 Whiskey Bottom Rd, Laurel MD
Pre-Registration Deadline is passed. Registration will be accepted at the door.
This is a Fun and Exciting small, local tournament for our Girls/Women.
It is a very Kind and Welcoming atmosphere, with Great Role Models running the tournament. Also, an Incredible Confidence builder for our Girls.
Confidence comes from Keeping the Promises you made to Yourself!
September/October – Clinics/Events
September 01 – Labor Day Holiday – Closed
September 03 – Tiny Tigers Test: Chestertown
September 03 – Forms Applications following Tiny Tigers Test: Chestertown
September 04 – Tiny Tigers Test: Easton
September 04 – Forms Applications following Tiny Tigers Test: Easton
September 05 – First Friday: Classes in Fountain Park
September 06 – Mid-Atlantic All Female Open
September 08-12 – Back-2-School Bring-A-Buddy Week
September 12 – Belt Promotions – Family Class
September 12 – Weapons Clinic – Advanced Class
September 13 – Weapons Proficiency Test: Easton
September 19 – JUDO Clinics: Chestertown
September 20 – Advanced Testing Prep Clinic 1:00 PM in Chestertown
September 26 – Tiny Tiger Belt Promotions
September 27 – Advanced Testing: Chestertown at 10:00 AM
October 01 to 31 – Bring-A-Buddy/Bully Prevention Month
October 03 – TBA
October 04 – Gup Test in Chestertown at 10:00 AM
October 04 – Leadership Clinic in Chestertown at 1:00 PM
October 10 – JUDO Clinics: Easton
October 11 – Weapons Clinics at 1:00 PM
October 17 – TBA
October 18 – Advanced Testing in Odenton, MD at 10:00 AM
October 24 – TBA
October 25 – ITF Black Belt Training Seminar at Synergy Martial Arts, in
Odenton MD and Master’s Testing (Make-Up Opportunity from World Championships Training/Testing)
October 30 – Easton Halloween Party
October 31 – Halloween Night: NO Classes
November 01 – Chestertown: Halloween Parade and Halloween Party
**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)
The Most Advanced Thing You Can Do are the Basics Consistently. – Unknown
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
One of the Best ways to Prevent bullying is by Improving our Children’s Confidence and Self-Esteem.
Regardless of age, Statistics show that people who exhibit Self-Confidence are less likely to be Bullied and people with Low Self-Esteem are more likely to Be Bullies. Martial Arts training can be a Key Factor Preventing and Deflecting Bullying, and in improving our Mental and Physical Health by:
- Providing Stress Relief
- Providing Purpose
- Providing Physical and Mental Exercise
- Teaching Emotional Regulation
- Improving Self-Esteem
- Setting Us on a Path of Personal Development
Don’t Explain Your Philosophy. Embody It. – Epictetus
Halloween Party – Parade
Easton Halloween Party: Thursday 10/30 5:30-7:30
Chestertown Halloween Parade Saturday November 1st and Halloween Party Immediately after at the Do Jang
You Need 3 Daily Wins
- A Physical Win: Walking, Running, Swimming, Exercise…
- A Mental Win: Reading, Writing, Creating, Learning…
- A Spiritual Win: Praying, Meditating, Studying, Gowing…
Be A Complete Winner – Unknown
…Tang Soo Do Covers ALL of these!
Black Belt is a White Belt who Never Gave Up!
Just Don’t Quit!
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