November Updates – Week 2
November 12, 2025
10 November 2025
Chestertown and Easton
- Monday through Friday: Regular Classes
- Saturday 11/15: No Classes – Belt Testing in Easton
- 10:00 AM Gup Test
- 1:30 PM Leadership Clinic
Leadership is Not a Journey to Rise in the Ranks.
Leadership is a Journey to Help those Around Us Rise. – Simon Sinek
Weekly Outstanding Students
Chestertown
Leader of the Week – Hailey Dawson
Student of the Week – Oliver de Arriz
Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Mia Mancuso
Easton
Leader of the Week – Samuel Mendiola-Toribio
Student of the Week – Liam Larrimore
Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Jamey Larrimore, Jr.
Losers Quit when they Fail… Winners Fail until they Succeed.
Parent’s Day Out: Black Friday Special
Where: Chestertown Do Jang
When: Friday November 28th 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
A Spectacular Way to Get Your Holiday Lists Done!
Drop Off the Kids with Us for a Fun Filled Day of Karate, Games, Movies and Treats! This is a Buddy Event, too!
Non-Tang Soo Do Friends and Family Welcome!
CS Kim Interschool Tournament
Saturday November 8th, 2025
All American Fieldhouse
Always a Wonderful Opportunity to Learn, Grow, Achieve and to spend time with our Greater Tang Soo do Family!
Congratulations to our Competitors:
SBN Stephen Marvel – 2nd Place Master’s Forms (below age 50)
SBN Bob Campbell – 2nd Place Master’s Forms (50+)
Jacob Osborn – 1st Place Weapons
1st Place Sparring: + opportunity to compete for Jr. Boys Sparring Grand-Champion
1st Place Forms: + opportunity to compete for Jr. Black Belts Forms Grand-Champion
Leaders Exemplify through Action and Uplift through Inspiration. – Master Mark Pagano
Belt Tests and Promotions
- November 15: Belt Testing at the Easton Do Jang
- December 3: Tiny Tigers Testing in Easton
- December 5: Tiny Tiger Testing in Chestertown
- December Belt Promotions will be at the Holiday Parties
It’s not the Will to Win that Matters, Everyone has that. It’s the Will to Prepare that Matters. Paul Bryant
Fall/Winter Tournament/Fun Dates
- November 21-22: Master Ketchen’s Tournament in Buffalo NY
- November 28: Parent’s Day Out – Black Friday Fun Day
- December 19: Holiday Party and Belt Promotions in Easton
- December 20: Holiday Party and Belt Promotions in Chestertown
- December 22-28: Closed for Christmas Holiday
- December 29-January 3: Limited Classes (TBA) around New Years
- January 5, 2026: Classes Resume with Normal Schedule
Martial Arts Training itself is a Privilege, but in order to Fully Embrace what that Training has to Offer is a Choice. – SBN Mark Pagano
Laser Etched Water Bottles!
Response was Incredible!
We SOLD OUT Fast!
We Are offering them again! Sign-Up Lists are Available at both Schools. Thank You!!!
Don’t Explain Your Philosophy. Embody It. – Epictetus
Fall/Winter Swag/Gear!
There are a few Extra Hats and T-Shirts Available from the Summer orders! Talk to Sa Bom Nim Mark Pagano!!
We are still waiting for Printing Happy to finish setting up an Online Store for our Fall/Winter Sweatshirts, Hoodies, Sweatpants, Long-Sleeved T-Shirts and NEW Beanie Hats!
A link will be provided shortly, when it is ready and open.
Chestertown Do Jang Students will be able to get the Eastern Shore Tang Soo Do Logo on the Back.
Easton Do Jang Students will be able to get the Eastern Shore Karate and Fitness Logo on the Back.
Color Options and Pricing will All be on the Web Store!
Thank You! Tang Soo!!
Carpooling from Centreville/Church Hill
One of our teenage students is looking to attend classes more frequently, but it has been difficult for his mom to get him here. They are looking for a ride for him. If anyone can help a fellow student, please let me know and I will put you in touch with his mother. Thank You!
Tang Soo!!!
Tournament Bags!
Check Out the NEW Tournament Gear/Weapons Bags!
ITF Logo on one Side, Phoenix Logo on the other Side
Embroidered Do Jang Logo on Front…
And you can get your Name Embroidered on the Top!
Color Options are Black and Neon Blue. $200
NEW Smaller version for $175 (also Neon Blue or Black)
Contact SBN Mark Pagano for details and ordering!
The Most Advanced Thing You Can Do are the Basics Consistently. – Unknown
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, Growing…
Be A Complete Winner – Unknown
…Tang Soo Do Covers ALL of these!
Confidence comes from Keeping the Promises you made to Yourself!
Leadership Program
Do You think you have what it takes to be a Leader?
Whether you are from Easton or Chestertown, we invite you to attend our next Leadership Clinics Saturday November 15th, at 1:30 PM in Easton and Saturday December 6th in Chestertown at 1:30 PM.
Come and train with our existing Leaders and Learn what it is like to be a part of something Exciting and FUN!
Did you know that our Leaders earn Service-Learning Hours for their Training and Assistance?
Talk to SBN Mark Pagano, SBN KT Pagano, SBN Marvel about Joining our Amazing Team!
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
Black Belt is a White Belt who Never Gave Up!
Just Don’t Quit!
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