November Updates – Week 3
November 16, 2025
17 November 2025
Chestertown and Easton
- Monday through Saturday: Regular Classes
- Saturday 11/22: Regular Classes
- 1:00 PM Weapons 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 – Audrey Pope
Student of the Week – Mia Mancuso
Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Oliver de Arriz
Easton
Leader of the Week – Braedyn Stewart
Student of the Week – Oscar Jackson
Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Nico Fish
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!
Leaders Exemplify through Action and Uplift through Inspiration. – Master Mark Pagano
Belt Tests and Promotions
November 15: Belt Testing at the Easton Do Jang: Great Test on Saturday! We saw a Lot of Improvement in our Green Belts and Everyone had a Fantastic Attitude, Amazing Spirit and Incredible Focus! We are very Proud of All of our Students! Tang Soo!!
- Tiny Tigers Testing: December 3 in Easton and December 5 in Chestertown: Candidate List is Posted!
- December Belt Promotions will be at the Holiday Parties
- Advanced Belts Promotions List is Posted!
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
- Good Luck SBN Marvel! Tang Soo!!!
- 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!
**Great Holiday Gift Idea!
Response is Incredible!
Colors Available: Navy, Red, Royal, Orange, Teal, Black, Purple, Maroon, and Green
Orders will be placed on November 26th!
Sign-Up Lists are Available at both Schools. Get yours Ordered before we close it out! Tang Soo!!!
Don’t Explain Your Philosophy. Embody It. – Epictetus
Fall/Winter Swag/Gear!
**Great Holiday Gift Ideas!
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!!
Losers Quit when they Fail… Winners Fail until they Succeed.
Tournament Bags!
**Great Holiday Gift Idea!
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
Whether you are from Easton or Chestertown, we invite you to attend our next Leadership Clinics Saturday December 06th, at 1:30 PM in Chestertown.
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, or 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
FLASH Sale: Full Sparring Gear Sets!
**Great Holiday Gift Ideas!
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 Bundle Pricing is $155 for a Complete Set (buying pieces individually can cost $215 or more).
**Sale Prices Based on number of pieces needed to complete the set
- Purple Century Set: Ideal for Youth – Shoe Size 7/8 Sale: $95
- Blue Pro Force Set: Ideal for Youth/Teen – Shoe Size 8-8.5 Sale: $95
- Purple Century Set: Ideal for Tiny Tigers/Youth – Shoe Size 1/2 Sale: $95
My Goal is Not to be Better than Anyone Else, but to be Better than I used to be.
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!!!
Basic Tang Soo Do Etiquette
- Upon Arrival at the Do Jang the Students must acknowledge and Bow to the Master and Senior Instructor in charge.
- Proper Respect should be displayed by the mutual bowing between students as they arrive for training. The “greeting” should be initiated by the junior member and acknowledged by the senior member.
Family – 가족 (Ka Jok or Ga Jog)
1-More Time – 한 번 더 (Han Beon Do)
Low Stance – 낮은 자세 (naj-eun jase) or simply Lower – 낮 (naj-e)
Chung Shin Tong Il 중 신 동일 Mind and Body as One
“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
Annual Holiday Parties
Pot-Luck Holiday Party (Sign-Up Lists will post after Thanksgiving)
Easton – Friday December 19 at 5:30 PM
Chestertown – Saturday, December 20 at 12:00 Noon
Gup/Advanced/Black Belt/Master Promotion Ceremonies
Enjoy spending some Holiday time with your Tang Soo Do Family!
A GREAT Way to Celebrate the End of the Year!
Tang Soo Do Terminology: Pyeong Ahn
Pyeong평 = Well Balanced, Calm, Peaceful
Ahn 안 = Safe, Confident, Comfortable
The 5 Pyeong Ahn forms are generally referred to as THE “Calm and Comfortable” Forms
November/December – Clinics/Events
November 22 – Weapons Clinic (Staff-Knife-Sai)
November 21/22 – Master Ketchen Tournament in Buffalo NY – SBN Marvel will Lead the Team to Buffalo
November 26-29 – Thanksgiving Holiday: No Classes
November 28 – Parent’s Day Out: Black Friday
December 01 – Classes Resume
December 03 – Tiny Tigers Test in Easton at 5:00 PM
Forms Applications at 6:15 PM
December 05 – Tiny Tigers Test in Chestertown at 5:00 PM
Forms Applications at 6:15 PM
December 06 – Leadership Clinic in Chestertown
December 12 – JUDO Clinics in Easton
December 13 – Weapons Clinics (Nunchuks-Sword)
December 19 – Holiday Party and Belt Promotions in Easton
December 20 – Holiday Party and Belt Promotions in Chestertown
December 22 to 28 – Closed for the Holidays
December 29 – Regular Classes – Both Schools
December 30 – Regular Classes – Chestertown Only
December 31 – Closed: Happy New Year!!!
January 01, 2026 – Closed for New Year’s Day
**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)
Black Belt is a White Belt who Never Gave Up!
Just Don’t Quit!
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