December Updates – Week 2
December 7, 2025
08 December 2025
Chestertown
- All Week: Regular Classes
- Saturday 12/13: No Morning Class
- 1:00 PM Weapons Clinic
Easton
- Monday through Thursday: Regular Classes
- Friday 12/12: 5:00 PM Tiny Tigers Class
- 5:30 PM Beginners JUDO
- 6:45 PM Advanced JUDO
- Saturday 12/13: 10:30 AM Regular Class
- 1:00 PM Weapons Clinic
A Positive Mind Finds Opportunity in Everything.
Weekly Outstanding Students
Chestertown
Leader of the Week – Hailey Dawson
Student of the Week – Caleb Cornell
Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Niko Harris
Easton
Leader of the Week – Samuel Mendiola-Torbio
Student of the Week – Aaliyah Williams
Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Jackson Coleman
The Mediocre Teacher Tells.
The Good Teacher Explains.
The Superior Teacher Demonstrates.
The Great Teacher Inspires.
– Unknown
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
Belt Tests and Promotions
- Tiny Tigers Testing: December 3 in Easton and December 5 in Chestertown: Both Tests went Grrrreat!!! Our Tiny Tigers are so Enthusiastic and Exciting to watch! It is truly an Honor and a Pleasure to Teach them! Results will Post very soon!
- December Belt Promotions will be at the Holiday Parties
- Advanced Belts Promotions List is Posted!
- Colored Belt Promotions List is Posted!
- Tiny Tiger Promotions
- Belt Testing: Friday January 16 in Chestertown
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
- 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
Don’t Explain Your Philosophy. Embody It. – Epictetus
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!
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!!
The Online Store is OPEN until December 11th for our Fall/Winter Sweatshirts, Hoodies, Sweatpants, Long-Sleeved T-Shirts and NEW Beanie Hats!
https://stores.inksoft.com/ESKF/shop/home
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 are All on the Web Store!
Thank You! Tang Soo!!
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!
Tournament/Weapons 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!
Confidence comes from Keeping the Promises you made to Yourself!
December/January/ – Clinics/Events
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 at 1:00 PM
December 12 – JUDO Clinics in Easton
December 13 – Weapons Clinics (Nunchuks-Sword) at 1:00 PM
December 19 – Holiday Party and Belt Promotions in Easton at 5:30 PM
December 20 – Holiday Party and Belt Promotions in Chestertown at 12:00 Noon
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
January 03 – Green Belt Clinic: Chestertown 1:00 PM
January 09 – JUDO Clinic: Chestertown
January 10 – Weapons Clinic 1:00 PM
January 16 – Gup Test: Chestertown at 5:30 PM
January 17 – Leadership Clinic at 1:00 PM in Chestertown
January 23 – ITF Master’s and Instructor’s Training
January 24 – ITF Master’s and Instructor’s Training
January 30 – TBA
January 31 – Endurance Test: Chestertown
Black Belt is a White Belt who Never Gave Up!
Just Don’t Quit!
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