Snow Policy and Week 3 Updates

15 December 2025

Chestertown

• Regular Classes Monday through Friday
• Saturday 12/20: 12:00 Noon Belt Promotions
  • 1:00 PM Holiday Party

Easton

• Monday through Thursday: Regular Classes
• Friday 12/19: 5:30 PM Belt Promotions
  • 6:30 PM Holiday Party
• Saturday 12/13: Closed

 

The Most Advanced Thing You Can Do are the Basics Consistently. – Unknown

 

Weekly Outstanding Students

Chestertown

Leader of the Week – Hailey Dawson

Student of the Week – Martin Silva

Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Adam Jamar

Easton

Leader of the Week – Braedyn Stewart

Student of the Week – Madison Cover

Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Niko Young

 

Snow/Weather Policy:

Although it is recommended that we follow the school district’s decisions concerning school and activity closures, we use them as a guideline and not an absolute. That said, we encourage you to make your own decisions for the sake of safety and we respect your choices. With all scenarios listed below, we will decide by 2:30/3:00 PM, send out a confirmation e-mail and post on our Facebook pages.

• In the event of snow over night, but tapering off throughout the day, resulting in a school delay of up to 2 hours, we will likely maintain a normal schedule.
• In the event of active snow causing School District Closures and canceling of extra-curricular activities/sports, we will follow the school district’s lead and cancel classes. 
• In the event of a prior day’s snow, causing icy conditions for morning travel, a decision will be made based on how weather conditions progress throughout the day, and how well the roads clear by 2:30 PM.

 

In most cases, the e-mail will be sent between 2:30/3:00 PM to provide as much notice as possible to you, and to give us all a chance to make the safest decision possible. Also, look for updates on our Facebook page.

Regardless of what decisions are made on our part, even if we decide to open for a normal, or a modified schedule, please remember that your safety, and that of your child, are most important to us. Use your best judgement for you, and your safe travel considerations.

Thank You!

 

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!

 

The Mediocre Teacher Tells.

The Good Teacher Explains.

The Superior Teacher Demonstrates.

The Great Teacher Inspires.

– Unknown

 

Belt Tests and Promotions

• December Belt Promotions will be at the Holiday Parties
  • Easton: Friday December 19 at 5:30 PM
  • Chestertown: Saturday December 20 at 12:00 noon
    • Advanced Belts Promotions List is Posted!
    • Colored Belt Promotions List is Posted!
    • Tiny Tiger Promotions List is Posted!
  • 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

1. A Physical Win: Walking, Running, Swimming, Exercise…
2. A Mental Win: Reading, Writing, Creating, Learning…
3. A Spiritual Win: Praying, Meditating, Studying, Growing…

Be A Complete Winner – Unknown

…Tang Soo Do Covers ALL of these!

 

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

 

A Positive Mind Finds Opportunity in Everything.

 

Phoenix Leadership Program

We are Looking for Willing Leaders!

• Great Leaders Inspire Trust and Motivate others to Achieve more, Build Connections and Foster Teamwork.
• Effective Leaders possess Self-Awareness and Empathy, allowing them to Understand the struggles of Learning and Improving.
• Leaders must be Flexible and Resilient, Guiding others through the uncertainty of Learning New Skills and Techniques.
• Strong Communication is Essential for Explaining Stances, Movements and Technique in a Clear and Concise manner.
• Leaders must be Adept at Analyzing Situations, making Informed Decisions, and finding Innovative Solutions to Challenges.

Do you like to Help others?

Leadership is a Skill that can be Developed through Intentional Practice and Self-Reflection, Inspiring and Motivating others to Achieve their fullest Potentials.

Whether you are from Easton or Chestertown, we invite you to attend our next Leadership Clinic Saturday January 17^th, at 1:00 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 with Classes?

Talk to SBN Mark Pagano, SBN KT Pagano, or SBN Marvel about Joining our Amazing Team in 2026!

 

Leaders Exemplify through Action and Uplift through Inspiration. – Master Mark Pagano

 

Leadership is Not a Journey to Rise in the Ranks.

Leadership is a Journey to Help those Around Us Rise. – Simon Sinek

 

December/January – Clinics/Events

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 – Both Schools

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 Masters/School Owners Training Seminar

January 24 – ITF Masters/School Owners Training Seminar

January 30 – Leadership: Ice Skating

January 31 – Endurance Test: Chestertown

 

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

1. Purple Century Set: Ideal for Youth – Shoe Size 7/8 Sale: $95
2. Blue Pro Force Set: Ideal for Youth/Teen – Shoe Size 8-8.5 Sale: $95
3. Purple Century Set: Ideal for Tiny Tigers/Youth – Shoe Size 1/2 Sale: $95

 

Black Belt is a White Belt who Never Gave Up!

 

Just Don’t Quit!