April Newsletter
April 5, 2026
April 2026
March’s Outstanding Students
Chestertown
Leader of the Month – Audrey Pope
Student of the Month – Mia Mancuso
Most Spirited Student – Cassidy Dawson
Easton
Leader of the Month – LeRoy Pope
Student of the Month – Valerie Freeman
Most Spirited Student – Darren McCready
Talent Might make You Good, but it’s Your Attitude and Your Work Ethic that will make you Great. – Allistair McCain
Happy Birthday – April!
생일 축하 Saeng-Il Chuga
Fio Whalen – April 15th
Madeleine Knudsen – April 16th
Clarity Washinton – April 19th
Adham Gomaa – April 20th
Paulo Gomaa – April 20th
Ian Stotts – April 25th
Jamey Larrimore, Jr. – April 26th
Easton Saturday Classes for the Summer
Due to the Summer traffic patterns along Rt 50, We will Suspend Saturday Classes in Easton Beginning in May and Resume them in September (after Labor Day). Tang Soo!!!
Your Only Limitation is Your Imagination. – SBN Mark Pagano
CS Kim Karate National Championships
June 5th and 6th in Monroeville, PA
Grandmaster Kim’s Annual Open Martial Arts Championship!
Great Experience! Great Competition! Find out how to get an Autographed magazine with Master Kim on the Cover!
The Most Advanced Thing You Can Do are the Basics Consistently. – Unknown
Spring/Summer Tournament/Fun Dates
- April 18th – Talbot Interfaith Shelter Lip Sync Battle
- May 15 – Picture Day in Easton 3:00 – 7:00 PM
- May 16 – Picture Day in Chestertown 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- May 30 – Saturday in the Park in Chestertown 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- June 5th & 6th – CS Kim Karate National Championships
- June 14 – Annual Picnic and Belt Promotions: Tuckahoe State Park
- Sunday 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM
- July 18 – Leadership: Beach Training at Rehoboth Beach, DE
- August TBA: Hershey Park Trip
- September 12 – Mid-Atlantic All Female Tournament in Columbia MD
Registration: https://www.karate4girls.com/maafko/
Knowledge Speaks but Wisdom Listens.
Embroidered Tournament Bags!
Check Out the NEW Embroidered Tournament Gear/Weapons Bags! ITF Logo on one Side, Phoenix Logo on one Side and Do Jang Logo on Front… and you can get your Name Embroidered on the Top!
It Does Not Matter How Slowly You Go As Long As You Do Not Stop. – Confucius
17 Years in Chestertown, MD
Monday May 4th 2026 is Officially our 17th Anniversary
We taught our 1st class on Monday May 4, 2009 with 15 students who pre-registered during the few months before opening.
To Celebrate, we will have an Open House/Bring-A-Buddy WEEK, beginning Monday May 4th through Saturday May 9th!
Please Share the Event and bring your Buddies!
Our main Celebration Event, however, is the Annual Picnic and Belt Promotions to be held on Sunday June 14th 2026 at Tuckahoe State Park at the Lake Pavilion. More detailed information will be provided in take-home flyers in May.
Tang Soo!!!
FLASH Sale: Full Sparring Gear Sets!
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
- Neon Green Century Set: Ideal for Youth – Shoe Size 7/8 Sale: $95
- White Pro Force Set: Ideal for Tiny Tigers – Shoe Size 1/2: $95
- Blue Century Set: Ideal for Youth – Shoe Size 5/6 Sale: $95
The Results You Want come with Discipline – Unknown
Hershey Park Amusement Park Trip
Wednesday, August TBA, 2024
No Classes at Either School this Day
Details will be Available in June
This is an Amazing and FUN Bonding Experience for Everyone!
April/May/June – Clinics/Events
April 08 – Tiny Tiger Promotions in Easton at 5:00 PM
April 09 – Tiny Tiger Promotions in Chestertown at 5:00 PM
April 10/11 – ITF Training in Monroeville, PA
April 15 – Belt Promotions in Easton at 5:30 PM
April 17 – Belt Promotions in Chestertown at 5:30 PM
April 17 – Test Prep for 4th Gup and Higher at 6:45 PM
April 18 – Advanced (CDB, Dan) Testing in Chestertown at 10 AM
April 24 – Test Prep for 4th Gup and Higher at 6:45 PM
April 25 – Advanced (CDB, Dan) Testing in Odenton at 10 AM
May 01 – Weapons Clinic at 6:45 PM
May 02 – 4th Gup and Red Belts Testing in Chestertown at 9 AM
May 02 – 9th Gup through 5th Gup Testing in Chestertown at 12 Noon
May 02 – Leadership Clinic in Chestertown at 2:00 PM
May 08 – JUDO Clinics in Easton
May 09 – Demo Prep for Summer Activities
May 15 – Picture Day in Easton 3:00 – 7:00 PM
May 16 – Picture Day in Chestertown 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
May 23 to 25 – Tea Party/Memorial Day Weekend: Closed
May 29 – TBA
May 30 – Saturday In the Park: Wilmer Park 12 Noon – 4 PM
June 05/06 – CS Kim Karate All Martial Arts Championships
June 12 – JUDO Clinics in Chestertown
June 13 – Leadership Clinic in Chestertown at 1:00 PM
June 14 – Annual Picnic and Belt Promotions at 12:00 Noon
June 19 – TBA
June 20 – TBA
June 26 – TBA
June 27 – TBA
July 03-06 – Closed: Independence Day Weekend
**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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