Tang Soo Do Updates – May Week 1

04 May 2026

Chestertown and Easton

Regular Class Schedules All Week

• Friday 05/08: 5:00 PM Tiny Tigers/Beginners JUDO Class
  • 5:30 PM Beginners Judo – Easton
  • 6:45 PM Advanced Judo Clinic – Easton
• Saturday 05/09: Regular Classes in Chestertown
  • 10:30 AM Family Class – Chestertown

 

Weekly Outstanding Students

Chestertown

Leader of the Week – Claire Anderson-Schultz

Student of the Week – Martin Silva

Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Liliona Jens

Easton

Leader of the Week – Audrey Pope

Student of the Week – Andrea Kelley-Freeman

Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Melanie Sheridan

 

Even Slow Progress is Powerful when You Refuse to Quit.

 

Belt Tests and Promotions – Lists are Posted

• Next Belt/Gup Test in Chestertown Saturday May 2^nd
  • Fantastic Testing this weekend! Wea are so proud of ALL our students and the focus that they demonstrated during both tests on Saturday. Both schools have grown so much over the past 2 months and it really show in the Family, the Enthusiasm and the Dedication to Training. Tang Soo!
• Tiny Tiger Testing in Easton on Wednesday June 3 at 5:00 PM
• Tiny Tiger Testing in Chestertown on Thursday June 4 at 5:00 PM
• Promotions from these tests will be June 14^th at our Annual Picnic.

 

It may seem Difficult at First, but All things are Difficult First. – Miyamoto Musashi

 

Basic Tang Soo Do Etiquette

Taken from the pages or our Student Handbook

16. Students with questions should first ask their seniors to obtain answers. If they need further assistance, they should gain permission prior to approaching a senior instructor. The chain of command in training is important, and must be recognized.

 

Exercise/Training not only Changes your Body, it Changes your Mind, your Attitude and your Mood.

Keep Training, Keep Changing, Keep Improving!

 

Korean Word of the Week

Word: 겸손 (gyeom-son) Humility

Phrase: 겸손은 강함의 시작이다! (gyeom-son-neun gang-ham-e shi-jak-i-da)! Humility is the Beginning of Strength!

Diving Deeper: Humility means staying open to learning at every stage of your journey. No matter what belt you hold or how much experience you have, there will always be something new to learn and improve. It is being self-aware and knowing your own strengths and weaknesses, while continuing to grow with a positive mindset. This also means being willing to listen and accept feedback from instructors and fellow students. Everyone in the Do Jang has value, regardless of rank or age, where we all can learn something from each other. When we train with a humble mindset, we create an environment where everyone feels comfortable, supported, and motivated to improve. Having skills with no humility leads to an ego and an arrogant attitude. Stay grounded, focussed, and respectful so you not only grow as a martial artist, but as a person. True strength comes to those who are always willing to learn!

 

CS Kim Karate National Championships

June 5^th and 6^th 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!

 

Spring/Summer Tournament/Fun Dates

• May 4-9 – Open Hose/Bring-A-Buddy Week in Chestertown and Easton
• 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 5^th & 6^th – 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/

 

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

 

17 Years on the Eastern Shore, MD

Monday May 4^th 2026 is Officially our 17^th Anniversary

We taught our 1^st 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, at Both Schools, Monday May 4^th through Saturday May 9^th!

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 14^th 2026 at Tuckahoe State Park at the Lake Pavilion. More detailed information will be provided in take-home flyers in May.

Tang Soo!!!

 

When You Bow to Bleck Belts, you are not bowing to individuals but to the generations before them who made it Possible! – Unknown

 

2026 Picture Day and School Poster

Friday May 15^th at 3:00 – 8:00 PM in Easton

Saturday May 16^th at 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Chestertown

Great Fun! Geart Kicks, Stances, Weapons…

A Whole Lot of Laughs!

Sign-Up Lists ARE Available.

Get Your Picture with Sa Bom Nims and Kyo Sa Nims

Get Pictures with Each Other

Confirm your Sign-Up Time

 

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

 

5^th Annual Saturday in the Park – May 30, 2026

GREAT FUN & EXCITEMENT!

We will be participating in this Local Chestertown Event!

This is both a Leadership Event (Leaders earn Service-Learning Hours) for us, as well as an ALL Do Jang Participation Event. ALL Students are welcome to participate and help. We will Perform 1 Exhibition/Demo (time TBD). We will also have a booth from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM to answer questions and provide 1-on-1 Instruction and information about Tang Soo Do!

What else is going on at this Event? A Lot!

• Open Mic/Stage for Performers of ALL Kinds – Karaoke
• Dunk Tank – Volleyball                                        – Bocce Ball
• Wiffle Ball – Tours of Radcliffe Creek   – And Much More…

More info coming soon as this event will be here fast! Thank You!!

 

My Goal is Not to be Better than Anyone Else, but to be Better than I used to be.