May Tang Soo Do Updates Week 3

18 May 2026

Congratulations to SBN KT Pagano for Graduating from Washington College!!!

Chestertown and Easton

Regular Class Schedules Monday through Thursday

• Friday 05/22: Memorial Day Holiday Weekend Begins
  • Both schools are closed in observance until Tuesday 05/26
• Saturday 05/23: Closed for the Holiday Weekend

 

Weekly Outstanding Students

Chestertown

Leader of the Week – Cassidy Dawson

Student of the Week – Nate Snyder

Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Oliver de Arriz

Easton

Leader of the Week – Santos Lendechy-Lora

Student of the Week – Darren McCready

Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Madison Cover

 

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

 

2026 Picture Day and School Poster

WOW!!! That was FUN!!!

We have not seen a Picture Day go that smoothly, with as much Fun Chaos and Excitement, as we did this weekend…Ever!

Even the Photographers commented on Everyone’s Energy and Enthusiasm, saying that it was one of the best sessions they ever had.

Tang Soo!!!

 

Belt Tests and Promotions – Lists will Post Soon

• 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.

 

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!

 

Do Jang Rules

Rule #1: Leave your Ego at the Door

Rule #2: See Rule # 1

Rule #3: A Clean Do Bok shows Respect for Yourself and

your Do Jang

Rule #4: On our Mat, we Bow, we Listen, and we Lift Each

Other UP

 

Basic Tang Soo Do Etiquette

Taken from the pages or our Student Handbook

18. Students should at all times attempt to maintain good discipline in posture. When speaking with a senior or instructor, students should stand at attention; back straight, hands at your sides, and feet together. At all times, an attention stance should be held while in class – whether you are standing or sitting. When sitting in class, students must sit with their back straight, legs crossed, and hands resting on their knees – NEVER LOUNGE!!!

 

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: 수고했어요 (su-go-hae-sseo-yo)

You worked hard!/You did a good job!

Phrase: 오늘도 수고했어요. (o-neul-do su-go-hae-sseo-yo)

You worked hard today!

Diving Deeper: This is a common Korean phrase used to acknowledge someone’s hard work or effort after completing a task or a long day! Pouring your heart, mind, and spirit into your training is tough work. Recognizing this hard work in your classmates is important, and using this phrase represents respect and encouragement, and it solidifies the bond you share in Tang Soo Do. Build each other up with these words and you will strengthen not only the bond between you, but also the training that has been done. Respect others and respect will follow you!

 

Even Slow Progress is Powerful when You Refuse to Quit.

 

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

 

Spring/Summer Tournament/Fun Dates

• May 22 to 25 – Closed for Memorial Day Weekend
• 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

 

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.

 

May/June/July – Clinics/Events

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 TBA at 1:00 PM

June 14 – Annual Picnic and Belt Promotions at 12:00 Noon

June 19 – Weapons Clinic at 6:45 PM

June 20 – TBA

June 26 – Belt Testing in Easton at 6:00 PM

June 27 –TBA

July 03-06 – Closed: Independence Day Weekend

July 10 – JUDO Clinics in Easton

July 11 – Weapons Clinic in Chestertown at 1:00 PM (Both Schools)

July 17 – TBA

July 18 – Leadership on Rehoboth Beach at 8:00 AM

July 24 – TBA

July 25 – TBA

**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!