June Tang Soo Do Newsletter
May 31, 2026
01 June 2026
Chestertown
Regular Class Schedules Monday through Wednesday
- Thursday 06/04: Tiny Tigers Test at 5:00 PM
- Forms Applications Clinic at 6:15 PM
- Friday 06/05: Regular Classes
- Saturday 06/06: No Classes
- CS Kim Karate All Martial Arts Tournament
Easton
Regular Class Schedules Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Wednesday 06/03: Tiny Tigers Test at 5:15 PM
- Forms Applications Clinic at 6:30 PM
Weekly Outstanding Students
Chestertown
Leader of the Week – Audrey Pope
Student of the Week – Kaleb Hill
Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Vincent Vergnetti
Easton
Leader of the Week – LeRoy Pope
Student of the Week – Valerie Freeman
Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Niko Young
Even Slow Progress is Powerful when You Refuse to Quit.
5th Annual Saturday in the Park – May 30, 2026
GREAT FUN & EXCITEMENT!
It was a Beautiful Day, albeit Windy, and everyone had a Fantastic Time!
Our Demo was Excellent and we had a lot of People watching and cheering.
Thank You to All of our Leaders and Students in Attendance! Tang Soo!!
My Goal is Not to be Better than Anyone Else, but to be Better than I used to be.
Academic Achievement
As School is nearing Summer Break, please let us know about our Academic Achievers. We like to recognize our Outstanding Students (typically 3.0 and Up, but not strictly*), especially when they perform as well in Academics as they do in the Do Jang. So, as the school year wraps up, and you see those Great grades coming in, *or you see marked improvement in your child’s academic performance throughout the year, please let us know and we will recognize their Academic Achievement, including Homeschoolers, at the Annual Picnic. As the picnic is earlier than usual this year, we ask that you inform us of Academics by June 5th, so we have time to prepare the awards.
If you have a Graduating Senior, let us know what their next step is, and we will include that in their recognition.
Again, Please Let us know by Friday June 5th!
Thank You!! See you at the Picnic!
Belt Tests and Promotions – Lists Are Posted
- Tiny Tiger Testing in Easton on Wednesday June 3 at 5:15 PM
- Tiny Tiger Testing in Chestertown on Thursday June 4 at 5:00 PM
- Promotions from these tests will be June 14th at our Annual Picnic.
- Gup (Under Black Belt) Test in Easton on Friday June 26 at 6:00 PM (this list will post after the picnic)
The Path to Black Belt is littered with the lost Dreams of those who gave up. – Prince Loeffler
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!
Your Only Limitation is Your Imagination. – SBN Mark Pagano
Basic Tang Soo Do Etiquette
Taken from the pages or our Student Handbook
- A Do Bok should never be worn in public, unless for a special event, and permission is given to do so. It is permissible when travelling to classes or demonstrations to wear your Do Bok pants with a sweatshirt or T-shirt. Never walk around the Do Jang with your Do Bok hanging loose, or your belt untied. This shows extreme lack of respect for yourself and your training environment.
The Results You Want come with Discipline – Unknown
Korean Word of the Week
Word: 자기 통제 (cha-gi tong-je) Self Control
Phrase: 자기 통제를 연습하지.
(cha-gi tong-je-reul yeon-seub-ha-ji)
Let’s Practice Self-Control.
Diving Deeper: Self-Control is the ability to manage your thoughts, emotions, and actions when facing challenges, temptations, or strong emotions. This is one of the most important qualities you can have because it helps you make better choices without letting your emotions or thoughts get in the way. We practice self-control in the Do Jang by focusing on ourselves and taking the right actions to improve our training. Instead of worrying about what others are doing, we strive to be an example for those around us. We also practice self control during sparring. Even if you know you can strike harder, or you have an advantage of age, height, or rank, you still show control and respect to your partner by holding back. To be a good martial artist, it is not enough to have physical strength or skill. A true martial artist learns to control themselves and stay calm under pressure. Anyone can punch and kick, but it takes discipline and character to stay calm, think clearly, and choose the right actions.
The Most Advanced Thing You Can Do are the Basics Consistently. – Unknown
Spring/Summer Tournament/Fun Dates
- 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/
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
17th Anniversary Picnic – Sunday June 14th
It’s hard to believe that we have been on the Eastern Shore of Maryland for 17 years!!! Help us Celebrate!
Amazing Day… FUN Picnic… Outstanding Spirit…
Incredibly Positive Energy… Phenomenal Promotions Ceremony…
The Greatest Students/Families for which a Sa Bom Nim could ask!
Words fall short of adequately expressing how all of the Kyo Sa Nims and Sa Bom Nims Feel about Everyone in Both Do Jangs!
The Growth of both schools and the Quality of our Tang Soo Do Spirit is second to none and we All are Proud of Everyone here!
Keep up the Attendance, Dedication and Hard Work to Achieve your Goals.
Tang Soo!!!
Knowledge Speaks but Wisdom Listens.
June 2026
May’s Outstanding Students
Chestertown
Leader of the Month – Claire Anderson-Schultz
Student of the Month – Kaleb Hill
Most Spirited Student – Oliver de Arriz
Easton
Leader of the Month – LeRoy Pope
Student of the Month – Andrea Kelly-Freeman
Most Spirited Student – Madeleine Knudsen
Climb the Mountain…not so that the World can see you, but so that you can see the World.
Happy Birthday – June!
생일 축하 Saeng-Il Chuga
Reality Washington – June 3rd
Hailey Dawson – June 7th
Waylon Tsas – June 8th
Santos Lendechy-Lora – June 8th
Samuel Mendiola-Toribio – June 13th
Kaeleb Snyder – June 19th
Nabeel Alshawa – June 22nd
Cora Rickard – June 25th
Mara Smith – June 28th
Exercise/Training not only Changes your Body, it Changes your Mind, your Attitude and your Mood.
Keep Training, Keep Changing, Keep Improving!
Hershey Park Amusement Park Trip
Wednesday, August 12, 2024
No Classes at Either School this Day
Details will be Available in Soon
This is an Amazing and FUN Bonding Experience for Everyone!
Motivation is what gets you Started.
Habit is what keeps you Going.
June/July – Clinics/Events
June 05/06 – CS Kim Karate All Martial Arts Championships
June 12 – JUDO Clinics in Chestertown
June 14 – Annual Picnic and Belt Promotions at 12:00 Noon
June 19 – Weapons Clinic at 6:45 PM
June 26 – Belt Testing in Easton at 6:00 PM
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
July 31 – 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!
Make Karate a part of your daily routine, and always make an effort to improve your skills. You will only get back what you put into it.
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