Post Picnic Updates

15 June 2026

Chestertown and Easton

Regular Class Schedules All Week

• Friday 06/19: – 5:00 PM Tiny Tigers
  • 5:30 PM Family
  • 6:45 PM Weapons Clinic

 

The Results You Want come with Discipline – Unknown

 

17^th Anniversary Picnic – Sunday June 14^th  

Amazing Day… Exciting Picnic… Outstanding Spirit…

Incredibly Positive Energy… Fantastic Promotions Ceremony…

We are Truly Blessed with all the Wonderful students we have!

It took us 17 Years to get it, but it feels like we have it right. We have never before seen so much enjoyment, attendance and Family atmosphere.

Thank You to Everyone… Instructors, Students and Families… who made this monumental celebration such a Huge Success!

 Bu Kyo Sa Faith has a link to the photos through Google Drive!

Anyone with this link can view them!

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1renPWjSlNt1M6V2awm8b3OAxWVejgGVG

Keep up the Attendance, Dedication and Hard Work to Achieve your Goals.

Tang Soo!!!

 

Even Slow Progress is Powerful when You Refuse to Quit.

 

Weekly Outstanding Students

Chestertown

Leader of the Week – Audrey Pope

Student of the Week – Bryan Hepworth

Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Kaiden Crites

Easton

Leader of the Week – Valerie Freeman

Student of the Week – Jackson Coleman

Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Darren McCready

 

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

 

Korean Word of the Week

By BKS Faith

Word: 유장 (yu-jang) From the Heart

Phrase: 유장하게 수련하자 (yu-jang-ha-ge su-ryeon-ha-ja)

Let Us Train with Sincerity and Heart

Diving Deeper: From the heart is when your actions, words, and training come from a place of sincerity and genuine intent. It means to give it your best effort not because someone may be watching, but because you are committed to improving yourself. When you train from the heart, it gives you a purpose. A reason to be here. Everyone has days where they may feel tired, distracted, or bored. But in these moments, it is important to remember ‘why?’. Why did you start martial arts? What are you hoping to achieve? The answer cannot just be “my parents brought me in today.” They have their own reasons to bring you in and it comes from the heart. They may want you to learn self-defense, build confidence, develop discipline, or gain skills that will help you throughout life. But you have to find your own reason. Something that matters to you. It may take time for you to find the answer, but when you discover that thing that motivates you and gives you a sense of purpose, your training becomes more meaningful, and it shines throughout your techniques. 가족!

 

Do What is Right, Not What is Easy. – Unknown

 

Standard Terminology

Taken from the pages or our Student Handbook

TANG SOO DO – The name of our martial art, meaning Defense/Strike with the Way of the Worthy Hand.

 

Surround Yourself with Friends who Force you to Grow. – Unknown

 

Belt Tests and Promotions – Lists Are Posted

• Gup (Under Black Belt) Test in Easton on Friday June 26 at 6:00 PM (this list will post after the picnic)
• Weapons Proficiency Testing in Easton on Friday July 31^st at 6:00 PM
• Endurance Testing in Easton on Saturday in Easton on Saturday August 15^th at 10:00 AM

 

The Path to Black Belt is littered with the lost Dreams of those who gave up. – Prince Loeffler

 

Spring/Summer Tournament/Fun Dates

• July 18 – Leadership: Beach Training at Rehoboth Beach, DE
• August 12: Hershey Park Trip
• September 12 – Mid-Atlantic All Female Tournament in Columbia MD

Registration: https://www.karate4girls.com/maafko/

 

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!

 

Knowledge Speaks but Wisdom Listens.

 

June/July – Clinics/Events

June 19 – Weapons Clinics 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 for Both Schools in Chestertown at 1:00 PM

July 17 – TBA

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

**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.