Last Week of August Updates

24 August 2026

Chestertown

Regular Classes Monday through Thursday

• Friday 08/28: Testing
  • 5:00 PM Tiny Tigers Test
  • 6:15 PM Gup Test
• Saturday 08/29: NO Classes in Chestertown

 

Easton

Regular Classes Monday through Friday

• Saturday 08/29: Endurance Test in Easton at 10:00 AM
• Saturday 08/29: Leadership Clinic in Easton at 1:00 PM

 

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

 

Weekly Outstanding Students

Chestertown

Leader of the Week – Audrey Pope

Student of the Week – Cassidy Snyder

Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Copeland Blitzer

Easton

Leader of the Week – Valerie Freeman

Student of the Week – Jackson Coleman

Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Darren McCready

 

Don’t Chase the Belt. Chase the Skill. – Unknown

 

Back-2-School Open House/Bring-A-Buddy Week

It is that time of year! Many schools return this week, and our schedules resume academic normalcy. September 8-11 will be our Back-2-School week, so spread the word to anyone you may think will benefit from joining our martial arts family! Tang Soo!!

 

Skill is Created by the Habits that We Keep. – Unknown

 

Korean Word of the Week

By BKS Faith

Word: 의지. (ui-ji) [we-ji] Determination/Will Power.

Phrase: 의지를 다지다. (ui-ji-reul da-ji-da)

To Strengthen Ones Resolve.

Diving Deeper: Determination and willpower is what allows someone to stay committed even when something becomes difficult. This means ALWAYS FINISH WHAT YOU START, by having a strong mindset and refusing to give up. When something feels like it is out of your control, you persevere and follow through. By having the determination and willpower to keep going, it helps you resist temptation, overcome laziness, and continue to stay focused. It means even when it may be easier to take the simple route, sometimes taking the long route and persevering serves a greater reward. This Saturday is our endurance test and no matter how hard it gets, try to keep pushing yourself. It’s only a few hours of hard work, but after all your tenacity and strength you will see how far your determination can take you. This is not simply wanting to succeed, but the strength and willpower to continue taking action.

Challenge: Try to use the Phrase of the Week at the 도장 (Do Jang)! 가족!  Thank You!  Tang Soo!!!

 

A Black Belt is not something you wear, it’s something you Become. – Unknown

 

Standard Terminology

Taken from the pages or our Student Handbook

CHO DAN BO – Black Belt Candidate (there are 2 Pre-Tests for Cho Dan. Passing these Pre-Tests earns the designation Cho Dan Bo 1 and 2, respectively).

 

Never Stop Practicing Your First Form (Hyung). – Unknown

 

ITF 2027 World Championships

19^th World Championships – July 22-25

Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista

1751 Hotel Plaza Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

This is, simply put, an AMAZING Weekend of Training, Competition and Togetherness with our Worldwide Tang Soo Do Family!

It is impossible to put into words the Excitement, the Sense of Unity and the Knowledge gained from attending a World Championship! It can only be Experienced!

Training Seminars for ALL Ranks.

Watch the Masters Test and Re-Certify.

Engage in Training and Competition with Martial Artists from ALL Over the World!

You must go to Understand!

United States, United Kingdom, Wales, Portugal, Germany, Mexico, Panama, Chile, Argentina

The ITF has blocked rooms at the hotel so that you and your families can enjoy the convenience of staying at the same venue where all ITF events will take place. Rooms are available to be reserved NOW! This link will allow you to book directly online. https://book.passkey.com/event/51312865/owner/198/home

 

You can also visit the ITF World Championship website page for hotel information.

https://www.itftangsoodo.com/19th-world-championship

 

“Pain will Leave You once it has Finished Teaching You.” – Bruce Lee

 

Mid-Atlantic All Female Karate Tournament

Saturday September 12, 2026

Gary J. Arthur Community Center

2400 MD-97, Cooksville MD 21723

Pre-Registration Deadline is 23 August for $80.

(Registration will be accepted at the door, for $90)

The Correct Link:

https://www.karate4girls.com/maafko-2/

This is a Fun and Exciting small, local tournament for our Girls/Women.

It is a very well organized and Welcoming atmosphere, and an Incredible Confidence builder for our Girls.

 

Belt Tests and Promotions – Lists Are Posted

• August 28^th Tiny Tigers Test in Chestertown at 5:00 PM
• August 28^th Gup Test in Chestertown at 6:15 PM
• Endurance Testing in Easton on Saturday in Easton on Saturday August 29^th at 10:00 AM
• September 2^nd Tiny Tigers Test in Easton at 5:15 PM
• September 2^nd Gup Test in Easton at 6:30 PM
• Fall ITF Black Belt Training: October 9/10 in Monroeville, PA
• Master’s Fall Training and Testing: October 9/10 in Monroeville, PA
• Advanced Test: Saturday October 3 (TBD) in Chestertown, MD
• Advanced Test: Saturday October 17 in Odenton, MD

 

Chesapeake Bay Invitational

Saturday March 6, 2027

We know that this is an early announcement, but we will add a new event next year and want people to have time to prepare.

Team Forms Competition for Red Belts/Cho Dan Bo

Teams of 3-People: Juniors (ages 10-16); Adult (ages 17+)

Talk to SBN KT Pagano if interested in joining a Team.

 

Summer/Fall Tournament/Fun Dates

• September 8-11: Open House at Both Schools
• September 12: Mid-Atlantic All Female Tournament in Columbia MD
• October TBA: Halloween Parties
• October 31: Halloween Parade in Chestertown
• November 07: CS Kim Karate Inter-School Tournament in Monroeville, PA
• November 20/21: Master Ketchen Tournament in Buffalo NY

 

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

 

August/September – Clinics/Events

August 28 – Tiny Tiger Test: Chestertown

August 28 – Colored Belt Test: Chestertown

August 29 – Endurance Test in Easton 10:00 AM

August 29 – Leadership Clinic following Endurance Test

September 02 – Tiny Tigers Test: Easton

September 02 – Colored Belt Test: Easton

September 04 – First Friday: Classes in Fountain Park – TBA

September 07 – Labor Day Holiday – Closed

 

Motivation is what gets you Started.

Habit is what keeps you Going.

 

You Need 3 Daily Wins

1. A Physical Win: Walking, Running, Swimming, Exercise…
2. A Mental Win: Reading, Writing, Creating, Learning…
3. A Spiritual Win: Praying, Meditating, Studying, Gowing…

Be A Complete Winner – Unknown

…Tang Soo Do Covers ALL of these!

 

Black Belt is a White Belt who Never Gave Up!

 

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.

 

Just Don’t Quit!