Last Days of August Updates

31 August 2026

Short One Today…expect the Monthly Newsletter on Tuesday

Chestertown

Regular Classes Monday through Thursday

• Friday 09/04: First Friday in Fountain Park 5-8 PM
  • 5:00 PM Tiny Tigers in Fountain Park
  • 5:30-7:30 PM Open Training
• Saturday 09/05: NO Classes in Chestertown

 

Easton

Regular Classes Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

• Wednesday 09/02: Testing
  • 5:15 PM Tiny Tigers Test
  • 6:30 PM Gup Test
• Friday and Saturday 09/04-05: NO Classes in Easton

 

Weekly Outstanding Students

Chestertown

Leader of the Week – Claire Anderson-Schultz

Student of the Week – Cassidy Dawson

Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Adam Jamar

Easton

Leader of the Week – Darren McCready

Student of the Week – Shay McCready

Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Trinity DeShields

 

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!!

 

Korean Word of the Week

By BKS Faith

Word: 개선. (gae-seon) Improvement/Betterment/Reform.

Phrase: 완벽보다 꾸준한 개선이 중요해요.

(wan-byeon-bo-da kku-jun-han gae-seom-i jung-yo-hae-yo) Consistent Improvement is More Important than Perfection.

Diving Deeper: Improvement is not about becoming perfect, it is about recognizing where you can grow as well as having the courage to make small changes along the way. This is the process of making something better than it was before. To improve, it requires honesty. To be willing to look at yourself and recognize the areas where you need to grow. To push past your pride and admit that something may not be working or you could have done something better. It is easy to fall into habits because you are comfortable and want to continue what you’ve always done. But growth begins when you ask yourself, “What can I do Better?”. For us as martial artists, you may not notice improvement from one class to the next. You could be struggling with a form or technique and feel like you are not progressing. But every time you listen to the instruction given, correct your technique, practice again and refuse to give up, you are bettering yourself and making that improvement. This also reminds us that making mistakes does not mean we failed, but it shows us what we need to change. Use this as an opportunity to learn. Improvement is not about being perfect. It is about never becoming complacent with who you are today when you know you can be better tomorrow.

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

 

Standard Terminology

Taken from the pages or our Student Handbook

Gup – Grade, holder of a color belt (below Midnight Blue/Black).

 

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.

 

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

 

Belt Tests and Promotions – Lists Are Posted

• August 28^th Tiny Tigers and Gup Testing in Chestertown went GREAT! We had very small tests this time, but All students were very Focused and Enthusiastic! We are proud of Everyone’s progress and look forward to helping you discover what you can Achieve! Tang Soo!!
• Endurance Testing in Easton on Saturday was Exciting and Intense! There were truly only a small number of people on the required testing list, but we had so many more students who wanted to exercise and train just for FUN! Thank You All for your Attendance and Enthusiasm! We look forward to seeing this same Energy in the Winter test cycle. Tang Soo!!!
• September 2^nd Tiny Tigers Test in Easton at 5:15 PM
• September 2^nd Gup Test in Easton at 6:30 PM
• Promotions for Tiny Tigers and Gup tests will be announced soon.
• 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

 

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

 

Just Don’t Quit!