October Updates Week 2

07 October 2024

Chestertown and Easton Schools

Short Week this Week – All Instructors and Masters will be at our Semi-Annual Training at ITF HQ

• Regular Class Schedules Monday through Thursday
• Friday 10/11: NO Classes – Judge/Referee Training and Testing at ITF Headquarters
• Saturday 10/12: NO Classes – Black Belts Training; Masters Training/Testing; Instructor Training/Testing at ITF Headquarters
  • Good Luck KSN Ian Stotts on your Sa Dan Test. Tang Soo!!!

 

Weekly Outstanding Students

Chestertown

Leader of the Week – Hailey Dawson

Student of the Week – Cassidy Dawson

Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Martin Silva

Easton

Leader of the Week – Kristyn Young

Student of the Week – Samuel Mediola-Toribio

Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Brooks Ryan

 

Change Your Perspective to Change Your Attitude;

Change Your Attitude to Change Your Life – Bohdi Sanders

 

Welcome New Students

Julian Arzola

 

Allow Yourself to be Proud of the Progress You have Made…Especially the Progress No One Else can See.

 

October is National Bullying Prevention Month

One of the Best ways to Prevent bullying is by Improving our Children’s Confidence and Self-Esteem.

Regardless of age, Statistics show that people who exhibit Self-Confidence are less likely to be Bullied and people with Low Self-Esteem are more likely to Be Bullies. Martial Arts training can be a Key Factor Preventing and Deflecting Bullying, and in improving our Mental and Physical Health by:

1. Providing Stress Relief
2. Providing Purpose
3. Providing Physical and Mental Exercise
4. Teaching Emotional Regulation
5. Improving Self-Esteem
6. Setting Us on a Path of Personal Development

 

Fall Tournament/Fun Dates

• October is Bully Prevention Month and Bring-A-Buddy Month
  • Bring a Friend/Buddy/Relative to Class with you
• Annual Halloween Costume Class/Party and Trunk-Or-Treat Saturday October 26 at 10:30 AM until 2:00 PM
• CS Kim Karate Inter-School/Fund Raising for Master Lindsay Tournament: Monroeville, PA November 2^nd
• Ketchen’s Tae Kwon Do Tournament: Buffalo NY November 23^rd
• Black Friday – Parent’s Day out November 29^th

 

Halloween Costume Class/Party!

Saturday October 26

Wear your Costume to Class!

Class begins at 10:30 AM

Party AND Trunk-Or-Treat begins immediately after!

No Glitter Please!!!

Pot-Luck Sign-Up is by the Bulletin Board!

Tang Soo!!!

 

The Only Difference between Good Training and Bad Training is Your Attitude.

 

Kate Campbell Update

Please continue to offer Prayers for Kyo Sa Nom Campbell’s daughter Kate.

She continues to be monitored at Christiana, but unfortunately is not showing any signs of improvement. Our hearts are heavy.

Kind Words can be Short and Easy to Speak, but their Echoes are Truly Endless.

 

Sa Bom Nim Lindsay Update

As of the writing of this email, there are no further updates, she continues to improve and do well.

 

The Truth is that Strength lies in the Interior of the Warrior; in his Heart, his Mind and his Spirit. – Miyamoto Musashi

 

Belt Tests and Promotions

• Belt (Gup) Promotions from the September 28 Test will be held on Friday October 25^th at both schools! Attend your school for your promotion. Lists will post this week. Tang Soo!!!
• Master’s Testing and Training Seminars in Monroeville, PA (ITF HQ)
  • October 11/12
  • Good Luck to KSN Stotts testing for Sa Dan
• Black Belt Testing, Re-Certifications, Pre-Tests and Red Belts Testing
  • Saturday October 05 at 10:00 AM in Odenton: Testing went Great this weekend! Everyone did well at Synergy, as well as KSN Sabrina Johnson, testing for her Sam Dan. Tang Soo!!
  • Saturday October 19 at 10:00 AM in Chestertown
• Masters Promotions will officially be held on Saturday November 2^nd during Opening Ceremonies to the CS Kim Karate Tournament
  • Congratulations KSN Campbell who will be promoted to Sa Dan and officially earn the title of Sa Bom Nim! Tang Soo!!!

 

Change Your Perspective to Change Your Attitude;

Change Your Attitude to Change Your Life – Bohdi Sanders

 

Pyeong평 = Well Balanced, Calm, Peaceful

Ahn 안 =     Safe, Confident, Comfortable

 

October – Clinics/Events

October 11 – Judge/Referee Training and Instructor Testing in Monroeville

October 12 – Black Belt Training and Master’s Testing in Monroeville

October 18 – Judo Clinic in Easton

October 19 – Black/Red Belt Testing in Chestertown at 10:00 AM

October 25 – Belt Promotions during Family Class at 5:30 PM

October 25 – Tournament Prep All Classes

October 26 – Halloween Costume Class and Party

October 26 – Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat at the Do Jang

October 31 – Halloween

 

Tang Soo Do Terminology

Yu Jang: From the Heart

Your Martial Arts Training must come from the Heart, for then it is Truly Learned and Engrained in You, bringing Body and Mind Together.

 

Moo Duk Kwan: Organization or “Military” of brotherhood in training to prevent inner and outer conflict.

Moo = Military

Duk = Knowledge

Kwan = School

 

Yong Gi: Courage

 

Leaders Exemplify through Action and Uplift through Inspiration. – Master Mark Pagano

 

Just Don’t Quit!