July Updates Week 3

14 July 2025

Chestertown and Easton

Regular Class Schedule All Week

All Month, there will be a Focus on Tournament Preparation for those Participating in World Championships. Everyone else will benefit from the Extra Forms Practice, Sparring Drills and Power Techniques.

 

The Secret of getting ahead is getting Started – Mark Twain

 

Weekly Outstanding Students

Chestertown

Leader of the Week – Claire Anderson-Schultz

Student of the Week – Josh Dawson

Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Aemilio Crawford

Easton

Leader of the Week – Audrey Pope

Student of the Week – Daven Whalen

Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Samuel Mendiola-Toribio

 

Summer/Fall Tournament/Fun Dates

• July 24-27 – World Championships in Washington DC
• August 9 – Leadership Training at the Beach (Rehoboth Beach, DE)
• September 6 – 11^th Annual Mid-Atlantic All Female Tournament

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

• October TBA: ITF Training Seminar in Monroeville PA
• November 1 – Halloween Parade and Halloween Party at the Do Jang
• November 8 – CS Kim Karate Inter-School Tournament and Master’s Promotions
• November 21-22 – Master Ketchen’s Tournament in Buffalo NY

 

It may seem Difficult at First, but All things are Difficult First. – Miyamoto Musashi

 

Tournament Bags!

Check Out the NEW Tournament Gear/Weapons Bags!

ITF Logo on one Side, Phoenix Logo on the other Side

Embroidered Do Jang Logo on Front…

And you can get your Name Embroidered on the Top!

Color Options are Black and Neon Blue. $200

 

Exercise/Training not only Changes your Body, it Changes your Mind, your Attitude and your Mood.

Keep Training, Keep Changing, Keep Improving!

 

July/August/September – Clinics/Events

July 23 through 28 – Closed for WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS in Washington DC

July 29 – Classes Resume on Tuesday

August 01 – JUDO Clinics in Easton

August 02 – Weapons Clinics at 1:30 PM

August 09 – NO Classes: Leadership Training at Rehoboth Beach, DE

August 16 – Gup Test: Easton at 10:00 AM

August 16 – Leadership Training: Easton at 1:30 PM

August 23 – Endurance Test: Chestertown

August 29 – Labor Day Weekend – Closed

August 30 – Labor Day Weekend – Closed

September 01 – Labor Day Weekend – Closed

 

Belt Tests and Promotions

• August 16 Gup Test in Easton
• August 23 Endurance Test in Chestertown
• September 03 Tiny Tiger’s Test in Easton
• September 04 Tiny Tiger’s Test in Chestertown
• September 13 Weapons Proficiency Test in Easton

 

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

 

ITF 2025 World Championships

July 24-27 in Washington DC

Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel

1000 H Street NW

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 Experiences gained from attending a World Championship!

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

Book your Rooms NOW!

https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/WASGH/G-ITS5

 

Knowledge Speaks but Wisdom Listens.

 

Mid-Atlantic All Female Karate Tournament

Saturday September 06, 2025

9411 Whiskey Bottom Rd, Laurel MD

Pre-Registration Deadline 23 August: https://www.karate4girls.com/maafko/

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

It is a very Kind and Welcoming atmosphere, with Great Role Models running the tournament. Also an Incredible Confidence builder for our Girls.

 

Black Belt is a White Belt who Never Gave Up!

 

Just Don’t Quit!