August Updates Week 3

18 August 2025

Chestertown and Easton

Regular Class Schedule Monday through Friday

Saturday 08/23: No Classes

• 10:00 AM Endurance Testing in Chestertown

 

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 – Jacob Osborn

Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Josh Edelen

Easton

Leader of the Week – Samuel Mendiola-Toribio

Student of the Week – Braedyn Stewart

Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Phoenix Dallum

 

Summer/Fall Tournament/Fun Dates

• September 5: 1^st Friday Classes in Fountain Park
• September 6: 11^th Annual Mid-Atlantic All Female Tournament

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

• September 8-12: Back-2-School Bring-A-Buddy Week
• October 25: ITF Black Belt Training Seminar in Odenton, MD at Synergy Martial Arts
• October 30: Easton Halloween Party
• November 1: Chestertown 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

 

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

 

Belt Tests and Promotions

• September 03 (Wednesday) Tiny Tiger’s Test in Chestertown
• September 04 (Thursday) Tiny Tiger’s Test in Easton
• September 13 Weapons Proficiency Test in Easton
• September 27 Advanced Testing in Chestertown
• October 18 Advanced Testing in Odenton

 

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.

 

Confidence comes from Keeping the Promises you made to Yourself!

 

Belt Testing: Easton Location

Absolutely Great Test this weekend!

We are very impressed with how our students performed during testing, and especially with their Positive Attitude and Incredible Tang Soo Do Spirit.

Students and parents alike should be proud, and the instructors all look forward to teaching new techniques and knowledge to everyone.

To our newer parents and White Belts, I usually say this at the end of the test, but with the heat and humidity I was concerned about getting everyone on their way:

What happens next? I review all the scores on the testing applications and ensure that everything is correct according to Federation protocols. Then everything gets mailed to Headquarters for processing and the Federation then returns us Certificates of Promotion. This process can take anywhere from 2-4 weeks. Once I know that Grandmaster Kim has approved the applications, we will post a Promotions List on the bulletin boards and announce it class. A Promotion Day/Time will be on the list and announced (tentatively Friday 9/12) and we will have a Promotion Ceremony at each school for their respective students.

Tang Soo!!

 

August/September – Clinics/Events

August 29 – Labor Day Weekend – Closed

August 30 – Labor Day Weekend – Closed

September 01 – Labor Day Holiday – Closed

September 03 – Tiny Tigers Test: Chestertown

September 03 – Forms Applications following Tiny Tigers Test: Chestertown

September 04 – Tiny Tigers Test: Easton

September 04 – Forms Applications following Tiny Tigers Test: Easton

September 05 – First Friday: Classes in Fountain Park

September 06 – Mid-Atlantic All Female Open

September 08-12 – Back-2-School Bring-A-Buddy Week

September 12 – Belt Promotions – Family Class

September 12 – Weapons Clinic – Advanced Class

September 13 – Weapons Proficiency Test: Easton

September 19 – JUDO Clinics: Chestertown

September 20 – Advanced Testing Prep Clinic 1:00 PM in Chestertown

September 26 – Tiny Tiger Belt Promotions

September 27 – Advanced Testing: Chestertown at 10:00 AM

 

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

 

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

 

Black Belt is a White Belt who Never Gave Up!

 

Just Don’t Quit!