Updates 29 September 2025
September 29, 2025
29 September 2025
Chestertown and Easton
Regular Class Schedule Monday through Friday
- Saturday 10/04: No Regular Classes
- Colored Belt Testing in Chestertown at 10:00 AM
- Make-Up Weapons Test at 12:00 noon
- Leadership Clinic at 1:30 PM
Weekly Outstanding Students
Chestertown
Leader of the Week – Claire Anerdson-Schultz
Student of the Week – Chippi Cornell
Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Haddie Woodrow
Easton
Leader of the Week – Kayden Cameron
Student of the Week – Gabriel Mendiola-Toribio
Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Braedyn Stewart
Don’t Chase the Belt. Chase the Skill. – Unknown
Summer/Fall Tournament/Fun Dates
- 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
- November 8: CS Kim Karate Inter-School Tournament
- November 21-22: Master Ketchen’s Tournament in Buffalo NY
In Martial Arts there is no Race, no Religion, no Politics, no Wealth classified. When we put on the Uniform, we are All the Same. – Sensei Nathan Ingram
Belt Tests and Promotions
- October 4 Colored Belt Testing in Chestertown
- October 4 Make-Up Weapons Test (following Gup Test)
- October 18 Advanced Testing in Odenton
Losers Quit when they Fail… Winners Fail until they Succeed.
FLASH Sale: Full Sparring Gear Sets!
We have a few Complete Sets of Gear, Ready-to-Go!
There are several unsold pieces that have been collecting dust in storage and SBN Pagano has completed these sets, making them ready for use immediately! Normal Bundle Pricing is $155 for a Complete Set (buying pieces individually can cost $215 or more).
**Sale Prices Based on number of pieces needed to complete the set
- Purple Century Set: Ideal for Youth – Shoe Size 7/8 Sale: $95
- Silver Pro Force Set: Ideal for Youth – Shoe Size 3/4 Sale: $95
- Blue Pro Force Set: Ideal for Youth/Teen – Shoe Size 8-8.5 Sale: $95
- White Lightning Set: Ideal for Tiny Tigers/Youth – Shoe Size 1/2 Sale: $95
- Teal Century Set: Ideal for Tiny Tigers/Youth – Shoe Size 1/2 Sale: $95
- Purple Century Set: Ideal for Tiny Tigers/Youth – Shoe Size 1/2 Sale: $95
Tang Soo Do is 50% Hands, 50% Feet, and 100% Hips.
Master’s Promotions
Congratulations Kyo Sa Nim Stephen Marvel on your Promotion to Sa Dan!
Promotion Ceremony (Official) will be held at Synergy Martial Arts in Odenton, MD at the start of the Black Belt/Masters Training Seminar, by our Choong Jae Nim, Grandmaster CS Kim.
**Time Change**
All students are welcome, and encouraged, to attend the ceremony at 1:00 PM to watch Sa Bom Nim Stephen Marvel receive his belt!
A secondary ceremony will be held at our Annual Holiday Celebration on Saturday December 20th at the Chestertown School.
It’s not the Will to Win that Matters, Everyone has that. It’s the Will to Prepare that Matters. Paul Bryant
Carpooling from Centreville/Church Hill
One of our teenage students is looking to attend classes more frequently, but it has been difficult for his mom to get him here. They are looking for a ride for him. If anyone can help a fellow student, please let me know and I will put you in touch with his mother. Thank You!
Tang Soo!!!
Confidence comes from Keeping the Promises you made to Yourself!
October – Clinics/Events
October 01 to 31 – Bring-A-Buddy/Bully Prevention Month
October 03 – TBA
October 04 – Gup Test in Chestertown at 10:00 AM
October 04 – Leadership Clinic in Chestertown at 1:00 PM
October 10 – JUDO Clinics: Easton
October 11 – Weapons Clinics at 1:00 PM
October 17 – TBA
October 18 – Advanced Testing in Odenton, MD at 10:00 AM
October 24 – TBA
October 25 – ITF Black Belt Training Seminar at Synergy Martial Arts, in
Odenton MD and Master’s Testing (Make-Up Opportunity from World Championships Training/Testing)
October 30 – Easton: Halloween Party
October 31 – Halloween Night: NO Classes
November 01 – Chestertown: Halloween Parade and Halloween Party
**Tentative Schedule, check weekly updates to confirm clinics/workshops**
**Dates MAY and often DO Change. We will keep you informed
**Beyond this point, NO Guarantees on Schedule Accuracy (It can/will change)
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!
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