December Newsletter
November 30, 2025
01 December 2025
Chestertown
- Monday through Thursday: Regular Classes
- Friday 12/05: 5:00 PM Tiny Tigers Testing
- 6:15 PM Forms Applications Clinic
- Saturday 12/06: 10:30 AM Regular Class
- 1:00 PM Leadership Clinic in Chestertown
Easton
- Monday and Tuesday: Regular Classes
- Wednesday 12/03: 5:00 PM Tiny Tigers Testing
- 6:15 PM Forms Applications Clinic
- Friday and Saturday: Regular Classes
- Saturday 12/06: 10:30 AM Regular Class
- 1:00 PM Leadership Clinic in Chestertown
Weekly Outstanding Students
Chestertown
Leader of the Week – Audrey Pope
Student of the Week – Leighton Davis
Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Presley Pope
Easton
Leader of the Week – Braedyn Stewart
Student of the Week – Jamey Larrimore, Jr.
Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Samuel Mendiola-Toribio
The Mediocre Teacher Tells.
The Good Teacher Explains.
The Superior Teacher Demonstrates.
The Great Teacher Inspires.
– Unknown
Parent’s Day Out: Black Friday Special
Wonderful FUN! Students, Leaders, Instructors All getting into the Holiday Spirit with Games, Movies, Decorating and having a Good Time Together!
The Annual appearance of Flash Ljósálfar, our Do Jang’s own
Elf on the Shelf, was Fun for the Children! He will be floating around the studio until our Annual Holiday Party, and Belt Promotions!
Tang Soo!!!
Martial Arts Training itself is a Privilege, but in order to Fully Embrace what that Training has to Offer is a Choice. – SBN Mark Pagano
Belt Tests and Promotions
- Tiny Tigers Testing: December 3 in Easton and December 5 in Chestertown: Candidate List is Posted!
- December Belt Promotions will be at the Holiday Parties
- Advanced Belts Promotions List is Posted!
- Colored Belt Promotions List is Posted!
- Belt Testing: Friday January 16 in Chestertown
It’s not the Will to Win that Matters, Everyone has that. It’s the Will to Prepare that Matters. – Paul Bryant
Fall/Winter Tournament/Fun Dates
- December 19: Holiday Party and Belt Promotions in Easton
- December 20: Holiday Party and Belt Promotions in Chestertown
- December 22-28: Closed for Christmas Holiday
- December 29-January 3: Limited Classes (TBA) around New Years
- January 5, 2026: Classes Resume with Normal Schedule
Don’t Explain Your Philosophy. Embody It. – Epictetus
Fall/Winter Swag/Gear!
**Great Holiday Gift Ideas!
There are a few Extra Hats and T-Shirts Available from the Summer orders! Talk to Sa Bom Nim Mark Pagano!!
We are still waiting for Printing Happy to finish setting up an Online Store for our Fall/Winter Sweatshirts, Hoodies, Sweatpants, Long-Sleeved T-Shirts and NEW Beanie Hats!
A link will be provided shortly, when it is ready and open.
Chestertown Do Jang Students will be able to get the Eastern Shore Tang Soo Do Logo on the Back.
Easton Do Jang Students will be able to get the Eastern Shore Karate and Fitness Logo on the Back.
Color Options and Pricing will All be on the Web Store!
Thank You! Tang Soo!!
You Need 3 Daily Wins
- A Physical Win: Walking, Running, Swimming, Exercise…
- A Mental Win: Reading, Writing, Creating, Learning…
- A Spiritual Win: Praying, Meditating, Studying, Growing…
Be A Complete Winner – Unknown
…Tang Soo Do Covers ALL of these!
Tournament/Weapons Bags!
**Great Holiday Gift Idea!
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
NEW Smaller version for $175 (also Neon Blue or Black)
Contact SBN Mark Pagano for details and ordering!
The Most Advanced Thing You Can Do are the Basics Consistently. – Unknown
Leadership Program
Whether you are from Easton or Chestertown, we invite you to attend our next Leadership Clinics Saturday December 06th, at 1:00 PM in Chestertown.
Come and train with our existing Leaders and Learn what it is like to be a part of something Exciting and FUN!
Did you know that our Leaders earn Service-Learning Hours for their Training and Assistance?
Talk to SBN Mark Pagano, SBN KT Pagano, or SBN Marvel about Joining our Amazing Team!
Leaders Exemplify through Action and Uplift through Inspiration. – Master Mark Pagano
Leadership is Not a Journey to Rise in the Ranks.
Leadership is a Journey to Help those Around Us Rise. – Simon Sinek
Annual Holiday Parties
Pot-Luck Holiday Party (Sign-Up Lists will post after Thanksgiving)
Easton – Friday December 19 at 5:30 PM
Chestertown – Saturday, December 20 at 12:00 Noon
Gup/Advanced/Black Belt/Master Promotion Ceremonies
Enjoy spending some Holiday time with your Tang Soo Do Family!
A GREAT Way to Celebrate the End of the Year!
Tang Soo Do Terminology: Pyeong Ahn
Pyeong평 = Well Balanced, Calm, Peaceful
Ahn 안 = Safe, Confident, Comfortable
The 5 Pyeong Ahn forms are generally referred to as THE “Calm and Comfortable” Forms
My Goal is Not to be Better than Anyone Else, but to be Better than I used to be.
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!!!
FLASH Sale: Full Sparring Gear Sets!
**Great Holiday Gift Ideas!
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
- Blue Pro Force Set: Ideal for Youth/Teen – Shoe Size 8-8.5 Sale: $95
- Purple Century Set: Ideal for Tiny Tigers/Youth – Shoe Size 1/2 Sale: $95
Losers Quit when they Fail… Winners Fail until they Succeed.
Basic Tang Soo Do Etiquette
- Upon Arrival at the Do Jang the Students must acknowledge and Bow to the Master and Senior Instructor in charge.
- Proper Respect should be displayed by the mutual bowing between students as they arrive for training. The “greeting” should be initiated by the junior member and acknowledged by the senior member.
Family – 가족 (Ka Jok or Ga Jog)
1-More Time – 한 번 더 (Han Beon Do)
Low Stance – 낮은 자세 (naj-eun jase) or simply Lower – 낮 (naj-e)
Chung Shin Tong Il 중 신 동일 Mind and Body as One
December 2025
Happy Birthday – December!
Oliver de Arriz – December 01st
Felix de Arriz – December 01st
Aemilio Crawford – December 05th
Gwen Josa – December 12th
Leo Rodriquez – December 14th
Gavin Powell – December 15th
Claire Anderson-Schultz – December 17th
Stephanie Morris – December 21st
Dawson Lantz – December 23rd
Ben Josa – December 27th
Mia Mancuso – December 30th
Martin Silva – December 31st
Esmae Pope – December 31st
“The Secret is that there is No Secret… Just Train”
November’s Outstanding Students
Chestertown
Leader of the Month – Audrey Pope
Student of the Month – Leighton Davis
Most Spirited Student – Mia Mancuso
Easton
Leader of the Month – Elaine Morris
Student of the Month – Maya Gupta
Most Spirited Student – Harrison Sard
Confidence comes from Keeping the Promises you made to Yourself!
December/January/February – Clinics/Events
December 01 – Classes Resume
December 03 – Tiny Tigers Test in Easton at 5:00 PM
Forms Applications at 6:15 PM
December 05 – Tiny Tigers Test in Chestertown at 5:00 PM
Forms Applications at 6:15 PM
December 06 – Leadership Clinic in Chestertown at 1:00 PM
December 12 – JUDO Clinics in Easton
December 13 – Weapons Clinics (Nunchuks-Sword) at 1:00 PM
December 19 – Holiday Party and Belt Promotions in Easton at 5:30 PM
December 20 – Holiday Party and Belt Promotions in Chestertown at 12:00 Noon
December 22 to 28 – Closed for the Holidays
December 29 – Regular Classes – Both Schools
December 30 – Regular Classes – Chestertown Only
December 31 – Closed: Happy New Year!!!
January 01, 2026 – Closed for New Year’s Day
January 03 – Green Belt Clinic: Chestertown 1:00 PM
January 09 – JUDO Clinic: Chestertown
January 10 – Weapons Clinic 1:00 PM
January 16 – Gup Test: Chestertown at 5:30 PM
January 17 – Leadership Clinic at 1:00 PM in Chestertown
January 23 – TBA
January 24 – Endurance Test: Chestertown
January 30 – TBA
January 31 – TBA
February 06 – TBA
February 07 – Weapons Clinic 1:00 PM
February 13 – Judo Clinic: Easton
February 14 – Leadership Clinic 1:00 PM
February 18 – Belt Promotions: Easton
February 20 – Belt Promotions: Chestertown
February 21 – Red Belt Clinic 1:00 PM
February 27 – TBA
February 28 – Weapons Test: Chestertown 10:00 AM
**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)
Black Belt is a White Belt who Never Gave Up!
Just Don’t Quit!
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
Mission Statement
“Enriching Lives through the Martial Arts”
To Provide the Finest Instruction in the Mental, Physical and Character-Building aspects of the Martial Arts
To Provide Personal Instruction in Every Class
To Provide the Best Professional Facilities in the Area
To Create an Environment that gives Each Individual the Opportunity to Pursue and Achieve a Greater Level of Success and Freedom
“A Man cannot Understand the Art he is Studying if he only looks for the End Result without taking the time to Delve Deeply into the Reasoning of the Study.” – Miyamoto Musashi
To ALL who Enter this Do Jang
If KEEP your Hearts and Minds OPEN…
Then You shall be OPEN to the Teachings, in whichever Form they may come!
It Takes a Hundred times to Remember the Moves, a Thousand times to Make them Beautiful, and Ten Thousand times to Grasp their Essence. – Unknown
“Pain will Leave You once it has Finished Teaching You.” – Bruce Lee
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