Tournament Updates

09 March 2026

Chestertown and Easton

Regular Class Schedules Monday through Thursday

Chestertown

• Friday 03/13: JUDO Clinics

Easton

• Friday 03/13: 5:00 PM Tiny Tigers Testing
  • 6:15 PM Test Prep All Ranks
• Saturday 03/14: Belt Testing at the Easton Do Jang
  • 9:30 AM Arrive to Warm-Up
  • 10:00 AM Testing Begins
  • 1:00 PM Leadership Clinic

 

Weekly Outstanding Students

Chestertown

Leader of the Week – Audrey Pope

Student of the Week – Mia Mancuso

Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Cassidy Dawson

Easton

Leader of the Week – LeRoy Pope

Student of the Week – Daven Whalen

Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Jackson Coleman

 

Belt Tests and Promotions – Lists are Posted

• Tiny Tigers Testing – Friday March 13 at 5:00 PM in Easton
• Belt (Gup) Testing – Saturday March 14 at 10:00 AM in Easton
• Tiny Tigers Testing – Friday March 20 at 5:00 PM in Chestertown
• April – Black Belt Pre-Tests/Re-Certs/Rank Tests at 10:00 AM
  • Saturday April 18^th at Eastern Shore Tang Soo Do in Chestertown
  • Saturday April 25^th at Synergy Martial Arts in Odenton
• Next Belt/Gup Test in Chestertown Saturday May 2^nd. Tang Soo!

 

Loyalty has No Grey Area – Unknown

 

Talbot Interfaith Shelter: Lip Sync Battle

This Week we are looking for Anyone who wants to be a part of this Fundraising Activity!

More Info: talbotinterfaithshelter.org/lsb

We need Volunteers to Lip Sync, Perform Forms, Self-Defense, Weapons Drills/Forms, Board Breaking and Tang Soo Do Kicks/Techniques All on Video to be submitted for the Battle!

Volunteers can come from Easton and Chestertown!

Video can be taken all throughout the week, in between classes, etc.

Final filming day will be Saturday March 14

Sign-Up Sheets are Available and/or Contact BKS Faith 410-739-8921

Let’s Have FUN with this! Tang Soo!!!

 

Even if you don’t Win, you Learn…which is in itself Winning!

 

Chesapeake Bay Invitational

Saturday March 7^th, 2026

The Perfect Tournament to LEARN – PRACTICE – WATCH

Long Day, Tiring Action, Exciting Events, Frustration, Enthusiasm and an Overall Sense of Accomplishment on All Levels!

These words, and so many more can be used to describe the Feelings and Challenges Experienced at Any Martial Arts Tournament…

However, when it’s your own co-hosted tournament, it’s your 10^th Annual one, and you are watching your students go through all these emotions and trials, it impacts you a little differently. There is more to be said than I can possibly convey in this message. As I roam the room, watching the action in various rings, talking to competitors, judges and parents… evaluating the flow of the competitions, helping where it’s needed, directing and advising Masters KT Pagano and Michael DePaolis as they literally managed and ran this tournament… it brings into focus just how much we have all grown and learned and become better, more amazing people and martial artists.

This event has grown and changed, as have the students, instructors, masters and everyone involved in helping, volunteering, supporting and encouraging.

I want to Thank Everyone involved and tell you that I am proud to be your Coach, Mentor, Sa Bom Nim and hopefully your inspiration…but if I’m being honest…YOU are all MY inspiration! Tang Soo!!!

 

Your Competition in Not with Other People…

It’s with your Procrastination.

It’s with your Excuses.

It’s with the Skill that you Neglect.

Compete against That and Conquer Yourself. – Unknown

 

Spring Tournament/Fun Dates

• March 28^th – Garden State Championships
• May 15 – Picture Day in Easton 3:00 – 8:00 PM
• May 16 – Picture Day in Chestertown 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• May 30 – Saturday in the Park in Chestertown 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• June 5^th & 6^th – CS Kim Karate National Championships
• June 14 – Annual Picnic and Belt Promotions: Tuckahoe State Park
  • Sunday 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM

 

If You’re Nervous, that’s Good. You’re Human.

However, don’t let it Debilitate you.

Your Body doesn’t know the difference between Nerves and Excitement…So, Tell yourself You Are Excited instead of Nervous and it Will Help.

– SBN KT Pagano

 

Basic Tang Soo Do Etiquette

Taken from the pages or our Student Handbook

8. Students should be sure to check in with Sa Bom Nim or any Instructor for their attendance, and help maintain their activity records.

 

There are many ways to train in Karate, but only One way to be respected…Work Hard. – Unknown

 

Success isn’t Just about what You Accomplish in Your Life, it’s about what You Inspire Others to Do. – Dokeshi Nomichi

 

DRINK WATER!

In the WINTER you NEED to maintain your water intake! It is all too easy to become dehydrated in the Chaotic Changing Weather and Heat running constantly in the Home, School or Business!

HOW MUCH SHOULD I DRINK?!   

Simple: (your body weight) ÷ 2 = the fluid ounces of water you should drink in a typical day  Example- 160 lbs. ÷ 2 = 80 oz. of water/day. This should be a minimum amount for a training day and this number should increase on the days you know exercise is in your schedule!  PLEASE STAY HYDRATED!

 

March/April – Clinics/Events

March 13 – Tiny Tiger Testing in Easton at 5:00 PM

                        Easton: Test Prep All Ranks at 6:15 PM

March 13 – JUDO Clinics in Chestertown

March 14 – Belt Testing at 10:00 AM in Easton

March 14 – Leadership Clinic at 1:00 PM in Easton

March 20 – Tiny Tiger Testing in Chestertown at 5:00 PM

                        Chestertown: Test Prep 4^th Gup and Higher Ranks at 6:15 PM

March 21 – Black Belt Clinic at 1:00 PM in Chestertown

March 27 – Tournament Prep All Classes

March 28 – Garden State Championships: Woodbury NJ 

April 03/04 – Easter Weekend: Closed

April 10 – ITF Training

April 11 – ITF Training

April 17 – TBA

April 18 – Advanced (CDB, Dan) Testing in Chestertown at 10 AM

April 24 – TBA

April 25 – Advanced (CDB, Dan) Testing in Odenton at 10 AM

 

Black Belt is a White Belt who Never Gave Up!

 

Just Don’t Quit!