May Newsletter
May 3, 2026
May 2026
April’s Outstanding Students
Chestertown
Leader of the Month – Hailey Dawson
Student of the Month – Teddy Rostien
Most Spirited Student – Deklyn Basquill
Easton
Leader of the Month – Audrey Pope
Student of the Month – Andrea Kelley-Freeman
Most Spirited Student – Valerie Freeman
Happy Birthday – May!
생일 축하 Saeng-Il Chuga
Deklyn Basquill – May 10th
David Mendiola-Toribio – May 12th
Harrison Sard – May 15th
Nate Snyder – May 17th
Teddy Rostien – May 31st
Leader/Student/Spirit of the Year
All Students/Names are tracked daily from May 1st through April 30th.
On a weekly/monthly basis, student’s names from both schools are posted on the bulletin boards and in e-mails.
Leader and Student of the Year will be Announced at our Annual Picnic on June 14th, additionally the 6 Top Students for Spirit from each school will also be presented with Certificates.
Leader: The Member of our Leadership corps who has been the most helpful to the Instructors and Students and setting the right examples.
Student: the student demonstrating the most Focus and Dedication to training.
Spirit: the student exhibiting the most Enthusiasm and Positive Attitude
The Results You Want come with Discipline – Unknown
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
- Blue Pro Force Set: Ideal for Youth/Teen – Shoe Size 8-8.5 Sale: $95
- Neon Green Century Set: Ideal for Youth – Shoe Size 7/8 Sale: $95
- White Pro Force Set: Ideal for Tiny Tigers – Shoe Size 1/2: $95
- Blue Century Set: Ideal for Youth – Shoe Size 5/6 Sale: $95
Your Only Limitation is Your Imagination. – SBN Mark Pagano
Embroidered Tournament Bags!
Check Out the NEW Embroidered Tournament Gear/Weapons Bags! ITF Logo on one Side, Phoenix Logo on one Side and Do Jang Logo on Front… and you can get your Name Embroidered on the Top!
It Does Not Matter How Slowly You Go As Long As You Do Not Stop. – Confucius
Hershey Park Amusement Park Trip
Wednesday, August 12, 2024
No Classes at Either School this Day
Details will be Available in Soon
This is an Amazing and FUN Bonding Experience for Everyone!
Knowledge Speaks but Wisdom Listens.
17th Anniversary Picnic – Sunday June 14th
It’s hard to believe that we have been on the Eastern Shore of Maryland for 17 years!!! Help us Celebrate!
Amazing Day… FUN Picnic… Outstanding Spirit…
Incredibly Positive Energy… Phenomenal Promotions Ceremony…
The Greatest Students/Families for which a Sa Bom Nim could ask!
Words fall short of adequately expressing how all of the Kyo Sa Nims and Sa Bom Nims Feel about Everyone in Both Do Jangs!
The Growth of both schools and the Quality of our Tang Soo Do Spirit is second to none and we All are Proud of Everyone here!
Keep up the Attendance, Dedication and Hard Work to Achieve your Goals.
Tang Soo!!!
Tang Soo Do is 50% Hands, 50% Feet, and 100% Hips.
CS Kim Karate National Championships
This is Our Annual Premiere Event: June 5th/6th
This is the 50th Year!
Monroeville Convention Center, Monroeville, PA
101 Mall Blvd., Monroeville PA 412-373-7300
See the Bulletin Board for Hotel Information, or ask SBN Pagano
This Tournament is a Must for those who want to compete!
Grandmaster Kim has hosted this event for 50 Years!
Competitors come from all over the region to Attend this Competition.
It is an Invitational that is Open to many styles of martial arts.
Competition is Challenging, Fun and the Experience is Amazing!
Pre-Registration Deadline is Friday May 15, 2026
1 or 2 Events = $55.00
3 Events = $60.00
4 Events = $65.00
Spectator Fee = $10.00
After April 17th Register at the Door
1 or 2 Events = at the Door $65.00
3 Events = at the Door $70.00
4 Events = at the Door $75.00
Spectator Fee = at the Door $15.00
Registration Forms are Now Available
Make Karate a part of your daily routine, and always make an effort to improve your skills. You will only get back what you put into it.
Academic Achievement
As School is nearing ending for the Summer Break, please let us know about our Academic Achievers. We like to recognize our Outstanding Students (typically 3.0 and Up), especially when they perform as well in Academics as they do in the Do Jang. So, as the school year wraps up, and you see those Great grades coming in, or you see marked improvement in your child’s academic performance throughout the year, please let us know and we will recognize their Academic Achievement, including Homeschoolers, at the Annual Picnic. As the picnic is earlier than usual this year, we ask that you inform us of Academics by June 1st, so we have time to prepare the awards.
If you have a Graduating Senior, let us know what their next step is, and we will include that in their recognition.
Again, Please Let us know by Monday June 1st!
Thank You!! See you at the Picnic!
Climb the Mountain…not so that the World can see you, but so that you can see the World.
Memorial Day
Did you know? Memorial Day began as Decoration Day on May 30, 1868, following the Civil War. By 1873 it was adopted as a National Holiday, and the two World Wars brought about the name change and anchored the Holiday Observance to the last Monday of May.
Memorial Day is the day to remember, with honor and appreciation, all those who served and died for our Country and our Freedom. His year, we will observe on Monday May 26, 2026.
Motivation is what gets you Started.
Habit is what keeps you Going.
Easton Saturday Classes for the Summer
Due to the Summer traffic patterns along Rt 50, We will Suspend Saturday Classes in Easton Beginning in May and Resume them in September (after Labor Day). Tang Soo!!!
May/June/July – Clinics/Events
May 08 – JUDO Clinics in Easton
May 09 – Demo Prep for Summer Activities
May 15 – Picture Day in Easton 3:00 – 7:00 PM
May 16 – Picture Day in Chestertown 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
May 23 to 25 – Tea Party/Memorial Day Weekend: Closed
May 29 – TBA
May 30 – Saturday In the Park: Wilmer Park 12 Noon – 4 PM
June 05/06 – CS Kim Karate All Martial Arts Championships
June 12 – JUDO Clinics in Chestertown
June 13 – Leadership Clinic in TBA at 1:00 PM
June 14 – Annual Picnic and Belt Promotions at 12:00 Noon
June 19 – Weapons Clinic at 6:45 PM
June 20 – TBA
June 26 – Belt Testing in Easton at 6:00 PM
June 27 –TBA
July 03-06 – Closed: Independence Day Weekend
July 10 – JUDO Clinics in Easton
July 11 – Weapons Clinic in Chestertown at 1:00 PM (Both Schools)
July 17 – TBA
July 18 – Leadership on Rehoboth Beach at 8:00 AM
July 24 – TBA
July 25 – TBA
**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!
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