November Tang Soo Do Newsletter
November 1, 2026
November 2026
02 November 2026
Chestertown and Easton
Regular Class Schedule Monday through Friday
- Saturday 11/07: CS Kim Karate Inter-School Tournament: Monroeville, PA
Weekly Outstanding Students
Chestertown
Leader of the Week – Hailey Dawson
Student of the Week – Liliona Jens
Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – Macy Joiner
Easton
Leader of the Week – Andrea Freeman
Student of the Week – Fio Whalen
Tang Soo Spirit of the Week – David Mendiola-Toribio
Skill is Created by the Habits that We Keep. – Unknown
Commands in Training
Taken from the pages or our Student Handbook
Kuk Gi Bay Ray– Salute to the Flags
Halloween Parties & Parade
It Looks like Both Parties were a Huge Hit! The Chestertown Parade was Tons of Fun with Spooky Excitement! Every year, we look forward to the Halloween Parties/Parade, it has been a Tradition since the Chestertown Do Jang started it in 2011!
Thank You to Everyone who contributed, participated and made this year’s events Spooktacular!
Korean Word of the Week
By BKS Faith
Word: 꾸준합 (kku-jun-hab) Consistency
Phrase: 꾸준히 하면 실력이 늘어요
(kku-jun-hab ha-myeon sil-ryeo-gi neu-reo-yo)
If you practice consistently, your skills will improve
Diving Deeper: Consistency is important because improvement happens through repetition. You do not become good or proficient at something by just trying it a few times until it looks good. It takes time and dedication for you to learn and build your skills. In Tang Soo Do, we do not just do things once, especially when learning a new technique. We learn it by practicing repeatedly until each movement becomes more familiar and natural. It starts to smooth out even while you add power and speed. You are building muscle memory as your body starts to remember the technique, your movements become more natural, and your confidence grows. When you want to move up to the next rank, it’s not one great class that will get you there. It is showing up to classes, practicing on and off the mat, listening to the corrections and lessons along the way that add to your progress. You will not see progress overnight; it takes time and dedication but keep coming to class and do your best. Something to try is to find one new thing you’d like to improve each week. Months from now you will see how much you have improved.
Challenge: Try to use the Phrase of the Week at the 도장 (Do Jang)! 가족! Thank You! Tang Soo!!!
Students are a Reflection of their Teachers. – Kousaku Yokota
November 2026
Tomorrow’s Battle is Won during Today’s Practice.
Happy Birthday – November!
Trenia Marsh – November 02nd
Scott Marsh – November 02nd
Gabriel Mendiola-Toribio – November 6th
Nat Woodrow – November 09th
Katherine Green – November 10th
LeRoy “LJ” Pope – November 12th
Liam O’Connor – November 13th
Bennett Otton – November 15th
Cecilia Stockhausen – November 17th
LeRoy Pope – November 18th
Hendrix Warner – November 24th
Misty de Arriz – November 25th
Josh Stockhausen – November 30th
October’s Outstanding Students
Chestertown
Leader of the Month – Windy Asmussen
Student of the Month – Chippi Cornell
Most Spirited Student – Joel Snyder
Easton
Leader of the Month – Andrea Freeman
Student of the Month – Madeleine Knudsen
Most Spirited Student – Kratos Boglioli
Don’t Explain Your Philosophy. Embody It. – Epictetus
Parent’s Day Out: Black Friday Special
Where: Both Schools (If there is enough interest at each)
**We may host this event strictly at the Easton School, open to all students from Both schools.
When: Friday November 27th 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
A Spectacular Way to Get Your Holiday Lists Done!
Drop Off the Kids with Us for a Fun Filled Day of Karate, Games, Movies and Treats! This is a Buddy Event, too!
Non-Tang Soo Do Friends and Family Welcome!
Sign-Up Lists are waiting for you, to help us determine interest!
Pre-Registration Investment: $50
Pre-Registration Deadline: November 20th
At the Door Registration Investment: $65
Tang Soo!!!
Don’t Chase the Belt. Chase the Skill. – Unknown
Belt Tests and Promotions – Lists Are Posted
- Next Gup Test in Easton: Saturday November 14 at 10:00 AM
- Candidate List is Posted. Watch List Can
- Tiny Tigers Test in Easton: Wednesday December 02 at 5:15 PM
- Tiny Tiger Test in Chestertown: Friday December 04 at 5:15 PM
- Belt Promotions at the Annual Holiday Parties at each School
The Results You Want come with Discipline – Unknown
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, Gowing…
Be A Complete Winner – Unknown
…Tang Soo Do Covers ALL of these!
Fall/Winter Tournament/Fun Dates
- November 07: CS Kim Karate Inter-School Tournament in Monroeville, PA
- November 20/21: Master Ketchen Tournament in Buffalo NY
- December: Holiday Parties/Belt Promotions
- Easton Friday December 18 at 5:30 PM
- Chestertown Saturday December 19 at 12:00 Noon
The Most Advanced Thing You Can Do are the Basics Consistently. – Unknown
November/December – Clinics/Events
November 07 – CS Kim Karate Inter-School Tournament
November 14 – Gup Test and Leadership Clinic in Easton
November 21 – Weapons Clinic 1:00 PM
November 25-29 – Thanksgiving Holiday: No Classes
November 27 – Parent’s Day Out: Black Friday (Tentative)
November 30 – Classes Resume
December 02 – Tiny Tigers Test in Easton at 5:15 PM
Forms Applications at 6:30 PM
December 04 – Tiny Tigers Test in Chestertown at 5:15 PM
Forms Applications at 6:15 PM
December 06 – Leadership Clinic in Chestertown 1:00 PM
December 11 – TBA
December 12 – Weapons Clinics 1:00 PM
December 18 – Holiday Party and Belt Promotions in Easton
December 19 – Holiday Party and Belt Promotions in Chestertown
December 21 to 27 – Closed for the Holidays
December 28 – Regular Classes – Both Schools
December 29 – Regular Classes – Both Schools
December 31 – Closed: Happy New Year!!!
January 01, 2027 – Closed for New Year’s Day
January 02 – Closed
January 04 – Classes Resume
January 08 – TBA
January 09 – Weapons Clinic 1:00 PM
Annual Holiday Parties
An Exciting Event Every Year!
Each party kicks-off with Belt Promotion for our Advanced Students (Red Belts and Higher), our Tiny Tigers (usually testing in early December) and any Gup students from any recent tests!
Then we Celebrate the Year with Great Pot-Luck Food; Stories from Tournaments, Tests, Clinics and Training Seminars; Laugh about our Fun Times at Special Events; and just share in the community of our Tang Soo Do Family! This year we will host our parties:
Easton on Friday December 18 at 5:30 PM
Chestertown on Saturday December 19 at 12:00 Noon
TANG SOO!!!
I don’t train in Tang Soo Do because I am afraid…
I train in Tang Soo Do because it makes me a Better Person. – Unknown
Winter Swag/Gear!
**Great Holiday Gift Ideas!
It has been a while since we have offered any T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, etc. for purchase. To be honest, I don’t know why Printing Happy stopped all business, but it left us in a position of searching for a new option. We have found a business in Elkton and will be working hard to get at least a few choices ready for you ASAP!
We will keep you posted, but I know that we will at least be able to offer the following items:
- Tournament/Weapons Bags (Embroidered with your name)
- Team Eastern Shore Jackets
- Hoodie (at least 1 or 2 options)
- T-Shirt (Long and Short Sleeve options)
Thank You for your Patience! Tang Soo!!
A Positive Mind Finds Opportunity in Everything.
The Holidays are Officially HERE!
Holiday Gift Catalogs are Available!
Belt Display Racks – Gear Bags – Head Bands
T-Shirts and Sweatshirts make GREAT Gifts!
Sparring Gear. New Uniforms. Weapons.
Red Light Therapy
Red Light Therapy is now being offered at the Fit Flock/Phoenix Fitness and Wellness Location, 118-F Lynchburg Ave., in The Chestertown Business Park!
Information is available on Sa Bom Nim’s desk.
Schedule a Trial Appointment with SBN Mark Pagano 410-708-9944
A dojo (Do Jang) is an arena of confined conflict where we confront an opponent who is not an opponent, but rather a partner engaged in helping us understand ourselves more fully. – Joe Hyams
Gift Certificates Available
Karate Lessons for Friends/Family
Personal Training – Fitness Programs
Red Light Therapy
Gear/Equipment/Novelties
Just Ask, we can Get It!
Do Jang Rules
Rule #1: Leave your Ego at the Door
Rule #2: See Rule # 1
Rule #3: A Clean Do Bok shows Respect for Yourself and
your Do Jang
Rule #4: On our Mat, we Bow, we Listen, and we Lift Each
Other UP
A Person is Great Not because they haven’t Failed, a Person is Great because Failure hasn’t Stopped Them
– Confucius (paraphrased)
The Mediocre Teacher Tells.
The Good Teacher Explains.
The Superior Teacher Demonstrates.
The Great Teacher Inspires.
– Unknown
Eastern Shore 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
Tang Soo Do is 50% Hands, 50% Feet, and 100% Hips.
To ALL who Enter this Do Jang
KEEP your Hearts and Minds OPEN…
Then, You shall be OPEN to the Teachings, in whichever Form they may come!
Just Don’t Quit!
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