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The Chosun e-newsletter Archive Volume 8 #1 January, 2017

Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast,

Welcome to the January edition of the  Chosun Taekwondo Academy e-newsletter!  January is traditionally a time to look back and look ahead. 2016 was a milestone in the history of CHOSUN in that we took the long overdue leap into a new and more spacious location. But another milestone is upon us as we begin our 20th year of traditional taekwondo instruction in Warwick, NY. To get a glimpse of our history, view the CHOSUN retrospective of the past 20 years! Please take note of the 2017 CHOSUN Test Dates below...

Check out all upcoming CHOSUN events on the events page of the CHOSUN website!

View the 2016 Chosun Taekwondo Academy Retrospective 

Please visit the updated and improved CHOSUN Yelp page!  

Kamsahamnida,                                                                                                            
Patty Cook, Editor www.facebook.com/chosuntkd 
Happy New Year    새해 복 많이 받으세요 
                                                                                                                                        
Chosun Taekwondo Academy celebrating 20 years!

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"Surrender" by Master Doug Cook

"Surrender" A vital and overlooked component of the martial arts...read more in the current issue of Totally Tae Kwon Do Magazine...Subscribe to this informative and provocative publication: www.totallytkd.com

The Chosun e-newsletter Archive Volume 7 #12 December, 2016

Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast,

Welcome to the December edition of the  Chosun Taekwondo Academy e-newsletter! As 2016 winds down, we look back over a year of many changes and successes for the CHOSUN Taekwondo Academy. We have settled into our new home and continue our journey as a community of dedicated martial artists. In this spirit, we celebrate our shared achievements at the 19th Annual CHOSUN Awards Banquet & Dinner Dance this weekend! Please take note of the CHOSUN HOLIDAY SCHEDULE and the 2017 CHOSUN Test Dates below...

Check out all upcoming CHOSUN events on the events page of the CHOSUN website!

View the 2015 Chosun Taekwondo Academy Retrospective 

Kamsahamnida,                                                                                                            
Patty Cook, Editor www.facebook.com/chosuntkd 
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah

                                                                                                                                        
Chosun Taekwondo Academy celebrating 19 years!

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"Mrs. Pyke Eats Korea" Soom Dobu Jigae

"Mrs. Pyke Eats Korea" can be seen every month
in the Chosun Taekwondo Academy newsletter
This column is from the November, 2016 newsletter
Soon Dobu JigaeHere is a recipe of one of my favorite Korean soups, Soon Dobu Jigae. You will see this soup served in many Korean restaurants in a spicy version. It is served in a spicy bright red broth with seafood and silken tofu. A perfect soup to cure the common cold! This version is a white broth and not at all spicy. I love to serve this as a first course when we prepare Galbi (short ribs) on our table top grill. This is a great opportunity for you to use your Ttukbaegi. This is that fabulous brown glazed earthenware pot that you can get at any Korean market. It makes for such a wonderful presentation when you bring your bubbling Jigae to the table.
RECIPE24 oz. silken tofu8 oz. thinly sliced pork tenderloin or beef(Vegetarians, skip the meat and use sliced shitake mushrooms)1 cup chopped scallions2 Tbs. minced garlic2 Tbs. sesame oil2 Tbs. soup soy sauce or soy sauceGround black pepper to taste Splash of mirin
Place your Ttukbaegi (soup pot) over medium high heat and add 2 Tbs. sesame oil. Add your meat or shitake mushrooms, a pinch of salt and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add 2 Tbs. minced garlic and stir fry a few minutes. Now add your entire blocks of silken tofu and close lid and let simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove lid and add 2 cups water. Let boil 5-10 minutes and try not to stir to much, we want the tofu to remain in large glorious chunks! Add your chopped scallions, 2Tbs. soup soy sauce or soy sauce and a splash of mirin. Ladle into bowls and top with a generous spoonful of Maeun-Yangnyeom-Ganjang, Spicy Soy Dipping Sauce.Maeun-Yangnyeom-GanjangMix together3Tbs. chopped scallion5 Tbs. soy sauce2tsp. minced garlic1 tsp. Korean ground red chili pepper1tsp. toasted sesame seedsPinch black pepper½ t sugarThis sauce is wonderful for dipping any grilled meat and on top of rice.This sauce is also served on fried tofu and is wonderful hot or cold. I’ll write about this dish next month.Haeng bog meogneumHappy Eating!!Pamela Pyke
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The Chosun e-newsletter Archive Volume 7 #11 November, 2016

Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast,

Welcome to the November edition of the  Chosun Taekwondo Academy e-newsletter! The clock is ticking down to the 19th Annual Awards Banquet and Dinner Dance on Saturday December 3rd... join us and share the spirit of the season with fellow Chosun students and friends. See details below and don't miss this opportunity to reflect on the outstanding achievements of the past year!

Check out all upcoming CHOSUN events on the events page of the CHOSUN website!

View the 2015 Chosun Taekwondo Academy Retrospective 

Kamsahamnida,                                                                                                            
Patty Cook, Editor www.facebook.com/chosuntkd
HAPPY THANKSGIVING !

                                                                                                                                        
Chosun Taekwondo Academy celebrating 19 years!

                                                                                                                                        
Chosun Taekwondo Academy celebrating 19 years!

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The Chosun e-newsletter Archive Volume 7 #10 October, 2016

Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast,

Welcome to the October edition of the  Chosun Taekwondo Academy e-newsletter!  As we approach the final months of the year, don't forget to mark your calendar for the 19th Annual Awards Banquet and Dinner Dance on Saturday, December 3rd which is always the culminating social highlight of the year. When you receive your invitation by mail, please respond as soon as possible to reserve a place for you and your family.

Check out all upcoming CHOSUN events on the events page of the CHOSUN website!

View the 2015 Chosun Taekwondo Academy Retrospective 

Kamsahamnida,                                                                                                            
Patty Cook, Editor www.facebook.com/chosuntkd
HAPPY HALLOWEEN !


Chosun Taekwondo Academy celebrating 19 years!

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"Mrs. Pyke Eats Korea" The Secret's Out!

"Mrs. Pyke Eats Korea" can be seen every month
in the Chosun Taekwondo Academy newsletter
This column is from the September, 2016 newsletter
The Secret's Out!One of my favorite salad dressings is Korean inspired. I make this dressing at least once a week if not more, just ask Hal! Most of you have tried it at our Chosun Family Picnic each year. I usually serve it with Soba noodles and everyone raves about it! Many times I am asked to share the recipe, so here you go!
Korean Sesame Dressing6 TBS Toasted Sesame Oil4 ½ TBS Rice Vinegar3 TBS Mirin¼ Cup Crushed Toasted Sesame Seeds1 TBS Sugar1-2 TBS Chili Garlic SaucePut in a jar and Shake!
This dressing is excellent with any kind of noodles. Soba is my favorite but it’s just as good served with thin linguini or Thai rice noodles. To the noodles add some chopped scallion, chopped cilantro, julienne carrots to start. To fancy it up even more add edamame or snow peas. To make a dinner out of it add seasoned pressed tofu or grilled shrimp.
My go to salad to accompany any protein is to make a slaw with the dressing. Finely shredded red or green cabbage, carrots, broccoli, red peppers, lots of chopped fresh cilantro and just toss with the dressing. But let’s be realistic… I love the already chopped Kale mixes and Shredded broccoli slaws at the grocery store. Rip open the bag and add scallion, cilantro, dressing and you are done! This salad is fabulous with BBQ Ribs or BBQ Tofu. The acidity in the dressing cuts through the richness of the pork. Totally divine!!I hope you all enjoyed your Summer  and are looking forward to a beautiful Fall.Haengbog meogneum!!Happy EatingPamela Pyke
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"Mrs. Pyke Eats Korea" Juk

"Mrs. Pyke Eats Korea" can be seen every month
in the Chosun Taekwondo Academy newsletter
This column is from the August, 2016 newsletter

JukFourteen years ago Hal and I were heading out on a life changing adventure to China. We were on our way to meet our new baby daughter, Jian Yue. Little did she know that she too was on a life changing adventure! The flight to China was 23 hours long and when I awoke in the morning , being the foodie that I am I ordered a traditional Chinese breakfast. This was my first experience having Congee or as Koreans say Juk. Congee/Juk is simply rice porridge. It was extremely plain but was served with all sorts of pickled vegetables and Chinese fried bread.  It was just ok, but little did I know I would become a  Congee connoisseur. This would be the meal we would order for Eleanor every day during our 3 weeks in China. All Chinese babies eat their congee along with lots of fruit. When we returned home a good friend of our family sent me a wonderful recipe for congee so I could make our own. This time though I learned to add ginger , scallions and ground chicken. It was divine. Eleanor and I would eat it every day when she was a baby.  
Koreans make all kinds of Juk and I especially love Saeu-Juk, Shrimp Porridge. The flavors are so much more complex in this Korean Juk. Sesame oil ,garlic, carrots and shrimp are cooked in short grain rice  till perfectly soft. Now comes the best part, we drizzle in some Fish Sauce for a kick of Umami and a beaten egg and cook till the egg is just set. I must admit I always add more than one egg! This Juk sounds amazing to me, Kkaejuk, Sesame Seed Porridge. I haven’t made this yet because I need to go to the Korean market to get some glutinous rice flour! Sesame seeds, rice flour and water are blended till very smooth and cooked till bubbly.  Then to serve, it is topped with brown sugar and an egg yolk. My mouth is watering as I type!! I am looking forward to making this soon.I have come across a new Korean Cookbook that is so creative and wonderful. It is called Cook Korean by Robin Han. What is so great about this book is that it is a comic book!! The recipes are all authentic and easily followed. Check it out!! Haengbog meogneum!! Happy Eating!!Pamela Pyke

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The Chosun e-newsletter Archive Volume 7 #9 September, 2016

Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast,

Welcome to the September edition of the  Chosun Taekwondo Academy e-newsletter!  It is hard to believe that we have been in our new location for six months! So much has happened and the summer offered a flurry of exciting training opportunities for all! Now as the school year begins, we look ahead to another busy season of events and classes. Please pass the word about our 19th Annual OPEN HOUSE in our new location! See details below...
CHOSUN CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY HOLIDAY:
Saturday September 3rd, Sunday September 4th and Monday September 5th.

Check out all upcoming CHOSUN events on the events page of the CHOSUN website!

View the 2015 Chosun Taekwondo Academy Retrospective 

Kamsahamnida,                                                                                                            
Patty Cook, Editor www.facebook.com/chosuntkd
HAPPY LABOR DAY!

Chosun Taekwondo Academy celebrating 19 years!

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The Chosun e-newsletter Archive Volume 7 #8 August, 2016

August 1, 2016  Newsletter
   News   Events   Updates Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast,

Welcome to the August edition of the  Chosun Taekwondo Academy e-newsletter! Summer is halfway over but there are many more extra training opportunities at CHOSUN to take advantage of FREE OF CHARGE! See the list below. We are also looking ahead to September and hosting our 19th Annual OPEN HOUSE in our new location! See details below...and PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! Kamsahamnida!

Check out all upcoming CHOSUN events on the events page of the CHOSUN website!

View the 2015 Chosun Taekwondo Academy Retrospective 

Kamsahamnida,                                                                                                            
Patty Cook, Editor www.facebook.com/chosuntkd 

                                                                                                                                         Chosun Taekwondo Academy celebrating 19 years!
 
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