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The Chosun e-newsletter Archive Volume 12 #1 January 2021

 

Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast, 
Welcome to the January 2021 edition and the 134th issue of the 
Chosun Taekwondo Academy e-newsletter! 
So many thoughts come to mind in summing up the year 2020... for many it was a year of devastation and tragic loss, some found new opportunities but every person on earth was effected in some way by a force of nature that we were woefully unprepared for. But here we are, still fighting an invisible foe, now with more weapons to help us, and as they say, a light at the end of the tunnel.
We are indeed living through a crisis. Although the word crisis, connotes an unstable or crucial time, it also implies a turning point containing the seeds of hope and transformation. 
The words on our Zen calendar page for December seem to capture the essence of the moment:

Surrender to what is.
Let go of what was.
Have faith in what will be.

ONWARD AND UPWARD...NEVER GIVE UP!
View the 2019 Chosun Taekwondo Academy Video Retrospective 

Check out all upcoming CHOSUN events on the events page of the CHOSUN website!
Please visit the updated and improved CHOSUN Yelp page!   
and CHOSUN on Instagram
 
HAPPY NEW YEAR!  새해 복 많이 받으세요   
Kamsahamnida,                                                                                                            Patty Cook, Editor www.facebook.com/chosuntkd  
   Chosun Taekwondo Academy celebrating 24 years!
Chosun Taekwondo Academy Newsletter celebrating 10 years!
Read the entire newsletter Subscribe at: www.chosuntkd.com

The Chosun e-newsletter Archive Volume 11 #12 December 2020

 Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast, 

As 2020 comes to a close, it is safe to say that it is a year no one will forget. But a global pandemic does not adhere to a calendar and although hope is on the horizon, we have a distance to go. Our CHOSUN community remains strong due in no small part to the underlying tenets of taekwondo that infuse our martial arts practice with rectitude.  
COURTESY   INTEGRITY   PERSERVANCE   SELF-CONTROL   INDOMITABLE SPIRIT 
Writing about lessons learned from the pandemic, Pope Francis commented,
"To come out of this crisis better, we have to recover the knowledge that as a people we have a shared destination. The pandemic has reminded us that no one is saved alone. What ties us to one another is what we commonly call solidarity."

We owe a debt of gratitude to all health care and essential workers. The burden of this crisis and the sacrifice they have endured will never be forgotten!


Welcome to the December 2020 edition and the 133nd issue of the 
Chosun Taekwondo Academy e-newsletter! 

ONWARD AND UPWARD...NEVER GIVE UP!
View the 2019 Chosun Taekwondo Academy Video Retrospective 

Check out all upcoming CHOSUN events on the events page of the CHOSUN website!
Please visit the updated and improved CHOSUN Yelp page!   
and CHOSUN on Instagram
 
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah       
(see holiday schedule closing schedule below)
Kamsahamnida,                                                                                                                                            Patty Cook, Editor www.facebook.com/chosuntkd  
   Chosun Taekwondo Academy celebrating 24 years!
Chosun Taekwondo Academy Newsletter celebrating 10 years!
Read entire newsletter... Subscribe at: www.chosuntkd.com

The Chosun e-newsletter Archive Volume 11 #11 November 2020

 Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast, 

We are settling in to our new normal and accepting the graceful acceptance of constant change.  We have had to curtail many of the events that we would normally host, but even so, we have realized progress in spite of the situation. Recently, we were proud to promote quite a few black belts and are on track for a school-wide color belt/stripe promotion test next weekend.
Also, take note of  other upcoming events:
A Weekend Tribute to Grandmaster Richard Chun
Annual Tanksgiving Sunrise Harvest Meditation/Qigong Class

Please read the details below regarding the Fall/Winter schedule which includes options for all levels of involvement
Also learn about the protocols and procedures that have been put into practice to keep our students safe!

Welcome to the November 2020 edition and the 132nd issue of the 
Chosun Taekwondo Academy e-newsletter! 

ONWARD AND UPWARD...NEVER GIVE UP!
View the 2019 Chosun Taekwondo Academy Video Retrospective 

Check out all upcoming CHOSUN events on the events page of the CHOSUN website!
Please visit the updated and improved CHOSUN Yelp page!   
and CHOSUN on Instagram
 
HAPPY THANKSGIVING (see holiday schedule closing schedule below)
Kamsahamnida,                                                                                                                                            Patty Cook, Editor www.facebook.com/chosuntkd  
   Chosun Taekwondo Academy celebrating 24 years!
Chosun Taekwondo Academy Newsletter celebrating 10 years!
Read entire newsletter... Subscribe at: www.chosuntkd.com

The Chosun e-newsletter Archive Volume 11 #10 October 2020

Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast, 
With every passing week, more and more CHOSUN students are taking advantage of in-person classes in the dojang. Although we are grateful for the option of providing live-stream classes, we are so glad to SEE our students! Thank you to all CHOSUN students for your participation at whatever level!

Please read the details below regarding the Fall/Winter schedule which includes options for all levels of involvement
Also learn about the protocols and procedures that have been put into practice to keep our students safe!

Welcome to the October 2020 edition and the 131st issue of the 
Chosun Taekwondo Academy e-newsletter! 

ONWARD AND UPWARD...NEVER GIVE UP!
View the 2019 Chosun Taekwondo Academy Video Retrospective 

Check out all upcoming CHOSUN events on the events page of the CHOSUN website!
Please visit the updated and improved CHOSUN Yelp page!   
and CHOSUN on Instagram
 
HAPPY HALLOWEEN  
Kamsahamnida,                                                                                                                                            Patty Cook, Editor www.facebook.com/chosuntkd  
   Chosun Taekwondo Academy celebrating 23 years!

Chosun Taekwondo Academy Newsletter celebrating 10 years!

Read entire newsletter...

Subscribe at: www.chosuntkd.com  

The Chosun e-newsletter Archive Volume 11 #9 September, 2020

 Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast, 

Chosun 2020 Fall/Winter Schedule was included with your September invoice and will take effect September 1, 2020
Please advise if you have not received it.

Chosun re-opened in early July for in-person and continued online classes. Classes have been well attended and students are excited to be back in the dojang and training with fellow martial artists. For those who prefer to attend online classes or live to far from the school, the virtual classes offer a valuable alternative. 
We are extremely grateful for all the support our students, instructors and families have shown during this uncertain time!

Please read the details below regarding the Fall/Winter schedule which includes options for all levels of involvement
Also learn about the protocols and procedures that have been put into practice to keep our students safe!

Welcome to the September 2020 edition and the 130th issue of the 
Chosun Taekwondo Academy e-newsletter! 

ONWARD AND UPWARD...NEVER GIVE UP!
View the 2019 Chosun Taekwondo Academy Video Retrospective 

Check out all upcoming CHOSUN events on the events page of the CHOSUN website!
Please visit the updated and improved CHOSUN Yelp page!   
and CHOSUN on Instagram
 
Kamsahamnida,                                                                                                                                            Patty Cook, Editor www.facebook.com/chosuntkd  
   Chosun Taekwondo Academy celebrating 23 years!
Chosun Taekwondo Academy Newsletter celebrating 10 years!
Read the entire newsletter... Subscribe at: www.chosuntkd.com

Chosun Color Belt Requirements for Belt Promotion Test

CHOSUN TAEKWONDO ACADEMY SUNDAY, AUGUST 16th, 2020 BELT PROMOTION TEST  COLOR BELT REQUIREMENTS 

WHITE / YELLOW / ORANGE / GREEN / BLUE / PURPLE / RED / BROWN / HIGH BROWN

Middle-High-Low Punches 
Double Punches 
Taekwondo Punches 
Required Basic Motions 
Required Hand Technique:  1) Jab, Reverse Punch  2) Your Required Hand Skill 
Stepping Basics 1 & 2 
Kicking Techniques:1) Front Kick, Round Kick, Side Kick

YOUR REQUIRED POOMSAE – OR - ONE POOMSAE OF YOUR CHOICE 
A ONE-PIECE Wood Break of your Choice (OPTIONAL)

Chosun Black Belt Requirements for Belt Promotion Test

CHOSUN TAEKWONDO ACADEMY                                                                            SUNDAY, AUGUST 16th, 2020 BELT PROMOTION TEST

 BLACK BELT REQUIREMENTS

1st DANS / 2nd DANS / 3rd DANS / 4th DANS / 5th DANS / 6th DANS: 

Middle-High-Low Punches Double Punches Taekwondo Punches Korea Basics #1 Required Basic Motions Korea Basics #2 Required Hand Technique:  1) Jab, Reverse Punch  2) Back Hand, Palm Heel Strike, Palm Heel Strike, In/Out Ax Kick Stepping Basics 1 & 2 Kicking Techniques:  1) Front Kick, Round Kick, Side Kick  2) Hop-Side Kick, Turning Back Side Kick, Ax Kick 
YOUR REQUIRED POOMSAE – OR - ONE POOMSAE OF YOUR CHOICE 
A ONE-PIECE Wood Break of your Choice (OPTIONAL)

Chosun Belt Promotion Test Schedule August 16, 2020

 CHOSUN TAEKWONDO ACADEMY                                                                                                                       16 AUGUST 2020 BELT/STRIPE PROMOTION TEST   

TEST LOCATION / TIME

DOJANG

TIME

ONLINE

TIME

John Towey

9:00AM

Anika Simon

9:45AM

Laura Towey

9:00AM

David Dempster

9:45AM

Danielle Roche

9:00AM

Patty Lurye

9:45AM

Mark Anderson

9:00AM

Tessin Bozard

9:45AM

Julius Radakovits

9:00AM

Angel Suresh

9:45AM

Michele Radakovits

9:00AM

Jean Orlovsky

9:45AM

Henry Smith

9:00AM

Michael Orlovsky

9:45AM

Brian Parkinson

9:00AM

 

9:45AM

DOJANG

TIME

ONLINE

TIME

Kevin Kovack

10:30AM

Greyson Kriner

11:15AM

Russell Kassner

10:30AM

Mark Ellsworth

11:15AM

Olga Papagianopolous

10:30AM

Lucas Greh

11:15AM

Ed Lynch

10:30AM

Quinn Barravecchia

11:15AM

Lynch/Marzano *

10:30AM

 

11:15AM

Sara Magee

10:30AM

 

11:15AM

Jessica Klim

10:30AM

 

11:15AM

Corrine Sallico

10:30AM

 

11:15AM

Kareem Anderson

10:30AM

 

11:15AM

DOJANG

TIME

DOJANG

TIME

William Cirillo

12:00PM

Pamela Pyke

1:00PM

Mark McNutt

12:00PM

Eleanor Pyke

1:00PM

Bob Adams

12:00PM

Harold Pyke

1:00PM

Ginny Adams

12:00PM

Suyash Srivastava

1:00PM

Rosa Cirillo

12:00PM

Mark Wishnia

1:00PM

Luke Cirillo

12:00PM

Leonardo Blic

1:00PM

Nina Rose Cirillo

12:00PM

Arun Salgunan

1:00PM

Suduk Byun

12:00PM

Gregory Saucedo

1:00PM

DOJANG

TIME

 

TIME

Nicholas Ricco

2:00PM

 

 

Giana Ricco

2:00PM

 

 

Isabella Ricco

2:00PM

 

 

Angelo Ricco

2:00PM

 

 

Dax Morrison

2:00PM

 

 

Addison Hurd

2:00PM

 

 

Kylie Frey

2:00PM

 

 

 

2:00PM

 

 

*BODAN SHADOWING

The Chosun e-newsletter Archive Volume 11 #8 August, 2020

 August 1, 2020  Newsletter
   News   Events   Updates Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast, 
CHOSUN HAS RE-OPENED

Please read the details below about the summer schedule which includes options for all levels of involvement
Also learn about the protocols and procedures that have been put into practice to keep our students safe!

Welcome to the August 2020 edition and the 129th issue of the
Chosun Taekwondo Academy e-newsletter! 

ONWARD AND UPWARD...NEVER GIVE UP!
View the 2019 Chosun Taekwondo Academy Video Retrospective 

Check out all upcoming CHOSUN events on the events page of the CHOSUN website!
Please visit the updated and improved CHOSUN Yelp page!  
and CHOSUN on Instagram
 
Kamsahamnida,                                                                                                                                            Patty Cook, Editor www.facebook.com/chosuntkd  
   Chosun Taekwondo Academy celebrating 23 years!
Chosun Taekwondo Academy Newsletter celebrating 10 years!
Read the entire newsletter... Subscribe at: www.chosuntkd.com

CHOSUN SUMMER SCHEDULE 2020