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The Chosun e-newsletter Archive Volume 10 #9 September, 2019

Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast,

Welcome to the September edition of the Chosun Taekwondo Academy e-newsletter!
Summer is ebbing away but we are grateful to all CHOSUN students and instructors who participated in our 2019 Summer of Special Taekwondo Training Programs and Events!

Chosun 2019 Fall/Winter Schedule was included with your September invoice and will take effect September 1, 2019


1ST USTA World Taekwondo Seminar will feature one of Korea's best... Grandmaster Kyu-Hyun Lee. Get your applications in NOW...

Space is limited! More information below...

View the 2018 Chosun Taekwondo Academy 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 22 years!
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The Chosun e-newsletter Archive Volume 10 #8 August, 2019

Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast,

Welcome to the August edition of the  Chosun Taekwondo Academy e-newsletter!
KOREA, KOREA, KOREA...The much anticipated 2019 Chosun Taekwondo Academy Korea Training & Cultural Tour was a huge success and a journey of a lifetime for 31 martial artists. See photos and videos in the story below.
NOT TO BE MISSED -  The Chosun Annual Picnic is this coming Sunday! Please join us... information below...

PLEASE NOTE: USTA application and fees were due on June 15th. Please submit ASAP!

Please read Important Notice Regarding Summer Tuition below...

View the 2018 Chosun Taekwondo Academy Retrospective 

Check out all upcoming CHOSUN events on the events page of the CHOSUN website!
Please take note of the 2019 Chosun Test Dates below...
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 22 years!

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The Chosun e-newsletter Archive Volume 10 #7 July, 2019

Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast,

Welcome to the July edition of the  Chosun Taekwondo Academy e-newsletter! The summer season is officially underway and the CHOSUN SUMMER SCHEDULE OF EVENTS will kick off this month! July is also the month that the long awaited and anticipated 2019 Korea Taekwondo Training and Cultural Tour will happen! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram as we make our way on our long pilgrimage to the Land of the Morning Calm!

PLEASE NOTE: USTA application and fees were due on June 15th. Please submit ASAP!

Chosun 2019 Summer Schedule was included in your July invoice and will take effect July 1, 2019

Please read Important Notice Regarding Summer Tuition below...

View the 2018 Chosun Taekwondo Academy Retrospective 

Check out all upcoming CHOSUN events on the events page of the CHOSUN website!
Please take note of the 2019 Chosun Test Dates below...

Please visit the updated and improved CHOSUN Yelp page!  

Happy July 4th!   
Kamsahamnida,                                                                                                            
Patty Cook, Editor www.facebook.com/chosuntkd 

  Chosun Taekwondo Academy celebrating 22 years!

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The Chosun e-newsletter Archive Volume 10 #7 June, 2019

Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast,

Welcome to the July edition of the  Chosun Taekwondo Academy e-newsletter! The summer season is officially underway and the CHOSUN SUMMER SCHEDULE OF EVENTS will kick off this month! July is also the month that the long awaited and anticipated 2019 Korea Taekwondo Training and Cultural Tour will happen! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram as we make our way on our long pilgrimage to the Land of the Morning Calm!

PLEASE NOTE: USTA application and fees were due on June 15th. Please submit ASAP!

Chosun 2019 Summer Schedule was included in your July invoice and will take effect July 1, 2019

Please read Important Notice Regarding Summer Tuition below...

View the 2018 Chosun Taekwondo Academy Retrospective 

Check out all upcoming CHOSUN events on the events page of the CHOSUN website!
Please take note of the 2019 Chosun Test Dates below...

Please visit the updated and improved CHOSUN Yelp page!  
 
Happy July 4th!   
Kamsahamnida,                                                                                                            
Patty Cook, Editor www.facebook.com/chosuntkd 
 
  Chosun Taekwondo Academy celebrating 22 years!

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The Chosun e-newsletter Archive Volume 10 #6 June, 2019

Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast,

Welcome to the June edition of the  Chosun Taekwondo Academy e-newsletter! The summer season is around the corner and as is our tradition, a series of special classes and workshops will enhance the Chosun summer schedule. Taking advantage of the great outdoors, don't miss our annual Summer Training in the Warwick Town Park, Youth Training and Korean Arts & Crafts and the sixth annual Chosun picnic.
Please submit USTA membership applications and dues before June 15th! Thank you.

Chosun 2019 Summer Schedule will be included with your July invoice and will take effect July 1, 2019

Please read Important Notice Regarding Summer Tuition below...

View the 2018 Chosun Taekwondo Academy Retrospective 

Check out all upcoming CHOSUN events on the events page of the CHOSUN website!
Please take note of the 2019 Chosun Test Dates below...

Please visit the updated and improved CHOSUN Yelp page!  
 
Happy Father's Day    
Kamsahamnida,                                                                                                            
Patty Cook, Editor www.facebook.com/chosuntkd 
 
  Chosun Taekwondo Academy celebrating 22 years!


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"Mrs. Pyke Eats Korea" Jajangmyeon

As seen in the May 2019 edition of the Chosun Taekwondo Academy newsletterSubscribe at: www.chosuntkd.com
JajangmyeonKorean Black bean Noodles
While I was looking through all my Facebook posts on April 14th of this year I came upon a post from one of my favorite blogs, Korean Bapsang. She posted about a very strange holidayin Korea called Black Day. Black Day is every April 14th and onthat day lonely singles dress in black clothing and eat Jajangmyeon with their friends. They commiserate with each other about not finding a mate over a steaming bowl of Jajangmyeon! At first I thought how sad, but I bet it would be lots of fun getting together with your friends, drinking Soju and eating these delicious noodles. I wonder how many people could actually hook up on Black Day! The dish is also served to Korean children on special occasions such as birthdays, graduations and exam days. This is Korean – Chinese food at its best. Every Korean – Chinese restaurant serves this amazing dish. Number one takeout and delivery dish in Korea!!
It is made with chewy Jajangmyeon noodles that are combined with fried black bean paste, pork and assorted vegetables. Please consider driving down to Woo Rhee in Northvale New Jersey and enjoy a giant bowl of Jajangmyeon at their food court. To die for!! We also love this dish when we stop at the service areas along the highways in Korea. The best Korean fast food ever! Right Cirillos!
Jajangmyeon
1# Jajangmyeon noodles, freh or frozen (you can substitute udon noodles or linguini)4 Tbs. vegetable oil6 ounces of pork belly cut in large dice4 ounces pork shoulder cut in large dice1 cup cubed zucchini1 ½ cup of chopped onion1 inch piece of ginger minced3 cloves minced garlic1 carrot diced1 large Yukon Gold potato cut in one inch chunks½ cup Black bean paste (Chunjang)2 ½ cups water 3 Tbs. cornstarch1 tbs. sugar 1 tsp sesame oilSliced scallion for garnish¼ cup Picked Daikon (Danmuji) cut into fun shapes with a cookie cutter for garnish
1.           Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and fry the pork belly and pork shoulder till crispy. Pour off some of the accumulated fat.2.           Add the carrot, potato and the zucchini and stir fry about 4-5 minutes.3.           Make a spot in the middle of the pan and add 3 tblespoons of vegetable oil and add the black bean paste. Fry the paste for a minute and then combine everything together. Add Two cups of water , mix well, cover cook 10 minutes.4.           Mix the cornstarch into ½ cup water along with the sugar.5.           Check to see if the potatoes are tender, you may have to cook a little longer. Lower the heat and gently add the cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly till mixture thickens. Stir in sesame oil and remove from the heat.6.           Cook the noodles till just tender and rinse under cold water.7.           Divide the noodles among your serving bowls and pour on the sauce. Garnish with scallions and pickled Daikon. Serve immediately.

Here are some new sites I have been following…they are so wonderful.MykoreaeatsKorean BapsangKorean food with Kimchimari
Haeng bog meongneumPamela Pyke

The Chosun e-newsletter Archive Volume 10 #5 May, 2019

Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast,

Welcome to the May edition of the  Chosun Taekwondo Academy e-newsletter! The seasons are changing and CHOSUN is gearing up for some exciting springtime events and looking ahead to our comprehensive SUMMER @ CHOSUN roster of extra classes and workshops. We make these offerings available to our students and friends at NO EXTRA CHARGE. Stay tuned for the summer schedule of events to be posted in the coming weeks.

Please read Important Notice Regarding Summer Tuition below...

View the 2018 Chosun Taekwondo Academy Retrospective 

Check out all upcoming CHOSUN events on the events page of the CHOSUN website!
Please take note of the 2019 Chosun Test Dates below...

Please visit the updated and improved CHOSUN Yelp page!  
 
Happy Mother's Day    (see Memorial Day Holiday schedule below)
Kamsahamnida,                                                                                                            
Patty Cook, Editor www.facebook.com/chosuntkd 
 
  Chosun Taekwondo Academy celebrating 21 years!

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The Chosun e-newsletter Archive Volume 10 #4 April, 2019

Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast,

Welcome to the April edition of the  Chosun Taekwondo Academy e-newsletter!
Our first Black Belt Examination for 2019 is right around the corner and candidates are diligently preparing for the momentous day... Please support your fellow Chosun students on their outstanding achievements. Also please sign up for the upcoming ICHF Combat Hapkido Seminar with Grandmaster John Pellegrini and "TRU" Women's Self-Defense Course with Master Trina Pellegrini... Details below...

View the 2018 Chosun Taekwondo Academy Retrospective 

Check out all upcoming CHOSUN events on the events page of the CHOSUN website!
Please take note of the 2019 Chosun Test Dates below...

Please visit the updated and improved CHOSUN Yelp page!  
 
Happy Easter and Passover    (Please see holiday schedule below)
Kamsahamnida,                                                                                                            
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  Chosun Taekwondo Academy celebrating 21 years!

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"Mrs. Pyke Eats Korea" Ttukbaegi-gyeran-jjim

As seen in the March 2019 edition of the Chosun Taekwondo Academy Newsletter
Ttukbaegi-gyeran-jjim
There is nothing like having access to farm fresh eggs. So here at the Dojang we have our very own chicken farmer Master Terri Testa. Master Testa raises beautiful hens that lay glorious eggs of every shade of pastel colors. From the lightest green to Blue and tan, these eggs are so delicious. What I love most about them is the deep yellow-orange yolks that make gorgeous scrambled eggs. So don’t be shy, bring her your empty egg cartons and for five bucks a dozen you to can enjoy the best eggs in Warwick. So in honor of Master Testa’s eggs here is a recipe for Korean steamed eggs.
Gyeran-jjim3 large Terri eggs1 large egg yolk                                  1 tsp fish sauce2 scallions, finely chopped1 ½ cups of chicken broth1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1.          Beat the eggs and the yolk together with the fish sauce and half of the scallions2.          Put the chicken broth in a small heavy stainless steel pot or a 3 cup sized Ttukbaegi *see note. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Turn the heat down to low and slowly pour  the egg mixture into the broth while stirring with a fork. Cover and simmer for 6 minutes until the eggs are cooked and fluffy.3.          Pour the toasted sesame oil over the eggs, garnish with more scallions and serve immediately with some steamed rice and toasted nori strips.
*Note- Ttukbaegi  are the beautiful brown glazed bowls that so many soups, stews and bibimbap are served in. The steamed eggs look amazing served in one. You can get them at Woo Ri, H Mart or of course Amazon.
Gyeran-jjim is a very common Banchan. I have enjoyed this dish in many restaurants throughout Korea and I am looking forward to having it again on our return trip this summer. But I really don’t have to wait, do I !
Haeng bog meogneumHappy Eating!!
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The Chosun e-newsletter Archive Volume 10 #3 March, 2019

Dear Martial Arts Enthusiast,

Welcome to the March edition of the  Chosun Taekwondo Academy e-newsletter!
TIME FLYS! 
It is hard to believe that it has been three years since we started a new chapter in the CHOSUN journey and relocated to our beautiful, new location.  Kamsahamnida to students, instructors and supporters for believing in the Chosun Taekwondo Academy! Onward and Upward! 

View the 2018 Chosun Taekwondo Academy Retrospective 

Check out all upcoming CHOSUN events on the events page of the CHOSUN website!
Please take note of the 2019 Chosun Test Dates below...

Please visit the updated and improved CHOSUN Yelp page!  
 
Happy St. Patrick's Day   
Kamsahamnida,                                                                                                            
Patty Cook, Editor www.facebook.com/chosuntkd 
 
  Chosun Taekwondo Academy celebrating 21 years!

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