Student Newsletter for THE DOJANG
(Adult School)
July 2025
Musings from BuKwanJangNim
Happy July and testing month! Adults test July 19 and Kids’ on July 20. Please read the information below for details. Family and friends are absolutely welcome to attend testing as well as the potluck. Your hard work deserves an audience! Try to attend the Kids’ Test July 20 at 3:30, it’s a great way to support their instructors and the kids!
With July comes our sweltering heat and soon, the addition of humidity. Start taking care of yourself first thing in the morning by drinking water and staying hydrated throughout the day. Drinking water only at class is not sufficient.
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Reminders/News
Please Welcome
Uriel Solano - white belt
Breaking Class
Breaking class is Saturday, July 5. All students will work on impact techniques, holding and setting up effective breaks. Boards are $4 each or you are welcome to bring your own. This is the only breaking class before testing. However, students red belt and above can break in any regular class up until the week of testing.
Testing News
Belt promotion testing is Saturday, July 19 at 3:30pm. Students should know within the first week or so of July if they are testing. Students should arrive between 2:50-3:00pm. The Tiny Tigers class ends at 2:50 so please do not interrupt them by coming earlier.
Testing fees (CASH ONLY) are DUE by Tuesday, July 15 at the latest. Colored belts’ fee is $55 and Black Belt stage tests are $125. If you need boards, you have until Thursday, July 17 to buy boards. They are $4 each.
MASKS are not required at testing. However, if you are feeling even a little bit off or under the weather, wear a mask. Please encourage your family and friends who are coming to support you to do the same if they feel ill.
Dojang DinnerThis month’s Dojang dinner is our post-testing potluck hosted by BuSabum Nick and family. They will provide main dish, sodas and waters. The rest is up to us! Plan to bring a salad, side or dessert to share, and if you drink adult beverages, BYOB. Maps will be available at testing.
Combo Class
Combo class this month is on Sunday, July 27. Plan to come and blend our community for a fabulous class!Class is from 3:00-3:50pm.
Black Belt Workshop
Black Belt Workshop will follow Combo Class on July 27 from 3:50 - 4:30pm. Black Belts are expected to attend, and hopefully the mothers in your life will understand. If you cannot attend for some reason, clear it with BuKwanJangNim before July 27.
Protocol Focus
This month’s protocol focus is returning to intentional and appropriate testing mindset and behaviors, and using ‘Yes’ and ‘Yes Sir/Ma’am’ and no other casual affirmatives. Mindfulness is an integral part of our training and speech is definitely a reflection of that mindfulness. Hold yourself and your classmates accountable and help each other grow!
Tuition
Tuition is due by Sunday, July 20 for August training. Thank you for remembering the tuition total of $110.00 including tax and for being on time. There is a $10 late fee for tuition received after the 20th. If you are not a TRC member, please set up AutoPay through your bank – it is quick and easy to do! Please ask BuKwanJangNim Marie if you need more information.
New Students
We are looking to add new students to our Tiny Tigers, Kicking Kids and Adult classes. Who do you know that that would benefit from our training? Please send them our way, word of mouth is a powerful recruiting tool!
Facebook
Please support the Dojang through social media and spread the word! Find us on Facebook @TheDojangTucson
Dojang Library
There is a small library of books in the Dojang office if you are interested in martial arts reading. Books are available to borrow. Please be sure to sign them out and return them when you finish.
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Class Times
Tues. & Thurs. 7:00-8:15pm Adults
Thurs. 5:00-6:00pm Kicking Kids/Tiny Tigers (in the racquetball building)
Sat. 2:00-2:50pm Tiny Tigers
Sat/Sun 3:00-3:50pm Kicking Kids
Sat/Sun 4:00-5:15pm Adults
July 27 3:50-4:30pm Black Belt Workshop
*Arrive a minimum of 5 minutes before class*
Class Equipment
EVERY class, students need: full uniform and belt, sparring gear, a Dojang T-shirt, and a full water bottle. A protective cup is required for all male students. Shirts worn under uniform tops must be solid white, red or black (for black belts only) if it is not your Dojang T-shirt.
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History
Chung Do Kwan (our style) translates as The Gym of the Blue Wave. This original style of Taekwondo was founded by GM Won Kuk Lee in 1944. GM Lee trained in Shotokan Karate, under its founder Funakoshi Gichen, while attending law school at Chuo University. GM Lee first began teaching an art called Tang Soo Do. Hyun Ok Shin (our Grand Master) was one of GM Lee’s first students along with Duk Sung Son, Woon Kyu Uhm, Jong Myung Hyun, Jae Chun Ko, and Jhoon Rhee. Over time the name changed from Tang Soo Do, to Tae Soo Do, and finally to Tae Kwon Do. GM Shin emigrated to the US in 1962 and began teaching TKD in the US. His first official school opened in Laurelton, NY in 1967.
Words of Wisdom
“I’m not telling you it’s going to be easy… I’m telling you it’s going to be worth it.” -Art Williams
Happy July and testing month! Adults test July 19 and Kids’ on July 20. Please read the information below for details. Family and friends are absolutely welcome to attend testing as well as the potluck. Your hard work deserves an audience! Try to attend the Kids’ Test July 20 at 3:30, it’s a great way to support their instructors and the kids!
With July comes our sweltering heat and soon, the addition of humidity. Start taking care of yourself first thing in the morning by drinking water and staying hydrated throughout the day. Drinking water only at class is not sufficient.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Reminders/News
Please Welcome
Uriel Solano - white belt
Breaking Class
Breaking class is Saturday, July 5. All students will work on impact techniques, holding and setting up effective breaks. Boards are $4 each or you are welcome to bring your own. This is the only breaking class before testing. However, students red belt and above can break in any regular class up until the week of testing.
Testing News
Belt promotion testing is Saturday, July 19 at 3:30pm. Students should know within the first week or so of July if they are testing. Students should arrive between 2:50-3:00pm. The Tiny Tigers class ends at 2:50 so please do not interrupt them by coming earlier.
Testing fees (CASH ONLY) are DUE by Tuesday, July 15 at the latest. Colored belts’ fee is $55 and Black Belt stage tests are $125. If you need boards, you have until Thursday, July 17 to buy boards. They are $4 each.
MASKS are not required at testing. However, if you are feeling even a little bit off or under the weather, wear a mask. Please encourage your family and friends who are coming to support you to do the same if they feel ill.
Dojang DinnerThis month’s Dojang dinner is our post-testing potluck hosted by BuSabum Nick and family. They will provide main dish, sodas and waters. The rest is up to us! Plan to bring a salad, side or dessert to share, and if you drink adult beverages, BYOB. Maps will be available at testing.
Combo Class
Combo class this month is on Sunday, July 27. Plan to come and blend our community for a fabulous class!Class is from 3:00-3:50pm.
Black Belt Workshop
Black Belt Workshop will follow Combo Class on July 27 from 3:50 - 4:30pm. Black Belts are expected to attend, and hopefully the mothers in your life will understand. If you cannot attend for some reason, clear it with BuKwanJangNim before July 27.
Protocol Focus
This month’s protocol focus is returning to intentional and appropriate testing mindset and behaviors, and using ‘Yes’ and ‘Yes Sir/Ma’am’ and no other casual affirmatives. Mindfulness is an integral part of our training and speech is definitely a reflection of that mindfulness. Hold yourself and your classmates accountable and help each other grow!
Tuition
Tuition is due by Sunday, July 20 for August training. Thank you for remembering the tuition total of $110.00 including tax and for being on time. There is a $10 late fee for tuition received after the 20th. If you are not a TRC member, please set up AutoPay through your bank – it is quick and easy to do! Please ask BuKwanJangNim Marie if you need more information.
New Students
We are looking to add new students to our Tiny Tigers, Kicking Kids and Adult classes. Who do you know that that would benefit from our training? Please send them our way, word of mouth is a powerful recruiting tool!
Please support the Dojang through social media and spread the word! Find us on Facebook @TheDojangTucson
Dojang Library
There is a small library of books in the Dojang office if you are interested in martial arts reading. Books are available to borrow. Please be sure to sign them out and return them when you finish.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Class Times
Tues. & Thurs. 7:00-8:15pm Adults
Thurs. 5:00-6:00pm Kicking Kids/Tiny Tigers (in the racquetball building)
Sat. 2:00-2:50pm Tiny Tigers
Sat/Sun 3:00-3:50pm Kicking Kids
Sat/Sun 4:00-5:15pm Adults
July 27 3:50-4:30pm Black Belt Workshop
*Arrive a minimum of 5 minutes before class*
Class Equipment
EVERY class, students need: full uniform and belt, sparring gear, a Dojang T-shirt, and a full water bottle. A protective cup is required for all male students. Shirts worn under uniform tops must be solid white, red or black (for black belts only) if it is not your Dojang T-shirt.
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History
Chung Do Kwan (our style) translates as The Gym of the Blue Wave. This original style of Taekwondo was founded by GM Won Kuk Lee in 1944. GM Lee trained in Shotokan Karate, under its founder Funakoshi Gichen, while attending law school at Chuo University. GM Lee first began teaching an art called Tang Soo Do. Hyun Ok Shin (our Grand Master) was one of GM Lee’s first students along with Duk Sung Son, Woon Kyu Uhm, Jong Myung Hyun, Jae Chun Ko, and Jhoon Rhee. Over time the name changed from Tang Soo Do, to Tae Soo Do, and finally to Tae Kwon Do. GM Shin emigrated to the US in 1962 and began teaching TKD in the US. His first official school opened in Laurelton, NY in 1967.
Words of Wisdom
“I’m not telling you it’s going to be easy… I’m telling you it’s going to be worth it.” -Art Williams