JULY/AUGUST 2025 NEWSLETTER
Introducing our NEW Membership Levels effective immediately!
If you are currently an Advanced Member, your membership will roll over to the new PREMIUM level.
Start taking advantage of your new perks!
Please contact us to upgrade your membership.
A Letter From Our Master Instructors
Dear Students,
It’s completely normal for students to go through phases when they say, “I want to quit.” It’s tough to know when to follow that feeling—and when to challenge it. But in martial arts, those moments of resistance are when the most important growth happens.
Right now, we’re in the middle of summer, and many are experiencing what we call “the summer blues.” Without the structure of school, regular routines, and academic progress markers, it’s common for everyone to feel aimless, unmotivated, or simply “off.” It’s not laziness, it’s the natural dip that happens when structure fades and everything feels like one long, hot blur.
That’s exactly why sticking with taekwondo during this time matters so much. Training gives us an anchor—something consistent, goal-driven, and meaningful. It’s one of the few things that keeps ours minds and bodies engaged in a healthy way, especially through the summer slump.
Yes, taekwondo is hard at times. It takes discipline, patience, and effort. But that’s why it’s valuable. If you want to quit because you're bored, frustrated, tired, or feeling stuck, we encourage you to pause and ask: What life skills am I learning if I walk away now?
We’re not just building martial artists, we’re building confident, resilient people. Black belts are earned, not given. And often, the students who make it the farthest aren’t the most athletic or naturally gifted. They’re the ones who had support to keep showing up—even when it was hard, even when it was summer, and especially when they didn’t feel like it.
Please know our staff is always here to support you. If you are struggling, let’s talk. But let’s also help you learn the kind of perseverance that sets you apart for life. Because the reward isn’t just the belt—it’s who you become on the way to earning it.
-Team Cho’s
Student of the Month: Robert E. - High Red Belt Adult
Super Saturday is August 2nd from 11:30am-1pm. This specialty class is for students that are trying to test August 9th and need extra help with their techniques, form, and/or board break. This is a great class for you to earn any remaining stripes you need to be eligible and a great confidence boost leading into testing week! $30 (Basic), $27 (Premium), or $24 (ELITE). Limited Spots! Sign up by clicking the following link or stop in at the Front Desk: Cho's Martial Arts
The next belt promotion will be held on Saturday, August 9th at St. Boniface School in Germantown (no classes)
Pre-testing for Deputy Black Belts testing for their black belt will be Thursday, July 31st at 5pm. You must be invited to attend (check your e-mail). Please wear your white uniform (black collar allowed) and you will not need sparring gear.
Pre-testing for intermediate and advanced students will be Wednesday, August 6th. Only attend if missing stripes. If you have all of your stripes you do not attend:
5pm - All 7-12 yr olds Green-High Blue Belt
6pm - All 7-12 yr olds Red-High Red Belt
7:15pm - Normal Class / All Teen & Adult Green-High Red Belt
Promotion Applications with fees (cash or check only) are due back to the Front Desk by Wednesday, August 6th.
