Summer Doboks!

Throwing together an order for Summer Doboks for those who are interested.

Summer Doboks come in:

• White for beginner students
• Red for intermediate students
• Black for advanced students

Each is $40.

Once I’ve got at least 15 requests, I’ll put the order in… or I’ll just leave it open until the end of the month if requests are slow. If you can, please pay in advance.

Oh… what is a Summer Dobok?

It’s a pair of shorts and a short-sleeved dobok top to help keep you cool while training during the summer!

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June Testing & Pot Luck Reminder!

Testing will take place during the week of June 15th (next week!), with Part Two Testing on Saturday, June 20th, at Goffstown Parks & Recreation (155 S. Mast St., Goffstown, NH 03045).

Part Two Testing will begin promptly at 10:00 AM. Please arrive 15–30 minutes early so we can get everyone checked in and organized before we get started.

June testing is a little different from our other tests. Everyone tests together at the same time… kids and adults alike! After testing, we’ll have a pot luck and water battle!

Because of the YMCA Interim Weeks, I expect testing may be a little smaller than usual, and we’ll probably have several make-up tests in July. I’d love to avoid that, but it depends on our YMCA students’ ability to attend Parks & Recreation classes.

Since this is June testing, full doboks are not required. Students should wear dobok pants and either a plain T-shirt or a Bulsajo TaeKwonDo T-shirt. If you don’t have a dobok yet, just wear comfortable workout clothes.

Everyone should bring:

• A water bottle
• A sweat towel
• Sparring gear (if that applies to you)

If you plan on participating in the water battle, please also bring:

• A change of clothes (or two!)
• A large towel

Please don’t bring your own water guns. I don’t want them getting broken, and I’ll provide everything we need. Also, please don’t bring water balloons. I don’t want to leave a mess behind that has to be cleaned up afterward.

It’s a good idea to bring folding chairs, sunscreen, and anything else you might want while spending a few hours outside.

I’ll post a Pot Luck sign-up list on Facebook. Don’t use Facebook? No problem! Just let me know what you can bring, or ask what we still need.

What if it rains?

Testing will still take place as scheduled, rain or shine. The pot luck will likely still happen as well. The only thing that may get canceled is the water battle, depending on the weather.

We’ll keep an eye on the forecast and post any updates if needed.

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YMCA Class Reminder

There are no classes at the YMCA until Monday, June 29th.

The TaeKwonDo class should already be in the system, and students should be able to sign up now.

If you were planning to test in June but will now miss it because of the YMCA Interim Weeks, you’ll simply do a make-up test in July, provided you’ve still earned permission to test.

Olde Home Day a Success!

Olde Home Day was a pretty good success for our first run, I think. We broke over 90 boards and handed out more than 90 business cards, so not bad at all!

A huge thank you to Master Jim, Mr. John, Master Nathan, and Miss Sarah for coming out to help. Also, thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello. Your support is greatly appreciated!

YMCA Students, Please Take Note… Again

It looks like there will be no classes at the YMCA Allard Center for the next Three Weeks. Yes, you read that correctly, three weeks, not two.

The TaeKwonDo class is now in the YMCA system and available for registration. Our first class back at the YMCA will be June 29, 2026.

In the meantime, please attend classes at Goffstown Parks & Recreation or continue training at home. See the schedule below.

Goffstown Parks & Recreation
155 S. Mast St.
Goffstown, NH 03045

If you are planning to test, you must attend Parks & Rec classes at least once per week in order to test. I understand that many of you may not be able to do that, so we will offer make-up testing during regular YMCA class times in July.

I apologize for the inconvenience. The YMCA scheduled Interim Weeks in the middle of June, which has unfortunately disrupted our testing schedule.

Parks & Rec Schedule

Tuesday

• Kids: 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
• Weapons: 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM (Ages 12 and up)
• Teens & Adults: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Thursday

• Kids: 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
• Teens & Adults: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

June Testing & Pot Luck Reminder!

Testing will take place during the week of June 15th (next week!), with Part Two Testing on Saturday, June 20th, at Goffstown Parks & Recreation (155 S. Mast St., Goffstown, NH 03045).

Part Two Testing will begin promptly at 10:00 AM. Please arrive 15–30 minutes early so we can get everyone checked in and organized before we start.

June testing is a little different from our other tests. Everyone tests together at the same time, kids and adults alike! After testing, we’ll have a pot luck and water battle!

Because of the YMCA Interim Weeks, I expect testing may be a little smaller than usual, and we’ll likely have several make-up tests in July. I’d love to avoid that, but it depends on our YMCA students’ ability to attend Parks & Rec classes.

Since this is June testing, full doboks are not required. However, students should wear dobok pants and either a plain T-shirt or a Bulsajo TaeKwonDo T-shirt. If you do not yet have a dobok, please wear comfortable workout clothes.

Everyone should bring:

• A water bottle
• A sweat towel
• Sparring gear (if that applies to you).

If you plan to participate in the water battle, please bring:

• A change of clothes (or two!)
• A large towel

Please do not bring your own water guns, as I don’t want them getting broken. I’ll provide everything we need. Also, please do not bring water balloons, as I don’t want to leave a mess behind that needs to be cleaned up afterward.

It is also a good idea to bring folding chairs, sunscreen, and anything else you might want while spending a few hours outside.

I’ll post a Pot Luck sign-up list on Facebook. Don’t use Facebook? No problem! Just let me know what you can bring, or ask what we still need.

What if it rains?

Testing will still take place as scheduled, rain or shine. The pot luck will likely still happen as well. The only thing that may be canceled is the water battle, depending on the weather.

We’ll keep an eye on the forecast and post any updates if needed.

Olde Home Day

Bulsajo TKD will be at Goffstown Olde Home Day for the first time ever this Saturday!  June 6th, 2026.

We’ll be there from 10am to 4pm near Sullie’s Superette. Stop by and say “Hi!” Bring a friend and have them try to break a board!

Adult Black Belts, if you want to hang out and help out, please let me know. If you want to come for setup, it’s going to be an 8:30am setup near Sullie’s. We’ll have to park elsewhere and walk over to our spot.

Please wear a full dobok. Maybe not our black ones… unless that’s all you have clean. 😄

Let’s hope for a fun event for all!
 

YMCA Students Please Take Note!

Looks like for the next two weeks there will be no classes at the YMCA Allard Center.

Please come to the Goffstown Parks & Rec for class, or be training at home. See below for the Parks & Rec schedule. 

Goffstown Parks & Rec.
155 S Mast St.
Goffstown, NH 03045

If you are planning on testing, you must come to Parks & Rec at least once a week in order to test. I know many of you won’t be able to do that, so you will instead do a make-up testing in July at the YMCA during normal class times.

I am sorry for the inconvenience. The YMCA has scheduled Interim Weeks in the middle of June and it’s messing with our testing schedule.

Parks & Rec Schedule

Tuesday

• Kids: 5:00pm to 5:45pm
• Weapons: 6:15pm to 7:15pm (12 years of age and up only)
• Teens & Adult Class: 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Thursday

• Kids: 5:00pm to 5:45pm
• Teens & Adult Class: 7:30pm to 8:30pm

June Testing and Pot Luck!

Testing will be the week of the 15th, with Part Two Testing being on Saturday the 20th at the Goffstown Parks & Rec. (155 S Mast St, Goffstown, NH 03045)

June testing is different than our other tests. We have everyone testing together at the same time. Kids and adults alike! After testing we will have a Pot Luck and Water Battle!

With the YMCA having Interim Weeks for two weeks, I expect testing will be a little smaller than normal and we’ll probably have quite a few make-up tests at the YMCA in July. I would love to avoid that however, but it depends on the YMCA students and their ability to make it to Parks & Rec classes.

With it being June testing, full doboks are not needed. However, dobok pants and either a plain T-shirt or a Bulsajo T-shirt are required. If you don’t have a dobok yet, wear comfortable workout clothes.

Everyone should bring a sweat towel and a water bottle. If you are planning on joining in on the water battle, you will need to bring a change of clothes (or two if you want to change afterward!) and a large towel of course.

For the water battle, please do NOT bring your own water guns. I don’t want them getting broken and I will have stuff for us to use. Also, no water balloons please. I don’t want to have to clean up the field later.

It’s also a good idea to bring folding chairs, sunscreen, and anything else you might want for hanging out outside for a few hours.

I will start a Pot Luck list and put it up on Facebook. Don’t use Facebook? No problem! Just let me know what you can bring or ask what we still need.

For example, we will need some folks to bring small portable grills to cook up some of the food. Pretty please lol!

I think that’s it…

Looking forward to seeing everyone test, eat some good food, and have some fun!

I am currently at the New Hampshire Renaissance Faire grounds helping with teardown, and I’m realizing I’m running out of steam. Sorry to say, but there will be no classes tonight at the YMCA. I am also going to cancel tomorrow’s Parks & Rec class as well, since I will be back here again tomorrow helping.

So there will be no classes:
-Monday, May 18
-Tuesday, May 19

The faire was a huge success, though! We hit record attendance numbers! Thank you to all of you who came out to support the faire! 😀

Class Cancellations for the Whole Week. 🙁

(No classes for the week of April 27th at BOTH locations)

Just a quick update from my last message. The Goffstown Parks and Recreation building is having a septic system issue and will be closed for the rest of the week while they fix it.

So there will be no classes at Parks & Rec or the YMCA this week.

Sorry about the change everyone, but I hope you all enjoy your April vacation! Do not forget to practice and train at home.

~Master Andy

Due to April Vacation, the YMCA has canceled all classes for this week (April 27th–May 1st). However, I will still be teaching at Goffstown Parks & Rec, and I encourage all of you to join us there!

Class Schedule:

• Kids Classes: Tuesday & Thursday, 5:00–5:45 PM
• Weapons Class (Ages 12+): Tuesday, 6:15–7:15 PM
• Adult Classes: Tuesday & Thursday, 7:30–8:30 PM

I hope you all have a great week!

The New Hampshire Renaissance Faire

It’s almost here! Join us on May 9th, 10th, 16th, & 17th!  For more information, visit: www.NHRenFaire.com

Please note: due to faire setup, I will be taking Friday, May 8th off from classes. The YMCA is aware, and YMCA students will not be charged for that day.  Parks & Rec. students, I might be taking the 7th off as well, but I won’t know until we get closer, please be on the look out.

Sorry everyone, I’ve come down with a cold, so there will be no classes tonight at the Goffstown YMCA.

Again, no classes today/tonight (04/10/26). My apologies for any inconvenience. The YMCA should take care of this via pro-rating (I think), or you’re welcome to attend a different class to make up for it.

Thank you, and stay healthy, everyone!
Master Andy

Competitors and spectators should take note.
Competitors, please be at the tournament well before your division is supposed to start.  These things can go fast, or go slow, so better safe than sorry.

Tiger An’s Invitational Tournament

The Tiger An’s Invitational is THIS Sunday, March 22nd!

We have four competitors representing our Goffstown Parks & Rec location:
Emeric, Bradley, Caelan, and Charlie

Be sure to wish them luck as they compete!

Location:
Cormier Youth Center
40 Whittier Ct
Andover, MA 01810

Doors open to all at 6:45 AM.
(Please refer to the schedule image for specific event times.)

For additional details, please see our previous newsletter/post.

Spectator Information

Admission

• $15 per person (non-VIPs and non-competitors)
• Cash only at the door

Food & Snacks Available

• Pizza
• Gimbap
• Chips
• Drinks and other snacks

Seating

• Limited bleachers and chairs available
• We recommend bringing a lawn chair as a backup
  

Tournament Pro Shop

• Tournament shirts will be available for purchase
• Basic gear and accessories will also be available
  

Breaking Event – Board Purchase

Boards must be purchased on-site (cash only) on the day of the event:

• Thin Boards: $4 each
• Thick Boards: $5 each
  

Board Requirements by Age Group

Ages 4–7, 8–9, 10–11

• 4 Thin Boards
• 5 Power Thin Boards
• Estimated Cost: $36

Ages 12–14, 15–17

• 4 Thin Boards
• 2 Thick Boards
• 5 Power Thick Boards
• Estimated Cost: $49

Ages 18+

• 4 Thin Boards
• 2 Thick Boards
• Power Breaking: Unlimited
• Estimated Cost: $26 + power boards (varies based on usage)
  

Below is a Tentative Schedule for that day. (Another schedule might be released by the 19th.)

Testing Information

Testing is next week — the week of March 22nd, 2026!
It came up fast, but you’ve all been working hard and we’re excited to see your progress.

Testing Format

Testing will take place over two days:

• Day 1: During the week at your normal class time
• Day 2: Saturday, March 28th, at Goffstown Parks & Rec
  

Fees & Forms

Parents and adult students, please make sure testing fees are taken care of:

• Color Belt Testing: $20
  (Some older forms may still say $15 — please note the updated fee)
• Refresher Testing: $10
  

What to Wear & Bring

• Full dobok/uniform (clean and pressed)
• If you are brand new and do not yet have a uniform:
  • Wear comfortable workout clothes
• Sparring students: bring full sparring gear for Saturday
• All students:
  • Water
  • Sweat towel
    

Saturday Testing Schedule (March 28th)

Kids Testing: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

• Please arrive by 11:15 AM

Adults Testing: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

• Please arrive by 1:15 PM
  

Black Belt Help Requested

We would greatly appreciate help from our black belts with:

• Assisting on the floor (safety and organization)
• Holding for breaking
• (2nd Dan and up) Assisting with grading

Please speak with me if you are available, otherwise I may reach out directly.

Final Note
To our competitors and students testing:
You’ve put in the time, the effort, and the discipline. Trust your training, stay focused, and give your best. That’s all that’s ever been asked of you, and it’s more than enough.

The Tiger An’s Tournament is coming up soon. If you plan to compete, have you registered yet? Early bird registration ends March 7, 2026, so please make sure your registration is submitted before that deadline.

The following information is from Grandmaster Richard.

Early Bird Registration Deadline
Saturday, March 7, 2026

All registrations must arrive at

Tiger An’s Headquarters
1519 Middlesex Street
Lowell, MA 01851

Registrations received after this date will be considered late registration
Link to the registration form.

Breaking Event Boards
Boards must be purchased in cash on the day of the event.

Thin boards are $4 each
Thick boards are $5 each

Referee and Coach Seminar
Friday, March 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The seminar will be approximately 75 to 90 minutes.

Location is Tiger An’s Headquarters in Lowell.

Wear comfortable clothes if attending in person.

A Zoom option will also be available. If you need the Zoom link please contact

kyrajchan@gmail.com
kyrac22@gmail.com

This seminar will review all five events and answer any questions.
Dobok (uniform) is required for all referees and judges.

Spectator Tickets
Admission is $15 per person for spectators. Competitors and VIPs are not included in this fee.

Tickets will be cash at the door.

Pro Shop
Tournament shirts, basic gear, and accessories will be available for purchase.

Food and Snacks
Pizza, gimbap, chips, drinks, and snacks will be available for purchase for spectators.

Event Timeline
An updated timeline will be posted by Wednesday, March 18.

Please arrive at least 45 minutes before your scheduled time since events may run faster than expected. Please inform families of this as well.

Spectator Seating
The gym has bleachers and chairs but seating is limited. Families may want to bring lawn chairs as a backup option.

Tournament Rules

Poomsae
Weapon Poomsae
Breaking
Sparring

If you are interested in competing, please speak with me so we can make sure you are registered and prepared.

Testing

Our March testing is also coming up quickly and it will actually be the week of the tournament.

I will be and have been passing out Stripe Sheets to the kids. These sheets are for parents to give permission, or not, for their child to test. Reminder: if they have your permission, they will still need my approval for Taekwondo material and behavior in class.

I will have more details on testing next week.