YMCA Families – Please Read

Just a quick reminder that there are no classes tonight 2/16/26. This was a planned cancellation, and you were not charged for this evening. 

I also want to personally apologize for the number of cancellations this month. Two were scheduled ahead of time, and three were due to me being sick. I truly appreciate your patience and understanding. The YMCA will be issuing credits for the sick days.

The good news is that I’m feeling much better and will be back starting tomorrow. I’ve missed being in class with you all and am looking forward to getting back to training together!

Thank you again for your flexibility and support,  it means a lot.

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Parks & Rec Families – Important Update

Starting in March, tuition will be increasing by $10 per student.

I’ve done my best to keep tuition steady for as long as possible, but with rising costs, this adjustment has become necessary. I’m committed to continuing to provide strong instruction, a positive environment, and meaningful growth for your students.

Beginning in March, please add $10 to your current monthly tuition amount per student.

If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m always happy to talk.

Thank you for being part of this program and for trusting me with your training.

Master Andy

YMCA Students, Please Take Notice:

While I am feeling much better, I am still not well enough to teach and I do not want to risk spreading whatever I have to any of you. I have tested twice for COVID and both results were negative, but out of caution I have decided to cancel classes for today, Friday, February 13, 2026.

The YMCA has confirmed that everyone will receive a credit for the missed classes, most likely applied to next month’s tuition.

As a reminder, there will also be no classes on Monday, February 16. This was a planned cancellation and you were not charged for that day at the beginning of the month.

My sincere apologies for the recent cancellations. It has been a rough stretch with illness, and I truly appreciate your patience and understanding.

Thank you,
Master Andy

Tiger An’s Tournament Information

(This is just copied and pasted from the last post… I don’t want the info to get lost.)

Sunday, March 22, 2026
Cormier Youth Center – Andover, Massachusetts

Events include:

• Breaking
  
• Poomsae
  
• Sparring
  

Early bird registration ends Saturday, March 7, 2026. Click Here for Registration Form.

Poomsae Rules. Weapon Poomsae. Breaking Rules. Sparring Rules.

If you are interested in competing, please speak with Master Andy.Black belts with referee experience: Tiger An’s is always looking for referees. If you’re interested, please let me know. This opportunity includes a free referee seminar, available in person or via Zoom.

Kids classes for Thursday, 2/12/26 are canceled.
As the day goes on, I’m starting to feel a little better, but not well enough to run classes safely and effectively. My apologies for the inconvenience.

Adult class will still be held tonight.
Master Jim — and likely Master Nathan — will be leading in my place. A huge thank you to them for stepping in!

Tiger An’s Tournament

Sunday, March 22, 2026
Cormier Youth Center – Andover, Massachusetts

Events include:

• Breaking
  
• Poomsae
  
• Sparring
  

Early bird registration ends Saturday, March 7, 2026. Click Here for Registration Form.

Poomsae Rules. Weapon Poomsae. Breaking Rules. Sparring Rules.

If you are interested in competing, please speak with Master Andy.Black belts with referee experience: Tiger An’s is always looking for referees. If you’re interested, please let me know. This opportunity includes a free referee seminar, available in person or via Zoom.

YMCA Students Take Notice,

I am feeling worse today and unfortunately need to cancel classes for Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

There is a good chance that Friday’s classes may be canceled as well, but I will keep everyone informed as soon as I know more. The YMCA has confirmed that all students will receive credit for any missed classes.

My sincere apologies for the inconvenience, and thank you all for your understanding.

Respectfully,
Master Andy

No Classes Today, 2/10/26, at the Goffstown Parks & Rec.

Hello everyone,

Please note that TaeKwonDo classes at the Goffstown Parks & Rec are canceled for today, Feb. 10th, 2026.

I may have picked up a cold at the Faire this past weekend, and both my wife and I are not feeling well. With some snow expected tonight, it’s best to play it safe and cancel classes this evening.

YMCA students, I felt fine yesterday and tested negative for COVID today, but I wanted to keep you all informed just in case. Hopefully all will be well for tomorrow, and classes resume as normal (I will mask up as a precaution). But I will keep you all informed of course, thank you for your understanding.

Stay safe, stay warm, and hopefully I will see you all soon.

Respectfully,
Master Andy

There will be no classes this Friday, February 6th, 2026. This date was already built into the schedule. I will be traveling north that day to help at the Vermont Winter Renaissance Faire.

My apologies for any inconvenience or lack of communication, and also for having classes canceled two Fridays in a row.

Friday students who missed class last Friday are welcome to make up classes at:

• Goffstown Parks & Rec (Tuesday/Thursday)
  • Kids Class: 5:00 PM
  • Adult Class: 7:30 PM
• YMCA (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) — any scheduled class time

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Additionally, there will be no classes at the YMCA on Monday, February 16th, 2026. This date was removed from the schedule in advance and was already accounted for in tuition. As always, you are welcome to attend a make-up class at either Goffstown Parks & Rec or the YMCA, as listed above.

Thank you very much for your understanding and flexibility. I truly appreciate it.

-Master Andy

TaeKwonDo classes are canceled today, January 30th, at the Goffstown YMCA Allard Center. I’m not feeling well and need to take the evening to recover. I appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience. Have a great weekend!

-Master Andy

To all the Black Belts of Bulsajo TKD who were able to attend this year’s Tea Ceremony, thank you so much for coming. It was truly awesome to see you all. A special thank you to everyone who helped with setup and cleanup as well. Your help made the day much easier for my wife and me, and we greatly appreciate it.

For those who couldn’t make it this year, no worries at all, there’s always next year.  I made a BB Tea Ceremony Video as usual, short but fun, and uploaded the videos to an unlisted YouTube Playlist. If you’d like access to the playlist, please reach out to me via email, text, or Facebook Messenger and I’ll send you the link.

One important note: to respect everyone’s privacy, please do not share the playlist or any of the videos within it. Thank you in advance for understanding and respecting this.

Thank you again, everyone. You should be proud of yourselves, keep up the great work!

Master Andy

There will be no Kids Class or Weapons Class today, Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

I apologize for the short notice. Everyone is fine, but my attention is needed elsewhere today.

Teens & Adults:

Master Jim and Master Nathan will be running class tonight, so you are good to go. It is a sparring night, so please be sure to bring your sparring gear.

Black Belt Uniforms

If you would like to order a Black Belt uniform, please let me know by tomorrow. I will be placing the order by the end of the day.

If you miss the window, or if the uniforms don’t arrive in time, we’ll figure it out when needed, no worries.

Tea Ceremony – January 24

If you are planning to attend the Tea Ceremony at Parks & Rec on the 24th, please let me know what you can bring for the potluck.

Thank you, everyone, and I appreciate your understanding.

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Master Andy

Our date is set!
January 24th, from 5:00–7:00 PM

Arrival Time:
All Black Belts and Bodans should arrive between 4:15–4:30 PM.

Uniforms:
• Black Belts: Please wear a black belt dobok (white uniform with black collar). I have a very limited supply available, so let me know as soon as possible if you need one. The cost is $60 for the basic black belt uniform.
• Bodans: You may wear any complete uniform color. You are also welcome to purchase a black belt dobok if you’d like. Again, please let me know ASAP.

Attendance:
All Black Belts and Bodans, please let me know if you are attending. Space is limited, but a few family members per person should be fine.

Potluck Meal:
After the ceremony, we’ll share a meal together. Please email, text, post on our Discord’s General Channel, or comment on Facebook to let us know what you can bring. I’ll start a Facebook post and keep it updated as items are claimed.

Big Bow:
Everyone attending (black belts and bodans) will need to know the “Big Bow.” I’ll cover this during class or after class and review it again at the ceremony.

Looking forward to sharing this special evening with you all.