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
Food & Snacks Available
Seating
Tournament Pro Shop
Breaking Event – Board Purchase
Boards must be purchased on-site (cash only) on the day of the event:
Board Requirements by Age Group
Ages 4–7, 8–9, 10–11
Ages 12–14, 15–17
Ages 18+
Below is a Tentative Schedule for that day. (Another schedule might be released by the 19th.)
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:
Fees & Forms
Parents and adult students, please make sure testing fees are taken care of:
What to Wear & Bring
Saturday Testing Schedule (March 28th)
Kids Testing: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Adults Testing: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Black Belt Help Requested
We would greatly appreciate help from our black belts with:
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.
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.
I will still be heading to Parks & Rec to teach the kids class today. However, students and families should please use their best judgment about traveling.
If no students have arrived 15 minutes after the class start time, I will head out for the evening.
For Teen and Adult students, the forecast looks like it may get quite bad tonight, so I’m going to call it early and cancel Adult Class for today (3/5/26).
I will have my laptop with me, and if the weather situation improves I will update everyone, but at the moment I’m not very hopeful.
Sorry for the inconvenience, everyone. Please stay safe.
Classes are canceled today (3/3/26) due to the weather.
Sigh… I’m getting tired of the snow, are you? But better safe than sorry.
This week is a Basics week, so please take some time to review your poomsae, self-defense techniques, and breaking. Or feel free to take the night off and rest up. Kids, please help your parents with the snow!
Thank you.
See you all Thursday.
Additional Reminder for Parks & Rec Students:
Tuition has increased by $10. Whatever you were previously paying for class, please add $10 going forward (starting this month). This also applies to Weapons Class.
My apologies, I put this off as long as I could.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Master Andy
Dear YMCA Students and Families,
It’s February Vacation week, and the YMCA had previously scheduled no classes for the entire week.
However, I will still be teaching at Goffstown Parks & Recreation on:
Tuesday & Thursday
YMCA students are encouraged to attend so you can keep your training consistent — especially with belt testing coming up next month.
If you were planning to visit the YMCA today, please note they are closed due to the weather. Here is their Facebook announcement:
“Attention Members: Due to the continued inclement weather expected this afternoon (Monday 2/23), we will remain closed for the safety of our staff teams.
We hope everyone stays safe and warm today! Please continue to check WMUR and this page for further updates.”
Again, classes will still be held at Goffstown Parks & Recreation. I hope to see many of you there.
February has certainly been a rough month with cancellations, but I know the YMCA will take care of our Y students. I also want to say that everyone is training well right now, and I have high hopes for a strong and well-attended testing. Thank you all for your continued hard work.
— Master Andy
(Reposting so the details don’t get lost)
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Cormier Youth Center – Andover, Massachusetts
Early bird registration ends Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Click here for the registration form.
Rules Available:
If you are interested in competing, please speak with me.
Black belts with referee experience: Tiger An’s is always looking for referees. If you are interested, please let me know. This includes a free referee seminar, available in person or via Zoom.
Due to the bad weather moving in, the YMCA has decided to cancel classes tonight 2/20/26. I’m sure they will credit you for the missed day.
We’ve had some rough luck with February weather, but safety comes first. Please stay safe and warm, everyone.
— Master Andy
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.
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
(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:
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.