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

• Kids Class: 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
• Teen/Adult Class: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

YMCA students are encouraged to attend so you can keep your training consistent — especially with belt testing coming up next month.

Weather Update – YMCA Closure (Monday 2/23)

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

Tiger An’s Tournament Information

(Reposting so the details don’t 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 the registration form.

Rules Available:

• Poomsae Rules
• Weapon Poomsae Rules
• Breaking Rules
• Sparring Rules

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.

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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