Last Week for Stripes! Testing Is Next Week!

This is the final week for students to earn their stripes before testing!

Students in the children’s classes should bring in their stripe sheets if they haven’t already. They will also have the opportunity to earn their gold Taekwondo stripe from me this week. Students who earn all of their required stripes will receive their testing forms for next week.

Adult students who are interested in testing should also receive their testing forms this week, provided they are ready.

Testing Schedule Change

Please remember that there will not be a Saturday testing this time, as an event is already scheduled at the Goffstown Parks & Recreation Center that day.

• Tuesday, September 29: Part One.
  • Basics, combinations, and self defense.
• Thursday, October 1: Part Two.
  • Poomsae, sparring, and breaking.

Both parts will be held at the Goffstown Parks & Recreation Center during our normal class times.

Eligible YMCA students are strongly encouraged to come to the Parks & Recreation Center that week and test with everyone else. If you absolutely cannot attend, we will conduct your testing during your regular YMCA classes.

Sparring Gear, Cups, and Mouth Guards

As a reminder, students participating in contact sparring should wear the appropriate protective equipment, including cups and/or mouth guards. Cups, mouth guards, and replacement sparring gear can be ordered through me. If your student needs an entirely new sparring gear kit, please let me know.

Good Master, Bad Master!

A new episode is up!

At the end of class, Master Andy gives the junior students a few tips and reminders about the importance of stretching. After class, however, Master Jim makes it clear that he has a very different opinion.

What exactly is Master Jim’s philosophy on stretching? More importantly… does it actually work?

Good Master, Bad Master.  Ep. 10.  “Stretching!”

Testing!

Testing is right around the corner and will be the last week of the month, the week of September 28th, during normal class times. There will NOT be a Saturday testing this time, as that Saturday is already taken for an event at the Goffstown Parks & Rec.

For those who are new and/or don’t know how our testing normally works, we usually break testing into two parts:

Part One: Basics, combos, and self-defense
Part Two: Poomsae, sparring, and breaking

Normally, Part One is held during the week at your regular class times and locations, and Part Two is held on Saturday at the Goffstown Parks & Rec.

I’m going to make a change this time around. Since most of the students testing are Parks & Rec. students, we will do:

Part One — Tuesday, September 29th
Part Two — Thursday, October 1st

Both will be held at the Goffstown Parks & Rec. during our normal class times.

I would like to encourage any YMCA students who are eligible to test to come to the Parks & Rec. that week and test with everyone there. If you absolutely can’t, we’ll do your testing during your regular classes at the YMCA.

If you have received your Stripe Sheet (kids only), please get that back to me this week with your current rank, the rank you are testing for, and your belt size filled out.

Thank you!

Sparring Gear

Starting next month, if you do not have a cup and mouthpiece, you will NOT be allowed to spar.

In addition, if you have worn-out sparring gear and/or are missing any required gear, I would like you to replace it ASAP. This is for your safety as well as others.

If you need prices on equipment or would like to place an order, please speak to me before or after class.

Thank you!

Good Master, Bad Master! 

Master Andy gets to thinking about how he can really test Master Jim… or maybe just play a little prank on him.

What happens next?

Well… just see for yourself.

Good Master, Bad Master. Ep9. “Jump Scare!”

YMCA Back to Class!

만세! Munsay!

We are back to classes this week on the 9th! I am very much looking forward to seeing our YMCA students back at the Allard Center Dojang! We’ve had too many breaks from training this summer.

Anyhoot, this week is a basics week, so be prepared for blocks, punches/strikes, kicks, poomsae, and self-defense!

And for those wondering, 만세 (Munsay) is a Korean cheer, kind of like saying “Victory!” or “Hooray!”

September Testing!

Testing will be the week of the 28th during our normal class times. I will, of course, have more information as we get closer.

It will probably be a small test due to summer vacations and multiple weeks off from the YMCA. But that’s okay! The December test is just around the corner, folks!

So stay focused, train hard, and make yourselves ready.

Happy Chuseok! 추석!

Chuseok is Friday, September 25th!

Chuseok is one of Korea’s biggest and most important holidays. It’s a time when families come together, honor their ancestors, share food, and give thanks for the year’s harvest. The holiday is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar, which means the date changes each year.

One of the traditional foods eaten during Chuseok is songpyeon (송편), small half-moon-shaped rice cakes that are usually filled with things like sesame seeds, beans, or chestnuts. There are also traditional games, celebrations, and visits with family.

You may sometimes hear Chuseok called “Korean Thanksgiving,” and while that’s not exactly the same thing, it’s an easy way to understand some of the spirit behind the holiday.

Since we practice a Korean martial art, I think it’s important, and fun, to learn a little about the culture it comes from too!

Happy Chuseok! 즐거운 추석 보내세요!

Good Master, Bad Master. 

That’s right! The new episode is out and ready for viewing. I’ll post the link below.

The Corr Thieves, my Ren Faire performance group, have another faire coming up, and we rehearse when Jim and I usually film. So don’t be surprised if we miss some weeks. BUT, we will certainly try to put something up so that doesn’t happen!

Good Master, Bad Master.  Ep8. “Head In The Game?”

Also…

We broke 100 subscribers! 만세!

Please be sure to Like and Subscribe if you haven’t already, and thank you to everyone who has!

YMCA Students

There will be no YMCA classes for the next two weeks due to the interim between sessions at the Y. I know, sad.

BUT! You can always come train with us at the Goffstown Parks & Rec on Tuesdays and Thursdays! Please see the schedule below.

Goffstown Parks & Rec Schedule

Tuesday

• Kids: 5:00 to 5:45 PM
• Weapons (ages 12 and up only): 6:15 to 7:15 PM
• Adults/Teens: 7:30 to 8:30 PM

Thursday

• Kids: 5:00 to 5:45 PM
• Adults/Teens: 7:30 to 8:30 PM

Also, now is the time to sign up for the next YMCA session! Classes start back up on September 8th, 2026.

Sorry for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. I hope to see some of you at Parks & Rec over the next couple of weeks!

Good Master, Bad Master

A new episode is up and running!

Master Andy decides it’s time to make a phone call to KwanJangNim (Grandmaster) and have a little talk about Master Jim. He learns some interesting things about Master Jim that he wasn’t expecting…

Meanwhile, we get a look at what Master Jim has been up to at home and see a little of his training.

Watch the new episode here:
Episode 6.  “The Phone Call”

Good Master, Bad Master Playlist:
The Playlist!

Master Jim and I really hope you’re enjoying these little videos! If you are, please subscribe to our channel and leave a like on the episodes. It helps us know you want to see more!

Thank you for watching!

YMCA Classes Canceled: Monday, August 17, 2026

The YMCA will be refinishing the floors in Studio A this week. Because of this, Monday’s classes, August 17th, will be canceled.

The good news is that Wednesday and Friday classes are still a go! They will simply be held in Studio C instead of Studio A.

We’re sorry for the inconvenience, everyone! If you have any questions about the missed class, including questions about prorating payments, the YMCA should be able to help.

So, just to recap:

Monday, August 17th: ❌ Classes Canceled
Wednesday, August 19th: ✅ Classes — Studio C
Friday, August 21st: ✅ Classes — Studio C

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Good Master, Bad Master!

Did you know that Master Jim and I have created a little web series called “Good Master, Bad Master”?

We’ve been having a lot of fun putting these together, and we’d love for you to check them out on our YouTube channel!

🎬 Check out the GMBM playlist:
Good Master, Bad Master!

And if you enjoy the videos, please help us out by subscribing to the channel and giving the videos a like. It really helps us get the word out and lets us know you’re enjoying the series!

Thanks, everyone, and we’ll see you in class!

YMCA Make-Up Testing

This week, qualified YMCA students will be completing their make-up testing! We may have a couple of students testing next week as well, but we’ll be working to finish everything during their regular class times this week.

Please wear a full uniform if you have one.

Good Master, Bad Master

Master Jim decides to train all day and all night… let’s see how that works out for him.
-Click Here to Watch-

Welcome Back YMCA Students!

We are back to classes today at the Goffstown YMCA after a three-week break! We’ll get started right away preparing for our make-up testing. If everyone is looking good, we may even be able to hold make-up testing as early as next week!

Let’s start the week strong!

June Testing

For our Parks & Rec students and YMCA students who were able to test last weekend, congratulations! You all passed and will receive your new belts this week.

Also, a special congratulations to Connor for passing his Junior Black Belt test!

Munsay!

Summer Uniforms

Today is the last day to let me know if you’d like to order a Summer Dobok. I’ll be submitting the order tomorrow.

That doesn’t mean you can’t order one later, but if you’d like to get yours sooner, please let me know by today, June 29, 2026.

Summer Doboks are available in:

• White for Beginner students
• Red for Intermediate students
• Black for Advanced students

Cost: $40

Once I have at least 15 orders, I’ll place the order. If requests come in more slowly, I’ll leave the order open until the end of the month. If possible, please pay in advance.

What is a Summer Dobok?

A Summer Dobok includes a pair of shorts and a short-sleeved dobok top to help keep you cool while training during the summer months.

Good Master, Bad Master!

Master Jim and I have finally finished the official first episode of Good Master, Bad Master!

This is a little web series we’ve been wanting to make for quite some time, and we’re really happy with how the first episode turned out. We look forward to creating more episodes and shorts for everyone to enjoy.

We hope you’ll check it out!  Click the link below.

Good Master, Bad Master.  “The Intro.”

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!