Win Free Tickets to the New Hampshire Renaissance Faire

I’m excited to announce a special creative competition for our students and their families! I have 5 free passes to the New Hampshire Renaissance Faire, and you have a chance to win them by entering our fun photo contest.

The Challenge:
“Picture the Past” – A Medieval, Renaissance, or Fantasy-Themed Photo Contest

Create and submit a photo that transports us to a world of knights, dragons, castles, or magic. Whether you’re a noble warrior, a wise wizard, a mischievous rogue, or something entirely your own—use your imagination and show us your best themed picture!

How to Enter:

• Take a photo that fits the Medieval, Renaissance, or Fantasy theme
• You can pose alone or with family or friends (pets welcome too!)
• Costumes are encouraged, but not required—creativity counts most
• Submit your entry by Friday, May 2nd at midnight
• Email your photo to: BulsajoTKD@gmail.com
• Include: Student/Family Name. Location (YMCA or Parks & Rec)

Prizes:

• First Place: 3 Faire Passes
• Runner-Up: 1 Faire Pass
• Runner-Up: 1 Faire Pass

Winners will be announced in class the following week and featured on our website and social media. If you’re not in class that day, you can stop by to pick up your prize or contact us to arrange a pickup—no need to miss out.

Note: Faire tickets are good for this year, next year, or even the year after (possibly forever?)—so you don’t need to worry if you can’t attend this time.

Need Inspiration?

• Strike a martial arts pose in a fantasy outfit
• Build a cardboard castle or craft a homemade sword
• Recreate a battle, a quest, or a legendary moment
• Use nature or your home as a magical setting
• Add a caption to share your character’s name or story

Have fun, be safe, and Picture the Past!
We can’t wait to see your amazing entries!

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About the NH Renaissance Faire

If you’ve never been, the New Hampshire Renaissance Faire is a family-friendly outdoor festival filled with music, comedy, fantasy, artisan crafts, great food, and whimsical entertainment. From wandering performers and interactive shows to knights, fairies, and swordplay demonstrations—there’s something magical for all ages.

Dates: May 10th, 11th, 17th, and 18th, 2025
Location: 80 Martin Rd, Fremont, NH
Website: www.nhrenfaire.com
Proceeds benefit local charities, including the NH Food Bank and Rockingham Nutrition & Meals on Wheels.

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A Friendly Reminder About Testing Fees

If you or your child recently tested, please double-check your test sheet. If the “Paid” box isn’t checked, it likely means I haven’t received the testing fee yet.

It’s possible I simply forgot to check the box—so if you’re unsure, feel free to reach out or ask me directly at your next class. Thank you for helping keep everything running smoothly!

Shirt Orders

I’m excited to start taking orders for our new shirts! Here’s everything you need to know about costs and options. As previously mentioned, the shirts will be black with yellow ink for the artwork. The design is flexible, so I may release additional versions in the future.

We are offering the following options:

• Regular T-Shirt (Gildan 50/50 blend) – $20
• Performance T-Shirt (Sport-Tek) – $25
• Hoodie Jacket – $45

I will have an order sheet in class, so please let me know in person what style and size you would like. Prompt payment is greatly appreciated. Check out the design below!

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Testing Updates

Make-up testing is ongoing this week. A huge thank you to everyone who helped with testing on Saturday—black belts, parents, students—your support made the day smooth and enjoyable!

For those who have already completed testing, we will begin learning new material this week in preparation for the next rank test in June.

Important Reminder: Several students still need to submit their testing fees. Please make sure to complete payment as soon as possible:

• Belt Testing Fee: $20
• Refresher Testing Fee (Bodan/Black Belt Only): $10

Congratulations to everyone who passed, and best of luck to those finishing up!

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Tiger An’s Invitational

A big congratulations to all who participated in the tournament! You worked hard and performed exceptionally well—I’m incredibly proud of you. Thank you for representing Bulsajo TaeKwonDo so well!

I encourage our competitors to share their experiences in class so we can all celebrate your achievements.

A special thank you to Master Nathan for his outstanding work as a referee—I’m sure the Tiger An’s crew appreciates your help as well! Thanks also to the families who supported our competitors and to the students who came to cheer them on. Maybe next time, you’ll be competing!

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Let’s keep training hard and moving forward!
~Master Andy

Testing week!

WOW, testing week is already here!!! Can you believe it?! I wanted to give you all the basic reminders as usual, so please see those below—and good luck, everyone!

Part one of testing will take place during normal class times throughout the week. Part two will be held on Saturday, March 29th, at Goffstown Parks & Rec.

• Adults’ Testing: Starts at 10 AM (arrive by 9:30 AM).
• Kids’ Testing: Starts at 12 PM (arrive by 11:30 AM).
• Make-up Testing: The following week during normal class times.

Testing Fees:

• Color Belt Testing: $20
• Refresher Testing (Bodans & Black Belts only): $10
• Please ensure your/your child’s testing fee is paid before or at testing.

Setup Help Needed!
On Friday night after my classes, I’ll be heading over to Goffstown Parks & Rec. around 8:45 PM to set up mats for Saturday’s testing. I could use 3 to 4 helpers to make the setup go smoothly. If you’re available to assist, please let me know—your help would be greatly appreciated!

Black Belts: Helping with testing can be an informative and rewarding experience. If you’re interested in assisting, please let me know!  We will need some help with breaking during the kids’ testing on the 29th for sure.

Best of luck to everyone testing! Testing is a great opportunity to showcase your progress and hard work. If you or your child are new to testing and have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’m happy to help guide you through the process!

Recap:
✅ Pay the testing fee before or at testing.
✅ Part one: Normal class times during the week.
✅ Part two: Goffstown Parks & Rec. on Saturday, March 29th.
✅ Adults’ testing: 10 AM.
✅ Kids’ testing: 12 PM.
✅ Setup help needed: Friday night at 8:45 PM at Goffstown Parks & Rec. (3–4 helpers).
✅ Bring water, full uniform, and sparring gear (if applicable) to part two testing.
✅ Location: Goffstown Parks & Rec., 155 S. Mast Street, Goffstown, NH 03045.

Tournament Updates!

In addition to testing, the Tiger An’s Invitational Tournament is this weekend! Grandmaster Richard An has sent out a reminder sheet. If you are competing or planning to attend to support our team, please read the details below.

Best of luck to all our competitors, and thank you for representing Bulsajo TaeKwonDo!

Competitors:
I have confirmed with Grandmaster Richard about the change in dobok expectations. They will accept color uniforms but prefer traditional white doboks if you have one. My supply of white uniforms is very limited, so if you only have a color uniform, you can wear it.

Bulsajo TaeKwonDo Shirts!

I am happy to announce that we will be working with Hailey Printing & Graphics in Goffstown for our new shirts! The process is still in the works, but I can share the design with you all soon. Stay tuned!

Parks & Rec Students, Please Take Notice

There will be no classes today due to illness. I seem to have caught a cold and would like to take a day to get some rest. A day off should hopefully allow me to return to classes for the rest of the week.

My apologies, everyone, and thank you for your understanding.
Master Andy

There will be no classes at the YMCA on Monday, March 10th.

YMCA students who miss class due to cancellations or other reasons are welcome to attend a makeup class on another YMCA day (Monday, Wednesday, or Friday). Additionally, they may attend a Goffstown Parks & Rec class on Tuesday or Thursday as a makeup option.

Please note that the schedules at the two locations differ slightly—for example, the Parks & Rec location offers only one kids’ class per day. You can always check our schedule and updates on our website: www.BulsajoTKD.com.

We apologize for any inconvenience and truly appreciate your understanding and patience!

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March Testing

Testing is quickly approaching, and our students are looking great! Kids should be bringing home Stripe Sheets, which need to be filled out by a parent or legal guardian. These sheets help reinforce the importance of good behavior at home and school and maintaining strong academic performance.

Once signed and returned, I will review each student’s readiness for testing based on their TaeKwonDo performance and behavior in class.Testing Schedule – March 24th to March 29th

• Part One: Testing will take place during normal class times.
• Part Two: Will be held on Saturday, March 29th, at Goffstown Parks & Rec.

Saturday Testing Schedule (Goffstown Parks & Rec)

• Teens/Adults: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
• Kids: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

I’ll provide more details as we get closer, but if you have any questions, feel free to reach out:  BulsajoTKD@gmail.com  OR  (603) 703-1914

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Tiger An’s Invitational Tournament – March 30th

Just a reminder that we’ve been invited to Tiger An’s Invitational at the end of the month! Some of our students are signed up and ready to represent Bulsajo TaeKwonDo with pride!

For those not competing, spectators can attend for free—this is a great opportunity to watch some incredible TaeKwonDo action!

Tournament Location:
Tyngsboro Sports Center
500 Potash Hill Rd, Tyngsboro, MA 01879

Tentative Schedule:

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YMCA & Parks & Rec Classes – Important Reminder

Classes at both the YMCA and Parks & Rec are in full swing! A few quick reminders:

• Tuition Payments – If you haven’t paid your (or your child’s) tuition yet, please do so as soon as possible.

Thank you and let’s make March an awesome month!

My wifes car is in the shop, so she has mine.  Parks&Rec students, I am at the rec building, just no Jeep today.

Attention Parks & Rec Students

Due to the weather, all classes for today, February 6th, 2025, are canceled. My apologies for any inconvenience, but as you may have guessed, I’d rather be safe than sorry.

Stay safe and warm! Kids, if your parents need help shoveling, be sure to listen and do your best to help them out.

Thank you!

YMCA Students, Please Take Notice:

It’s that time of year again—the Renaissance Faire season is kicking off! Unfortunately, this means a few class cancellations here and there. This weekend, we’ll be heading to the Vermont Winter Renaissance Faire, which is about 2.5 hours away. To avoid an early morning drive, we’ll be traveling up the day before.

As a result, all classes on Friday, January 31, 2025, are canceled.

Don’t worry, though! These classes can be made up during any class throughout the week at either the YMCA or Parks & Rec locations. If you’re unable to attend another day during the week, you’re welcome to make up the missed class during the Interim Week on that Friday.

If anyone is up for a little adventure, we’d love to see you at the Vermont Winter Renaissance Faire this weekend!  Click Here for more information.

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.
Master Andy

Below are the rules, tentative schedule, and sign up sheets for the Tiger An’s Tournament at the end of March 2025.

Tiger An’s Invitational 2025 Poster
**Sign up sheet** early registration ends March 15.
Poomsae rules
Breaking rules
Weapon rules

Tournament Announcement

We’ve been invited to participate in the Tiger An’s Invitational Tournament! This is an exciting opportunity to compete in Poomsae, Breaking, and Weapon Forms. For students new to competing, Breaking is a fantastic way to ease into the experience.

Referee/Judge Opportunity: Tiger An’s school is also seeking referees and judges. If you are a black belt aged 18 or older and interested, this is a great chance to get involved. You may need to attend a Referee Seminar at Tiger An’s school in Lowell to familiarize yourself with the tournament rules and procedures.

More details will be shared soon, but for now, ask yourself:

• Do you want to compete?
• Are you ready to prepare?

If you’re interested in competing, let’s start training now. Black belts interested in refereeing, please let me know as soon as possible.

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New Shirts

The design process for new school shirts is underway! Here’s what to expect:

• General Shirts: Black t-shirts with yellow ink, paying tribute to my old Kenpo teacher’s school.
• Weapons Class Shirts: Black t-shirts with red ink.

I’ll share the finalized designs once they’re ready.

Question: Would anyone be interested in hoodies? Let me know in class if you’d like to see those added to our apparel options.

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YMCA & Parks and Rec Classes

Classes at both the YMCA and Parks & Rec are in full swing! A few reminders:

• Have you paid your (or your child’s) tuition? If not, please take care of it as soon as possible.
• Some of you still owe for December testing. Please submit payment by the end of the month if possible.

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Thank you, everyone, for your continued dedication. Let’s make January a great month!