MARTIAL ARTS
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Travel to any major city in China and you’ll see something amazing: Hundreds of people doing Tai Chi forms in the park together. The Chinese learned centuries ago that karate helps you look and feel younger. And it’s not just seniors, either. People of all ages are discovering how karate can turn back the clock, […]
Welcome ATA Competitors to beautiful sunny Arizona Arizona in January is pure paradise. . . . clear, blue skies, bright sunny days, average daytime temperature of 75. Make your hotel reservations as soon as possible. Remember, you are visiting Arizona in the winter. There is HIGH demand for hotel rooms. Please consider extending your stay […]
Asking questions in class: Part 2 it’s simple: “no one needs to ask questions in class!” Thanks to all the instructors for commenting on this question, especially mr. rex veeder, my original instructor and taekwondo inspiration. thank you, sir, for all you did for me. at the risk of creating a “i walked to […]
Here’s a thought: do you allow your Taekwondo students to ask questions in class? i’d like to get some input on this topic. i mean, basically, do you allow a student, after you have given instructions on a drill or exercise, to ask a question before the exercise begins? post a comment! senior master babin
Block 1 Jan 23 2014 (1 — 1 23 14) Click on the planner you need to download a printable version. TT Basic TT MC WOT TT MC Yel – Camo TT AMC K4K Basic K4K MC WOY K4K CGP K4K MC BBR Adult Form Adult Spar All Black Class FORM: All Black […]
BASIC Now that you”ve had time to experience our introductory program, your next step is the BASIC Program. This 6-month program provides a solid introduction to the martial art of Songahm Taekwondo. You will learn all the basic blocks, punches, strikes, and kicks. And these classes also teach you personal safety, self-defense, and life […]
Last week i talked about leadership and about making corrections. let’s remember, the phrase from the instructor’s manual is ‘praise, correct, praise.’ i sometimes wonder if we have forgotten the WORD IN THE MIDDLE. as i said last week, if we really are going to make the world a better place ONE BLACK BELT AT […]
Reaching for Excellence A newsletter for ATA instructors by Senior Master William Babin – July 15, 2009 For the last ten years, the word “leadership” has been the primary cornerstone of much of our marketing. The funny thing is that we have ALWAYS been about leadership. Since way before there was a state or world […]
Amanda Teppo Persistence Pays Dividends Although nine year old Amanda Teppo has not yet earned her black belt, her mastery of black belt skills like SELF CONTROL, LISTENING, CONFIDENCE AND PERSISTENCE have made her a “black belt in heart” for several years now. Her story is testimony to the value of starting at Karate for […]