Mrs. Adkins went over counts and variety of Strikes, as well as the form for this cycles weapon testing to be used with the kama(s).? Then Ms. Adkins a 2009 State Champion in XMA (whom used the Kama for tournaments) and Mr. Cox went over a variety of tricks and stylish moves to allow the students a variety of fun movements to develop their free-style over the coming months.

Of course a Leadership clinic would not be complete without some pad jumping! Then Finally the Pizza party to re-energize everyone that attended and work so hard during the morning.? Thank you to the instructors, the assistant instructors of the IP program and all the leadership student whom made this a successful and fun leadership clinic. Remember practice your ATA weapons daily and you will become more familiar and better with the weapon.

Atlanta Tournament July 18th

If you are enjoying Taekwondo, then take the next step!? Try competing in a tournament, the next one scheduled for Region 108 (Georgia) is in Atlanta on July 18.? It does not matter if you are a Tiny Tiger, Junior, or heading into your 60′s, if you are in Leadership you should try a competition.? You Can Do it!? and yes it is fun,? actually its a complete blast!? Mr. Church and the Performance Martial Arts Academy’s of Valdosta, Hahira and Moody AFB are looking to show up at Atlanta with 30 students competi.? Hngelp make that a reality, by joining us for the fun!

2009 Songham Taekwondo World Championships - Junior Weapons - T. Sibley Single Ssahng Jeol Bong Freestyle during 3rd Place tie breaker. She had a great time, and can not wait until Atlanta.

Contact Mr. Church, Mr. Smith, or Mrs. Adkins for more details. ? Sign-up sheets are posted on the bulletin boards.

CLASS “A” TOURNAMENT
COBB GALLERIA CENTRE-ATLANTA, GA
Two Galleria Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA 30339

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

FRIDAY, JULY 17th: Registration / Admissions at the host hotel from 6:00 ? 9:00pm

SATURDAY, July 18th: Registration and Will Call opens 7:00am at Galleria Center

7:30 am BLACK BELT MEETING – All BLACK BELTS 14 & UP!!!!

9:30 am Opening Ceremony

10:00 am TOURNAMENT STARTS

ADMISSIONS: Non-competitors are charged $10.00

Children 5 and under are FREE

Registration: $35.00 Traditional Forms / Sparring

$25.00 Protech Weapons

$25.00 XMA Forms

$25.00 XMA Weapons

Compete in all Five Events for $95.00

Competitors must have separate entry forms for each division they wish to compete in.

Ms. Sibley (age 6) gets and autograph from Grand Master S. H. Lee

Mr. Webb had yet another early day begining at 8:00am (CST) with 4th degree Traditional Forms and then Sparring.? While not placing in the top 3,? Mr. Webb was satisfied with his performance, and is looking forward to the upcoming competition this year.

Mr. Matthews was up next at 11:30am while not placing in forms he finished strong with a 3rd place finish in Sparring.? Next the team was spread out for the 1pm rounds with Mrs. Powell, Mrs. Adkins, Ms. Hardy competing downstairs with there perspective Black Belt divsions and Mr. Sibley was upstair in a combined Color Belt ring ages 40-49.

Mrs. Powell and Mrs. Adkins were both satisfied with there performances, each commenting that this was there first competition since each had raised there ranks and went to their new songahm forms (Mrs. Powell to 3rd degree and Mrs. Adkins to 2nd degree). Ms. Hardy took 1st in Traditional Forms and Sparring, while Mr. Sibley took a 3rd place in Weapons Mens 40-49 Color Belt Division, with his Single Ssahng Jeol Bong in an attack freestyle.

Mr. Matthews, Ms. Matthews, Mr. Sibley and Ms. Sibley each took part in the closing ceremony, ending the day with everyone departing to head back to home.

The morning started off for Ms. Sibley with the reading of “BAEOH” by Taekwon Lee. He had the kids sit with him while he read and explained the book, and even had Ms. Sibley answer questions about the book. If you are a instructor or parent of a Tiny Tiger or young Junior, I would strongly suggest getting this highly inspirational book for them to read!

Ms. Hardy met with Senior Master Anderson, whom is an inspiration to her. Senior Master Richard Anderson, is the highest ranking African American out of almost 400,000 members of the ATA, WTTU, and STF organizations.

Ms Hardy and Senior Master Anderson

Our team from Valdosta was all over the tournament!? Ms. Adkins had a very busy day first in the new Creative Weapons, then over to the Black Belt Girls Traditional Forms, Sparring, and finishing her day off with Traditional Weapons.

Mr. Adkins in Black Belt Boys Traditional Forms and Sparring.? Ms. Matthews in traditional forms, sparring and weapons.? Both did very well on their individual performances.

Mr. Matthews took a 2nd place in the Mens 40-49 1st Degree Weapons – Great Job!

Ms. Hardy, Mrs. Powell, Ms. Mathews all competed in weapons making strong showings but not placing in the top 3.? While Mr. Spivey took a 3rd place in Weapons in the Boys 11-13 1st degree Black Belt division!? While Ms. Johnson took 2nd in Sparring, Girls 2nd Degree Black Belt Division!? Her 11:30 minute video shows her in 3 awesome Matches, her determination shines through, showing why she is now ranked #3 in the World in Sparring from her top 10 matches the day before.

Watch ATA Worlds Tournament – B Johnson 2nd place Sparring in Sports
Little T. Sibley, Valdosta’s youngest competitor also competed today and did a great job, while having so much fun!


She received a competitors trophy for Forms and one-step Sparring, then unfortunately lost a 3rd place tie breaker in weapons, but she was so happy with another competitors trophy, as well meeting people like Mike Chat from the XMA, Chairwoman Mrs. Lee, the stars from Kaymen Riders, and even the Grand Master himself! She just thinks Worlds was awesome and can not wait till her next competition. I think she found out what Worlds was really all about FUN and a GREAT TIME.

After the long day Mr. Church and his son, along with Mr. Matthews and Mr. Sibley enjoyed a evening of Mixed Martial Arts, sponsored by the ATA, and Arkansas X-Treme Challenge at the Riverfront Amphitheater.? With 5 amateur MMA bouts and 7 pro-fights including a historic first professional female mixed martial bout in the state of Arkansas.

XMA Kama Workout

1st Degree Black Belt H. Adkins of the Performance Martial Arts Academy – ATA Valdosta, GA, performs a Kama or Sahn Knat workout on camera in the Valdosta Do Jang. Of course as you will see nothing goes perfect, even in practice, but Ms. Adkins shows why she is tops in her XMA class, never letting a mishap slow her down.

2nd Degree Black Belt C. Adkins Competes in Forms, During the May Tournament

Mrs Adkins 2nd Degree Black Belt - Forms Competition

Ms. Adkins and Ms. Brady working from Mount and Guard Positions