Watch the other matches to see Mr. Ali Vialdores, reach his goal of being the New World Champion of Sparring.

Watch the other matches to see Mr. Ali Vialdores, reach his goal of being the New World Champion of Sparring.

In Sparring Mrs. Powell, Ms. Johnson, and Mr. Vialdores each competed in there divisions Top Ten Sparring.  Mrs. Powell Made and excellent showing placing 3rd in the World for her division. While Ms. Brittney Johnson fought to the final rounds of sparring placing 2nd in the World for her respective division.  Meanwhile across the floor the quite Mr. Ali Vialdores was battling to the final round, in a awesome showing Mr. Vialdores made his School, Instructor and Family proud, winning the World Championship in Sparring for 1st degree black belts, men 30 – 39.  Mr. Vialdores was overwhemled with joy and accomplishemnt and he recieved his World Title Ribbon, and Medalion.

It was back to hotels for a quick change and then to the 2010 Opening Ceremony & Masters Ceremony held in the Verizon Arena.  What a show it was, to check out reboadcasts of the show go to www.ataondemand.com

Please wear weather appropriate clothing.? Do Not wear your favorite white T-Shirt or Sweat Suit, Do Not wear your favorite new Sneakers!? You will get Muddy, You will crawl on the ground. You will get Wet with Sweat or Rain!

Parents will stay at the Bonfire locations to stay warm and dry.? Hot-dogs and Hamburgers will be cooked and served after the Boot Camp has finished.? All those attending may bring their ATV’s and Paint-Ball Guns to use after the Boot Camp has finished.? If you have any questions please contact the main Valdosta School at (229) 242-1173.

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We train our students to the best of their ability. Some students come to us in shape, while others have come to us 100 pounds overweight. Most come to us with limited flexibility. Adults start at any age, as we have had some adults who started as late as age 65, and have still earned their black belts. As a student, you are looked upon as an individual, never compared to anyone else. Our instructors will be there every step of the way. All that is expected is a willingness to try.

Here are some benefits you can expect from training in Taekwondo:

? Fitness – The principles of Taekwondo techniques are based on the design of your body. For power you develop the larger, powerful muscles of the torso. The speed of the techniques comes from the fast, agile muscles of the arms and legs. As you progress in Taekwondo, you will learn to coordinate this speed and power, and develop a concentration to focus all of your body’s strength into a small, hard striking surface like the edge of the hand or the heel of a foot.

? Self-Defense – When the speed and power developed through Taekwondo is used in a self-defense situation against the vulnerable parts of an attacker’s body, the results can be incredible. Taekwondo allows a woman to emphasize many of her natural physical strengths, such as power in the legs, while learning a method of self-defense efficient against a much larger opponent. Knowing you can defend yourself, your confidence will grow. And confidence alone is usually enough to deter potential attackers.

? Self-Confidence – This does not come naturally for many people, but self-confidence can be developed over a period of time. Through Taekwondo, as you accomplish new goals, your confidence level increases. Taekwondo instills a sense of discipline and self-confidence that can carry over to all aspects of your life.

? Travel Policy – Are you a businessman or woman whom travels to different areas for work? Perhaps you enjoy a workout while on your weekly family vacation?? Well then with your ATA membership you have the opportunity to train at our schools while you are away from home.? Always remember to check with your instructor out of respect, its always best to have your instructor obtain a training schedule for the school whom you wish to attend.

Black Belts meeting at 8:00amDelete

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World Champion Jennifer Powell, goes over blocking techniques with the Jahng Bong or Bo-Staff

Well this past Saturday, July 11th, was the new sessions Leadership clinic, covering the use of the Jahng Bong or Bo Staff.?? School Instructor, Mitchell Church (5th degree black belt), turned the instuction over to his 3rd Degree Black Belts, World Champion Jennifer Powell, World Champion Tyler Giddens, State Champion Debra Cox, State Champion Don Cox, and Hahira Instuctor Mr. Smith.

Adult and Children of the Leadership Program receive instruction on the bo-staff

Each instructor covered many different aspect of the Jahng Bong, Mrs. Cox went over the 9 basic strike areas and striking techniques.? While Mrs. Powell covered several blocks, and the importance of hand holding during blocks!?? Mr. Cox went over a few fancier moves like a palm spin and picking up your dropped Jahng Bong with your feet.? While Mr. Giddens went over the figure eight as well as a finger roll figure eight.

World Champion Tyler Giddens goes over the Jahng Bong with Leadership Students at the Performance Martial Arts Academy