Competitions will begin at:

8:30 AM for adults

9:15 AM for Tiny Tigers (basic)

9:45 AM for Basic

10:15 AM for Leadership (4-8)

11:00 AM for Leadership (9-12)

Prices are:

Forms and sparring – $35

Weapons – $20

Combat Weapons – $20

All Other Events – $20

Hope to see you all on Saturday!

At the Valdosta Super Regional tournament we had a special guest at the event, Alvin Peyton.  Mr. Peyton, Mayor Pro-Temp, on behalf of Mayor John Gayle and the city of Valdosta honored Mr. Church and ATA with a Proclamation.  The proclamation proclaimed January 14, 2012 as ATA Health and Fitness Day.  This day will forever be remembered as a day of not only health and fitness, but confidence, discipline, personal excellence, and leadership.

We would like to thank Mr. Peyton, Mr. Gayle, and the city of Valdosta for bestowing us with this great honor.

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.

Worls Champion Tyler Giddens Assist a younger student during the leadership Jahng Bong or Bo-Staff clinic

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.

Leadership: Ground Fighting - Even the Young Demonstrate Intensity When performing their Kimura

Mr. Church Instructs Even the Young to Demonstrate Intensity When performing their Kimura.? This admin may be partial, but I think this picture gets photo of the week!

Leadership: Ground Fighting - Mr. Church Sits back and Observes His Students

Leadership: Ground Fighting - Working on a Kimura, submission hold

Leadership: Ground Fighting - Mr. Smith Assists as Students Practice