Valdosta Mini-Tournament – Mr Giddens Side Kick
Mr. Giddens Performs a Side Kick during his 3rd degree Black Belt Form
Tiny Tigers Succeed – September Mini-Tournament
A Successful Tiny Tiger is rewarded with a medal and congratulations from his judges (Mr. Church, and World Champion T. Giddens)
22 Students Compete at Atlanta Super Regionals
Pictured left to right: Darrien Rackley, Tyler Giddens, Chief Instructor, Mitchell Church, Ryan Spaulding, Asher Brooks, Dr. John Gee, Tori Sibley, and Charlotte Sprott
Mitchell Church of Performance Martial Arts Academy announces the results of a recent Amercian Taekwondo Association tournament.? The Atlanta Super Regionals brought competitors from across the country and Valdosta sent 22 students.? “Our students are very disciplined and represented our community well.”? We have several students who will be State Champions as well as future World Champions in the 2009- 2010 season.” says 5th Degree Black Belt, Mitchell Church.
The results are as follows:
4th and 5th Degree Black Belt Division
Mark Webb placed 4th in the Forms and Weapons competition
2nd and 3rd Black Belt Division
Jennifer Powell placed 1st in Weapons and 3rd in Forms
Jennifer Hardy placed 2nd in Forms and Sparring
Tyler Giddens placed 2nd in Weapons
Brittany Johnson placed 1st in Sparring
Charlie Adkins place 4th in Sparring
Heather Adkins placed 4th in Weapons
Mizanni Matthews placed 3rd in Forms, Weapons, and Sparring
1st Degree Black Belt Division
John Smith place 1st in Forms and 3rd in Sparring
Michelle Adkins placed 4th in Forms
Pat Hodges placed 1st in Weapons, 2nd in Forms and Sparring
Black Belt Recommended Division
Dr. John Gee placed 1st in Forms
Color Belt Division
Darrien Rackley placed 2nd in Forms and Weapons
Glenn Sibley placed 4th in Weapons and Forms
Tori Sibley placed 2nd in Forms and 3rd in Weapons
Asher Brooks placed 3rd in Weapons
Charlotte Sprott placed 3rd in Sparring
Margaret Sprott placed 4th in Sparring
Jason Elliott placed 4th in Sparring
Ryan Spaulding placed 3rd in Forms
William Gee placed 1st in Forms
Alex Gee placed 1st in Forms
Jahng Bong Clinic – Mr. Giddens Instructs Students
Worls Champion Tyler Giddens Assist a younger student during the leadership Jahng Bong or Bo-Staff clinic
Leadership Clinic – Jahng Bong / Bo Staff
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
Performance Martial Arts Academy – July 4th Party at the Fair
Mr Smith and Mr Giddens - July 4th Valdosta Fair - ATA Leadership
Mr Smith (Hahira Instructor) and Mr. Giddens (World Champion and Valdosta Instructor Trainee), appeared at the July 4th Valdosta Fair, on behalf of the Performance Martial Arts Academy’s Leadership Program, giving free instructions and demonstrations to the public.
While its fun to party with the public, breaking boards and hitting pads, the Leadership Program also passed on its goals such as: Courtesy, Respect, Honor Integrity, Loyalty, Perseverance, and a proper Attitude in life. all Part of the American Taekwondo Association’s Life Skills. After the hot Georgia day everyone enjoyed the spectacular fireworks show!