Jahng Bahng Clinic – November 19th
We had a great turn out on Saturday, November 19th. Mr. Webb lead the class and was assisted by Mrs. Powell (our newest 4th degree certified instructor), Mrs. Cox and Mr. Cox.
It was an awesome clinic. Mr. Church is very excited for the new weapon for the next testing cycle. We are getting them ready for the Valdosta Super Regional Tournament on January 14th, 2012.
Combat Weapon Clinic – Dec 3
We will be having a Combat Weapons clinic using the new Combat Bahng Mahng Ee on December 3rd. Mr. Church and Mr. Cox will be instructing on how to use the new weapon. It is a fun and exciting weapon that we can’t wait to use! We have a new shipment of Bahng Mahng Ee. Make sure you get one before the clinic and before they are all gone!
That same day we will have the Black Belt boot camp and the Christmas parade that night.
Congrats to All for Orlando Tournament October 20-22
Many students attended the ATA Taekwondo Fall Nationals in Orlando, Florida. Ms. Powell tested for her 4th Degree Black Belt. Mr. Cox certified in Combat Weapons. Mr. Webb certified in spontaneous knife defense. Ms. Cox certified in Warrior X Fit.
*Pictures to come*
READ MOREJahng Bong Creative Form – ATA Valdosta
Georgia State Champion Mr. Cox (3rd degree Black Belt), preforms a short creative routine ( Free Style ) with his Jahng Bong (bo staff) during the January 30th Mini-Tournament held at the ATA Valdosta School.
READ MORELeadership Clinic – Sahn Knat | Kama
The focus on this past Saturday’s Leadership Clinic was the Sahn Knat or Kama.? Mr. Smith went over the proper care of these ATA weapons as well as the different styles (protech, xma / tournament versions), and the in depth history of the Kama.? Traditionally a farming implements similar to a sickle used for reaping crops and also employed as a weapon.? The Sahn Knat is a formidable weapon, traditionally used in pairs, though in agricultural use it would be used one-handed, whilst the other hand grasped the stalks for cutting.? As a weapon, both the point and sharpened edge of the metal blade are called in to use, while the Sahn Knat could also be used to block, trap and disarm weapons used against the wielder.
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.
READ MORELeadership 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