Benefits of The ATA
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 [...]
Sparing in Songahm Taekwondo
Gyeo-roo-gi (sparring) is the way that Taekwondo students prepare for self-defense. In Songahm Taekwondo, a student first learns a form of preparatory moves known as 1-step sparring. This [...]
ATA Weapons Guide
The following are a list of the songahm taekwondo weapons approved for training in the American Taekwondo Association. Name Picture Information Ssahng Jeol Bong (Nunchaku) The Ssahng Jeol Bong is [...]
Songahm Taekwondo Forms
In Songahm Taekwondo, each rank has its own unique poom-sae (form) designed specifically for the techniques taught at that rank level. The form is part of a complete system of teaching the [...]
MaryBeth knocks out an opponent at Orlando Fall Nationals 2007
MaryBeth Leon of the Performance Martial Arts Academy (Valdosta, GA) knocks out here sparring opponent during the ATA Orlando Fall Nationals 2007.? Notice the respect she awards her opponent by [...]