2011-2012 ATA Tournament Schedule
This American Taekwondo Association Tournament Schedule may be periodically updated, so please check back often, if you are holding a tournament and would like it listed please send us an email ***LAST UPDATE 12/21/2011
| 01, 2012 | ||||
| 1/7/2012 | B | ALBANY, OR | MASTER TURNER/SHARON PLEU | 541-928-9636 |
| 1/14/2012 | B | VALDOSTA, GA | MITCHELL CHURCH | 229-242-1173 |
| 1/13/2012 – 01/14 | B | SHELDON, IA | JODI VERMEER | 712-348-6670 |
| 1/20/2012 – 01/21 | B | FAYETTEVILLE, NC | MASTERS MICHAEL & KIMBERLY BROWN | 910-860-5425 |
| 1/21/2012 | B | ALBANY, OR | MASTER TURNER/SHARON PLEU | 541-928-3696 |
| 1/28/2012 | B | MERRILLVILLE, IN | SEAN AND BROOKE HARRINGTON | 219-987-8531 |
| 1/28/2012 | B | TEMPE, AZ | CHIEF MASTER BABIN billbabin.com |
480-497-0515 |
| 02, 2012 | ||||
| 2/4/2012 | B | FORT WAYNE, IN | MARVIN & MARGIE FOSTER | 260-925-4282 |
| 2/11/2012 | B | NASHUA, NH | DEAN PAGE | 603-483-5200 |
| 2/18/2012 | B | AURORA, CO | PATTY LORENZ | 303-426-6456 |
| 2/24/2012 – 02/25 | A | HUMBLE, TX | MASTER AND MRS. HENDERSON | 281-852-7100 |
| 2/25/2012 | B | ERLANGER, KY | MASTER MARJORIE TEMPLETON | 859-781-0995 |
| 03, 2012 | ||||
| 3/10/2012 | B | SALEM, OR | FRANK AND BARBARA SLINGER | 503-769-5695 |
| 3/17/2012 | B | CHAMPAIGN, IL | MASTER TINA NEWBERRY | 217-351-8531 |
| 3/21/2012 – 03/24 | AA | LAS VEGAS, NV | SPRING NATIONALS ataonline.com |
501-568-2821 |
| 04, 2012 | ||||
| 4/13/2012 – 04/14 | B | OMAHA/BELLEVUE, NE | SR. MASTER AND MRS. KASSEBAUM ATAkravmaga.com |
402-682-5425 |
| 4/21/2012 | B | ELK GROVE, CA | KEVIN DURANT | 916-216-7052 |
| 4/21/2012 | B | SOUTHBEND, IN | SETH BIRKY StarTKD.com |
574-522-5425 |
| 4/28/2012 | B | PICKERINGTON, OH | MICHELLE AND KEVIN PAVLIK | 614-920-9480 |
ALWAYS REMEMBER TO COMPETE IS TO WIN!
She-hahp (tournaments) are controlled competitive environments that allow practitioners to display and improve their skills in a safe environment. Although some may think it is all about “who is better”, that is only a part of their purpose in Songahm Taekwondo.
In general, there are basically two types of tournaments:
1. Winning a trophy at any cost, while exclaiming victory and scorning defeat
2. Competing with a good attitude (possibly winning a trophy) and learning under ideal conditions
The second is what we in Songahm Taekwondo try to achieve!
Remember that tournaments are not just for a trophy. They allow our members to meet new people, make new friends, put nerves to the test, and display skills. By focusing on these purposes, it is very possible to be happy whether one wins or loses. Most people think that the reward at a tournament is the trophy. By eliminating this idea, we eliminate the unnecessary devastation of leaving without a trophy.
In reality, competition is not just in a ring. Students of Songahm Taekwondo, as well as all other human beings, are competing with self on a daily basis. We compete with our body to lose weight. We compete with our mind to retain knowledge, and we compete with our intellect on our spiritual convictions. Even in the case of a match against an opponent, we are not only competing against that person’s skill, but also against ourselves to the the absolute best that we can. Therefore, tournaments are a great opportunity for increasing skills as well as boosting confidence. And, just as importantly, it is possible to learn self control over a temper, or become motivated to react positively instead of negatively to outcomes one does not desire.
For all these reasons and more, she-hahp (tournaments) are a vital part of Songahm Taekwondo, and one of the most dynamic, fun aspects of our art.
READ MORENew Leadership Now Ssahng Jeol Bongs
Ms. Hardy of the Performance Martial Arts Academy was chosen to premire the Leadership Now black Ssahng Jeol Bongs, during Spring Nationals in March of 2010.
Ms Hardy ATA Spring Nationals in Vegas – Songahm Weapons
Ms. Jennifer Hardy, 2nd Degree Black Belt, Ladies 17-29, is shown here competing in Songahm Weapons, with her double Ssahng Jeol Bongs . She took 3rd place in Weapons and Sparring! Check out the new black and red Leadership Ssahng Jeol Bongs. Ms. hardy was chosen to premier these during Spring Nationals and will become available to leadership students within the next few months.
READ MOREATA Taekwondo Spring Nationals
Chief Instructor of Performance Martial Arts Academy, Mitchell Church, reports the return of four students who recently competed in the Spring National Championships in Las Vegas. This American Taekwondo Association event draws competitors from across the United States and Canada.
The results are as follows:
2nd and 3rd Degree Black Belt Division
Jennifer Powell – 4th place in the Forms competition
Jennifer Hardy – 3rd place in Weapons and Sparring
Color Belt Division
Tori Sibley – 4th place in Weapons
Glen Sibley – 1st place in XMA Forms, XMA Weapons, Traditional Weapons competition; 2nd place in Creative Forms, Creative Weapons, and Traditional Forms competition
Pictured left to right: Jennifer Hardy, Glen Sibley, Tori Sibley, and Jennifer Powell
READ MORE2009-2010 ATA Tournament Schedule
This ATA Tournament Schedule may be periodically updated, so please check back often, if you are holding a tournament and would like it listed please send us an email ***LAST UPDATE 01/29/10
| 02, 2010 | ||||
| 2/5/2010 – 02/06 | B | ST. LOUIS, MO | MORGAN SHANK www.stlata.com |
636-532-4282 |
| 2/5/2010 – 02/06 | B | WILMINGTON, NC | SR. MASTER PAUL LEITZKE | 910-791-0119 |
| 2/6/2010 | B | PRINCETON, NJ | SUSAN WINTER | 609-430-0200 |
| 2/6/2010 | B | LANSING, MI | JOHN FAETT | 517-321-6664 |
| 2/6/2010 | B | SALEM, OREGON | KEEGAN IRELAND ataoregon.com |
503-393-4330 |
| 2/6/2010 | B | ONTARIO, CA | TED DEL RIO | 951-245-5457 |
| 2/6/2010 | A | ATLANTA, GA | SR. MASTER GREG ARCEMONT ataatlanta.com |
770-427-8400 |
| 2/6/2010 | B | MEMPHIS, TN | MASTER BETSY STEVENS atakaratememphis.com |
901-382-3832 |
| 2/6/2010 | B | NASHUA, NH | DEAN PAGE Location Change |
603-483-5200 |
| 2/6/2010 | B | MESA, AZ | SR. MASTER BILL BABIN billbabin.com |
480-497-0515 |
| 2/13/2010 | B | BLOOMINGTON, IN | SHANE AND MELISSA BOSSTICK www.bloomingtonata.com |
812-337-1282 |
| 2/13/2010 | B | LAFAYETTE, LA | GERALD DAIGLE DaiglesMartialArts.com |
337-593-8844 |
| 2/20/2010 | B | CONWAY, AR | SEAN HOLLENDER conwayata.com/tourney |
501-327-5425 |
| 2/26/2010 – 02/27 | A | HUMBLE, TX | KEVIN HENDERSON | 281-852-7100 |
| 2/27/2010 | B | SURREY, B.C. | CANADIAN SCHOOL OWNERS NEW DATE |
604-476-2500 |
| 2/27/2010 | B | STOCKTON, CA | JIM AND DENISE EDWARDS edstournament.webs.com/ |
209-538-8900 |
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| 03, 2010 | ||||
| 3/6/2010 | B | CENTRAL CITY, NE | MASTER LEE WAGNER | 308-381-7626 |
| 3/6/2010 | B | LITTLETON, CO | MASTER HAUPTMAN & JODY HORN | 303-674-5900 |
| 3/12/2010 – 03/13 | A | CHICAGOLAND, IL | KEITH SHOUP & JIM WADE chicagolandata.net |
708-525-8001 |
| 3/13/2010 | A | PITTSBURGH, PA | CHIEF MASTER CARUSO | 724-733-4060 |
| 3/13/2010 | B | MILLEDGEVILLE, GA | MASTER DENNIS DROUILLARD | 478-452-0728 |
| 3/20/2010 | B | ALBANY, OR | SHARON PLEU | 541-760-6885 |
| 3/24/2010 – 03/27 | AA | LAS VEGAS, NV | SPRING NATIONALS ataonline.com |
501-568-2821 |
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| 04, 2010 | ||||
| 4/2/2010 – 04/03 | A | KANSAS CITY, MO | MASTER & MRS. WENENN kidzleadership.com |
816-459-7399 |
| 4/9/2010 – 04/10 | A | TERRE HAUTE, IN | CHIEF MASTER MINTON | 812-235-3309 |
| 4/16/2010 – 04/17 | B | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | SR. MASTER T.L. THOMAS atakick.com/index.php/tournament-2010.html |
757-471-9022 |
| 4/16/2010 – 04/17 | A | FORNEY, TX | MASTER KEVIN ROSE | 972-564-3130 |
| 4/16/2010 – 04/17 | B | KEARNS, UT | JAMES DICKINSON | 801-840-1636 |
| 4/17/2010 | B | SOUTHBEND, IN | SETH BIRKY | 574-522-5425 |
| 4/17/2010 | B | EDMONTON, AB CANADA | RANDY HAMILTON | 780-463-0963 |
| 4/17/2010 | B | BELLEVUE, NE | MASTER & MRS. KASSEBAUM | 402-682-5425 |
| 4/17/2010 | B | TUCSON, AZ | CF MASTER CHOI & MASTER FEILES | 520-877-7767 |
| 4/17/2010 | B | AUGUSTA, GA | DARIN & GENA PRAZER | 706-650-3055 |
| 4/23/2010 – 04/24 | B | ST. PAUL, MN | SUE KONDRATOWICZ | 651-501-1023 |
| 4/23/2010 – 04/24 | A | LITTLE ROCK, AR | SR. MASTER LEE & SR. MASTER REYNOLDS | 501-753-6100 |
| 4/24/2010 | B | DENHAM SPRINGS, LA | MASTER JASON DENDY | 225-665-3301 |
| 4/24/2010 | B | PICKERINGTON, OH | ROBERT LONG/MR & MRS PAVLIK | 614-920-9480 |
| 4/24/2010 | B | NORTH VANCOUVER, BC | MASTER HALLIE FRASER | 604-476-2500 |
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| 06, 2010 | ||||
| 6/21/2010 – 06/27 | AAA | LITTLE ROCK, AR | WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ataonline.com |
501-568-2821 |
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| 07, 2010 | ||||
| 7/17/2010 | B | CHELMSFORD, MA | ROBERT LANDRUM & JUSTIN GAROFANO | 978-749-0880 |
| 7/31/2010 | B | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | TAMARA PARKER/AUBREY WESSON | 317-826-9999 |
| 7/31/2010 | B | BOZEMAN, MT | STUART CUNNINGHAM | 406-556-8792 |
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| 08, 2010 | ||||
| 8/6/2010 – 08/07 | A | ALLEN, TX | SR. MASTER & MASTER SUSTAIRE | 972-396-9336 |
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| 09, 2010 | ||||
| 9/11/2010 | B | FORT WAYNE, IN | MARVIN & MARGIE FOSTER | 260-490-1282 |
| 9/11/2010 | B | SANTA ROSA, CA | JOSHUA SEGAL | 707-568-4321 |
| 9/17/2010 – 09/18 | B | LUFKIN, TX | MASTER J.D. OLFORD | 936-639-6414 |
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| 10, 2010 | ||||
| 10/1/2010 – 10/03 | A | MENDOZA, ARGENTINA | CHIEF MASTER OZUNA songahmweb.com |
305-252-3161 |
| 10/20/2010 – 10/23 | AA | ORLANDO, FL | FALL NATIONALS ataonline.com |
501-568-2821 |
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| 11, 2010 | ||||
| 11/5/2010 – 11/06 | A | KATY, TX | GERALD & CAROL FRENTZ | 281-347-1282 |
| 11/5/2010 – 11/06 | A | MCCOOK, IL | SR. MASTER PATTI BARNUM | 630-271-1200 |