Valdosta Ga – Performance Martial Arts Academy

Mr. Beau Griffis Earns 3rd Degree Black Belt

Mr. Griffis tested for his Black Belt on October13th in Valdosta, GA. Mr. Griffis did an excellent job at testing and we are all very proud of him. Mr. Griffis has many years of experience and has put many hours in to Tae Kwon Do to perfect his skill. Congratulations, Mr. Griffis.

Left to Right: Mr. Griffis and Mr. Church

Valdosta Regional TAEKWONDO Championships

ATA

REGIONAL TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS

VALDOSTA, GA

JANUARY 14, 2012

Experience TAEKWONDO With A Touch Of Southern Hospitality

Registration:

$35 – Traditional Forms & One Step / Free Sparing

$25 – Traditional Weapons

$25 – Combat Weapons

$25 – 1st XMA, XMA Weapons, Creative Formsm Creative Weapons

$15 – for each 2nd, 3rd, and 4th XMA & Creative Event

TOURNAMENT LOCATION

VSU PE COMPLEX

401 Baytree Road

Valdosta, GA 31601

Host Hotel:

Courtyard Marriott

1564 Baytree Road

Valdosta, GA 31601

(229) 241-1301

The nightly special for the tournament is $89/night. To make reservations please call the Courtyard Marriott and identify yourself as being a part of the ATA Martial Arts tournament in order to receive the group discount. Each guest will be provided with an individual confirmation number. Individuals will have until 6 pm on the arrival date to cancel their reservations. Canceling after this time will result in loss of first nights room and tax deposit.

HONORED GUESTS:

GRAND MASTER EMERITUS

AND

MRS. SUKEY LEE

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL ATA VALDOSTA

229-242-1173

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.

FREE WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE CLINIC

This Saturday 8/27/10 from 1pm to 3pm. Please wear Sweat Pants, or Long Shorts and T-Shirts. A Variety of Instructors & Law Enforcement Trained Personal, will cover a multitude of Topics from Rape Prevention, to Basic Self Defense.
Location: Performance Martial Arts Academy, 1719 Norman Drive , Valdosta, GA. (Next to CICI Pizza). Please Call 229-242-1173 to reserve your spot!

ATA Humble, Texas – Mr Sibley Sparring – Semi Finals

ATA Humble, Texas – Adult Color Belt Sparring – Semi Finals – Mr Sibley of the Performance Martial Arts Academy, Valdosta, GA, won this match in the Semi-Finals. Which sent him to the Finals

ATA Texas Twister – Mr. Sibley – Mens Songahm Forms

Mr Sibley competed in the Mens 40-49, Traditional Songahm Forms, Color belts (Camo), at the American Taekwondo Association (ATA) Texas Twister, held August 1st, 2009, at the South Fork Ranch in Texas.
Mr. Sibley Placed 2nd in his Songahm Traditional Forms Division.
Mr. Sibley is from the Performance Martial Arts Academy of Valdosta, GA. for more information about Mr. Sibley, or the American Taekwondo Association, please visit our website: