ATA Black Belt Academy

Tournament February 3rd 2007 Marriott Park Meadows.

2007-01-26T09:20:00.001-07:00

Here is a link to the ATA west site page with all the info and action steps on it. http://www.kicks4all.com/rrtourney.html

It is Feb. 3rd, Saturday, at the Marriott Park Meadows. You can always see updated info on the West site at www.kicks4all.com

ATA Event Schedule Winter 2007 Centennial Colorado

2007-01-26T09:15:00.000-07:00

ATA EVENT SCHEDULE 01/25/07

January 26th: Family fun Bingo night at the ATA West location. A fund raiser for the tournament, bingo and karaoke, and lots more. Call 303-220-5956 to sign up or find out more.

Senior Master M.K. Lee Special Guest

February 1, 2007

There will be no regular classes on Thursday, February 1. Instead we will have a special work out with Sr. Master Lee just for our students and the students of the Englewood school. The agenda and times are below.

There is a whole region work out the next night as well, try and make one or the other.

February 4th: Tournament at the Marriott, Hampden and I-25…sign up now at front desk, everyone can come and compete. No classes this day.

February 9th : Sparring at our school, occurs the second Friday each month, special time this month is 6:00-7:00 since we have the ACT program that night. Those with gear and permission can attend, it is a great work out, you learn so much in one hour, make a point to attend each month

February 9th: ACT Self defense…7-9:30. Only 13 and older, our best program ever. Learn critical self defense skills and strategies, while having fun and getting a work out. Only $39.00 to our students…but sign up now since space is limited. See full details below.

Senior Master M.K. Lee Special Guest

February 1, 2007

The agenda is as follows:

Thursday, February 1, 2007

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Tiny Tigers & Cubs – All Ranks

5:00 PM – 5:45 PM Karate for Kids (Color Belts)

6:00 PM – 6:45 PM Teen and Adults (Color Belts)

7:00 PM – 7:45 PM Black Belts - All Ages

Please make every attempt to make the work out that is planned for your age group. Black Belt K4K students are welcome to attend the Karate for Kids (Color Belts) work out if the Black Belt work out is too late for them. Please let me know if you have any questions. This is a rare opportunity to work out with one of the brothers of the founder of the American Taekwondo Association. Please make every effort to take advantage of this opportunity.

Lastly, be sure to sign up for the tournament on Feb 3rd. Thanks,

Stan Shields 4th Degree Black Belt/Chief Instructor

Friday February 9th at ATA Englewood location, 7:00-9:30 PM. A Limited Number will be enrolled. Call 303-220-5956 soon to register…credit cards accepted.

A.C.T. was developed to bring you the very best personal protection program available. Your training will include dealing with adrenal stress, Israeli Military protection techniques, fending off rapists and other attackers, protecting yourself against guns and knifes, protecting your family if they are threatened, and so much more. Nothing is more important than feeling certain that you and your loved ones are safe – especially in our uncertain world.

Anyone can learn A.C.T. There are no special skills or previous training required. And, even if you are currently training in the martial arts you can still benefit from this seminar.

Due to the intensity of this training, it is only open to ages 13 and up. You will leave this program feeling empowered and in control of your life. This class will provide a great aerobic workout, so come prepared to sweat! Uniforms and belts are not required. Wear comfortable clothing (sweats and long pants are highly recommended) and a good pair of tennis shoes with clean soles.

A.C.T. will Include; - The ABC’s of self-defense; Awareness skills, setting verbal boundaries, communication and combative skills

– Grabs & Chokes, Ground Fighting and Defenses

– Knife & Gun Defense And “Live Attack” Scenarios

2 1/2 HOURS OF INTENSE SELF-DEFENSE TRAINING

Reg. Price…$59.00/person
Special ATA student or referral rate $39/person

A.C.T. TODAY!

Is it worth $39 so you will be better prepared to avoid, control, or survive a dangerous situation…??? INVEST IN YOURSELF!

Take Control of Your Life!

Presented By:

ATA Black Belt Academy and Family Martial Arts

East - 12201 E. Arapahoe Rd. #15A

“Training People for Life” (303) 649-0703 www.atataekwondo.net

E-mail for Fred Longmore the instructor.. fredl@nsbs.com

Testing Postponed

2006-12-28T20:21:00.001-07:00

The testing tonight is postponed...many of us can not get out still. We will do this on Thursday January 4th. Tigers will test at normal class time of 4:00, and WYO belts will do the same, testing at 4:30 in what would be their normal time. All other belts will test at 6:00...and we will have open practice form 5:15 until 6:00 so people can tune up. Doing this on the 4th allows you to come back after the holidays to the Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd classes and practice/shake off the cob webs. Remember you can practice over the holidays, especially those of you that were in need of some work. Let us know if need some other accommodation as well, we will try and be flexible.

Fred Longmore
ATA Black Belt Academy Englewood
12201 E. Arapahoe Rd. Unit 15-A Englewood. 80112
My Direct Phone 303-841-2204 e-mail fredl@nsbs.com
Main Number 303-649-0703 Fax# 303-552-5002
Martial Arts, Self defense, Fitness, and More.
Fun, Family, & Friends are our focus.
www.atataekwondo.net

School Closures for December 20

2006-12-20T10:01:00.001-07:00

9 News and 4 News have upgraded the storm from 10-24 inches expected to 16-24 inches expected, with the heaviest snow starting this afternoon (1-2 inches an hour at times). In light of this, and the white out conditions expected, we are cancelling tonight's family class. We will assess the severity and progress of the storm through tonight and tomorrow, and decide if we will move testing to a future date. This is a distinct possibility, and the alternate date would likely be January 3rd...giving the testers that Tuesday the 2nd to come in and tune up. PRACTICE with this extra time, stretch, make this an opportunity to perfect and not one to relax and goof off. Happy Holidays...white ones it appears!!
Fred Longmore
ATA Black Belt Academy Englewood
12201 E. Arapahoe Rd. Unit 15-A Englewood. 80112
My Direct Phone 303-841-2204 e-mail fredl@nsbs.com
Main Number 303-649-0703 Fax# 303-552-5002
Martial Arts, Self defense, Fitness, and More.
Fun, Family, & Friends are our focus.
www.atataekwondo.net

ATA EVENT SCHEDULE 12/06/06

2006-12-08T19:09:00.001-07:00

ATA EVENT SCHEDULE 12/06/06

December 8th: Sparring at our school, occurs the second Friday each month, 6:30-7:30. Those with gear and permission can attend, it is a great work out, you learn so much in one hour, make a point to attend each month.

December 15th: Red Black and Black Belt testing at ATA West. 6:00 until about 9:00. Important Notice!! Mr. Shields has decided that our students can test as well at the ATA East high color belt test at our school on December 21st. Be sure you speak to us soon about when and where you will test.

Thursday, December 21 – Englewood School Color Belt Testing.

5:15 PM Tiny Tigers All Ranks
6:00 PM White Through Yellow Belts – All ages
7:00 PM Camo belts and above – All ages

ATA East Will be closed from December 23 through January 1st, reopening with classes on Tuesday January 2nd. ATA West will be open on the 23rd for Saturday classes, so if any of our folks interested in training that day they can make a class over there.

Note from Mr. Shields.

We are planning a workout with Ray Kahn (Jeet Kun Do/Silat/Kali) on Saturday, December 9 from 2:00 to 6:00. This is in preparation for the January 13 & 14 seminar with Bruce Lee disciple Dan Inosanto here at our school. See the flyer attached…and call ATA west for more info and to sign up.

October Changes and events

2006-10-01T16:34:00.000-06:00

In our attempt to be good business people, we pay attention and listen to our customers/students, and try hard to be sensitive to their desires and preferences. Over the past few months it has become clear that Tuesday and Thursday are the much preferred nights to train, in fact 90% of our students come on those nights. This leaves Monday and Wednesday very sparse, with just few students all night, and some classes with none. It is much more effective for students to train with at lease a few others in the same class; it improves the dynamics, energy, excitement, and the fun factor. Obviously it is more motivating and efficient as well for the instructors, and better for the school over all. Therefore we are going to discontinue Monday and Wednesday classes for now, starting on October ninth there will be no classes these nights. We will continue with our full schedule on T-Th-Sat, and be able to offer better staffing and instruction on those nights. If you truly need to train on a Monday or Wednesday, you are always welcome to attend at ATA west, and the schedules will be available at our school this coming week for you. Thanks for your understanding and patronage.

ATA EVENT SCHEDULE 10/01/06)

OCTOBER 6TH: PARENTS NIGHT OUT 6:30-10:30…A COMBINED EVENT AT ATA WEST ON HOLLY. SIGN UP IN ADVANCE. THE $20 FEE INCLUDES FOOD AND FUN FOR KIDS THAT ARE 4 AND OVER. A SPECIAL NIGHT WITH GAMES AS USUAL, AND THE NEW ROWLAND OSBORNE MARTIAL ARTS MOVIE FOR THE OLDER KIDS AND ADULTS (THERE WILL BE A KID MOVIE FOR THE YOUNGER ONES WITH A SHORTER ATTENTION SPAN). BRING A NON ATA STUDENT FRIEND AND YOUR PRICE IS $15 EACH.

OCTOBER 13TH: Sparring at ATA WEST LOCATION this time (pictures are at our school that night). Occurs the second Friday each month. Those with gear and permission can attend, it is a great work out, you learn so much in one hour, make a point to come each month.

October 13th & 14th: Picture days, sign up for specific time slots at the front desk if you have not already.

OCTOBER 20TH : TESTING ---A FRIDAY NIGHT. 5:00 TINY TIGERS, 5:45 W-O-Y, AND 6:45 CAMO AND OVER.

fitness fall bootcamp.. get in shape for the Holidays FALL 2006

2006-09-20T18:17:00.000-06:00

Location:
5170 E. Arapahoe Rd Ste E2
Centennial, Colorado 80122
(one block west of Holly on Arapahoe)
Contact Info:
bootcamp@kicks4all.com
303-220-5956
Session Dates
9/27—11/15

M-W-F
5:30—6:30AM
The Extreme Fitness Experience boot camp is designed to provide a balanced workout program, based on the three main cornerstones of fitness; Cardiovascular Training, Resistance Training, and Flexibility Training. This will be accomplished during the seven-week program with a variety of workouts including circuit training, plyometrics, Pilates-based training, kickboxing, running/jogging, etc.

You will not get bored!

The first session is Wednesday, September 27th at 5:30am. We will have a brief orientation at the beginning of this session.

§ Bring water
§ Wear comfortable workout clothes, including shoes that will be worn indoors only

Participation Fees:
$299 (non-ATA student)
$249 (current ATA student)
$225 (previous boot camp participants)

Please sign up (at ATAFMAC) or email by Monday, 9/25 if you plan to participate!!!

Open Sparring

2006-09-12T06:19:00.000-06:00

We will be open Friday, Sept 8th for sparring practice if anyone is interested. We cordially invite you and any others with good control and a fun spirit that you may wish to alert. It happens the second Friday of each month. This is open to anyone allowed to spar at the school they train at. You must obtain your instructors permission to attend. This is not a class on sparring, but simply an opportunity to get together and have some fun sparring with others you may not get a chance to engage with normally. We encourage our experienced students to share ideas and help the less experienced ones, so you do have an opportunity to learn. Bring your gear (chest protectors needed now for all ATA students), a good attitude --and let’s have some fun!
When: Friday Sept 8th 2006 Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: ATA Black Belt Academy. 12201 E. Arapahoe Road Unit A-15 Englewood CO 80112. School phone (303) 649-0703
Take I-25 to Arapahoe Road, go right (E) to Peoria, go left (N) 100 feet and turn right into our shopping center. Or if coming form Parker road go west to Peoria and take a right.
Fred Longmore
ATA Black Belt Academy Englewood
12201 E. Arapahoe Rd. Unit 15-A Englewood. 80112
My Direct Phone 303-841-2204 e-mail fredl@nsbs.com
Main Number 303-649-0703 Fax# 303-552-5002
Martial Arts, Self defense, Fitness, and More.
Fun, Family, & Friends are our focus.
www.atataekwondo.net
North Star 3rd Annual Golf Tournament
All Proceeds go to Inner City Health Center-- The Ridge at Castle Pines North-- Friday September 22nd-- 8am Shotgun start - 6:45 registration-- $155 per player-- We are looking for all types of sponsors-- Please contact Lance at 720-259-1705 for more information--www.nsbs.com/events.htm

August 2006 Schedule Update for ATA in Englewood Colorado

2006-08-25T16:22:00.000-06:00

Here is the new schedule that starts next week for the new cycle...study it!! Remember no classes Saturday, it is testing...and the next weekend is the holiday.

August 25th: Black Belt testing at ATA West this Friday night…Red/Black and above only, and with pre qualification. Begins at 6:00 PM, and target ending time is 9:00ish.

August 26th: Saturday color belt testing at our school, no regular classes.

9:00 Tiny Tigers
9:45 White-Orange-Yellow K4K 7-13 year olds and adults at
10:30 Camo through red one stripe from 10:30 11:30 approximately.

NO PARENTS NIGHT OUT SEPTEMBER 1ST DUE TO THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND. Remember we are closed that Saturday September 2nd and Monday the 4th for Labor Day…enjoy your last holiday off for a while and let’s get back to training hard after that weekend.

August 2006 Events ATA Englewood TKD Studio

2006-08-20T19:53:00.000-06:00

August 25th: Black Belt testing at ATA West this Friday night…Red/Black and above only, and with pre qualification. Begins at 6:00 PM, and target ending time is 9:00ish.

August 26th: Saturday color belt testing at our school, no regular classes.

9:00 Tiny Tigers
9:45 White-Orange-Yellow K4K 7-13 year olds and adults at
10:30 Camo through red one stripe from 10:30 11:30 approximately.

NO PARENTS NIGHT OUT SEPTEMBER 1ST DUE TO THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND. Remember we are closed that Saturday September 2nd and Monday the 4th for Labor Day…enjoy your last holiday off for a while and let’s get back to training hard after that weekend.

September 8th VIP Party (NO SPARRING THIS NIGHT SINCE WE WANT EVERYONE TO BE AT THE PARTY!!): ATA west at 6:30…pizza party with drinks, $10.00 entry fee, and you must have tickets form the VIP efforts. Refer your friends and neighbors, get tickets for the many prize drawings…including the BIG one for the IPOD. There is still time to get tickets and refer your friends.

October 13th & 14th: Picture days, keep your calendars open and signs ups will be appearing soon.

ATA Tournament Saturday August 12th 2006

2006-08-12T06:42:00.000-06:00

Our leader Stan says "We always close to support the local tournaments. Everyone needs to consider the tournament as a part of their martial arts training. If they choose not to participate that's fine, but it is a part of the training process. In addition, tournament participation as judges, score keeping, table administration, etc. is a requirement for our instructors and other black belts. All schools are expected to participate"

August 12th: Tournament at Aurora central High School... Come Watch and Participate

August 25th: Black Belt testing at ATA West (A Friday night)…Red/Black and above only, and with pre qualification.

August 26th: Color belt testing at our school, no regular classes. Tiny Tigers at 9:00, White-Orange-Yellow K4K and adults at 9:45, Camo through red one stripe from 10:30 until 11:30 approximately.

ATA rank Make up Camp

2006-08-04T07:50:00.000-06:00

Often.. summer brings distractions.

Missed classes? Vacation?

we are hosting a special camp to ensure you stay on track or catch up.

Sign up today..

Date: August 7 to August 11
Time: 12 - 3 p.m.
Location: ATA Family Martial Arts 5170 E. Arapahoe Road
Rank: ALL Ranks
Age: 5 years old and up

Price: $199.00

August Event Schedule for Englewood ATA BB Academy

2006-08-04T07:38:00.000-06:00

August 4th: ACT, on a special Friday night…7:00-9:30. Adult Combative Training is the best seminar we offer, send all the young people going away or back to college that you know…tell your friends and neighbors with teenagers to get them in here. This our normal Parents Night Out night, so we will funnel all kids to ATA West for theirs, which runs from 6:30-10:30…perfect scenario, the kids play there, and adults play here! Sing up now, we need 10 people to run the ACT…see more info below.

August 5th: Demo team at 11:45 after class. Just like always on the first Saturday. I want all demo team members to call me without fail this week (or parents) to make sure you are on board and ready to ramp back up now fall and school are close.

August 6th: Tournament Planning Kickoff Meeting!!! SUNDAY, AUGUST 6TH 2-4PM. We are back on and going to plan both, and really need help on committees. Let us know if you want to/can assist. Fox & Hound (on Arapahoe & Forest three doors down from our ATA West) 2-4pm. Free appetizers will be provided. See full details attached.

August 11: Sparring at our school, occurs the second Friday each month, 6:30-7:30. Those with gear and permission can attend, it is a great work out, you learn so much in one hour, make a point to attend each month. Tune up for the tournament the next day!!

August 12th: Tournament at Aurora central High School…sign up now at front desk.

August 25th: Black Belt testing at ATA West this Friday night…Red/Black and above only, and with pre qualification.

August 26th: Color belt testing at our school, no regular classes. Tiny Tigers at 9:00, White-Orange-Yellow K4K and adults at 9:45, Camo through red one stripe from 10:30 until 11:30 approximately.

A.C.T. was developed to bring you the very best personal protection program available. Your training will include dealing with adrenal stress, Israeli Military protection techniques, fending off rapists and other attackers, protecting yourself against guns and knifes, protecting your family if they are threatened, and so much more. Nothing is more important than feeling certain that you and your loved ones are safe – especially in our uncertain world.

Anyone can learn A.C.T. There are no special skills or previous training required. And, even if you are currently training in the martial arts you can still benefit from this seminar.

Due to the intensity of this training, it is only open to ages 13 and up. You will leave this program feeling empowered and in control of your life. This class will provide a great aerobic workout, so come prepared to sweat! Uniforms and belts are not required. Wear comfortable clothing (sweats and long pants are highly recommended) and a good pair of tennis shoes with clean soles.

A.C.T. Will Include; - The ABC’s of self-defense; Awareness skills, setting verbal boundaries, communication and combative skills – Grabs & Chokes, Ground Fighting and Defenses

And “Live Attack” Scenarios

2 1/2 HOURS OF INTENSE SELF-DEFENSE TRAINING
FRIDAY AUGUST 4TH; 7-9:30 PM

Reg. Price…$59.00/person ATA Students…$49.00/person
FAMILY SPECIAL: BUY 3, GET ONE FREE

Self Defense Seminar.. Open to EVERYONE August 4, 2006

2006-07-21T11:35:00.000-06:00

A.C.T. was developed to bring you the very best personal protection program available. Your training will include dealing with adrenal stress, Israeli Military protection techniques, fending off rapists and other attackers, protecting yourself against guns and knifes, protecting your family if they are threatened, and so much more. Nothing is more important than feeling certain that you and your loved ones are safe – especially in our uncertain world.

Anyone can learn A.C.T. There are no special skills or previous training required. And, even if you are currently training in the martial arts you can still benefit from this seminar.

Due to the intensity of this training, it is only open to ages 13 and up. You will leave this program feeling empowered and in control of your life. This class will provide a great aerobic workout, so come prepared to sweat! Uniforms and belts are not required. Wear comfortable clothing (sweats and long pants are highly recommended) and a good pair of tennis shoes with clean soles.

A.C.T. will Include; - The ABC’s of self-defense; Awareness skills, setting verbal boundaries, communication and combative skills
– Grabs & Chokes, Ground Fighting and Defenses
And “Live Attack” Scenarios

2 1/2 HOURS OF INTENSE SELF-DEFENSE TRAINING
FRIDAY AUGUST 4TH; 7-9:30PM
Reg. Price…$59.00/person
ATA Students…$49.00/person
FAMILY SPECIAL: BUY 3, GET ONE FREE

A.C.T. TODAY!
Is it worth $59 so you will be better prepared to avoid, control, or survive a dangerous situation…??? INVEST IN YOURSELF!
Take Control of Your Life!
Presented By:
ATA Family Martial Arts
Held at The East Location - 12201 E. Arapahoe Rd. #15A
“Training People for Life”
(303) 649-0703 www.atataekwondo.net

Summer Class Cancellation

2006-07-10T13:36:00.000-06:00

As of right now we will suspend the week day morning classes, as well as the 9:15 Red collar class on Saturdays, for the summer. We will evaluate interest and need after labor day in early September to determine when and if to add those back in. Have fun this summer, and come see us as well, we are still there for you and having fun/good classes. Practice at home more often if you are missing a class here or there.

Cane Seminar

2006-07-06T07:55:00.000-06:00

Age cut off is 12 or older. Yes, they need a cane. We have canes for sale at $30 prior to the seminar, $40 if purchased at the seminar. We should have enough the day of the event, but always better to purchase in advance.

ATA EVENT Schedule - Englewood Colorado Location

2006-07-06T07:50:00.000-06:00

No parents night out this Friday due to holiday week and low sign ups ...put august 4th on your calendar for next time!

ATA EVENT SCHEDULE (07/05/06)

July 8th: Cane seminar at ATAFMA west. See the attached information. Only $35, and it is from 1:00 to 6:00. Twelve years old and over, and you will need to get a cane before or at the event.

July 14th: Sparring at our school, occurs the second Friday each month, 6:30-7:30. Those with gear and permission can attend, it is a great work out, you learn so much in one hour, make a point to attend each month.

July 15th : Demo team practice at 11:45…Be there!!! Red collar leadership training is the 3rd Saturday of the month at 9:15 each month…if you want to teach and certainly certify as an instructor, this is a great time to get your training.

July 2006 Events for ATA BLack Belt Academy

2006-07-02T12:47:00.000-06:00

July 7: Parents night out at our school…from 6:00-9:30. The first Friday of every month!! Like always we have fun, games, food, drinks, movies, and more fun. Drop of the kids and have a night out, leaving them in a safe and exciting environment. The biggest problem with our PNO events now is getting the children to leave!! The investment is only $20.00..or $15.00 for them and the friend if the bring along a buddy that does not train with us right now. Sign up at the school.

July 14th: Sparring at our school, occurs the second Friday each month, 6:30-7:30. Those with gear and permission can attend, it is a great work out, you learn so much in one hour, make a point to attend each month.

There are still options for summer camps, ---Weapons, and rank advance….great opportunities for all to improve in a short period!!

Refer your friends and neighbors to us for a free intro class, and if they sing up you get great prizes, as well as the chance to train with folks you like and know!!!

June ATA Black Belt Academy of Englewood Events

2006-06-11T13:12:00.000-06:00

June 11th: Sunday night Laser Quest event…5:30 until 8, SOLD OUT—If you have signed up please confirm and pay soon, we have a waiting list for this event of those who want to go.

June 16th - Practice Calendar Pizza Parties 5:30 - 6:30 for Tiny Tigers and 6:30 - 7:30 for Karate for Kids: Has your student been practicing at home this month? If he/she has, be sure to mark it on the practice calendars you received in their advancement packets. The calendar is only good for the month of May so fill it out and turn it in the first week or two of June so that they can come to a fun filled hour of pizza, drinks and lots of fun.

See all the options for summer camps, XMA, Weapons, and rank advance….great opportunities for all to improve in a short period!!

Refer your friends and neighbors to us for a free intro class, and if they sign up you get great prizes, as well as the chance to train with folks you like and know!!!

ATA EVENT SCHEDULE 05/05/06 Englewood Colorado

2006-05-05T12:31:00.000-06:00

ATA EVENT SCHEDULE 05/05/06)

May 5TH: Parents night out at our school…from 6:00-9:30. Like always we have fun, games, food, drinks, movies, and more fun. Drop of the kids and have a night out, leaving them in a safe and exciting environment. The biggest problem with our PNO events now is getting the children to leave!! The investment is only $20.00..or $15.00 for them and the friend if the bring along a buddy that does not train with us right now. Sign up at the school.

May 6: Expanded demo team until 1:00 that day, 11:45-1:00. Then let’s head over to pad drill class!!

May 6th : Pad Drill Class at ATAFMA West (Holly & Arap) from 1:30-2:30 (maybe a little later). This is for parents and kids alike, even if the parent is not training. Learn to help your child with pad drills, board breaks, kicking drills, and more---even learn pad drill #1 and #2. The $39.00 fee covers two participants, and you get a set of great hand mitts for use at home FREE. Space is limited and time is short so sign up now!

May 7: Demo team performance at the JCC 12:30-1:00, near Colorado and I-25. More info to come, let me know if you can make this date and we will put together a demo with those members that can attend.

May 12th: Sparring at our school, normal time 6:30-7:30. Those with gear and permission can attend, it is a great work out, you learn so much in one hour, make a point to attend each month.

June 11th: Sunday night Laser Quest event…5:30 until 8, details at the school, sign up now for two games, food and drink for only $19.00. This is our favorite event of the year and it will sell out fast, only room for 80 people…ask a friend you might want to take classes with down the road to come and meet us while having fun.

See all the options for summer camps, XMA, Weapons, and rank advance….great opportunities for all to improve in a short period!!

*Please make sure you renew your ATA membership if you have not already, this gets you your new card, the ATA magazine, keep you in the organization for testing and tracking, allows you to advance and compete, and it is a must. See Jason or Teresa to find out if you are on the list of folks that need to renew.

Remember we have great birthday parties…or pizza parties for fun even if not a birthday involved! Also remember to refer your friends for fun and prizes…and it is always great to train with those you know and like.

Karate Summer Camps

2006-05-02T14:54:00.000-06:00

Great options at our sister school to improve and advance. Many parents have asked me "How do I instill some more attitude, passion, and fire into my child...get them excited"---the XMA camp can help. Xtreme Marital Arts is not just about clever and cool kicks---it is a lot about performance, showmanship, coming out of your shell, etc. I would recommend the Summer rank camp for any students closing in on black belt for sure, to tune up lower belt forms, sharpen board break skills, etc.

Free 411 Calls

2006-05-02T11:26:00.000-06:00

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This is information people don't mind receiving - Pass it on.

Works on home phones and cell phones

Children and Regular Exercise

2006-04-30T17:35:00.000-06:00

Exercise is not only fun, it is also good for your body, mind, and overall well-being. Kids who exercise on a regular basis often do better in school, sleep better, don't feel as tired, are less likely to get hurt while exercising, and are stronger than less active children. Exercise also relieves stress and helps promote good behavior.

There are two types of exercise, aerobic and anaerobic. When you do an aerobic exercise, such as walking, running, swimming, inline skating, jumping rope, playing soccer, dancing, bicycling, or playing hockey, you increase your heart rate and the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the muscles. Aerobic exercise builds endurance and burns fat and calories. Doctors recommend that people do 30 minutes of aerobic exercise every day. When you do an anaerobic exercise, such as weight-lifting or push-ups, which involve short bursts of exertion, you build strength and muscle mass.

Exercise Comes in Two Flavors

The best exercise programs combine aerobic and anaerobic activity.

Aerobic exercise is any activity that increases your heart rate and causes you to consume more oxygen. Every cell in your body requires a constant supply of oxygen, and if you've been a couch potato for years, many of those cells are being deprived. This is why, once you accustom yourself to a regular routine of aerobic exercise, you will begin to feel better than you did before.

If it's been a long time since you did any vigorous activity, consider getting some professional advice from both your doctor and a certified fitness expert. It’s important that you start slowly and learn how to stretch, warm up and cool down in order to avoid injury. You also may want to try an exercise trampoline. This is a gentle way to increase the stress on your bones and send a signal to the vertebrae to lay down more calcium along the stress-bearing planes.

Exercise such as walking, golf, doubles tennis, horseback riding, Ping-Pong and dancing may only mildly increase the pumping action of your heart, but they are still tremendous improvements for a former nonexerciser. If you fall into that category, walking is the best way to begin. If you are someone who hasn't walked more than two blocks in years, you'll notice an immediate and great change in how feel. Walk five blocks, then try six. If it's hard on you today, take comfort in the certainty that the stiffness will ease, your breathing will improve and relaxing endorphins will be released into your body. And before you know it, you'll be walking a mile. Moving can and will feel good—it's actually what your body was built to do and what it wants! Remember, Mother Nature did not design us for our sedentary modern lifestyle.

Anaerobic exercise is any type of physical activity that isn’t significantly aerobic. This includes exercise that builds muscle mass, such as weight lifting. It also includes other types of training such as resistance and isometrics. Building muscle mass does not mean becoming one of those bulging bodybuilders. If you keep at it, you will begin to notice a gradual sculpting taking place under your skin—and you’re going to like how it looks. But if vanity doesn’t drive you to take up some weight-bearing exercise, maybe the fear of frailty will. It is this type of exercise that helps stave off the loss of bone density that accompanies aging. This is why resistance training is so important to prevent osteoporosis.

With all the pressures today's teenagers have to deal with, it's no wonder so many are in trouble.

Statistics show that teen suicide and teen pregnancy are on the rise, as is the firearm-homicide rate for teens. Smoking among teens is in vogue, and two-thirds of eighth-graders report that they have tried alcohol. And only about 38 percent of them get enough exercise - which means the other 62 percent are setting themselves up for a sedentary life and all the problems that come with it.

Now's the time to change these statistics. Research has shown that kids who play sports, or who are physically active, are less likely to have these problems. But getting kids to exercise is no easy task unless you're willing to spend time with them and learn to speak their language.

Mo. – Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The amount of stress and anxiety a person experiences is a major factor in cardiovascular disease. For the past three decades experts have vacillated in their recommendations concerning the amount and intensity of exercise required to alleviate stress and anxiety.

Recently, most experts have agreed that a moderate to low amount regular exercise can ease personal tension and stress. However, a new study by researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia shows that a relatively high-intensity exercise is superior in reducing stress and anxiety that may lead to heart disease. Moreover, the researchers found that high-intensity exercise especially benefits women.

“Conventional wisdom says that exercising for 30 minutes at a moderate exercise intensity is more effective in reducing anxiety than either a low or high intensity dose,” said Richard Cox, professor of educational and counseling psychology and leader of the study. “This conclusion, however, is deceptively simple because reductions in anxiety are not always observed immediately following a high intensity bout of exercise.”

In the study, female participants, ages 18 to 20 and 35 to 45, completed three experimental sessions. Each session started with a test to determine the anxiety level of the participant. Following the test, the women either did not exercise (control condition) or exercised at a moderate or high-intensity level for 33 minutes. After the session, Cox measured anxiety levels at 5, 30, 60 and 90 minutes post-exercise.

Although all three exercise conditions, including the control condition, showed a decline in anxiety over time, Cox found the high-intensity level experienced the sharpest decline. Cox said the intensity of exercise conditions did not differ in anxiety levels at baseline or immediately after exercise, but a difference favoring the high intensity level emerged at 30, 60 and 90 minutes post-exercise.

Results also showed that when the iron status of the women was taken into consideration, the beneficial effect of high-intensity exercise was greater for the older women.

“This is a relationship that needs to be further explored,” Cox said. “It appears to suggest that after controlling for iron status, the beneficial effects of exercise on anxiety may only apply to older women and not to younger women.”

Cox believes this study, which is scheduled for publication in the Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, will prove beneficial to medical practitioners in the fight against heart disease.

You might be hooked on Karate if?.......

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Do you wake up Saturday mornings stiff and sore? Is another night like Friday night the only thing that will make you feel better? Do you workout alone? Do you find that once you've thrown a jab, you can't stop until you've followed it with a reverse punch? If so, you may be (gasp!!) HOOKED ON KARATE. How do you know? Here are a few clues.

You know you're hooked when the first word out of your parrot's mouth is KIAI!, and you teach your cat how to free spar.

You know you're hooked when you have more bruises than a roller derby queen, and you still go back for more.

You know you're hooked when you shut the refrigerator door with a side thrust kick.

You know you're hooked when you shop for clothes based on whether you can kick in them.

You know you're hooked when the only clothes you'll wear are gi’s.

You know you're hooked when you actually crave a beach workout.

You know you're hooked when the books on your night stand are by authors like Gichin Funakoshi, Hirokazu Kanazawa and Musashi Miyamoto.

You know you're hooked when the Twelve Days of Christmas becomes: one boxing bag, two boxing gloves, three shin pads (includes an extra pad for the one you'll inevitably lose), four Tokaido gi's, five rolls of adhesive tape....twelve cases of Tiger Balm.

You know you're hooked when you look for a place to live based on the amount of practice space it provides.

You know you're hooked when you refuse to wear shoes.

Well, how did you score? Does any of these situations sound familiar? If so, it's hopeless - you're hooked. The only option now is to join CKA, Compulsive Karate’s Anonymous. Don't fret though. I'm sure you'll find plenty of familiar faces. See you there.

ATA testing times clarification and reminder.

2006-04-27T20:40:00.000-06:00

It appears some folks, especially white-yellow, thought testing begins and 9:00 on Saturday...not so! The times below are for each belt segments...and by the way K4K means Karate For Kids, and is the 7-12 year olds that are between tiger age, and not in the 13 and up adult program yet...basically the kids. So, be sure you know your time, and if you want to see the demonstrations near your times show up for them (10:30 & 1:45). Also, only students who are Black/Red and above already test Friday night, and red/red with one stripe test on Saturday. Thanks.

APRIL 29th: Testing Saturday for all color belts, Red one and below at ATA west--Times are below. Sign up and pay the testing fee now so we can be ready for the numbers, and get the belts.

10:30 AM ATA Team Xtreme Performance
10:45 AM K4K, Teens & Adults White – Yellow (Use the front entrance)
11:45 AM Judges Lunch Break
12:15 PM K4K, Teens & Adults Camo and Green (Purple will test Thursday at East) (Use rear entrance)
1:45 PM ATA Team Xtreme Performance
2:00 PM K4K, Teens & Adults Blue – Red (Use front or rear entrance)