Programs
Karate For Kids| Tiny Tigers | Black Belt Academy| Black Belt Club| Leadership| Master Club| Fitness Kickboxing| ATA XTREME
We have several programs for a variety of purposes, ranging from basic martial arts, to self defense, to esteem and life skills building and more. Over the years, the ATA has come to realize that there are many reasons for studying Songahm Taekwondo, and we have worked hard to develop programs that will help realize these goals rather than forcing our students into one, linear area of study and practice.
Songahm Taekwondo itself is always evolving, and as such we will always develop new programs and update our existing programs to ensure our students have as much access to the different aspects of Songahm Taekwondo as possible.
We offer what we believe is the best martial art in the world. Taekwondo is an exciting and powerful martial art known for its dynamic kicking and hand techniques. Although these martial art techniques are centuries old, our programs are always evolving to keep pace with the rapidly changing world.
We realize that each student possesses different physical abilities. Size and strength vary with each individual. Once you have acquired a strong foundation in the basics, our program will enhance your physical capabilities and maximize your self-defense skills. You will understand exactly what it takes, mentally and physically, to defend yourself or your loved ones should the need ever arise.
At the ATA Life Skills Training Center, we are not interested in just teaching self-defense, we are interested in the complete personal development of each student. Individual attention is a feature of each and every class, allowing all students to progress quickly and confidently toward their personal goals. Our instructors take their responsibility seriously as role models for younger students, teaching them the importance of strong character, leadership and good values.
The teaching curriculum at the ATA Black Belt Academy is based on two concepts: "positive mental attitude" and "high goal setting." We feel so positive about this program that we promise to give you and your family the most professional, well supervised and the highest quality classes available in any sport or art.
Tiny Tigers
Upon graduation from the Tiny Tigers program into the "Junior" or "Big Kid" program, Tigers are rewarded by the opportunity to wear the "Big Kids" or "Karate for Kids" patch.
The rank and testing system used by the Tigers is slightly different than that of the Karate for Kids. Tigers can earn eight collectable animal patches to display on the belts as follows: Tiger for orange belt; Cheetah for yellow; Lion for camo; Eagle for green; Phoenix for purple; Dragon for blue; Cobra for brown; Panther for red. All eight patches, as earned, can be displayed on the child's belt.
There are many reasons for kids to become involved in the martial arts. We have developed a program based on traditional Taekwondo for kids called Karate for Kids. The Karate for Kids system is based on a lifetime learning concept in addition to technical skills. The building blocks for our system are monthly themes such as:
| Goals |
Friendship |
Perseverance |
| Self-Control |
Confidence |
Self-Improvement |
| Courtesy |
Self-Awareness |
Respect |
| Integrity |
Self-Esteem |
Dedication |
In addition to monthly themes, our system includes the unique victory patch. Kids are rewarded special "Victory Stars." These different colored stars are rewarded for outstanding performance in karate class, school, home or at a tournament competition. Kids may receive the following stars for the following deeds:
| Gold |
Straight A's, honor roll, or significant improvement |
| Silver |
Special performance awards |
| Blue |
Monthly themes, weekly lessons, classroom performance |
| Red |
Tournament participation |
Four different colored Victory Patches are available to accomodate all the stars that can be earned by high achieving Karate Kids:
| Blue |
0-24 Stars |
| Silver |
25-49 Stars |
| Gold |
50-99 Stars |
| Blue/Gold |
100+ Stars |
Black Belt Club
Many students find out early on that Taekwondo is not only a sport but a lifestyle. Becoming a black belt is more than a test of physical knowledge but is also an exercise in the mental development. The path to black belt will have many challenges but there is nothing like setting a long-term goal and reaching it! Serious martial arts students not only dream of becoming a black belt but also set it as a definite goal. We train our students to work towards and to to achieve this goal.
The Black Belt Club program is a program developed for students of any rank. Black Belt Club members are those individuals who have set their goal at "Black Belt." Students must know exactly what their goal is if they are to move toward it with desire and conviction. A Black Belt Club patch is worn on the left sleeve of the uniform to remind the student of their goal every time they put their uniform on. However, the Black Belt Club is more than just a patch. All Black Belt Club members are welcome to participate in special Black Belt Club training classes held each weekend at our academy. These exciting workouts offer training in weapons and much more. These special classes will not only make you a better martial artist, but will also prepare you for the courses taught at the black belt level. Benefits include: training in the single ssahng joel bong (single nun chuk) and single bahng mahng ee (single short stick). Speak to an ATA instructor today to begin your journey through to black belt!
Leadership
Serious about learning all you can about Taekwondo? Leadership Club is open to all students. This program is for those of you who are not satisfied with a little extra training! This is a program designed to teach the student to become a leader - not only in our academy, but in school and work. Martial Arts is not only a sport, but a way of life. This program creates positive role models that go on to become awesome Martial Arts instructors!
Some extra added benefits to the program include training with:
Sam Dan Bong (three sectional staff)
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Master Club
Serious about learning all you can about Taekwondo? This program is for those of you who are not satisfied with a little extra training - you want it ALL! The Master Club extends beyond the first degree black belt and you actually begin training in curriculum designed for 2nd and 3rd degree black belt levels. Have you really found your niche in Martial Arts? Do you know that black belt will not be a stopping point for your training? Go ahead and join this very advanced and dynamic program today and begin on an exciting journey!
Benefits include advanced training in:
Double Ssahng Joel Bong (double nun chuk)
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Double Bahng Mahng Ee (double short stick)
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| Sword |
| Access to training in ground grappling and special seminars |
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Fitness Kickboxing
Serious about getting in shape? Like to kick and punch? We have taken our Martial Arts training and put it in an explosive aerobic kickboxing class! You can burn over 800 calories sweating with us! Our instructors are martial artists and certified to teach our Aerobic Kickboxing classes. Want to punch or kick a bag? We have an awesome bag system designed especially for your kickboxing needs! Call today to try your first class absolutely free!
Some extra added benefits to the program:
| Bag training system |
| Fitness Stride training bands |
ATA XTreme
Want to add more to your traditional martial arts training? Then this program is for you. This is an explosive class designed to test you physically and mentally! 360 degree kicks! 540 degree kicks! Serious punching and kicking! Ninja rolls, cartwheels, back flips! Go ahead and join this very dynamic program today and begin on an exciting journey in Xtreme Martial Arts!
Some extra added benefits to the program include training with:
| Sahng Nat (kama) |
| Single Ssahng Joel Bong (single nun chuk) |
| Double Ssahng Joel Bong (double nun chuk) |
