Our STORM Team, JR Instructors and Legacy members have to be showing upward trends of showing good grades to help in classes and camps. Their example in working through their challenges, struggles, setbacks, victories, and comfort zones are the center of their ability to positively influence and lead others. After Spring Break, there are more and […]
Practicing martial arts is not only a great way to stay physically fit, but it can also improve your mental health in a number of ways. Through the practice of martial arts, you can gain confidence, develop discipline, manage stress, and cultivate respect for yourself and others. The physical practice of martial arts helps to […]
Goal setting is an essential part of achieving success in any endeavor. It involves setting clear and measurable goals, making a plan to reach them, and staying motivated to see it through. For children in particular, goal setting is an invaluable skill that can help them succeed in school and beyond. Martial arts can be […]
As people grow older, they begin to find ways to be more productive and make use of their time. For senior citizens, in particular, they find that there is even more time they need to utilize and want to do so effectively. Many will go out and find other jobs while others will pursue hobbies […]
MIND YOUR MANNERS Making Proper Behavior a Habit As parents, we start teaching our toddlers to say “please” and “thank you” very early on. And luckily, once they enter a Songahm classroom as an ATA Tiger or Karate Kid, they learn more about showing respect toward their peers and adults. Though the children recite the […]
Having the Right Mindset at any Rank Your sister is annoying you. You’ve door poorly on a math test. You forgot to take out the recycling. Now, you’re at Taekwondo and you have to do a difficult board break that you’ve never done before. What’s an ATA student to do in the face of all […]
Good Friends Are Good for Your Health Every single day, Sr. Master Janelle Gleisner talks to good friends she’s made in ATA. Now that she is a member of the ATA headquarters staff, she has the luxury of talking to even more. But it’s not just about doing her job. She says the personal relationships […]
Expert Tips to Improve Your Training Stamina Whether you are attending your Monday Taekwondo class or chasing a toddler around your house, we can all use a little more endurance to get us from point A to point B in our daily routines. Then you add in competing at tournaments and giving your all during […]
Executing Control of Techniques Under Pressure Want to look your best at your next testing? Maybe you want to be a World Champion one day? Along with the gear, the practice and the perseverance, you’ll also need balance. No matter where you are in your Songahm training, keeping tuned to your body and mastering control […]
Self-Esteem is one of the important ATA Martial Arts Life Skills that we must maintain in our daily lives. A positive self-esteem is the provider of belief in our abilities and keeps us motivated to navigate life which makes it a crucial necessity for our overall well-being. Many times, we associate positive self-esteem with physical attractiveness, […]
Take Steps to be an ATA STRONG Family The new school year is just around the corner, and this is a time when families begin establishing schedules and building routines. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we tend to get drained, but one way that you can keep your goals for this school […]
Give It to Get It Respect, as they say, isn’t given. It is earned. But to earn it, you have to show it. Respect is one of the six life skills taught in the ATA Leadership Program and is also the life skill for July and August. Like the other life skills, respect is developed […]
The Best Medicine It’s amazing how infectious a little humor can be. The sound of a chuckle, snicker, giggle or hearty guffaw is more contagious than that bug that is going around the office. And when laughter is shared at one of your Taekwondo events, it really brings everyone together and creates a source of […]
KEEP CALM Smile in the Face of Tournament Jitters Everywhere you look, there are posters, T-shirts, mugs and magnets all proclaiming pop culture’s mantra to “Keep Calm.” With the last weekend of regional tournaments, Districts and Worlds right upon us, though, that is easier said than done. Stress, anxiety and nervousness are a part […]
Have you ever become so comfortable that it made you afraid of change? It’s easy to do. As adults, we become so comfortable in our lives that we become afraid of change. Or is it not change we are afraid of, but what we perceive as possibility of failure? Children are so open […]
Whether 9 or 53, you inspire with your actions and decisions every day! Belief is “Yes, I Can!” Belief in Martial Arts is not a four tries and your done activity. Belief is not something you are born with. It’s something you grow through doing, otherwise called tries, set backs, struggles, practice and personal victories. With […]
Many parents have brought their child to the martial arts dojahng in hopes to see their child push through being shy, be more willing to try new things, or to see their child push themselves to excel. Karate for Kids is a fun, exciting adventure for the mind, heart, and body and the perfect solution […]
Why Your Kids Should Be in Martial Arts? When you turn on the television or head to the movie theater with your family, you may notice a kickin’ new trend- martial arts are gaining in popularity! Though there are many different styles around the world, one of the most attractive for kids and adults is […]
Leadership is not only a quality, but a responsibility. At McDonough ATA Black Belt Academy, we encourage our students to step up to the challenge. There is much more to martial arts training than just kicks and punches. Students learn management skills to apply to life and learn how to be leaders rather than followers, […]
Whether 9 or 53, you inspire with your actions and decisions every day! Belief is “Yes, I Can!” Belief in Martial Arts is not a four tries and your done activity. Belief is not something you are born with. It’s something you grow through doing, otherwise called tries, set backs, struggles, practice and personal victories. With […]
Having the Right Mindset at any Rank Your sister is annoying you. You’ve door poorly on a math test. You forgot to take out the recycling. Now, you’re at Taekwondo and you have to do a difficult board break that you’ve never done before. What’s an ATA student to do in the face of all […]
R.E.S.P.E.CT The Life Skill that Empowers You and Others When you look at the Leadership life skills, one stands out for being important—not just in your own Songahm journey— but it also affects those around you. That life skill is RESPECT. “It’s not what you say; it’s what you do.” There are many levels to […]
Defeating Life’s Opponents Beliefs- One Way To Defeat Your Biggest Opponent One of the hardest struggles we have in life is overcoming limiting beliefs. Our decision and actions start with our mindset and beliefs. It’s not what you say out loud from your mouth that determines the direction of your life, but what you whisper […]
Belief is “Yes I Can!” Whether 10 or 53, you inspire with your actions and decisions every day! Belief is “Yes, I Can!” Belief in Martial Arts not a four tries and your done activity. Belief is not something you are born with. It’s something you grow through doing, otherwise called tries, set backs, struggles, practice […]