Give the Gift That will last a Lifetime

This holiday season give a gift that will last. The gift of strength and character! Call today to purchase a 6 week introduction for Martial Arts training for only $99. It includes: a uniform, DVD, T-shirt, Private lesson and 6 weeks of Martial Arts Training.

Call 410-392-2229 today!!

ATA Martial Arts of Elkton
Minutes from Newark Delaware and the University of Delaware

Martial Arts School Helps Families In Need

Martial Arts School Helps Families In Need
December, 2008

Elkton, MD – ATA Martial Arts is the #1 Rated Martial Arts Center in the Area and over the holidays they are putting together helpful holiday packages filled with non-perishable food items, toiletries, toys, blankets, and clothes to help those less fortunate.

In the spirit of the season, the ATA Martial Arts solutions provider is partnering up with Many local Churches including Immaculate Conception Parish in Cecil County to help get these packages in the hands of those who need it the most.
ATA Martial Arts is spending the month of December collecting the necessities that families and individuals need to have a happy and memorable holiday season, and they believe that happiness should be experienced by everyone during the holidays.

ATA Martial Arts Owner Jason Morgan says, it is important to help those in need during this time of year, “We believe that all individuals and families should celebrate the holiday season without having to worry about the necessities. That is why we are working with local churches and focused on giving everyone the opportunity to celebrate this special time of year.”

Since ATA Martial Arts of Elkton was founded in 1999, they have made a concerted effort to be a positive force in their community. In 2005 students of all ages came together with local businesses to raise $10,000 for the American Red Cross and the Hurricane Katrina relief project. More information on collection times and the ATA program can be found at www.ATAmaryland.com or by calling 410-329-2229.

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New ATA Xtreme Sampler from Mike Moh

Our friend Mr. Mike Moh recently posted a new sampler online. (sorry we're about a month late)

Check it out. He is an instructor at the XMA Headquarters in LA with Mike Chat.



Have you experienced XMA yet? If not grab your copy of Kono Magazine. This months issue has a guest pass to take a FREE XMA or Leadership class.

Remember XMA Sword Training starts December 19th!!

-Mr. Morgan

New Pro-shop Item

Stop into the ATA pro-shop today

Holiday Safety Tips Part 1

The Safe Shopping Guide


8 tips from ATA Self-Defense experts on how to be safe while shopping for holiday gifts.


December, 2008


Safe Shopping & Self Defense Guidelines

Park Right- Park in the most well lit area in the parking lot. Park near the door of the building and steer clear of big vans or trucks

Be aware- If you keep seeing the same person make sure to make eye contact with them so they know you recognize them.

Keep your distance- what should you do if you are being followed? Go towards other people or lit areas and walk into crowds

Keep your hands free- attackers prey on people who look like they would have trouble defending themselves. Instead of weighing yourself down with bags and boxes, use a shopping cart.

Withdraw with care- When using an ATM, position yourself so you can see all the people around you. Turn a bit sideways to get a good view behind you and make eye contact with everyone.

Use your keys- When you’re walking towards your car, keep your keys ready.

Check your car inside and out. As you approach your car, be sure to take a good look under and around it.
Watch for scammers- One common ploy of attackers is to pretend they’re selling perfume or other products out of their car. Keep your distance and tell you are not interested.

“The best tactical thing you can do is to keep your distance. Keep a personal safety zone.”
-Mr. Jason Morgan ATA Martial Arts of Elkton, MD

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ATA Martial Arts of Elkton is offering a Six Week Begginner Martial Arts and Self Defense course for only $99. Includes: Uniform, T-shirt, Video & 6 weeks of lessons. Call 410-392-2229 today!! There are only 15 spaces available.
(Family classes also available) Our school is located just minutes from the University of Delaware & Elkton Newark Road.

Kickin' Cases

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Check out Fellow ATA Maryland Members: The Messinger Family's New website for their Kickin' Cases.

They are the best best display cases on the market and they are made in the USA!


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XMA Private Lessons

Our friend Mr. Vince Johnson will be at ATA on Saturday November 29th. He is available for XMA private lessons. Please email Mr. Morgan for details and to book a lesson:

atamaryland@helloworld.com

Check out one os his latest videos on youtube:

Day After Thanksgiving Weapons Camp

ATA Martial Arts
Weapons Camp

Happy Thanksgiving!

We will be hosting a Weapons Camp Camp on Friday, Nov. 28th from 9am-3pm! This is a great way to entertain the kids while parents get a start on their holiday shopping! The camp includes Both Sword Training & Double Ssahng Jeol Bong (chux) Training, Lunch, and lots of fun activities! Please call us or stop by the front desk to get signed up. Space is limited!



Check out the exciting XMA Weapons Videos below.








ATA CLOSED 11-27-08 & 11-28-08 (except for day camp)

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Sushi Online

Check out the adventures of Sushi online !

As seen in Our Favorite Magazine KONO!!

http://www.sushiadventures.com/

Its Time to Vote!!

Visit ATAonline.com to vote for the best DEMO team performance.

VOTE NOW!

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD

2 SEPARATE COMPETITIONS - 2 CHANCES TO VOTE - 2 WINNING TEAMS
At the 2008 Fall Nationals in Orlando, Florida, teams competed in two different team competition events -Team Synchronized Form Competition and Team Demonstration Competition. You can now vote for the team you think should win each event.



VOTE HERE

ATA Nationals Orlando, FL

I Know I'm a little late with this post.... The First photo is the ATA FIT Test.... Stay tuned for more updates on the new Black Belt Fitness Requirements.

XMA Tricks Challenge Video 1

ATA Martial Arts XMA Tricks Challenge Video #1



Starring: Anis Cheurfa, Jeremy Marinas Hosted by Vince Johnson & Matt Emig

Edible ATA School

Tiny Tiger Mom Mrs. Calhoun shared her Edible ATA school Cake with everyone last night. Check it out!! The great detail all the way down to the posters on the wall. Her contact info is below. She has many other great cakes avaiable.... Keep her in mind for your next ATA birthday party cake!











April Calhoun 443-907-3837 (Cell) 410-620-1937 (Home)


"My cell is the best way to reach me. They can also look me up on facebook and check out the other pictures of my cakes I have done. Let me know if you would like any other info. Thanks again, and I hope everyone enjoyed the cake."

XMA Battle Demo Intro Video

Check out this footage submitted by Sage Fox of the XMA Tricks Battle Intro Demo

ATA's Going Green If you have read the latest ATA World Magazine you will see pictures and interviews from our ATA Maryland students on how we can help the environment. It all started last year while teaching a leadership class one of the students suggested we could help the community by recycling. That sparked my own thought process and I thought of all of the bottled water we use. Why not recycle them? I estimate that we will save about 7,000 bottles from the landfill by the end of 2008. We are looking beyond just the local community as well. we donating $1 per water bottle sold to a charity foundation that helps provide clean drinking water to people who need it. -Mr. Jason Morgan For more ideas on helping your family go green check out the latest issue of ATA World Magazine or visit: www.earth911.org Your Family's Story Send us your Going Green story or share with us how you recycle at home or work. We are compiling a book and section of our website to include pictures, videos and stories from our students. EMAIL ATA MARYLAND

Tournament Pictures Online www.thestormwatch.com

Check out the thousands of images online at


www.thestormwatch.com

All images are available as prints... order yours today!


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MORE IMAGES ON OUR FLICKR PAGE TOO!!!

XMA Demo Intro

Check out the first video upload of the XMA Tricks Battle. This is a very rough cut of the intro DEMO. Vince Johnson, Anis Cheurfa, Jeremy Marinas and Surprise Guest..... (watch the video)





Submit your footage for review... We are still having a contest!! email it to atamaryland@helloworld.com

Tommorows the big day!

Setup is underway. Zebra mats are being placed and trophies are arriving in an hour.... See everyone tomorrow at unleash the warrior within! www.atawarriorwithin.com

Mr. Jason Morgan
ATA Martial Arts
www.ATAmaryland.com
Ph:410.398.8624
Fax:410.398.5871

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Less Than A Week Away!

ATA Regional Championships September 20th,2008
Newark, Delaware
Visit http://www.ATAwarriorwithin.com for more details and to register!



http://www.ATAwarriorwithin.com

ATA Regional Tournament

We are proud to announce that ATA Martial Arts of Maryland will be
hosting our second American Taekwondo Association (ATA) regional
championships on September 20th, 2008. Our first event in 2006 welcomed
nearly 800 competitors and 2,000 spectators of all ages from all over
the United States.

It is our goal to make every child competitor feel like a winner! We
will have quality trophies for over 100 divisions of adult and child
competition. We are planning a safe, high quality, organized event.

Highlights include: Zebra mats will cover every competition ring.
Professional photographers will be on site capturing competition
highlights. Online video broadcasting will allow your friends and family
members to view competition from anywhere in the world. Exciting
demonstrations and XMA tricks exhibition from World Class Martial
artists including Jeremy Marinas, Vince Johnson, Anis Cheurfa and Matt Emig.

We thank you in advance for your support and look forward to making this
event a memorable one for all.

Click here to Register Now <http://atawarriorwithin.com/reg.htm>
Click here to Register for XMA Seminar Registration
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Mr. Jason Morgan & ATA Maryland Team

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ATA's Going Green!

Check out the latest addition to ATA maryland! Our giant sized recycling bin.

I was inspired by a discussion during our junior leadership class last year to kick start our ATA recycling program. With the help of all of our members we are able to recycle hundreds of bottles each week. Recently ATA world magazine interviewed some of our members for an article on how they recycle at home. We are scheduling a photo shoot to accompany the article and would like your family to be included as well. Email us a brief description of your family's efforts to recycle and keep our earth green!

Also remember that 100 percent of every water bottle sold at ATA maryland is being donated to our clean water fund. Our goal is to raise enough funds to install and maintain a water well in a third world country.

Mr. Jason Morgan
ATA Martial Arts

www.ATAmaryland.com
Ph:410.398.8624
Fax:410.398.5871

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Xtreme birthday

Day one of xma! Mr. Burns taught an awesome camp today. Keep working on those basics everyone....!

Happy birthday Mr. Burns!

See everyone in leadership class Tuesday and Thursday. Remember to bring an ATA class mate to experience leadership training.
Mr. Jason Morgan
ATA Martial Arts

www.ATAmaryland.com
Ph:410.398.8624
Fax:410.398.5871

p.s...... STAR WARS is COMING SOON!!!

ATA Maryland

ATA Maryland's Final Standings

Mr. Hayhurst Silver Medal Traditional Weapons
Mr. Manekporia Silver Medal Traditional Weapons
Ms. Gladson Silver Medal Traditional Forms
Ms. Gladson Gold Medal WORLD CHAMPION Traditional Weapons
Ms. Afo Gold Medal WORLD CHAMPION Sparring

Eternal Grand master Lee Statue

This is an amazing part of down town little rock. Attached to the little rock convention center is the H.U. Lee Memorial Gate and Garden. Instructors and students from all over the world contributed to build this spectacular memorial. Paver stones and bricks are engraved with names and inspirational quotes in the memory of Eternal grand master HU Lee. Next time you are in the area look for our schools name!

Hu lee gate and garden

Mr. Jason Morgan
ATA Martial Arts

www.ATAmaryland.com
Ph:410.398.8624
Fax:410.398.5871

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Thank you

Thank you to Ms. Harden our teams massage therapist. She kept busy keeping everyone prepared for competition.

Mr. Jason Morgan
ATA Martial Arts

www.ATAmaryland.com
Ph:410.398.8624
Fax:410.398.5871

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Xtreme competition

Ms. Fox wins the tie breaker for 3rd place in xma weapons!! Awesome performances all around. She really kicked it up with double chux.

Ms. Wollaston's award

Congratulations to Ms. Wollaston on winning the HU Lee foundation college scholarship award.

She won the Chief Master In Ho Lee National award!

Mr. Jason Morgan
ATA Martial Arts

www.ATAmaryland.com
Ph:410.398.8624
Fax:410.398.5871

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Master ceremony

The ATA master ceremony. 6Th degree black belt master candidates are awarded the title of master.

7th degree black belt, Masters in blue uniforms, are awarded the title of Senior Master.

8th degree black belt, Masters in Red uniforms, are awarded the title of Chief Master.

Mr. Jason Morgan
ATA Martial Arts

www.ATAmaryland.com
Ph:410.398.8624
Fax:410.398.5871

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The team!

Mr. Jason Morgan
ATA Martial Arts

www.ATAmaryland.com
Ph:410.398.8624
Fax:410.398.5871

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Gold medal for Ms Afo!

Ms. Patricia Afo from the ATA Maryland/Tahiti team wins a gold medal in sparring!

3 silvers and 2 Golds for our school!

I am so proud of everyone who competed for titles. It was such an honor to have so many people in top ten and competing for world champion. You are all such an inspiration to so many students and instructors at our school and across the world!

We're off to opening ceremonies at alltel arena.

Send any questions and words of support to atamaryland@helloworld.com and I will post them to encourage the team!

-Mr Morgan
Mr. Jason Morgan
ATA Martial Arts

www.ATAmaryland.com
Ph:410.398.8624
Fax:410.398.5871

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Top ten team!

Mr. Jason Morgan
ATA Martial Arts

www.ATAmaryland.com
Ph:410.398.8624
Fax:410.398.5871

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XMA Competition

Xtreme has begun...

Mr. Jason Morgan
ATA Martial Arts

www.ATAmaryland.com
Ph:410.398.8624
Fax:410.398.5871

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Gold Medal

Congratulations to Ms. Gladson! Gold Medal World Champion in weapons!
Congratulations Mr. Dev Manekporia & Mr. Hayhurst Silver Medal Traditional Weapons!!

View more photos of the competition on our Flickr Photo stream (to the right of this post)


Competition continues tomorrow with Traditional Forms, Sparring & Xtreme Forms.

World Championships 2008

Hello everyone- We have all made it to Little Rock & ATA World Championships. The past two days have been filled with training seminars on the newest programs and training tips from the top ATA Masters & Training division. The rest of the Maryland team arrived today including Ms. Afo all the way from Tahiti. Top 10 competition begins tomorrow with Traditional Weapons & Xtreme Weapons.

While you practice and train at home this week. Visualize yourself surrounded by a large crowd all cheering you on. Go through your form as if it is you competing for the esteemed title of WORLD CHAMPION. If you believe it you can achieve it!!

-Mr. Morgan

ATA Headquarters

Every member of ATA should take a trip to International Headquarters and Museum.
Mr. Jason Morgan
ATA Martial Arts

www.ATAmaryland.com
Ph:410.398.8624
Fax:410.398.5871

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Kung Fu Panda XMA Form

Mr. Burns demonstrates the Furious Five XMA Tiger Form



For More information on additional Kung Fu Panda XMA Forms or to register to train with Mr. Burns at XMA Camp (July 14-18th)

email atamaryland@helloworld.com or call 410.392.2229