Last weekend, Bandai America Incorporated joined forces with ATA Martial Arts and Adness Entertainment to host a special Kamen Rider Child Safety Day. The action packed event at ATA Studios in Stevenson Ranch California drew over 65 kids and kicked off our “Join the Kamen Rider Revolution” Sweepstakes at ATA Martial Arts Schools nationwide where one lucky person can win the Grand Prize of training with Kamen Rider actors and Martial Arts Champions Mike Moh and Matt Mullins in Hollywood.
The unforgettable child safety event featured the Martial Arts skills of Mike Moh, star of hit TV show Kamen Rider Dragon Knight, combined with ATA’s Kidz ‘N Power curriculum, which educated children on ways to stay safe and fit. The first lesson was a simple break away self-defense instruction, then came role playing with possible stranger danger situations, and methods to deal with bullies alongside trained martial artists.
A second “action class” with Mike Moh, demonstrated theatrical stunts from the show. One of the bloggers that attended the event with her family grabbed some great footage of the action in her online video.
In between classes we raffled away exclusive Kamen Rider “action packs” including our Kamen Rider action figures and role play toys, a Kamen Rider backpack, hat and t-shirt. INCLUDE PHOTO ATTACHED Even the kids that didn’t win still got to play with the toys as we set up a fun toy table packed with lots of awesome Kamen Rider toys that everyone seemed to enjoy.
Even if you couldn’t attend the event in person you can also enter our sweepstakes online. In addition to the grand training day prize, theme park tickets and Kamen Rider toys are also up for grabs. No purchase necessary to enter and the promotion runs from November 7 through December 5, 2009 online at www.bandai.com/kamenrider. Many will enter, few will win.
Don’t forget to tune in to watch Kamen Rider Dragon Knight television show, which airs on The CW4Kids on Saturday mornings for more great martial arts.
You can watch scenes from the class and hear about 5 important child safety tips from Jason Morgan in our video from the event:
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
ATA & Kamen Rider Sweepstakes
Think you have what it takes to fight evil from parallel universes like a Kamen Rider?
Then enter to win the ultimate stunt and action training day with Kamen Rider Dragon Knight actors and Martial Arts Champions in Hollywood, CA. From November 7 – December 5, 2009, Bandai America Incorporated, the American Taekwondo Association (ATA), and Adness Entertainment encourage consumers to enter the “Join the Kamen Rider Revolution” National Sweepstakes online at www.bandai.com/kamenrider/sweepstakes.php. No purchase necessary to enter or win. For official rules go to www.Bandai.com/kamenrider/sweepstakes.php.
The Grand Prize includes a four-day trip for four to Los Angeles and an extreme Training Day with Kamen Rider actors and Martial Arts Champions Mike Moh and Matt Mullins at the ATA Martial Arts School, XMA World Headquarters. Prizing also includes theme park tickets and Kamen Rider toys. Ten first prize winners will also receive Kamen Rider “action packs” including toys from Bandai America Incorporated, a Kamen Rider backpack, hat and t-shirt, and martial arts sparring gear.
As part of this promotion an ATA VIP Guest Pass Certificate for one Free Private Lesson and one free month of classes is available for download online at www.bandai.com/kamenrider. With the purchase of any two Bandai America Kamen Rider toys, consumers can print out the VIP Guest Pass Certificate and bring the certificate and proof-of-purchase (UPCs or store receipt) from the toys to their local ATA School to redeem the offer.
The Kamen Rider Dragon Knight television show airs on TheCW4Kids on Saturday mornings at 11:30 a.m.
Spread the Word!!!
Let’s Ride!!!
Sunday, April 26, 2009
New ATA TMNT Blog
The New York TMNT event was awesome! We are gearing up for the Next Tour Stop in Philadelphia at Phillies Stadium Next Saturday May 2nd 1-3pm (outside the stadium)
In the mean time check out the official ATA TMNT Tour Blog for Photos/videos and much more! Mr. Burns and I will be Traveling to 10 cities this summer with the Turtles and their new Mobile Museum the recreated Turtle Party Wagon Bus.
Mr. Morgan
THE OFFICIAL ATA TMNT BLOG
In the mean time check out the official ATA TMNT Tour Blog for Photos/videos and much more! Mr. Burns and I will be Traveling to 10 cities this summer with the Turtles and their new Mobile Museum the recreated Turtle Party Wagon Bus.
Mr. Morgan
THE OFFICIAL ATA TMNT BLOG
Thursday, April 23, 2009
The turtle party wagon
Visit www.tmnt25.com
Mr. Jason Morgan
ATA Martial Arts
www.ATAmaryland.com
Ph:410.398.8624
Fax:410.398.5871
My Blog www.atamaryland.blogspot.com
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Ninja Turtles at the Empire state building
Mr. Jason Morgan
ATA Martial Arts
www.ATAmaryland.com
Ph:410.398.8624
Fax:410.398.5871
My Blog www.atamaryland.blogspot.com
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
FREE Child Safety Event in Elkton
REGISTER ONLINE FOR FREE
Kidz 'n Power Child Safety Training
ATA Martail Arts, in partnership with AMBERAlert.com, has launched a worldwide initiative to help minimize the risk of child abduction through education. ATA's Kidz'n Power program covers iomportant safety information in a straightforward, non threatening way including: Break away techniques, stranger warning signs, tips to deal with bullies and internet safety precautions.
FREE SEMINAR Saturday May 2nd
Location: Immaculate Conception School 452 Bow St Elkton, MD 21921
The Kidz N Power Child Safety Seminar is FREE to the Public and will teach children to:
Use Break Away Self Defense Techniques
Recognize Possible Stranger Dangers
Deal With Bullies
Invest in the Safety of your child and join us for this important event.
Sponsored by ATA Martial Arts, Knights Of Columbus and Immaculate Conception parish
FOR DETAILS CALL ATA 410-392-2229 or ICC at 410-398-1100
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and ATA Turn the Empire State Buidling Green
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and ATA Turn the Empire State Buidling Green
By Michelangelo
Dudes!
We are so amped about our Gotham “Galabunga” kick-off event next week!
We will be taking it to the streets (from the sewer of course) on Thursday, April 23, at 10 a.m. to turn the world famous Empire State Building “Turtle Green” in honor of TMNT25!
At dusk, our home town will become part of our Shell-ebration as the skyline’s tallest building will cast a green glow over NYC, as we shell-ebrate at the Tribeca Film Festival!
Join ATA Martial Arts Students and Instructors for this awesome event.
By Michelangelo
Dudes!
We are so amped about our Gotham “Galabunga” kick-off event next week!
We will be taking it to the streets (from the sewer of course) on Thursday, April 23, at 10 a.m. to turn the world famous Empire State Building “Turtle Green” in honor of TMNT25!
At dusk, our home town will become part of our Shell-ebration as the skyline’s tallest building will cast a green glow over NYC, as we shell-ebrate at the Tribeca Film Festival!
Join ATA Martial Arts Students and Instructors for this awesome event.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Ninja Turtles and ATA at Tribeca Film Festival
Ninja Turtle 25th Anniversary Shell-a-bration-
Yes, Its been 25 years! The Turtle franchise helped launch the Martial Arts Kids craze and they are coming back with a celebration kick off in NYC April 23rd, a traveling tour with 12 city stops and martial arts schools, a cartoon and a new video game!
We're working on coordinating the stops on the tour and many other events.
If you would like to join me Thursday April 23rd at the opening celebration in NYC email me. They are going to light up the Empire State building Green, watch the first movie at the Tribeca Film Festival, and join in many other festivities.
Just email me if you want to go. How about inviting all of your friends too??
I am also compiling a team to help with some crowd interaction and demos in New York on the 23rd & Philadelphia on May 2nd.
Thursday, April 23
World Financial Center Plaza
Event Setup 4:00pm
Tribeca Drive-in opens at 6:00 pm.
Activities and programming begin at 6:30 pm.
Film screenings start at dusk (approx. 8:15 pm).
Download the invitation
Mr. Morgan
www.atamaryland.com
Yes, Its been 25 years! The Turtle franchise helped launch the Martial Arts Kids craze and they are coming back with a celebration kick off in NYC April 23rd, a traveling tour with 12 city stops and martial arts schools, a cartoon and a new video game!
We're working on coordinating the stops on the tour and many other events.
If you would like to join me Thursday April 23rd at the opening celebration in NYC email me. They are going to light up the Empire State building Green, watch the first movie at the Tribeca Film Festival, and join in many other festivities.
Just email me if you want to go. How about inviting all of your friends too??
I am also compiling a team to help with some crowd interaction and demos in New York on the 23rd & Philadelphia on May 2nd.
Thursday, April 23
World Financial Center Plaza
Event Setup 4:00pm
Tribeca Drive-in opens at 6:00 pm.
Activities and programming begin at 6:30 pm.
Film screenings start at dusk (approx. 8:15 pm).
Download the invitation
Mr. Morgan
www.atamaryland.com
ATA Phynsical Fitness Test
If you are interested in a FREE private fitness and martial arts evaluation and introductory lesson please visit www.atamaryland.com or call 4103922229.
Have you started your home fitness program yet? Check out www.warriorxfit.com to get in the best shape of your life. Register as an ATA maryland affiliate and cross train at home for FREE!
I will be posting some of the student responses and testimonials from tonights event soon!
Mr. Jason Morgan
ATA Martial Arts
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Turn 25!
Message from the Turtles:
In 25 years we've accomplished a lot of things, and we know it's hard to keep track of it all! From receiving a "key to the sewers" in New York City in 1990 to being interviewed by famous journalists, to our movies, comics and video games, a lot has gone down since 1984!
Check out some of our background materials and timeline to get up to date on the info we think you need to know about TMNT25
Check out the Website here
In 25 years we've accomplished a lot of things, and we know it's hard to keep track of it all! From receiving a "key to the sewers" in New York City in 1990 to being interviewed by famous journalists, to our movies, comics and video games, a lot has gone down since 1984!
Check out some of our background materials and timeline to get up to date on the info we think you need to know about TMNT25
Check out the Website here
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Go Green Expo
Remember to visit www.atagreen.com and keep documenting your acts of environmental self defense to help reach our national goal of 40,000 acts by september!
GO GREEN!!
Monday, March 16, 2009
ATA World Demo Team Goes Green
Check out more pictures and info at www.atagreen.com
Mr. Jason Morgan
ATA Martial Arts
www.ATAmaryland.com
Ph:410.398.8624
Fax:410.398.5871
My Blog www.atamaryland.blogspot.com
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Sunday, March 15, 2009
ATA Nationals update
Check out the pic below of Mr. Burns and Mr. Mike Chat from the XMA seminar. Chat stopped by to let everyone know that some exciting updates to the XMA curriculum, competition and uniforms are going to be unveiled at World Championships in June.
-Don't forget to visit www.atawarriorwithin.com to register for next sundays xma camp!
I traveled to LA yesterday for a training session with Roland Osborne (kono magazine, go warrior tv show) and a team of some of the most successful and young martial arts instructors. I'll post some new pics later. Ill be back in maryland soon!
Thanks again for everyones support and congrats to all of the champions returning to ATA Maryland.
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Jason Morgan
ATA Martial Arts
www.ATAmaryland.com
Ph:410.398.8624
Fax:410.398.5871
My Blog www.atamaryland.blogspot.com
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
Thursday, March 12, 2009
ATA Green Blog
Our ATA Green blog is up and running! Full website coming soon. When you visit please subscribe to the Newsletter and becoem a part of the ATA Green Team!
Keep working on your Environmental Self Defense Techniques and make sure to document them.
ATA GREEN WEB SITE
Friday, March 6, 2009
Quest Crew nails # 1 spot on America’s Best Dance Crew
Quest Crew nails # 1 spot on America’s Best Dance Crew
For those of you who haven’t been following MTV’s “America’s Best Dance Crew” (ABDC) is in its third season of airing. The show has been slammed with applications and crews trying to prove to America that they truly deserve the title of being America’s Best dance crew. This season held a lot of great challenges that pushed each dance crew to become creative - think outside the box and even at points get familiar with styles of dance they were not necessarily the best at. Steve Terada, known for his extreme flips and creative forms capabilities has danced with several groups over the last couple of years. His creativity and capabilities from the martial arts have helped him to excel in yet another creative industry such as dance.
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Steve Terada was part of the XMA Team that Mr. Burns and Mr. Morgan traveled with to Tahiti (French Polynesia in 2007) Check out some of the demos from the trip
---You might not recognize him in the clip he had his head shaved at the time for his part in Indiana Jones---
Way to Go Quest crew and Congrats!!
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Vince Johnson's ill Reality Event March 20th
Those of you who attended our Feb Black Belt Testing witnessed an spectacular performance by our friend Mr. Vince Johnson & Tyger-B. Check out the Promo Clip from the IllReality event & performances
Philadelphia’s Own, illReality, Hosts a Launch Party and Concert Not to be Missed!
On Friday March 20th, come “Journey to the illSide” during illReality’s launch party at the Painted Bride Art Center. illReality brings together Philadelphia’s finest dj’s, dancers, visual artists, martial artists and regulars from the hottest club scenes to host one of the premiere arts and social events of 2009. “Journey to the ill Side” provides fun, entertainment, and adventure for all walks of life. Imagine a stew of Olde City’s “First Fridays,” “Mo’ Money No Problems” on Thursdays at Silk City or “Say Yes Sundays” at the Walnut Room served up by “America’s Best Dance Crew” and “Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon”…if you can’t, then you need to “Journey to the ill Side.” The evening will start with an art show and reception featuring the work of Adam Lovitz a.k.a. Thunk and party tunes provided by DJ Sammy Slice. The action will migrate to the theater for a spectacular live music and dance concert, featuring Sammy Slice with the Say Yes Band and the best dance and martial arts performers from across the nation, including illReality, RepStyles and Illadelph Phlave. The audience will dissolve onto the dance floor and we will finale with an audience-included jam and mingle session. “I want people to come out and have fun, experience phenomenal dancers and musicians that they can relate to—flirt, laugh, dance and have a genuine good time,” says illReality founder Vince Johnson.
“Journey to the illSide” is illReality’s first formal event. We honor a collection of contemporary North American social dance styles, including locking, popping, breaking, and house. These styles were created within the last forty years and pioneered in Black and Hispanic communities. Over time, they have become global dance forms, frequently portrayed in popular media. “Journey to the illSide” will allow audience members to engage with these styles up close and personal. The concert will highlight the conversational relationship between dancer and musician and dancer and dancer. The intimate staging will take the audience beyond the aesthetic and into the social nature of these dances.
Get your tickets here:
Train with the Xtrem Martial Arts Performers at our camp: www.atawarriorwithin.com
Friday, February 27, 2009
Ill Reaity Promo Video
Instruction includes: Tricks, Combos, Kicks, Forms & Weapons.
When: Sunday March 22nd ,2009
Instruction by:
Matt Emig
Vince Johnson
Sammy Vasquez
Daniel Graham
Time: 10am-4pm
Host: Jason Morgan
Location: ATA of Elkton, MD
http://www.atawarriorwithin.com
Phone: 410-392-2229
SPOTS ARE FILLING UP FAST!!!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Tom Callos the "green" Black Belt
I had a great conversation with Master Tom Callos yesterday. He has been quite inspirational in regards to our development of the ATA Goes Green Campaign.
School News:
We just recently switched all of our cleaning products to Eco Friendly, We continue to recycle Plastic & Paper. Look out for big news about ATAg soon!! Keep sending in your testimonials and acts of environmental self-defense to the school. We will add them to the our encyclopedia on at the front counter
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
ATA Warrior-X-Fit Home Training Program
Warrior X-Fit is a unique conditioning program comprised of a series of dynamic exercises which combine to create a “workout of the day”. Each day of the month is assigned a specific “workout of the day” and consists of up to six exercises. These workouts were designed and constructed to recruit muscle fibers from the entire body, elicit a specific neuromuscular response, and be used by all types of users from the professional athlete to business executives and stay-at-home parents. The design of the program and combination of exercises has led to the most comprehensive, effective internet based fitness program ever created; thus earning the moniker “The greatest workout in the world”.
Join us in our weekly ATA Fitness Classes in addition to your new Warrior X Fit Training Program.
http://www.atawarriorwithin.com
http://www.atamaryland.com
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
More XMA Headquarters Videos
Xtrem Tricks Demo:
Kim Do, Jeremy Marinas, Mike Moh, Mindy Kelly & more.
Also make sure to register for our March 22nd XMA Camp
More info here: www.ATAwarriorwithin.com here
Kim Do, Jeremy Marinas, Mike Moh, Mindy Kelly & more.
Also make sure to register for our March 22nd XMA Camp
More info here: www.ATAwarriorwithin.com here
XMA Headquarters Tour Video
Last month in L.A. XMA opened thier doors for the ATA Openhouse. Check out some of the video (more to come) from the nights events.
Don't forget to secure your spot at our March 22nd XMA Camp with Matt Emig, Vince Johnson, Sammy Vasquez & Daniel Graham CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Location: Elkton Maryland
Don't forget to secure your spot at our March 22nd XMA Camp with Matt Emig, Vince Johnson, Sammy Vasquez & Daniel Graham CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Location: Elkton Maryland
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Warrior X Fit Training
1st time users click here
Many students have been doing the Warrior X fit Training Program at home in addition to their regular classes!
Mrs. Lewandowski, Fr. Stanislao & Mrs. Smythe are Tracking thier "wins" and progressing Very Well.
CHECK IT OUT AND LET US KNOW HOW YOU ARE DOING!
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WARRIOR X-FIT is:
An Online grassroots movement started to fight obesity and sedentary lifestyle
An enjoyable, safe, challengin fitness program which combines the most effective components of martial arts, strength and cardiovascular training
A new workout eachday of the month that privies a video explination and shows propper technique for each workout.
An exercise program that can be done in the convenience of your own home or in a group setting at a National Affiliated location
WARRIOR X-FIT Website
(sponsored by Karate America, Chief Master Willam Cark & ATA)
Monday, February 16, 2009
Xtreme Training Camp II
We would like to invite you to train with some of the World's Best Xtreme competitors next month at ATA Maryland! Instruction includes: Tricks, Combos, Kicks, Forms & Weapons.
When: Sunday March 22nd ,2009
Instruction by:
Matt Emig
Vince Johnson
Sammy Vasquez
Daniel Graham
Time: 10am-4pm
Host: Jason Morgan
Location: ATA of Elkton, MD
http://www.atawarriorwithin.com
Phone: 410-392-2229
Private lessons also available at
time of registration. SIGN UP TODAY!
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Family Fitness creates a strong Heart!
Happy Valentines day from ATA Martial Arts of Elkton Maryland!
True love is said to come from the Heart, and we know that a strong healthy heart is the key to a long life. Today at our school families from all over cecil county attended our family fitness and goal setting workshop! With such a high number of families affected by the devastating affects of heart disease and childhood obesity it is our goal to help SAVE LIVES in our community.
Thank you to all of the families who attended our event today.... And if you missed it you are still in luck. The first 5 families who call ATA will receive a FREE family fitness lesson and a 30day training program! So call today 410.392.2229.
-Mr. Morgan
Thursday, February 12, 2009
WARRIOR X FIT Training Program
Over the last few months we have been doing the Warrior X Fit exercises as a part of our Daytime classes. Many members have visted the site from home and are now "kicking butt" with thier fitness rounds and wins!! So even if you are not a member visit warrior x fit & REGISTER (ITS FREE and you need to TRACK your results to see your progress.
Check out a sample workout here and let us know how you are progressing....
CLICK HERE FOR 1st TIME USERS
Check out a sample workout here and let us know how you are progressing....
CLICK HERE FOR 1st TIME USERS
Sunday, February 8, 2009
XMA Camp part II 3.22.09 Register Today!
REGISTER HERE
TEXT "XMA" to 25827 for more info and to join the FREE update List
March 22nd (SUNDAY) 10-4pm
Matt Emig, Vince Johnson, Sammy Vasquez, Daniel Graham!!
Host: Mr. Jason Morgan, ATA Elkton Maryland
Open to Members & non-members
Cost: $150 ALL DAY CAMP Spaces limited (register for Private lessons after camp)
XMA, Forms, Tricks, Kicks, Combos, Weapons etc...
REGISTER HERE
REGISTER HERE
Friday, February 6, 2009
ATA Black Belt Nationals
Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Kettlebell Training
We started off my last day in California with an awesome workout at Master Church's School in San Deigo. His personal trainer Robert AKA "Bam Bam" had us working with Russian Kettle Bells. It was one of the most exciting cross training workouts I have ever done! Check out his Blog & Workout DVD here
Monday, February 2, 2009
"Leaders take action... Others just think about it"
As you know I'm in california with Sr. Master Dilegge, the time difference has caused me to miss the majority of the ufc fight this weekend and most of the super bowl as well. I received an awesome email this morning from Mr. Elder director of Victory School in Texas. I wanted to pass on his observations from an historic game. We can all learn from the events that took place regardless of if you are a nfl fan or even a rival team fan.
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The pace was set in the Super bowl
last night when the Steeler QB,
Roethlisberger drove himself
20 yards to score the first
touchdown of the game.
First blood.
It's not his job to do that - Quarterbacks
are trained to plan and execute plays using
wit and skill, not brawn.
But after looking and finding no one to
throw to, he did what he had to do.
And set off a chain of events that eventually
brought his team to victory.
Another Steeler defied his job description, too.
When he found himself in his team's end zone
with the ball suddenly in his hands, instinct
took over.
And James Harrison ran it 100 yards for an
emotionally charged touchdown.
No celebrating at that time for him, though.
Indeed, he was flat on his back for a while,
gasping for air. Then spent the next fifteen
minutes breathing oxygen on the bench.
But with a smile on his face.
Mr. Harrison will truly go down in history
for that run but what most people don't know
is that he was cut three times by the Steelers
in his first two seasons.
And also let go by the Baltimore Ravens.
"I almost quit to become a bus driver,"
he reflected. "I was going to get a regular
job like everyone else."
Instead, he ran when he needed to and is now
a household name, at least among sports fans.
How many will be positively affected by
these performances?
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
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The pace was set in the Super bowl
last night when the Steeler QB,
Roethlisberger drove himself
20 yards to score the first
touchdown of the game.
First blood.
It's not his job to do that - Quarterbacks
are trained to plan and execute plays using
wit and skill, not brawn.
But after looking and finding no one to
throw to, he did what he had to do.
And set off a chain of events that eventually
brought his team to victory.
Another Steeler defied his job description, too.
When he found himself in his team's end zone
with the ball suddenly in his hands, instinct
took over.
And James Harrison ran it 100 yards for an
emotionally charged touchdown.
No celebrating at that time for him, though.
Indeed, he was flat on his back for a while,
gasping for air. Then spent the next fifteen
minutes breathing oxygen on the bench.
But with a smile on his face.
Mr. Harrison will truly go down in history
for that run but what most people don't know
is that he was cut three times by the Steelers
in his first two seasons.
And also let go by the Baltimore Ravens.
"I almost quit to become a bus driver,"
he reflected. "I was going to get a regular
job like everyone else."
Instead, he ran when he needed to and is now
a household name, at least among sports fans.
How many will be positively affected by
these performances?
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
Sunday, February 1, 2009
The Rebirth of Legends...
This is for everyone who grew up (and are growing up) trying to imitate video game moves after Martial Arts class.
FIT Test in LA
On Friday morning, I joined the ranks of the 2nd wave of ATA Black Belts to pass the ATA Fitness Test.
Each ATA Black Belt & Instructor is required to pass a physical fitness test each year. To kick off the Black Belt Nationals in LA over 50 instructors fought their way through to success!! We will be hosting a boot camp in Maryland over the next few months and administering the test to the first group of 2009 Black Belts and candidates.
As you may know our school has set the goal to save the life of at least one person this year through fitness. If we work together every family can become stronger by increasing their level of fitness and health!! Remember all Leadership families receive a FREE ATA Fit Program!! Ask for details today.
A Copy of my passing score card!
-Mr. Morgan
www.atamaryland.com
Each ATA Black Belt & Instructor is required to pass a physical fitness test each year. To kick off the Black Belt Nationals in LA over 50 instructors fought their way through to success!! We will be hosting a boot camp in Maryland over the next few months and administering the test to the first group of 2009 Black Belts and candidates.
As you may know our school has set the goal to save the life of at least one person this year through fitness. If we work together every family can become stronger by increasing their level of fitness and health!! Remember all Leadership families receive a FREE ATA Fit Program!! Ask for details today.
A Copy of my passing score card!-Mr. Morgan
www.atamaryland.com
ATA World Photo Shoot
On the Set of the ATA World Magazine Photo Shoot. The Summer issue will feature an article on the diversity of ATA Black Belts and how people from all walks of life are able to achieve great success through Songahm Taekwondo. Look for Mr. Morgan in the photo spread with Grand Master.
Also featured: Mrs. Trish Church, Mr. Michael Gilliam & Mr. Tim Chewning.
Mr. Morgan at XMA
Check out some of the Pics from the XMA ATA Open house event. I have some great video from the nights events that I will post later. For now check out some of the pictures
check out our gallery for more:
Thursday, January 29, 2009
XMA headquarters in LA
I'm here at Mike Chat's XMA world headquarters for the ATA openhouse. We are in for some awesome demonstrations and classes tonight. I will be posting throughout the week from here and ATA Black Belt Nationals. So check back frequently.
Also scroll down to the post with the video tour of HQ and Mike Moh's Sampler.
Mr Morgan
Ps mark your calendars for our spring XMA super star camp: vince johnson, daniel grahm, sammy vasquez !! Sunday March 22rd Registration starts soon!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
New ATA FIT Gear
Check out the Proshop for our NEW ATA FIT Gear including the ATA FIT SHIRT!!
T-Shirts may be worn to ATA FIT & MMA as well as in place of your Uniform top for Tuesday Day and All Saturday Classes.
Match it up with the ATA kicker pants & ATA MMA Gloves!
Family Fitness powered by ATA Martial Arts
I recently Read this article and wanted to pass it along to everyone. Our goal at ATA Maryland this year is to save someones life.... Now I know you may think we are talking about self defense. But most people need to defend themselves and their family from the attacker that waits for us in our own house: JUNK FOOD and obesity. As you read this article remember that we want help the entire family through our ATA FIT program or our recent partnership with www.1614fitness.com
Mr. Morgan
Chief Instructor
6 Steps to Kids Fitness
by Norine Dworkin
Thanks to a fast food/soda pop diet and the attractions of the TV, childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions.
"It's not unusual to see a 12-year-old weighing 250 pounds," says Christiane Wert, M.P.H., R.D., program director for KidShape, a Los Angeles weight management program for children.
Overweight kids are targets for other kids' barbs, which can leave emotional scars, but there are more immediate physical concerns -- high blood pressure, cholesterol and increased risk of heart disease. Excessive weight also exacerbates asthma, contributes to orthopedic problems like hip displacement and knee fractures, and may lead to early menstruation in pre-teen girls, a risk factor for breast cancer.
The problems are all preventable, Wert says, if children slim down by eating nutritious food and getting more physically active. It's not just a matter of cutting calories, which tends to deplete muscle mass along with fat; this kind of "dieting" not only weakens children, but ultimately slows down fat metabolism.
In contrast, exercise boosts metabolism on a 24-hour basis. When kids are regularly active, their bodies burn more calories even when they're sitting around watching Xena.
Here are some of Wert's ideas for enticing even the most sedentary kids to get physical:
* Make exercise fun. "Think of activities that kids enjoy and that they'll succeed at," advises Wert. "If you pick an activity that's too difficult for them to master, they'll feel like failures and won't want to keep doing it." Ice skating, inline skating, or skiing, for example, may be great for some, but too complex for others. Consider snowshoeing, a bike ride, a martial arts class, or even something as simple as a hike through the park or a brisk walk at your favorite shopping center. Better yet: Ask your kids what they might like to try.
* The family that plays together... Parents (and siblings) should get on board with the new exercise program. The more family members who get enthusiastically involved, the better. "If parents see exercise as a chore, kids will sense that and won't want to do it," notes Wert. Instead, form Team Family so that the child doesn't feel singled out or punished for being overweight. When was the last time you did something fun and active with your children?
* Reward effort. Set up a point system for exercise. For instance, keep track of everyone's exercise feats with a chart on the refrigerator. Don't make it a competition, but reward the whole group's accomplishment. When everyone has done three exercise activities a week, say, celebrate by doing something special
But never use high-calorie sweets or fatty foods as a reward, Wert cautions; it sends the wrong message. "Food is something to nourish the body, not a reward or punishment," she states firmly: "If at the end of a week of healthful eating, you reward your child with an ice cream sundae, it will seem more desirable than the healthful food. The child may become consumed thinking about it."
Instead of food, try tickets to a sporting event, the theater, a concert or the movies. Girls might like a massage or facial at a day spa. Or splurge on athletic equipment like skates, mountain bikes, a gym membership, even something as simple as a jump rope or wacky exercise video.
* Circuit-train at home. Who needs a fancy home gym when you've got stairs, living room furniture and canned goods? Using everyday items as exercise tools makes for creative fun. Wert suggests establishing workout stations throughout the house for specific exercises. Do as much as you can at one spot in two or three minutes, then move on to the next station.
Jog five or six times up and down the stairs in the allotted time, move on to crunches with your legs up on the couch, then hustle to the kitchen to curl two 10-oz. cans of tomatoes or water bottles. Finish the routine by jumping rope on the porch. Do the circuit several times. Make it more fun by blasting your kids' favorite music.
* Dance! Turn your living room into a disco. Pump up the volume, and shake it. Sure, it's high on the corniness meter, but it can also be a lot of goofy fun.
* Play schoolyard games. Tag, touch football and capture the flag are aerobic outdoor games that everyone can play. Invite other families on your block to join in, and it becomes a big social event -- not like exercise at all. When they're having fun, kids barely notice the huffing and puffing.
When the weather is nasty, a great indoor option is crab soccer. Get down crab-like, scuttling on your hands and feet to move a soft Nerf ball from one end of the family or rumpus room to the other. Just be sure to clear away anything breakable before you start.
CALL ATA Martial Arts and speak to one of our Certified ATA FIT Instructors about a FREE Private Family Intro Session 410.392.2229
www.ATAmaryland.com
5 Minutes from Newark Delaware & the University, Cecil Counties ONLY Certified and Nationally accredited Martial Arts and Family Fitness Program. Just over the Pennsylvania border!
Mr. Morgan
Chief Instructor
6 Steps to Kids Fitness
by Norine Dworkin
Thanks to a fast food/soda pop diet and the attractions of the TV, childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions.
"It's not unusual to see a 12-year-old weighing 250 pounds," says Christiane Wert, M.P.H., R.D., program director for KidShape, a Los Angeles weight management program for children.
Overweight kids are targets for other kids' barbs, which can leave emotional scars, but there are more immediate physical concerns -- high blood pressure, cholesterol and increased risk of heart disease. Excessive weight also exacerbates asthma, contributes to orthopedic problems like hip displacement and knee fractures, and may lead to early menstruation in pre-teen girls, a risk factor for breast cancer.
The problems are all preventable, Wert says, if children slim down by eating nutritious food and getting more physically active. It's not just a matter of cutting calories, which tends to deplete muscle mass along with fat; this kind of "dieting" not only weakens children, but ultimately slows down fat metabolism.
In contrast, exercise boosts metabolism on a 24-hour basis. When kids are regularly active, their bodies burn more calories even when they're sitting around watching Xena.
Here are some of Wert's ideas for enticing even the most sedentary kids to get physical:
* Make exercise fun. "Think of activities that kids enjoy and that they'll succeed at," advises Wert. "If you pick an activity that's too difficult for them to master, they'll feel like failures and won't want to keep doing it." Ice skating, inline skating, or skiing, for example, may be great for some, but too complex for others. Consider snowshoeing, a bike ride, a martial arts class, or even something as simple as a hike through the park or a brisk walk at your favorite shopping center. Better yet: Ask your kids what they might like to try.
* The family that plays together... Parents (and siblings) should get on board with the new exercise program. The more family members who get enthusiastically involved, the better. "If parents see exercise as a chore, kids will sense that and won't want to do it," notes Wert. Instead, form Team Family so that the child doesn't feel singled out or punished for being overweight. When was the last time you did something fun and active with your children?
* Reward effort. Set up a point system for exercise. For instance, keep track of everyone's exercise feats with a chart on the refrigerator. Don't make it a competition, but reward the whole group's accomplishment. When everyone has done three exercise activities a week, say, celebrate by doing something special
But never use high-calorie sweets or fatty foods as a reward, Wert cautions; it sends the wrong message. "Food is something to nourish the body, not a reward or punishment," she states firmly: "If at the end of a week of healthful eating, you reward your child with an ice cream sundae, it will seem more desirable than the healthful food. The child may become consumed thinking about it."
Instead of food, try tickets to a sporting event, the theater, a concert or the movies. Girls might like a massage or facial at a day spa. Or splurge on athletic equipment like skates, mountain bikes, a gym membership, even something as simple as a jump rope or wacky exercise video.
* Circuit-train at home. Who needs a fancy home gym when you've got stairs, living room furniture and canned goods? Using everyday items as exercise tools makes for creative fun. Wert suggests establishing workout stations throughout the house for specific exercises. Do as much as you can at one spot in two or three minutes, then move on to the next station.
Jog five or six times up and down the stairs in the allotted time, move on to crunches with your legs up on the couch, then hustle to the kitchen to curl two 10-oz. cans of tomatoes or water bottles. Finish the routine by jumping rope on the porch. Do the circuit several times. Make it more fun by blasting your kids' favorite music.
* Dance! Turn your living room into a disco. Pump up the volume, and shake it. Sure, it's high on the corniness meter, but it can also be a lot of goofy fun.
* Play schoolyard games. Tag, touch football and capture the flag are aerobic outdoor games that everyone can play. Invite other families on your block to join in, and it becomes a big social event -- not like exercise at all. When they're having fun, kids barely notice the huffing and puffing.
When the weather is nasty, a great indoor option is crab soccer. Get down crab-like, scuttling on your hands and feet to move a soft Nerf ball from one end of the family or rumpus room to the other. Just be sure to clear away anything breakable before you start.
CALL ATA Martial Arts and speak to one of our Certified ATA FIT Instructors about a FREE Private Family Intro Session 410.392.2229
www.ATAmaryland.com
5 Minutes from Newark Delaware & the University, Cecil Counties ONLY Certified and Nationally accredited Martial Arts and Family Fitness Program. Just over the Pennsylvania border!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY OPENS DOORS FOR SPECIAL CHILD SAFETY COMMUNITY EVENT
Elkton, Maryland – ATA Martial Arts in Elkton has announced plans for a community Child Safety Open House scheduled for 10am-2pm, Saturday January 31st. The Open House is part of ATA Martial Arts’ worldwide initiative to help minimize the risk of child abduction through education. With active membership exceeding 350,000 worldwide and 1,200 schools in the U.S. and abroad, ATA is positively positioned to reach children and adults with the message of abduction prevention. As part of the safety campaign, ATA has partnered with AMBER Alert.com to increase AMBER Alert
notification via e-mail and personal communication devices. Once an AMBER Alert is issued, AMBER Alert.com uses state-of-the-art technology to notify its subscribers of a missing child in a specific area.
According to local ATA instructor Josh Hayhurst, education is the key to child
safety. “Children of all age, gender and race are vulnerable to child abduction. Through age appropriate instruction, awareness of warning signs and ID activities such as fingerprinting, collectively ATA schools around the world hope to have a significant impact on reducing the risk of child abduction and victimization”, says Hayhurst.
The local Child Safety Open House event, presents an abduction education program called “Kidz in Power” and will include activities such as simple break away self-defense instruction, role playing with possible stranger dangers, methods to deal with bullies and child ID cards and fingerprinting.
There will also be guests from local fire and police stations to share information regarding other types of safety concerns.
ATA Martial Arts offers a variety of programs focusing on safety, including ATA Tiny Tigers for children ages 4-6, Karate for Kids, and the newest program, ATA-Xtreme, which combines martial arts with gymnastics and dances moves.
For more information on ATA Martial Arts, contact Josh Hayhurst at 410-398-8624
or to reach Jason Morgan jason.morgan@ata-owner.com. To sign-up to receive AMBER
Alerts, visit www.amberalert.com.
ATA Partners with 1614 Fitness
1614 Fitness, Aerobics & Tanning is proud to be in partnership with ATA Martial Arts of Maryland. To show our appreciation, we would like to extend a special membership offer to all ATA members. Join 1614 Fitness, Aerobics & Tanning at either conveinient location (Newark and/or Bear) for one year and pay only $31 a month! You save $21 a month! In addition, the first 20 ATA members to join will receive one free month! Visit our website at www.1614fitness.com to learn all about our facilities and services. We look forward to seeing you!
Join Mr. Morgan & Mr. Hayhurst for the initial signup class 2:00 Sat 1-24-09 @ 1614 of Newark. REMEMBER THE FIRST 20 get their 1st month FREE!!
Friday, January 9, 2009
Our Jr. Leaders Take Charge
I was contacted by one of our Leadership students this week about how we could help a family in need. Many families helped with our efforts to collect donation before the holidays. But as everyone knows many people are still in need of our help. I am proud to see our teenage and junior leadership students taking action on their own to continue to help the community. The letter below was received earlier this week.
-Mr. Morgan
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Dear ATA Parents/Students,
As you know our Tae Kwon Do school has been involved in our community. And in our community there are a lot of families with lack of money. I attend Union United Methodist Church. There is a family at our church. It’s a family of three. A mother, a father, and a 7 year old daughter. They live in apartment. They barely have any food or money. There apartment isn’t big enough for them. They need money or something to help pay their rent or else they will b e evicted on January 20th. And the last thing that my church wants is for them to be on the streets. So I know that this is a short period of time, but I am asking for any kind of donations. Toys, food, and check donations would be GREAT! The checks could be made out to Union United Methodist Church. And put in the donation box. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask. Thank you so much.
Sincerely,
Miss. Emily Cericole
3rd Degree Black Belt
Leadership/Instruction Team
-Mr. Morgan
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Dear ATA Parents/Students,
As you know our Tae Kwon Do school has been involved in our community. And in our community there are a lot of families with lack of money. I attend Union United Methodist Church. There is a family at our church. It’s a family of three. A mother, a father, and a 7 year old daughter. They live in apartment. They barely have any food or money. There apartment isn’t big enough for them. They need money or something to help pay their rent or else they will b e evicted on January 20th. And the last thing that my church wants is for them to be on the streets. So I know that this is a short period of time, but I am asking for any kind of donations. Toys, food, and check donations would be GREAT! The checks could be made out to Union United Methodist Church. And put in the donation box. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask. Thank you so much.
Sincerely,
Miss. Emily Cericole
3rd Degree Black Belt
Leadership/Instruction Team
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Happy New Year
Goals for 2009
HAPPY NEW YEAR ATA Family! The new year is an exciting time because it symbolizes a fresh start and presents an opportunity to set goals for what we want to accomplish in the coming year . For the ATA and family, this year is even more important because it marks our school's 10th anniversary! That 10 years of setting goals, and achieving them. But we have a bigger role, as instructors we strive to help others achieve their goals as well.
So make sure to set your goals, write them down and tell your family and friends about them. Your instructors are here to help keep you motivated along the way. I sincerely hope that close to the top of your list is the goal to become more fit and encourage your friends and family to become more fit as well by joining you in the ATA classroom. Together , we can all be come more fit, ONE BLACK BELT AT A TIME!
-Mr Morgan, Chief Instructor
HAPPY NEW YEAR ATA Family! The new year is an exciting time because it symbolizes a fresh start and presents an opportunity to set goals for what we want to accomplish in the coming year . For the ATA and family, this year is even more important because it marks our school's 10th anniversary! That 10 years of setting goals, and achieving them. But we have a bigger role, as instructors we strive to help others achieve their goals as well.
So make sure to set your goals, write them down and tell your family and friends about them. Your instructors are here to help keep you motivated along the way. I sincerely hope that close to the top of your list is the goal to become more fit and encourage your friends and family to become more fit as well by joining you in the ATA classroom. Together , we can all be come more fit, ONE BLACK BELT AT A TIME!
-Mr Morgan, Chief Instructor
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