We've closed our school. Feb 28th, 2009 was our last day but there are many other Austin-area locations.
Closing
Sat, 01/17/2009 - 1:23pm — Mr NowIt is with mixed emotions that we announce to you that our location of ATA Martial Arts will be closing February 28th.
As many of you know, Mrs. Nowakowski has struggled with significant health issues over the past two years. Our desire to put her health and well-being first, along with the current economic climate, has prompted our decision.
Thanks for Donating Shoes!
Fri, 03/20/2009 - 1:58pm — Mr NowThanks to all the instructors and students that donated shoes for Guatemala!
Color Belt Testing, Black Belt Ceremony and After Party
Fri, 02/27/2009 - 6:01pm — Mr NowTomorrow, Saturday the 28th, is our last color belt testing starting at 9:30 am. This is a chance for the color belts to test for higher rank and show off their skills. We'll have black belt ceremony during the color belt testing. Then, right after the testing is over we'll have a little party so we can visit and reminisce.
Frozen Roads... No Classes
Tue, 01/27/2009 - 6:31pm — Mr NowAfter receiving a number of calls and emails from parents letting us know they will not be attending classes/meetings tonight, and seeing as AISD and LISD have cancelled after school activities, we have decided that the safest thing to do is to cancel our classes this evening. If you have a meeting scheduled with Mrs. Nowakowski tonight (and haven't already called to reschedule) we will simply move it to the same night/time next week. Based on weather reports we should have a bright, sunny day tomorrow.
We will have regularly scheduled classes tomorrow evening! Stay warm and have a fun night at home with your family!!
Sparring Night
Mon, 01/26/2009 - 1:35pm — Mr NowDon't forget... we have sparring night tonight @ 7pm-8pm!
Flexibility Clinic
Mon, 01/19/2009 - 1:52pm — Mr NowOur stretching and flexibility clinic is this Saturday at 11:30 am. Sign up for the last stretching clinic ever at the school! We're going to work on stretches to improve your Taekwondo kicks as well as other sport-specific stretches. You'll also learn what kind of stretching to do for injury rehabilitation and prevention! The cost is $35.
Update: There will be NO REGULAR CLASSES.
Black Belt Mentor Workout
Thu, 01/15/2009 - 7:05pm — Mr Now
On Saturday, January 17th, all black belts are invited to a mentoring workout at 8:30 am. This is a chance for junior ranking black belts to get help from senior ranks! 3rd degrees will get some private time with Mr. and Mrs. Now. Senior ranking black belt will help the junior ranks with their form techniques, sparring combinations, and board breaks. This is a great chance to get help with your material before the next black belt testing. There will be no other classes that day.
Update! - It's at 8:30 am instead of 9:30 am
Songahm 2
Sun, 01/11/2009 - 7:04pm — Mr NowI found a video of Eternal Grandmaster (our founder) performing Songahm 2. For those colored belts that were in class on Saturday, this is your form!
Grandmaster's Kicking Workout
Sun, 01/11/2009 - 6:34pm — Mr NowThis workout is designed to improve your kicks, even while on the road!
- 12 squats
- 12 lunges each leg
- 12 slow sidekicks each leg (5 seconds out, 5 seconds back)
- 12 jump tucks - jump and tuck your knees to your chest
- 12 bungee front kicks each leg
- 12 bungee round kicks each leg
- 12 bungee side kicks each leg
The bungee kicks should be done with a bungee cord attached to the kicking leg to provide resistance. If you don't have a bungee cord, just do regular kicks.
One time through is for beginners. Intermediate students should go through everything twice and advanced students should go for three times! This workout has personally improved my kicking, so enjoy!
January Sparring Nights
Mon, 01/05/2009 - 10:04am — Mr Now
We have 2 sparring nights this month!
January 12th, 7pm
January 26th, 7pm
