Tournament Day!!!
Posted: November 05, 2023
Remember, "TO COMPETE IS TO WIN!" (see previous Blog entry ;-)
Luckily, the kids get an extra hour to sleep this morning because it's Fall Back! Daylight Savings!
CHECKLIST:
Posted: November 05, 2023
Remember, "TO COMPETE IS TO WIN!" (see previous Blog entry ;-)
Luckily, the kids get an extra hour to sleep this morning because it's Fall Back! Daylight Savings!
CHECKLIST:
Posted: October 21, 2023
Before every ATA tournament, both competitors and judges raise their supported right hand and take an oath. The judges promise to be fair. The competitors promise to demonstrate "safety, courtesy and respect" and remember that, "to compete is to win".
When I was a young competitor, I always thought, "Is it though? Does just showing up to compete equal winning? It sure does feel A LOT BETTER to win-win; I mean the medals; gold, silver, bronze!"
As I continued to compete, and mostly win, and sometimes lose ;-), I eventually got it. With every loss, I got better, I challenged myself mentally and physically to do better the next time. I finally realized, I was competing against Myself. I was choosing to challenge the limitations I had set for myself for whatever conscious or unconscious reason. So, yes, I'm here to tell you, TO compete IS to win! However, if you only focus on 1st, 2nd or 3rd place, you will not Win as much. If you stay focused on the experience and the challenge, it will change your life! AND, BONUS, you will make GREAT friends, because sharing the process of being vulnerable and evolving on life's stage will create unbreakable bonds.
Posted: October 13, 2023
Week 2a! State Champion, World Champion, Tournaments for Fun and Experience
ALL ATA Martial Arts students can compete in tournaments. Each student will receive an ATA Membership card with your ATA ID# on it. You will need this ID# to compete.
With that being said, the ATA is huge and manages points for students all over the world! If you would like to keep track of your points in comparison to other competitors across the globe, the ATA will manage that for you through the Leadership/Legacy program. That's not the only reason to register in the Leadership and Legacy program by the way! Students will also learn weapons, advanced board breaking and sparring. More info on Leadership and Legacy Programs to follow.
Posted: October 07, 2023
Welcome to Week 1! Why? What's it all about? Listen/watch Master Clews on "Intro to Tournaments"
Tournaments are great because...
Posted: October 06, 2021
“The most important scientific discovery about self-control is that it can be taught.”—Walter Mischel
Self-control means doing what's best despite short-term temptations.
Why does self-control matter?