Monday, January 25, 2010

Bahng Mahng Ee

Bahng Mahng Ee training is officially at ATA West Chester! On Friday, January 22nd Miss Boulden & Mr. Jouan introduced the Bahng Mahng Ee(short stick) to the students of ATA West Chester. There was a seminar for Tiny Tigers and then a separate seminar Juniors, Teens, & Adults Seminar. Both seminars were completely full! Everyone learned the 9 lines of attack, fan strike, figure 8s, combative drills, and of course how to handle the training tool with responsibility and respect. We are excited to begin practicing with the Bahng Mahng Ee in regular classes now!

Friday, January 8, 2010

One Year Anniversary

Saturday, January 2, 2010 marked the ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of ATA Martial Arts of West Chester! We celebrated by having a party after classes. Everyone dressed up and had the opportunity to relax with their ATA instructors and friends. The party was catered by Brother's Pizza & Pasta. We had baked ziti, salad, sandwiches, and pizza. We would like to thank everyone who came and are very excited for what is to come in year two!

Reaching Towards the Sky for New Heights

On December 23rd, Master Candidate Tim Chewning from New Jersey was our special guest judge at our Belt Promotion. We had over 85 students test for new belts and patches. There were many family members here to watch their loved ones earn one more belt before the year's end! We even had a special surprise visit from SANTA CLAUS! Our first group of students is now officially blue belts! How exciting! As always, everyone did a fantastic job!