Let this story inspire you… no one is ever too old or too busy to train and move through the ranks! It is important to make the time to improve yourself. http://bit.ly/jCQ9jB

“A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others.”- Ayn Rand

Football players look to martial arts training to help their game! http://bit.ly/llwAnk

“Remember you will not always win. Some days, the most resourceful individual will taste defeat. But there is always tomorrow - after you have done your best to achieve success today.” - Maxwell Maltz

Kudos to a fellow instructor! A Martial Arts instructor was honored by the San Francisco Police Department yesterday for assisting an assaulted officer in subduing a fare evader! http://bit.ly/kRI4iB

“Success is the maximum utilization of the ability that you have.”- Zig Ziglar

You may not think so but summer is a time when kids and teens have a tendency to gain weight! Check out these tips to help your young ones stay in shape! http://bit.ly/kkszVQ

“Any man can win when things go his way, it's the man who overcomes adversity that is the true champion.” - Jock Ewing

It is amazing what the martial arts can do to help all types of children! This Vietnamese instructor is taking it to a whole new level! http://bit.ly/iAjdgw

If you could choose one thing to add to your routine of training with us, what would it be?

“All successful people men and women are big dreamers. They imagine what their future could be, ideal in every respect, and then they work every day toward their distant vision, that goal or purpose.” - Brian Tracy

Set a goal for the week and everyday take at least one step toward achieving it!

What part of you has changed the most since you started training in the martial arts?

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”- C S Lewis

There are certain things to teach your children to help them to deal with bullies! Martial arts is one of them! http://bit.ly/ksGbdX

“Positive thinking won't let you do anything but it will let you do everything better than negative thinking will.” - Zig Ziglar

Martial arts is a controlled form of self-defense. These tips for training effectively can help you! http://bit.ly/lJp9Cd

It is easy to forget the importance of being aware of your surroundings. Just because you train, doesn’t mean you can defend yourself in a surprise attack. http://bit.ly/kQ2DK4

Disney XD is premiering a new martial arts based series called “Kickin it!” Check out this article for details on the show! http://bit.ly/lFgLcR

“To solve any problem, here are three questions to ask yourself: First, what could I do? Second, what could I read? And third, who could I ask?”- Jim Rohn

It is important to have a small goal each week that acts as a stepping stone to a higher goal! What is yours this week?

May Is Mother's Month

May is Mother's Month at ATA Martial Arts. In addition to being able to train in any Taekwondo class or ATA FIT class for FREE this month, additional classes were held. We hosted a mom's only self defense training seminar. A lot of fun was had as we worked on strikes and breakaway techniques. Finally, kids had a good time showing mom some moves at our Mommy + Kid Martial Arts class. We look forward to seeing all the mom's continue their training at ATA Martial Arts. Great job, ladies!!

All types of training are important for different reasons. Check out what the US Air Force is doing! http://1.usa.gov/iCWMkT

This 7 year old won the long kick title for her age group! How long are your kicks? http://bit.ly/janhcU

Looking to burn a few extra pounds this season? Supplement your training with some circuits! http://bit.ly/mErug6

“I have always admired the ability to bite off more than one can chew and then chew it.” - William DeMille

“No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated, disciplined.”- Harry Emerson Fosdick

Which part of your training – character building, technique, self-defense, sparring, creative – is most fulfilling?

“The only way to find the limits of the possible is by going beyond them to the impossible.”
- Arthur C Clarke

It is the start of a new week! Are you looking forward to training and improving this week?

This story truly shows how you can overcome any obstacle! http://bit.ly/lxGCqI

If you could pick one country or place in the world to visit, where would it be?

Service members in the UK are getting a glimpse into the Marine Corps by training in martial arts! http://bit.ly/jBtJrQ

“If someone is going down the wrong road, he doesn't need motivation to speed him up. What he needs is education to turn him around.” - Jim Rohn

“You find that you have peace of mind and can enjoy yourself, get more sleep, rest when you know that it was a one hundred percent effort that you gave - win or lose.” - Gordie Howe

“You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try.”- Beverly Sills

Trying to get your kicks up higher?? http://bit.ly/lRL3lb

April 30th 2011 New Jersey Regional Tournament

April 30, 2011

ATA West Chester sent over 40 competitors to the New Jersey Regional Tournament. A great time was had by all. ATA students brought back many medals and did very well in competition. We had students of all ranks and ages from white belt to 5th degree black belt. Attendees even got to meet the future Grand Master, Chief Master In Ho Lee. Congratulations to all competitors. Mr. and Mrs. Jouan can't wait to see who ends up being Pennsylvania State Champs after the final standings come out next month.

Whether you are an athlete or specifically a martial artist or neither, this is incredible… an 85-year old man earned his black belt! http://bit.ly/kThGXi

Whether your child is being bullied or is a bully, statistics are saddening. We need to teach our children! http://ping.fm/ZeapN