ATA Martial Arts of West Chester

2012-02-08T17:25:00.001-05:00

What is you martial arts goal for the Month of February?

New Jersey Regional Tournament Saturday, February 4, 2012

2012-02-07T17:46:00.003-05:00

February 4, 2012 - New Jersey Regional Tournament

ATA West Chester sent over 40 students to the New Jersey Regional Tournament held in Edison, New Jersey on Saturday, February 4, 2012. Competition ranged from traditional forms, one steps and sparring to Creative Forms and Creative Weapons. Many students competed for the first time or competed in new events for the first time. We are proud of everyone for setting and accomplishing their goal to go and try something new. The next tournament is scheduled for April 14, 2012 in New Jersey at Brookdale Community College. This will be the last tournament of the 2011-2012 season in our region.

2012-02-07T16:11:00.001-05:00

"To be inspired is great, to inspire is incredible!" ~Author unknown

2012-02-02T16:25:00.001-05:00

"Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly." ~Robert Francis Kennedy

2012-01-31T11:56:00.001-05:00

"Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure."
~George Edward Woodberry

2012-01-27T10:59:00.001-05:00

"Weekends are a bit like rainbows; they look good from a distance but disappear when you get up close to them." ~John Shirley

2012-01-24T11:05:00.001-05:00

"Some of us will do our job well and some will not, but we will be judged by only one thing – the result." ~Vince Lombardi

2012-01-20T16:16:00.001-05:00

Do you eat dinner as a family? A new study shows that it can make a huge difference in your kids’ lives: http://ow.ly/8nudi

2012-01-19T13:27:00.001-05:00

"We can throw stones, complain about them, stumble on them, climb over them, or build with them." ~William Arthur Ward

2012-01-18T14:37:00.001-05:00

Get Kids to Eat More Veggies; http://ping.fm/6fO0J

2012-01-16T17:59:00.001-05:00

“Everyone has a fair turn to be as great as he pleases.”~Jeremy Collier

2012-01-13T13:39:00.001-05:00

This weekend all I want to do is………….

2012-01-12T16:51:00.001-05:00

Are you still motivated and on track with your New Year’s resolution?

2012-01-11T13:00:00.001-05:00

Rate your week so far on a scale from 1 – 10…..

2012-01-10T15:26:00.001-05:00

"Life is a math equation. In order to gain the most, you have to know how to convert the negatives into positives." ~ Author unknown

2012-01-09T14:00:00.001-05:00

Family Goals for the New Year; http://yhoo.it/zty0Tq

2012-01-06T16:08:00.001-05:00

"For last year's words belong to last year's language.
And next year's words await another voice.
And to make an end is to make a beginning."
~T.S. Eliot, "Little Gidding"

2012-01-05T13:06:00.001-05:00

Benefits of Martial Arts Training For Kids; http://bit.ly/w5TO5a

2012-01-03T12:17:00.001-05:00

Best Diet Tips Ever – 22 Ways To Stay On Track; http://bit.ly/urw5MQ

2011-12-30T10:51:00.001-05:00

"May your walls know joy, may every room hold laughter, and every window open to great possibility." ~ Mary Anne Radmacher

2011-12-28T16:02:00.001-05:00

What is your #1 goal for 2012?

2011-12-27T15:48:00.001-05:00

"Happiness is not a state to arrive at, but a manner of traveling." ~ Anonymous

2011-12-23T12:39:00.001-05:00

"Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love." ~Hamilton Wright Mabie

2011-12-21T15:06:00.001-05:00

"Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential."
~Winston Churchill

2011-12-20T14:10:00.001-05:00

Learn How to Overcome a Martial Arts Injury; http://bit.ly/tLc1Ia

2011-12-19T14:07:00.001-05:00

"A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams." ~John Barrymore

2011-12-15T15:04:00.001-05:00

Check out this article!
The Ultimate Fitness Challenge… We've redefined "fit." Do you meet the specifications? http://bit.ly/jKq2jU

2011-12-14T15:17:00.001-05:00

During the Holiday Season do you volunteer your time or give back in some way to your community?

2011-12-13T14:40:00.001-05:00

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

2011-12-12T14:39:00.001-05:00

Check out this article! How to Reach Your Goals; ttp://bit.ly/1b8RbX

2011-12-09T15:32:00.001-05:00

"Like" this post if you had a productive week!

2011-12-08T12:54:00.001-05:00

What is your New Years resolution for 2012?

2011-12-07T15:03:00.001-05:00

"It's not what you've got, it's what you use that makes a difference." ~Zig Ziglar

2011-12-06T14:30:00.001-05:00

Who would you like to give a Holiday Gift Card?

2011-12-05T14:17:00.001-05:00

"Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen!" ~ Michael Jordan

2011-12-02T14:13:00.001-05:00

"Believe with all of your heart that you will do what you were made to do."
~Orison Swett Marden

2011-12-01T12:28:00.001-05:00

Speed Training for Martial Arts; http://bit.ly/uVrmdz

2011-11-30T10:44:00.001-05:00

Rate your week so far on a scale FROM 1-10.

2011-11-29T12:27:00.001-05:00

Practical Tips for Beginner Sparring; http://bit.ly/v1z9KX

2011-11-28T14:21:00.001-05:00

The month of November is almost over, did you meet the goals that you set?

2011-11-25T13:48:00.001-05:00

This weekend all I want to do is ……..

2011-11-23T13:05:00.001-05:00

Tell us one thing you are grateful for this year!

2011-11-22T14:02:00.001-05:00

The meaning of " Osu"; 0020http://bit.ly/vOSX5a

2011-11-21T12:40:00.001-05:00

"Success is never final. Failure is never fatal. It is courage that counts. ~Author unknown

2011-11-18T12:09:00.001-05:00

"The most wasted of all days is one without laughter." ~Author unknown

2011-11-16T14:48:00.001-05:00

"To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe." ~Marilyn vos Savant

2011-11-15T12:48:00.001-05:00

"The best way to predict the future is to create it!" ~Jason Kaufmann~

2011-11-11T12:04:00.001-05:00

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." ~John Fitzgerald Kennedy

2011-11-10T11:51:00.001-05:00

“Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough: we must do.”
~ Bruce Lee

2011-11-09T15:09:00.001-05:00

"Follow your passion, and success will follow you." ~Terri Guillemets

2011-11-07T14:01:00.001-05:00

"Man, the living creature, the creating individual, is always more important than any established style or system." ~Bruce Lee

2011-11-03T13:44:00.001-04:00

List one of your martial arts goals for November!

2011-11-02T13:56:00.001-04:00

"Self-respect is the fruit of discipline." ~Abraham J. Heschel

Halloween Party 2011

2011-11-02T01:32:00.002-04:00

Saturday, October 29, 2011, ATA Martial Arts hosted their annual Halloween Party. Unfortunately the Trunk or Treat portion had to be cancelled due to snow (can you belive it!?!) but the party inside was spooktacular. Students were treated to a tour of the zombie infested haunted ATA school. The tour included a tour of the medical treatment center, the zombie lab, games such as musical chairs, relay races, and the limbo. There was also Halloween safety tips and a costume parade. To top it all off, students were able to watch the zombie demo team perform their glow in the dark special demonstration. Thank you to everyone who came to make it a successful night. Check out the fantastically awesome demo below. Great job demo team!

2011-11-01T14:33:00.001-04:00

Rate the energy of the last class you attended on a scale from 1 to 10!

2011-10-31T13:20:00.001-04:00

On Hallowe'en the thing you must do
Is pretend that nothing can frighten you
And if somethin' scares you and you want to run
Just let on like it's Hallowe'en fun.
~Author Unknown

2011-10-28T12:54:00.001-04:00

"Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it." ~Lou Holtz

2011-10-27T13:08:00.001-04:00

"There are two things to aim at in life; first to get what you want, and after that to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind has achieved the second." ~Logan Pearsall Smith

2011-10-26T13:20:00.001-04:00

"The future depends on what we do in the present." ~Mahatma Gandhi

2011-10-25T13:11:00.001-04:00

"Maxim for life: You get treated in life the way you teach people to treat you." ~Wayne Dyer

2011-10-21T13:25:00.001-04:00

Your Journey to a Karate Black Belt: 10 Training Tips; http://bit.ly/rfm8QB

2011-10-20T16:56:00.001-04:00

An 11-year-old girl fought off an attacker who grabbed her on the way to school - by using her karate skills;http://tgr.ph/qctCXN

2011-10-20T13:06:00.001-04:00

"Even after many years, kata practice is never finished, for there is always something new to be learned about executing a movement." ~ Shoshin Nagamine

2011-10-19T17:00:00.001-04:00

"Failures do what is tension relieving, while winners do what is goal achieving."
~Dennis Waitley

2011-10-19T13:13:00.001-04:00

10 Tips for Better Karate Kicking; http://bit.ly/qDkRjy

2011-10-18T17:12:00.001-04:00

13 Halloween Safety Tips- http://bit.ly/oJg1ip

2011-10-18T12:55:00.001-04:00

"It’s your life, your one and only life-so take excellence very personally." ~Scott Johnson

2011-10-17T14:48:00.001-04:00

"The most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well." ~Pierre de Courbertin

2011-10-14T15:49:00.001-04:00

When witches go riding,
and black cats are seen,
the moon laughs and whispers,
‘tis near Halloween.
~Author Unknown

2011-10-13T15:45:00.001-04:00

A Positive Mental Attitude- http://bit.ly/pBqEez

2011-10-13T11:51:00.001-04:00

"Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude." ~Ralph Marston

2011-10-12T16:24:00.001-04:00

What is your favorite Horror movie of all time?

2011-10-12T13:22:00.001-04:00

What should our Staff be for Halloween?

2011-10-11T11:58:00.001-04:00

Please rate your attitude on a Scale of 1-10

2011-10-10T17:25:00.001-04:00

"Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference." ~Winston Churchill

2011-10-10T11:55:00.001-04:00

This week is attitude week….Who is interested in trying to be more positive?

2011-10-07T15:33:00.001-04:00

Everyone have a GREAT weekend!!

2011-10-07T11:53:00.001-04:00

"Everyone who's ever taken a shower has an idea. It's the person who gets out of the shower, dries off and does something about it who makes a difference." ~Nolan Bushnell

2011-10-06T16:17:00.001-04:00

"The person who gets the farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure-thing boat never gets far from shore." ~Dale Carnegie

2011-10-06T13:18:00.001-04:00

What are you going to be for Halloween?

2011-10-05T14:22:00.001-04:00

Describe the last class you attended in one word!

2011-10-05T12:03:00.001-04:00

On a Scale of 1-10 please rate our customer service!

Delaware Regional Tournament 2011

2011-10-05T00:34:00.003-04:00

Congratulations to all the competitors from ATA West Chester at Master Stewart's Delaware Regional Tournament on Saturday, October 1, 2011. ATA West Chester sent over 100 students to this tournament! Thanks goes out to all of the moms, dads, and family members that supported the tournament as well and wore their Tournament Team t-shirts. The stands were a sea of orange ATA West Chester Tournament Team T-shirts. Fantastic support. We will display everyone's medals at the school all week long and can't wait to see how well every one did. Remember to post your pictures and videos to Facebook and tag ATA West Chester. Start training now for the next tournament--November 19th in New Jersey hosted by Master McInerny.

2011-10-04T14:57:00.001-04:00

"Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it."
~Lou Holtz

2011-10-04T11:19:00.001-04:00

What is you martial arts goal for the Month of October?

2011-10-03T14:24:00.001-04:00

Have you ever been bullied and if so how did it effect you?

2011-09-30T12:17:00.001-04:00

Rate your week on a scale from 1-10 for achieving your fitness goals.

2011-09-29T14:43:00.001-04:00

Martial Ability: What it is and How to Acquire it; http://bit.ly/q1xuTM

2011-09-29T12:47:00.001-04:00

"Unless you're willing to have a go, fail miserably, and have another go, success won't happen."
Phillip Adams

2011-09-28T14:33:00.001-04:00

"Courage first; power second; technique third."
~ Author unknown

2011-09-28T11:52:00.001-04:00

Check out this great video! Students Map Bully Zones to Create a Safer School; http://bit.ly/pnqrnV

2011-09-27T15:23:00.001-04:00

Be the Bigger Person in Life- http://bit.ly/oyidGF

2011-09-27T11:53:00.001-04:00

Martial Arts is for people of any age: Read this blog post- http://bit.ly/mQXxzv

2011-09-26T15:39:00.001-04:00

Why Are Basics So Important In Karate? http://bit.ly/oAVm4p

2011-09-26T12:20:00.001-04:00

Don't let the world CHANGE your smile
Make your smile CHANGE the world….

2011-09-23T15:16:00.001-04:00

What special event would like us to offer in October?

2011-09-23T12:35:00.001-04:00

What is one area that you need to improve with your martial arts training?

2011-09-22T12:01:00.001-04:00

Fill in the Blank: My main training goal is _______________________.

2011-09-21T11:42:00.001-04:00

What are the principles of black belt?

2011-09-20T15:26:00.001-04:00

Trivia Tuesday-Who is the founder of our system?