ATA Arizona

Phoenix Class A Regional Tournament
2018-09-22 | Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix , AZ, 85004, United States
Click Here to Register: REGISTRATION

Tournament Host: Sr. Master Landgren Lee & Mr. Anthony Landgren
Region 118 ATA Martial Arts

September 22nd Tournament Schedule:
NOTE: NOVICE COMPETITION – Traditional Forms, Weapons, Sparring, Combat Weapons, Creative, and Extreme all go in the same ring.
NOTE: TRADITIONAL (POINT) COMPETITION – Traditional Forms,
Weapons, Sparring, Combat Weapons in the same ring. Creative and
ATA Extreme will be at 10:00am! Age 8 and under will do Creative & Extreme after their Traditional Events.
7:00 AM Doors open for registration

7:30 AM MANDATORY ADULT (18+) BLACK BELT MEETING (ALL Adult Black Belt competitor slips will be collected at this time, including
Creative/Extreme) Adult Black Belts that leave early forfeit any points earned.
NOTE: ADULT BLACK BELT COMPETITION will take place throughout the day as scheduled or as rings/judges become available.
8:30 AM ATA Tiger, Special Abilities, and Team Sparring/Combat Begin Competition
9:30 AM OPENING CEREMONIES
10:00 AM Creative/ATA Extreme All Ranks Ages 9-49, Adults 50+, Age 8 & Under to Line Up*
11:00 AM Adults 40-49, and Age 9 & 10 to Line Up
1:00 PM Adults 30-39, and Age 11 & 12 to Line Up
2:00 PM Adults 18-29, and Age 13 & 14 to Line Up
3:00 PM Age 15-17 to Line Up

Please Note – This schedule is an estimate of times. As much as the tournament staff would like to give exact time. This schedule will vary depending upon the number of competitors and the number of available judges the day of the event. ALL TIMES POSTED ARE APPROXIMATES PLEASE BE PREPARED TO START PLUS/MINUS 1 HOUR

Location: Phoenix Convention Center
100 N. 3rd St. Phoenix, AZ 85004
In the West Building, on the 1st Floor (seems like Basement level but it’s not) We are in Hall 6.

Directions: Using I-10 Take Exit 1450 (7th St) and go South to Van Buren, Monroe or Washington. Using I-17 Take Exit 195 (7th St) and go north to Washington, Monroe or Van Buren.
You will see signs for the Convention Ctr once you hit downtown.
Parking: Any pay lot near 1st & Monroe is very convenient to the West Building. A less-expensive pay lot is a short walk at “Jefferson Street Parking” for $5.

Pricing (Has Changed this Season):
Traditional Forms/Sparring—- $45 Traditional Weapons—- $20 Combat Sparring—- $20 1st Creative/Xtreme Event—- $20 Add’l Creative/Xtreme—- $20 Tournament Spectators ages 5 & up—- $7 LATE REGISTRATION FEE— Coming 2019 Parking—- Additional/Varies

A few Hotel Recommendations:
Springhill Suites Downtown $108/night, 9 min lightrail ride
Hampton Inn Midtown $116/night, 20 min lightrail ride
Holiday Inn Express $123/night, 15 min lightrail ride

Other Things You Should Know:

All trained ATA students in uniform can learn about judging first hand by volunteering to keep score or time in any ring. Neat writing and math skills are important.
If you forgot any gear the Body & Mind Sports Store will be present with a booth for purchases- card OR cash are accepted.

Vendor Opportunities:
Host an exhibit for $200
Contact Michelle Lee at leesatamartialarts@gmail.com

RSVP to the Event on Facebook! Click the link below.

Judging Clinic
2018-09-15 14:00 - 18:00 UTC | Lee’s South Phoenix Campus, 3637 E. Broadway Rd. #A1, Phoenix, 85040, United States
Become a judge to give back to the students of Songahm Taekwondo through tournament leadership!
Sign Up Below
This clinic is for Level I’s (Black Belts, at least 14 yrs of age)
for Level II’s (1st° Black Belts, at least 16 years of age)
and for Level III’s (2nd° Black Belts, at least 18 years of age)
Parents and adult students are encouraged to attend for learning purposes to prepare for the future and for expectations at competitions.
For judging certifications, you must bring your completed judging test for the level you are certifying. (atatesting.com)
Other Useful Info to Know:
-Uniform chevrons (patches) signifying your certifications will be ordered through your instructor.
-You may attend 2 clinics and earn 2 levels if you meet the age and rank requirements.
-5th° Black Belts and above earn 5 points towards rank advancement for each clinic they attend.

Sam Dan Bong Certification- San Diego
2018-05-19 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | San Diego, CA

Class 'A' Tournament
2018-04-21 | Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix , AZ, 85004, United States
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Schedule change! We have swapped 15-17 yr olds with the 13-14 yr olds to make accomodations for high schoolers who have prom on the same day as the tournament. Corrected schedule is listed below.
Click Here to Register: REGISTRATION
Tournament Host: Sr. Master Landgren Lee & Mr. Anthony Landgren
Region 118 ATA Martial Arts

Tournament Schedule:

7:00 AM Doors open for Check-In
(All participants pre-registered at ATAarizona.com)
7:30 AM MANDATORY ADULT (18+) BLACK BELT MEETING
(ALL Adult Black Belt competitor slips will be collected at this time, including Creative/Extreme) Adult Black Belts that leave early forfeit any points earned.
8:30 AM ATA TIGERS to Begin Competition
8:30 AM Team Sparring/Combat to Begin Competition
8:30 AM Team SYNC/DEMO to Begin Competition
8:30 AM Special Abilities to Begin Competition
9:30 AM OPENING CEREMONIES
10:00 AM Age 8 & Under to Line Up
10:00 AM Adults 50+ to Line Up
10:00 AM Creative/Extreme All Rank
& Ages to Line Up
11:00 AM Age 9 & 10 to Line Up
11:00 AM Adults 40-49 to Line Up
1:00 PM Age 11 & 12 to Line Up
1:00 PM Adults 30-39 to Line Up
2:00 PM Adults 18-29 to Line Up
2:00 PM Ages 15-17 to Line Up
3:00 PM Ages 13-14 to Line Up
NOTE: ADULT BLACK BELT COMPETITION— will take place throughout the day as scheduled or as rings/judges become available.
NOTE: NOVICE COMPETITION – Traditional Forms, Weapons, Sparring, Combat Weapons, Creative, and Extreme all go in the same ring.
NOTE: TRADITIONAL (POINT) COMPETITION – Traditional Forms, Weapons, Sparring, Combat Weapons in the same ring. Creative and ATA Extreme will be at 10 AM. Age 8 & Under will do Creative and ATA Extreme after their Traditional Events.
NOTE: TIMES APPROXIMATE – This schedule is an estimate of times. As much as the tournament staff would like to give exact time. This schedule will vary depending upon the number of competitors and the number of available judges the day of the event. PLEASE BE PREPARED TO START PLUS/MINUS 1 HOUR

Location: Phoenix Convention Center
100 N. 3rd St. Phoenix, AZ 85004
(Between Van Buren & Washington on 3rd Street)

Parking:
Any pay-to-park lot near 1st & Monroe is very convenient to the West Building. A less-expensive pay lot is a short walk at “Jefferson Street Parking” for $5.

Pricing:
Traditional Forms/Sparring—- $35 Traditional Weapons—- $25 Combat Sparring—- $25 1st Creative/Xtreme Event—- $25 Add’l Creative/Xtreme—- $15 Tournament Spectators ages 5 & up—- $7 Parking—- Additional/Varies
FAMILY DISCOUNT: 3rd & up gets all categories for $5 each instead of full price.
FIRST-TIME COMPETITORS: $15 off total

Recommended Hotels:
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Phoenix Airport
3220 S 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85040
Travelocity 1-855-201-7819 Hotel: 602-453-9900
$114
Hampton Inn & Suites Tempe/Phoenix Airport
1550 S 52nd St, Tempe, AZ 85281
Travelocity 1-855-201-7819 Hotel 480-410-6400
$119
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Phoenix-Airport
3401 E University Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Travelocity 1-855-201-7819 Hotel- 602-453-9900
$117
Hyatt Place Tempe Phoenix Airport
1413 W Rio Salado Pkwy Tempe AZ
Travelocity 1-855-201-7819 Hotel (480) 804-9544
$132
Many hotels on Travelocity.com close to downtown Phx also! Please note that Spring Training demand may affect these prices.

ATA Arizona Meal-Packing for Dream Dinners Foundation
2018-03-25 02:00 - 17:00 UTC | Grand Canyon University Arena, 3300 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ, 85017, United States
We will be packaging the meals at the Grand Canyon University Arena the afternoon of March 25th.
The actual event is from 2:00p-5:00p and everyone signs up for the time/times they want. There are also a handful of spots to help with set-up and clean-up and those are also on the registration site. It is important that everyone who wants to participate register. We cannot guarantee to have room for volunteers the day of who have not registered. Updates and reminders will be sent to those who have registered with all of the information.
VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
We encourage everyone to wear their uniform or shirt supporting their school.
Master Nominee Gilbride from Squaw Peak ATA will be traveling to Haiti to deliver the food himself to communities in need. Food will also be distributed to families locally. This is your chance to be a part of something BIG!

Available Shifts are:
Set-up– 11am-2pm
Shift 1– 2-3pm
Shift 2– 3-4pm
Shift 3– 4-5pm
Take-down– 5-7pm
Talk with your instructor to see if your academy is participating at a particular time before registering.

Class 'B' Regional Tournament
2018-03-17 | North Canyon High School, 1700 E Union Hills Dr, Phoenix, AZ, 85024, United States
CLICK TO REGISTER

There are some unique features to this tournament schedule! We are using two gyms which allows us to expedite the rounds. In the first round of competition we are going to run as many of the Creative/Extreme competitions as we can.
Competitors (not novice) please be at the tournament venue by opening ceremonies!
CLICK TO REGISTER

2018 ATA Spring Nationals
2018-01-30 - 2018-02-02 | Las Vegas, Nevada
Visit the ATA’s Spring Nationals Website for more information.

Regional High Rank Testing #2
2018-01-26 17:45 - 19:00 UTC | Lee’s South Phoenix Campus, 3637 E. Broadway Rd. #A1, Phoenix, 85040, United States
Location: Lee’s ATA South Phoenix Campus
3767 E. Broadway Rd. #A1 Phoenix, AZ 85040
(Just West of 38th St. on Broadway)
Time: Check-In is at 5:45pm, Testing begins at 6:00pm
Mid-terms for 2nd to 6th degrees
Testing for 2nd degree to 3rd degrees
No-change Retests for 3rd to 6th degrees

Songahm Star Tradition
2017-12-31 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix) | Tempe Kiwanis Park, 5500 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ, AZ, 85283, United States
WHAT IS THE SONGAHM STAR PERFORMANCE ALL ABOUT?
Each year, students and instructors of all ranks and ages gather together on New Years Eve to perform the Songahm Star.
Attendees will perform the forms together beginning with White Belt and continue through the present highest rank’s form each in the series as far as they know. At the end of the performance, the last one standing and still going will be the highest rank present.
Every year, color belts and black belts enjoy this tradition to reconnect with each other, reflect on the progress they’ve made in 2017, and to remember to keep pushing forward. To honor of the art of Songahm Taekwondo, all are asked to be dressed in their traditional white uniforms, and to try to make this a goal to complete every year to keep the tradition alive in our region.
It is surely a spectacle to see the forms done in unison by students and instructors from all over the state.
Please join us and do as many forms as you know, even if it’s just one or two!

OUTDOOR LOCATION: Kiwanis Park in Tempe
On Baseline Rd., just West of Mill Ave. Turn into Ash Ave. off of Baseline and meet at the parking lot by the covered playground.
TIME: 5:00PM

Train with Team EL3MENT
2017-12-21 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Inspiration Martial Arts- Moon Valley, 420 E Bell Rd C-102, Phoenix, AZ, 85022, United States
They’ve earned their sport at the 2018 ESPN3 Invitational. Now it’s your chance to leaern from the 2017 Fall Nationals Team Sync Champions & 3rd Degree Black Belts, Lucas Dodson & Brooks Kong-Sivert
TRAIN WITH TEAM EL3MENT!
Jahng Bahng Tricking Seminars at a school near you!
Choose a seminar or come to them all!
Fri, Dec. 8th at Lee’s ATA South Phoenix Campus- 5pm Beginner or 7pm Advanced
Sat, Dec. 9th at Legendary Martial Arts in Surprise 10:30am
Sat, Dec. 16th at Maricopa ATA on Honeycutt 1pm
Thurs, Dec. 21st at Inspiration Martial Arts on Bell at 6pm
Class cost is a $10 donation to the Arizona ATA College Scholarship Fund

When you hit ‘PROCEED TO PAYMENT’ you will be taken to a payment portal. You DO NOT need to have a Paypal account to check out. You can click the option to simply use a debit or credit card instead.

Train with Team EL3MENT
2017-12-16 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Maricopa ATA Martial Arts, 44400 W Honeycutt Ave, Maricopa, AZ, 85138, United States

Train with Team EL3MENT
2017-12-09 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | Legendary Marital Arts, 15341 W Waddell Rd b104, Surprise, AZ, 85379, United States

Train with Team EL3MENT
2017-12-08 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | Lee’s South Phoenix Campus, 3637 E. Broadway Rd. #A1, Phoenix, 85040, United States
They’ve earned their sport at the 2018 ESPN3 Invitational. Now it’s your chance to leaern from the 2017 Fall Nationals Team Sync Champions & 3rd Degree Black Belts, Lucas Dodson & Brooks Kong-Sivert
TRAIN WITH TEAM EL3MENT!
Jahng Bahng Tricking Seminars at a school near you!
Choose a seminar or come to them all!
FRIDAY’S EVENT AT SOUTH PHX HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATIONS.
Sat, Dec. 9th at Legendary Martial Arts in Surprise 10:30am
Sat, Dec. 16th at Maricopa ATA on Honeycutt 1pm
Thurs, Dec. 21st at Inspiration Martial Arts on Bell at 6pm
Class cost is a $10 donation to the Arizona ATA College Scholarship Fund

When you hit ‘PROCEED TO PAYMENT’ you will be taken to a payment portal. You DO NOT need to have a Paypal account to check out. You can click the option to simply use a debit or credit card instead.

Annual Region 118 Awards Banquet
2017-12-03 16:30 - 20:00 UTC | Lee’s South Phoenix Campus, 3637 E. Broadway Rd. #A1, Phoenix, 85040, United States
Region 118’s Annual Awards Banquet is taking place on Sunday, December 3rd 2017!
Awards will be given for the following categories:
1) Regional Appreciation: a member or non member who has shown consist effort with helping the region grow through their participation in regional activities and events.
2) Instructor Trainee of the Year: Red Collar or above, active leadership member, who teaches, and develops students, makes a recognizable effort to live according to the Songahm Spirit of Taekwondo. Doesn’t have to be black belt.
3) Jr. Instructor Trainee of the Year: (Red, White, Blue collar) A leadership student that completely rocks and supports our region…doesn’t have to be black belt!
4) Black Belt of the Year: A black belt that sets a strong example in his or her personal life, made a recognizable effort to live according to the Songahm Spirit of Taekwondo, and has been loyal to his or her instructor and organization.
This years award ceremony’s theme is the “Academy Awards” again, meaning we get to dress up, be entertained, and have a red carpet to walk on! We will have a place to get our picture taken with masters in their silks, support the HU Lee Foundation, and celebrate the personal victories of our region and our students.
Date: Sunday, December 3rd 2017
Join us at 4:30pm for photos & socializing. Festivities begin at 5pm
Where: Lee’s ATA South Phoenix Campus 3767 E. Broadway Rd. #A1 Phoenix, AZ 85040
Who: School Owners/Managers will invite their Regional Award Nominees plus additional selected students from their academies.
Reception will include appetizers, sides, desserts and drinks.
Email questions to: leesatamartialarts@gmail.com or call 480-831-1111

Regional High Rank Testing #1
2017-11-18 12:30 - 15:30 UTC | Goodyear ATA, 13735 W. Auto Dr. Suite 106, Goodyear, AZ, 85338, United States
Present Judges: 8th Degree Judge – Chief Master Mark Kaup Lee
7th Degree Judges – Sr. Master Greg Moody and Sr. Master Eric Thomas
If there are any 6th degrees who would like to midterm, Please let Mrs. Master Sanborn know so that she can see about getting another 8th Degree judge.
Location:
KarateBuilt / ATA Martial Arts in Goodyear
13735 W. Auto Dr., Suite 106
Goodyear AZ 85338
Check-In time is 12:30pm
Please RSVP by 11/11 if you or any of your students are interested in attending this testing and have your instructors permission to test.

The ATA fees are as follows and must be paid in advance:
MIDTERM
1BD $50.00
2BD $50.00
3BD $100.00
4BD $135.00 (minimum of 2 6th degrees must be sitting on the testing panel at the time of the event)
5BD $165.00 (minimum of 2 7th degrees must be sitting on the testing panel at the time of the event)
6BD $150.00 (minimum of 2 8th degrees must be sitting on the testing panel at the time of the event)
SPECIAL NOTE: 5th And 6th degrees may only do 1 midterm – via in region – per year.
TESTING
1BR TO 1BD $150.00
1BD TO 2BD $120.00
2BR TO 2BD $150.00
2BD TO 3BD $200.00
3rd Degree to 4th Degree: Retest only (first test must be done at a National or Worlds tournament) must have a minimum of 2 6th degrees on the test panel. If you have student saying they are a previous no change please check with headquarters to see if any fee’s will need to be paid.

Regional Class 'B' Tournament
2017-11-04 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Carl Hayden High School, 3333 W Roosevelt St., Phoenix, AZ, 85009, United States
Click Here to Register: REGISTRATION
Tournament Host: Sr. Master Landgren Lee & Mr. Anthony Landgren
Region 118 ATA Martial Arts

Tournament Schedule:
NOTE: NOVICE COMPETITION – Traditional Forms, Weapons, Sparring, Combat Weapons, Creative, and Extreme all go in the same ring.
NOTE: TRADITIONAL (POINT) COMPETITION – Traditional Forms,
Weapons, Sparring, Combat Weapons in the same ring. Creative and Extreme following their traditional events in next available ring.
7:00 AM Doors open for registration
7:30 AM MANDATORY ADULT (18+) BLACK BELT MEETING
(ALL Adult Black Belt competitor slips will be collected at this time, including Creative/Extreme) Adult Black Belts that leave early forfeit any points earned.
NOTE: ADULT BLACK BELT COMPETITION will take place throughout the day as scheduled or as rings/judges become available.
8:00 AM ATA TIGER, Adults 50+, and Special Abilities to Line Up
8:30 AM OPENING CEREMONIES
9:00 AM ATA TIGERS, Adults 50+, and Special Abilities Begin
9:00 AM 8 & Under to Line Up
10:00 AM 9 & 10, and Adults 40-49 to Line Up
Creative/ATA Extreme Ages 15+ All Ranks (Turn in Paperwork)
11:30 AM 11 & 12, and Adults 30-39 to Line Up
1:00 PM 13 & 14, and Adults 18-29 to Line Up
2:30 PM 15-17 Traditional to Line Up
Please Note – This schedule is an estimate of times. As much as the tournament staff would like to give exact time. This schedule will vary depending upon the number of competitors and the number of available judges the day of the event.
ALL TIMES POSTED ARE APPROXIMATES PLEASE BE PREPARED TO START PLUS/MINUS 1 HOUR

Location: Carl Hayden High School
3333 W. Roosevelt St. Phoenix, AZ 85009
Roosevelt & 35th Ave. (off of the I-10)

Pricing:
Traditional Forms/Sparring—- $35 Traditional Weapons—- $25 Combat Sparring—- $25 1st Creative/Xtreme Event—- $25 Add’l Creative/Xtreme—- $15 Tournament Spectators ages 5 & up—- $5 Parking—- Additional/Varies

ATA Fall Nationals
2017-10-18 - 2017-10-22 | AZ
It’s that time that ATA returns to Orlando, Florida for it’s annual “AA” Class National Tournament for a week of training and competition! Plan ahead & don’t miss this chance to make new friends, new goals and to be apart of our great organization!

2017 Region 118 Camp in the Pines!
2017-10-06 - 2017-10-08 | Camp Shadow Pines, 300 AZ-260, Heber, AZ, 85928, United States
NEW INFORMATION…

IMPORTANT: Have you completed the waiver? If not please click here to do so digitally! Not sure? Do it just in case 🙂
SIGN WAIVER
IMPORTANT: Full details about camp JUST released 10/5/17 1:30pm
READ 2017 CAMP LETTER

Pricing and Discounts:
Register (deposit) by Aug 30th, 2017 to lock in the $189 price
After Aug 30th, late registration is $209
Discounts for 3rd & up family participants is $129
2017 Registration is Now Closed online. Call our office at 480-831-1111 if you need assistance.

Warrior Within II - Class B Regional Tournament
2017-07-29 | Avondale Sports Complex, 755 N 114th Ave.
Warrior Within II

Class ‘B’ Regional Tournament in Avondale, AZ

Hosted by:Master & Mrs. Keene Event Address: Avondale Sports Center 755 N 114th Ave, Avondale, AZ 85323
Free Parking
Spectator Fees: $5
Online Registration available at
www.keenesata.com

ATA World Championships Expo
2017-06-19 14:00 - 2017-06-25 18:00 (America/Detroit) | AZ
Make Plans now to attend the ATA World Expo in Little Rock, AR!
This is the tournament/expo of the year!
Grab all the details and register at ATAOnline

Protech Certification Day
2017-05-06 | Lee’s West Phoenix Campus, 3602 W. Baseline Rd. #15, Phoenix, 85019, United States
Please note that this date has been moved from May 13th to May 6th instead!
Please note that this event has been relocated to the Lee’s West Phoenix Campus rather than the elementary school gym.
The address is: 3602 W. Thomas Rd. #15 Phoenix, AZ 85019
Just West of 35th Ave. on Thomas Rd.

All Black & Recommended Red/Black Belts ages 13+ (or younger with instructor approval) are invited to attend these classes for instruction only to learn intensely up to 4 different Protech weapons. Black Belts ages 15+ with the appropriate rank may certify or recertify to teach these weapons. All people certifying or re-certifying must come with the form memorized. Bring your own weapon. If you need a weapon purchase that from your school. Limited weapons will be available for purchase on the day of the event.
Registration deadline: April 28th, 2017
Please register early so that we can prepare for this amazing Protech opportunity that is being offered to our Region. It has never been offered at such a discount and will never be again unless all Black Belts take advantage of this special opportunity. For questions please email leesatamartialarts@gmail.com

Regional Class 'A' Tournament
2017-03-18 | Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix , AZ, 85004, United States
Special Guest: Grand Master In Ho Lee!

Tournament Host: Sr. Master Landgren Lee & Mr. Anthony Landgren
Region 118 ATA Martial Arts
Location: Phoenix Convention Center
100 N. 3rd St. Phoenix, AZ 85004
In the West Hall Building on the 1st Floor (downstairs-basement level)

Directions: Using I-10 Take Exit 1450 (7th St) and go South to Van Buren, Monroe or Washington. Using I-17 Take Exit 195 (7th St) and go north to Washington, Monroe or Van Buren. You will see signs for the Convention Ctr once you hit downtown.
Parking: Any pay lot near 1st & Monroe is very convenient to the West Hall. A less-expensive pay lot is a short walk at “Jefferson Street Parking” for $5.

Pricing:
Traditional
Forms/Sparring—- $35 Traditional Weapons—- $25 Combat Sparring—- $25 1st Creative/Xtreme Event—- $25 Add’l Creative/Xtreme—- $15 Tournament Spectators ages 5 & up—- $7 Parking—- Additional/Varies
First-Time Competitors: If you have never competed in a Regional Tournament, you will receive a discount! Only $20 to compete & everyone wins a trophy! This is our way of inviting you to join the ATA Family for a day of fun competition. Never competed before at all? Ask your instructor if the NOVICE division might be right for you. Note: Novice Registration Forms should be printed on color paper, not white paper.

RECOMMENDED HOTELS:
Hilton Garden Inn Phx Mid-Town
4000 N. Central Avenue est. $109 per night (602) 279-9811 www.hiltongareninn.hilton.com
Hyatt Regency Phoenix (closest to tournament)
122 N. 2nd Street, Phx est. $199 per night (888) 421-1442 www.phoenix.hyatt.com
Many hotels on Travelocity.com or Expedia.com for around $80 per night, about 4 miles away

March 18th, 2017 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Printable Version: PRINTABLE VERSION
NOTE: NOVICE COMPETITION – Traditional Forms, Weapons, Sparring, Combat Weapons, Creative, and Extreme all go in the same ring.
NOTE: TRADITIONAL (POINT) COMPETITION – Traditional Forms, Weapons, Sparring, Combat Weapons in the same ring. Creative and Extreme following their traditional events in next available ring.
7:00 AM Doors open for registration
7:30 AM MANDATORY ADULT (18+) BLACK BELT MEETING
(ALL Adult Black Belt competitor slips will be collected at this time, including Creative/Extreme)
NOTE: ADULT BLACK BELT COMPETITION will take place throughout the day as scheduled or as rings/judges become available.
8:00 AM ATA TIGER, Adults 50+, and Special Abilities to Line Up
8:30 AM OPENING CEREMONIES
9:00 AM ATA TIGERS, Adults 50+, and Special Abilities Begin Competition
9:00 AM Juniors 8 & Under to Line Up
10:00 AM Juniors 9 & 10 to Line Up
10:00 AM Creative/ATA Extreme Ages 15+ All Ranks (Turn in Paperwork)
11:30 AM Juniors 11 & 12, and Adults 40-49 to Line Up
1:00 PM Juniors 13 & 14, and Adults 30-39 to Line Up
2:00 PM Adults 18-29 to Line Up
3:00 PM Juniors 15-17 to Line Up
Please Note – This schedule is an estimate of times. As much as the tournament staff would like to give exact time. This schedule will vary depending upon the number of competitors and the number of available judges the day of the event.
ALL TIMES POSTED ARE APPROXIMATES
PLEASE BE PREPARED TO START PLUS/MINUS 1 HOUR

Other Things You Should Know:

All trained ATA students in uniform can learn about judging first hand by volunteering to keep score or time in any ring. Neat writing and math skills are important.
Register for Arizona 3-Day Martial Arts camp October 7th-9th, 2016 at the tournament. A $40 deposit to hold your spot is required to do so. Click for more info.
The HU Lee Foundation will be present with a booth for you to support the ATA’s scholarship fund. Click for more info about HU Lee.
If you forgot any gear the Body & Mind Sports Store will be present with a booth for purchases- card OR cash are accepted.

GETTING REGISTERED:
Registering as a First Time Competitor?
1st Timers Click Here
Registering a 3rd & Up Family Member?
After you finish registering the 1st & 2nd person here, click here to do the rest in order to receive your discounted registration. 3rd Family Members & Up

Also Print & Complete the Following Forms & Bring Them With You to your ring:

Competitor Form- K4K & Up
Competitor Form- ATA Tigers
Waiver for ALL Competitors

Workout with Grand Master
2017-03-17 16:30 - 19:30 UTC | CO Greenfield Elementary, 7009 S. 10th St., Phoenix, 85042
Please note that we have moved this event from the Lee’s South Phx Campus to be held at CO Greenfield Elementary instead.
We are honored to have Grand Master as our special guest for the Regional Tournament on Saturday, March 18th and so thankful that he is willing to host this workout for our students and competitors the night before! If you have not signed up for the tournament yet, click here: Saturday Tournament Registration

Registered for the tournament yet??? Saturday Tournament Registration

Judging Clinic #1 (Fri)
2017-03-10 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Legacy Master Martial Arts, 6065 W. Chandler Blvd. #A1, CHandler, 85226, United States
Become a judge to give back to the students of Songahm Taekwondo through tournament leadership!
Sign Up Below
This clinic is for Level I’s (Black Betls, at least 14 yrs of age)
for Level II’s (1st° Black Belts, at least 16 years of age)
and for Level III’s (2nd° Black Betls, at least 18 years of age)
Parents and adult students are encouraged to attend for learning purposes to prepare for the future and for expectations at competitions.
For judging certifications, you must bring your completed judging test for the level you are certifying. (atatesting.com)
Other Useful Info to Know:
-Uniform chevrons (patches) signifying your certifications will be ordered through your instructor.
-You may attend 2 clinics and earn 2 levels if you meet the age and rank requirements.
-5th° Black Belts and above earn 5 points towards rank advancement for each clinic they attend.

Know anyone that would like to learn more about Timekeeping and Scorekeeping? We’re having one of those too!
CLICK TO LEARN MORE

Kali 3-Day Training with Master Apolo
2017-03-10 17:00 - 2017-03-12 15:00 (America/Phoenix) | CO Greenfield Elementary, 7009 S. 10th St., Phoenix, 85042
Who: Master Apolo Ladra
What: Kali 3-Day Training Camp
When: Friday 3/10 from 5-9pm, Saturday 3/11 from 10am-4pm, Sunday 3/12 from 9am-3pm
Where: CO Greenfield Elementary School
7009 South 10th St. Phoenix, AZ 85042
Cost: $100 per day, or $199 for the entire weekend. You will pay this at the door.

What is Kali?
Kali is a martial arts style that focuses on the ability to transition from fighting with weapons to empty hands fluidly, as there is always the possibility of losing or being without a weapon. Though there are several systems of Eskrima/Kali in use today, most teach elements of weapons fighting,striking, grappling, and throwing/ takedowns.
Kali practitioners believe that hand-to-hand combat moves are similar to those with weapons; thus, these skills are developed concurrently. Some of the popular combinations of weapons used are the single stick (solo baston), double stick (double baston), and sword/stick and dagger (espada). Along with this, the most frequently used training weapon is the rattan, a stick about the length of its wielder’s arm.
In the end, Kali practitioners are known for their lightning-fast movements and efficient footwork in wielding weapons

Source: http://martialarts.about.com/od/styles/a/kali.htm

Time & Scorekeeper Clinic
2017-03-04 13:30 - 15:00 UTC | Keene’s ATA, 6740 W. Deer Valley Rd. , Glendale, AZ, 85310, United States
All ATA leadership students color belts ages 10 and up are invited to become a regional time and score keeper. Attend the exclusive class with Master Keene and you will sit in the ring and assist the Regional Judges. For score keeping and time keeping certification there is no written test. Basic math and addition are required, though.
Upon completion of the clinic you will receive a certification lanyard to be work at the March 18th tournament.
Get a ring-side view of what goes on behind the scenes at a tournament!

Feb (Date TBD) Class 'B' Tournament
2017-02-18 | AZ
Date and Location to be announced!
Hosted by Inspiration Martial Arts, Master & Mrs. Rueckert

Regional Class 'B' Tournament
2017-01-07 | ASU West Campus Gymnasium, 4701 W. Thunderbird Rd. , Glendale, Arizona, 85306, United States

Regional Judging Clinic
2016-12-17 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | Inspiration Martial Arts- Glendale, 5830 W. Thunderbird Rd #B-11, Glendale, AZ, 85306, United States
When: Saturday, December 17th
2:00-5:00pm
Where: Inspiration Martial Arts- Glendale Campus
420 E. Bell Rd. C-102 Phoenix, AZ 85022
602-788-7752
Food will be provided!
Call the school to RSVP or do it here below.
Please come prepared with your paperwork filled out (Testing results page from The ATA Testing Site)
Special thanks to The Rueckerts and the team at Inspiration for putting this on for Region 118!

Annual Region 118 Awards Banquet
2016-12-03 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Phoenix) | CO Greenfield Elementary, 7009 S. 10th St., Phoenix, 85042
Region 118’s Annual Awards Banquet is taking place on Saturday, December 3rd 2016!
Please join our Chief Masters, Senior Masters, Masters and High Ranks for the annual in-region Rank Advancement Test. It is the end-of-the-year showcase of Arizona’s finest martial artists.
Awards will be given for the following categories:
1) Regional Appreciation: a member or non member who has shown consist effort with helping the region grow through their participation in regional activities and events.
2) Instructor Trainee of the Year: Red Collar or above, active leadership member, who teaches, and develops students, makes a recognizable effort to live according to the Songahm Spirit of Taekwondo. Doesn’t have to be black belt.
3) Jr. Instructor Trainee of the Year: (Red, White, Blue collar) A leadership student that completely rocks and supports our region…doesn’t have to be black belt!
4) Black Belt of the Year: A black belt that sets a strong example in his or her personal life, made a recognizable effort to live according to the Songahm Spirit of Taekwondo, and has been loyal to his or her instructor and organization.
This years award ceremony’s theme is the “Academy Awards” again, meaning we get to dress up, be entertained, and have a red carpet to walk on! We will have a place to get our picture taken with masters in their silks, support the HU Lee Foundation, and celebrate the personal victories of our region and our students.
Date: Saturday, December 3rd at 6pm
Where: CO Greenfield Gym 7009 South 10th Street Phoenix, AZ 85042 (10th St. & Baseline)
Who: School Owners/Managers will invite their Regional Award Nominees plus 15 additional individuals from their academy.
Reception will include appetizers, desserts and drinks.
Email questions to: leesatamartialarts@gmail.com or call 480-831-1111
RSVP/Accept Your Invitation Here:
