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Table of Contents
Welcome………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….........4
Mission Statement……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………..5
Instructional Staff……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5
ATA Black Belt Academy……………………………………………………………………………………………………………6
Karate for Kids…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7
Taekwondo for Tiny Tigers………………………………………………………………………………………………………..8
Taekwondo for Adults………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………..9
Special Programs……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..10
Protech Training Systems…………………………………………………………………………………………………………11
Protech Weapons Training………………………………………………………………………………………………………12
Songahm Taekwondo………………………………………………………………………………………………………………13
Songahm Spirit of Taekwondo…………………………………………………………………………………………………14
Tiny Tigers’ Oath…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….14
Extra Curricular Activities…………………………………………………………………………………….………………….15
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Student Secrets To Success..……………………………………………………………………………………………………16
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Welcome
Welcome to the American Taekwondo Association (ATA). Our ATA family includes more than
1,000,000 men, women, and children training in Songahm Taekwondo at more than 1500
schools and clubs across the United States. The ATA was originally established in 1969 in
Omaha, Nebraska. Today National and International operations are directed from our
headquarters in Little Rock, Arkansas.
The ATA is the founding organization of other international affiliates that include the World
Traditional Taekwondo Union (WTTU), the Songahm Taekwondo Federation (STF), and the
Korean Taekwondo Council (KTC).These branches include some 16 countries, offering
instruction to more than 30,000 students.
Since the first class was taught many years ago, the focus of our program has remained the
same: to provide students the highest quality martial arts instruction available in a safe and
positive learning environment that people of all ages can enjoy. Our instructors combine
excellent student instructor ratios with state of the art training facilities. This has helped
establish ATA schools and clubs as the leaders in the martial arts industry. Your instructors are
graduates of an instructor program that represents more than thirty years of research and
development. He or she will be with you every step of the way to help you reach your individual
goals (and maybe even reach some new goals you never before thought possible).
I want to thank you for choosing the ATA and for making Songahm Taekwondo a part of your
life. Remember, “today not possible, tomorrow possible.” Enjoy the journey.
Sincerely,
Mr. Mark Benitez
3rd Degree Black Belt
Head Instructor, Owner
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Mission Statement
Our goal is to inspire each and every member to…
…achieve Black Belt Excellence by providing:
 A state-of-the-art training facility
 A comprehensive martial arts curriculum
 Highly skilled and motivated Instructors
Instructional Staff
“Quality Students come from Quality Instruction!”
 All Instructors are graduates of a three-year intensive internship
 All Instructors are nationally certified
 We have excellent student/instructor ratios
 Ongoing private help is available to all students
 All teaching methods and course development are derived from over 30 years of
national research from over 800 association schools
 Our teaching curriculum is based on the concepts of “positive mental attitude” and
“high goal setting”
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 Through the ATA sponsored program of advanced training, our instructors are
continuously upgrading their instructional skills
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ATA Black Belt Academy
“America’s Leader in the Martial Arts.”
The ATA Black Belt Academy is a member of one of the world’s largest martial arts
organization, the World Traditional Taekwondo Union. The United States affiliate of the
WTTU is the American Taekwondo Association.
We offer what we believe is the best martial art in the world. Taekwondo is an exciting and
powerful martial art known for its dynamic kicking and hand techniques. Although these
martial art techniques are centuries old, our programs are always evolving to keep pace
with the rapidly changing world.
We realize that each student possesses different physical abilities. Size and strength vary
with each individual. Once you have acquired a strong foundation in the basics, our
program will enhance your physical capabilities and maximize your self defense skills. You
will understand exactly what it takes, mentally and physically, to defend yourself or your
loved ones should the need ever arise.
At the ATA Black Belt Academy, we are not interested in just teaching self defense, we are
interested in the complete personal development of each student. Individual attention is a
feature of each and every class, allowing all students to progress quickly and confidently
toward their personal goals. Our instructors take their responsibility seriously as role
models for younger students, teaching them the importance of strong character, leadership
and good values.
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The teaching curriculum at the ATA Black Belt Academy is based on two concepts: “positive
mental attitude” and “high goal setting.” We feel so positive about this program that we
promise to give you and your family the most professional, well supervised and the highest
quality classes available in any sport or art.
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Karate for Kids
“Every Kid is a Winner! • Every Kid is Special!”
There are many reasons for kids to become involved in the Martial Arts. We have developed a
program based on traditional Taekwondo for kids called Karate for Kids. The Karate for Kids
system is based on a lifetime learning concept in addition to technical skills. The building blocks
for our system are monthly themes such as:
-Goals in Martial Arts
-Goals for education & career
-Goals for relationships
-Goals for community
-Loyalty
-Perseverance
-Courtesy
-Honor
-Respect
-Integrity
-Self – Control
-Attitude
In addition to monthly themes, our system includes the unique victory patch. Kids are rewarded
special “Victory Stars.” These different colored stars are rewarded for outstanding performance
in karate class, school, home or at a tournament competition. Kids may receive the following
stars for the following deeds:
-Gold
Straight A’s, honor roll, or significant improvement
-Silver
Special performance awards
-Blue
Monthly themes, weekly lessons, classroom performance
-Red
Tournament participation
Four different colored Victory Patches are available to accommodate all the stars that can be
earned by a high achieving Karate Kid:
-Blue
0-24 Stars
-Silver
25-49 Stars
-Gold
50-99 Stars
-Blue/Gold
100+ Stars
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“Building Strong Bodies and Clear Minds.”
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Taekwondo for Tiny Tigers
In addition to our internationally recognized Karate for Kids program, we offer the Taekwondo
for Tiny Tigers program. The Tiny Tiger program was developed specifically for preschool age
children ages 3 through 6. This program offers children a strong foundation in essential
character qualities such as courtesy, respect, and discipline. In addition, the program is
designed to improve children’s motor skills and enhance their ability to pay attention and
follow directions. All classes are taught using the most safe, fun, and exciting instruction
methods available for this age group. This program works in conjunction with the Karate for
Kids program, there by emphasizing the same important monthly themes and value system.
Just like in the Karate for Kids program, Tiny Tigers have their own unique victory patch and
“Victory Stars.” Stars are earned in the same way as the Karate for Kids program, with slight
modifications in recognition of the preschool age of the child. Four different colored victory
patches are available to accommodate all the stars that can be earned by a high achieving Tiny
Tiger. Except for the logo, the four victory patches of the Tigers are the same as the Karate for
Kids patches. Upon Graduation from the Tiny Tigers program into the “Junior” or “Big Kid”
program, Tigers are rewarded by the opportunity to wear the “Big Kids” or “Karate for Kids”
patch.
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The rank and testing system used by the Tigers is slightly different than that of the Karate for
Kids. Tiger levels are determined by the color of stripe that runs through the middle of their
white belt. They will go through 9 levels of Tiny Tigers belts, to achieve their Black Belt in Tiny
Tigers, (this is a white belt with a black stripe in the middle of it). Then they are ready for the
juniors’ classes. They may test out of the Tigers Program at any level if they can demonstrate
the skills and focus needed for the Juniors, or family classes.
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Taekwondo for Adults
We train our students to the best of their ability. Some students come to us in shape, while
others have come to us 100 pounds overweight. Most come to us with limited flexibility. Adults
start at any age, as we have had some adults who started as late as age 65, and have still
earned their black belts. As a student, you are looked upon as an individual, never compared to
anyone else. Our instructors will be there every step of the way. All that is expected of you is a
willingness to try.
Here are some benefits you can expect from training in Taekwondo:
 Fitness – The principles of Taekwondo techniques are based on the design of your body.
For power you develop the larger, powerful muscles of the torso. The speed of the
techniques comes from the fast, agile muscles of the arms and legs. As you progress in
Taekwondo you will learn to coordinate this speed and power, and develop a
concentration to focus all of your body’s strength into a small, hard striking surface like
the edge of the hand or the heel of the foot.
 Self-defense – When the speed and power developed through Taekwondo is used in a
self-defense situation against the soft vulnerable parts of an attacker’s body, the result
can be incredible. Taekwondo allows a woman to emphasize many of her natural
physical strengths, such as power in the legs, while learning a method of self-defense
efficient against a much larger opponent. Knowing you can defend yourself, your
confidence will grow. And confidence alone is usually enough to deter potential
attackers.
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 Self-Confidence – This does not come naturally for many people, but self-confidence can
be developed over a period of time. Through Taekwondo, as you accomplish new goals,
your confidence level increases. Taekwondo instills a sense of discipline and selfconfidence that can carry over to all aspects of your life.
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Special Programs
Leadership is a program developed by the ATA Martial Arts. It is open to all students regardless
of rank or age. It represents the highest level of our success through goal setting philosophy, by
using our “Black Belt Success System”. Leadership members are those individuals who have set
their goal at “Black Belt.” Students must know exactly what their goal is if they are to move
toward it with desire and conviction. Two Leadership patches are worn on the sleeves of the
uniform to remind them of their goal every time they put on their uniform.
However, the Leadership Program is much more than just a patch. All Leadership members are
welcome to participate in the special Leadership workouts held every quarter at a different
location, and usually taught by Senior Master Michael Niblock, our Instructor. These exciting
workouts offer training in Protech(weapons and advanced self defense), sparring, basic
technique training drills, and much more. These special seminars will not only make you a
better martial artist but will also prepare you for the courses taught at the Black Belt level. We
also hold our Black Belt testing’s at the same location and usually the same day for your viewing
or participation in.
There are several other programs available at our Academy:
 Master Club – These members are those individuals who have dedicated themselves to
continue on, advance in their training, and work towards the goal of Mastering their
Martial Arts. This Program will take you up to a 3rd degree Black Belt level.
 Junior Trainee Instructor Program – This program’s mission is to build future Leaders of
America for a better tomorrow. The program was devised in order to allow children,
ages 8-15, to prepare themselves for the Trainee Instructor Program. It also aims to
keep interest up and gives a broader outlook for the students to draw upon.
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 Trainee Instructor Program – This program is for Black Belts ages 16 and above to
prepare them for instructor certification. Trainee instructors are people who enjoy
teaching others or who are interested in a career in the martial arts.
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Protech Training Systems
 Joint Manipulation & Throwing Techniques – This course combines joint manipulation,
Hapkido, Aikido, and Judo techniques. It is perfect for the student who would like to
learn techniques like Steven Segal uses. We also feel this program will be of interest to
all students trying to broaden their own personal training and knowledge.
 Street Self Defense – This course teaches you the most effective blocking and striking
techniques for defense on the street. Based on Muay Thai Boxing techniques, students
will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to defend themselves on the street.
 P.P.C.T (Pressure Point Control Tactics) – This course is the original course offered by
Protech Training Systems used primarily for work in conjunction with local law
enforcement. It includes the secrets of “one touch knockout points” and “principles of
control.” This program has been legally, medically and tactically researched to put it on
the forefront of control tactics. It is currently used by many secret agencies and law
enforcement agencies.
 Ground Fighting – A good martial artist can fight standing up or from the ground. Many
self-defense situations end up on the ground where the kicking and punching of
taekwondo are not always effective. Learn the techniques that can help you win the
battle on the ground.
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 Mixed Martial Arts – These classes are designed to allow you to use all you have
learned, and put it into practice in a safe, controlled environment. You will usually have
a partner to work with, who will test your true abilities to defend yourself in a realistic
type situation. This class is only available to Leadership students.
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Protech Weapons Training
Ssahng Jeol Bong (Nunchucku) – This course was developed primarily for all of our
“Karate for Kids”, but many of the adult students have shown an interest as well. It gives
students a solid foundation in the basics of the Ssahng Jeol Bong and helps them
understand how this exciting weapon works. The material taught in this course is taken
from several different backgrounds, pulling the best and most effective techniques from
each. As with the other weapons, the benefits include improved upper body
development, better hand-eye coordination, increased concentration and a great deal
of fun. We are sure you will find this course to be both challenging and extremely
enjoyable.
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Spontaneous Knife Defense – This course is taken primarily from the Filipino knife
system and offers an inside look at how people use knives, as well as the most effective
way to live through a knife attack. It will also cover knife training, knife stances, analysis
of knife cuts and cutting targets.
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Single Stick, Double Stick, & Disarming – This course highlights the most popular
techniques of the Filipino stick fighting systems, as well as incorporates aspects of
Japanese, Chinese and Korean martial arts. The stick course gives students the basics for
training in just about any weapons system. It also helps develop hand-eye coordination
and is great physical exercise.
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Jahng Bong (Long Staff) – This course offers one of the most effective long range
weapons used in early Korea. It is a combination of Chinese, Korean and Japanese
techniques which allows us to use the best of each style. Besides learning this beautiful
weapon, the benefits include increased self-defense skills and tremendous upper body
strength, as well as improved concentration, coordination, focus and self-confidence.
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Songahm Taekwondo
“Martial Art” is a broad term encompassing the many styles of physical discipline (fighting) arts
that have been developed over the centuries. To say that the style of Songahm, (“the Pine Tree
and Rock”), Taekwondo is just another “martial arts” would be an uneducated evaluation of the
“world’s largest” centrally administered martial art. This system of teaching and training,
developed by Grand Master Haeng Ung Lee and his staff of Master Instructors, is unequaled in
the martial arts community.
Songahm Taekwondo focuses on personal development of the mind and body. To say it was
just self-defense would be to lose most of the valuable ideas and philosophy behind this ancient
art. Self-defense is really the fringe benefit that is gained by dedicating one’s self to the values,
philosophy and training of Songahm Taekwondo. Remember that you are in a true, traditional
Taekwondo class. This is not a movie in which a person can be hit 100 times without falling to
the ground. In the reality of Taekwondo, a person that has been hit by a powerful force or hand
technique will fall with one to three techniques.
At the beginner level, do not focus on being a skilled martial artist within a month or two. You
are building your foundation in Taekwondo. Trying to advance beyond your level without
proper guidance would be like building a house on a foundation of concrete that had not dried.
Though the house may still stand, the foundation would not be as strong and the appearance of
the house may not be as presentable.
Each class begins and ends with a bow. The white belt of the beginner indicates he is without
knowledge of Taekwondo and as one progresses in knowledge, the color of the belt gets
progressively darker: orange, yellow, camo, green, purple, blue, brown, red, red/black, and
finally black.
Basic Taekwondo Commands in Korean
Kyeong Nae – Bow
June Bee – Ready
She Jahk – Start/Begin
Keu Mahn – Stop
Shi Uh – At Ease/Rest
Bah Ro – Return to Ready Position
Sah baum nim – Instructor
Kam sa ham ni da – Thank you
Kihap – yell
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Chah Reot – Attention
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Songahm Spirit of Taekwondo
As Taekwondo Event Begins:
“Sir, Ma’am:
I will practice in the Spirit of Taekwondo,
With Courtesy for Fellow Students,
Loyalty for my Instructor,
And Respect for my Juniors and Seniors,
…Sir, Ma’am!”
As Taekwondo Event Ends”
“Sir, Ma’am:
I shall live with Perseverance in the Spirit of Taekwondo
Having Honor with Others,
Integrity within myself,
And Self Control of my Actions,
…Sir, Ma’am!”
Tiny Tigers’ Oath
“I promise, to be a good person,
With Knowledge in my mind, Honesty in my heart, Strength in my body,
To make good friends, to earn my Black Belt,
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And to be a Leader!”
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Extra Curricular Activities
The Black Belt Academy is more than just a typical karate school. In schools outside the ATA,
members often just come for lessons and then go home. However, members of our center look
forward to the special activities and events that signify that we’re more than just a karate
school.
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Social Activities – Buddy Days, Family Outings, Summer Camps, Spring Break Camps,
Boot Camps, Parents Night out, Halloween Parties, Ladies Self Defense classes, etc.
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Promotional Testing’s – Promotional Testing’s are offered bi-monthly or quarterly. In
order to test, students must log a minimum number of classes and pass pretesting
requirements.
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ATA Regional Tournaments – ATA tournaments offer divisions for everyone! This
includes kids and adults, white through black belts, with divisions broken down by rank
and age. It’s a great way to make friends and evaluate your progress with your peers.
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ATA World Championships – The ATA sponsors three Nationals and one World
Championship each year. The championship’s activities include demonstrations,
international black belt testing, international competition for all ranks, a chance to meet
the Master Instructors of the ATA, and much more.
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Other Annual Activities may include:
In-House Tournaments
School Picnics
Holiday Parties
Summer Camps
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Calendar of Events included in every issue.
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Student Secrets to Success
 Students and instructors will bow to the flags each time they enter or leave the
classroom area to demonstrate respect to the instructors and fellow students.
 If students are late for class, they should ask permission to enter class. Permission must
be obtained to leave the classroom for any reason.
 All students must turn in their attendance card for each class.
 Students will respond “Yes/No Sir or Ma’am” in conversation with instructors, stand
respectfully and address them by their last name and proper title.
 Students will turn away from instructor or opponent when adjusting uniform or belt.
 Enter each class with spirit and energy for learning, and avoid any unnecessary
conversation.
 No student, regardless of rank, may instruct or correct another student without
permission from the supervising instructor.
 A clean uniform is imperative in each class as a reflection of the student’s pride.
 Students, who choose to wear a t-shirt under their uniform, must wear a white one. All
female students are required to wear a t-shirt under their uniform.
 Upon arrival, please make sure to remove your shoes before entering the workout floor.
 No jewelry shall be worn in class except for a wedding ring.
 All belts should be tied to hang evenly, as one side represents the mind and the other
side represents the body.
 Learn to tie your belt properly. Your belt is a sign of your progress and should be treated
with the utmost respect.
 Students may not engage in free-sparring without all proper gear and direct supervision
of an instructor.
 There will be no use of profanity on the school premises at any time.
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 High ranking visitors to the class should be greeted with appropriate respect; if class is in
session, all members should immediately stop and bow.
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 Permission of the student’s instructor is required before a student may attend another
ATA school or martial arts function.
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Student Secrets to Success
 Students, parents and guests will not converse with any person involved in a class
session without permission from the instructor.
 No food, drink or gum may be consumed in the Academy.
 Quietly prepare for your class. Be careful not to disturb any classes as you meditate,
stretch, or warm-up on the side of the floor.
 If you bring a guest, please introduce them to your Instructors.
 Place clothes neatly and quietly in the locker room, (we are not responsible for lost or
stolen articles).
 Attend class consistently, and make up any missed classes immediately.
 If you are going to miss class, it is expected that you will call to inform our staff, and
schedule a make-up class if need be.
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Welcome to Round Rock ATA Martial Arts, and we hope you
become a member of our family soon, and become the next Black
Belt Leader in Round Rock!
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