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The Leadership students in my classes exhibit better social skills and earn higher grades. I highly recommend Leadership classes for students of all ages.
– Chief Master Todd Droege, International Protech Instructor, Owner of Droege's ATA Martial Arts
ATA World 'Leadership Kid' Summer 2012
December 2012
Khristian Ray Downey
Age: 7
ATA school: ATA of Ben
tonville,
Ark.
Rank: Brown Belt
Years spent training: two years
How often he trains: three times per week
Special goals achieved: Placing first, second or third in each type of an
event at a tournament. Making the All-A Honor Roll at school and moving up in my
reading level (this year I have moved up two grades).
Future ATA goals: To become a Black Belt and become ranked in the State
or Divisional tournaments.
Why he likes ATA: It teaches me skills that can help with bullies, helps
me exercise and helps me make new friends.
How he gives back to his community:
I run 5K or 10K charity races two to three times a month. I am a member in 4-H
for Washington County, and there are many community service projects. I recently
turned in 10 pounds of soda tabs for the Ronald McDonald House.
Leaders he’s loyal to: Mr. Adam O’Connor (his instructor), Johnny Kopp (a
senior student at ATA) and my dad.
How he leads: By building up skills by meeting new people and learning
new things.
Other interests: I like to play baseball and lacrosse, run, read and play
outside.
Inspiration: My family pushing me hard to do the right thing and set high
goals.
Advice to others: Always do your best, even when people are not looking.
What ATA teaches him: To never give up and to never doubt myself.
