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Through my Taekwondo training I've learned how to defend myself, but as a Leadership student, I also received advanced lessons with traditional weapons. I never imagined that using something as simple as a Bo Staff could be so empowering! Although I hope I never have to defend myself against an attacker, I now have the confidence and ability to do so.
–Christina Morales, Brown Belt, 18 years old
General News
Founder's Month
October is honored in the ATA as Founder's Month. It's one time a year when everyone in the ATA family takes some time out of our busy schedules to remember and reflect on the life of Eternal Grand Master. It's the perfect time to do something special to share his legacy with others.
Health and Fitness through Martial Arts
Grand Master In Ho Lee & ATA promote Physical Fitness through Martial Arts taking the President's Challenge
Grand Master is taking the challenge – personally and literally. He is a passionate advocate for daily exercise and balanced nutrition. Now he's inviting everyone to learn why Martial Arts training is one of America's most fun and most effective ways to get and stay healthy and fit.
Learn how to "Move It-Log It-Earn It" with ATA (PDF) or get detailed instructions on How To Register (PDF).
A Life of Service Well-Lead
Songahm Taekwondo Grand Master Soon Ho Lee Reflects on a Remarkable Career, Plans Active Retirement
Martial arts history is being made in the largest centrally-administered martial arts organization in the world, the American Taekwondo Association (ATA), founded in 1969 and based in Little Rock, Arkansas, since 1977. The power and glory of the international association's top position - and its awesome responsibilities - will soon be passed from one capable leader to another.
ATA Black Belt Academy's Local Board Break-A-Thon Raises $35,000 for Breast Cancer Research
In October 2010, students from three ATA schools set out to raise $10,000 for breast cancer research with a drive called "Breaking Breast Cancer." Through leadership, hard work and community support, Instructors and students raised 3-1/2 times that much for the Susan G. Komen Foundation of Central and Southern New Jersey. The drive, spearheaded by Ms. Laurie McInerney, 6DB, CEO and head instructor of ATA Black Belt Academy in Marlboro, NJ, culminated with a spectacular and exciting demonstration of Taekwondo power before 525 people. Instructors broke 480 boards in one hour, representing the number of people diagnosed with breast cancer each day. "We are very proud of all our students, particularly our Leadership students, who really took the initiative that allowed us to succeed," said Master Jack McInerney, 6DB, owner of ATA Black Belt Academy in Old Bridge, NJ. "This experience allowed them to not only practice public speaking and meeting new people, but also the chance to benefit the local community and affect change for people they may know."
