Taekwondo in the Olympics

For the third time Taekwondo Sparring was a full medal Olympic Sport. The United Sates took a 4 person team to August's Bejiing Olympics. Three of the team members were Siblings Mark, Diana and Steven Lopez.

And the fourth was 17 year old Charlotte Craig. The Lopez siblings competing marked the first time in 104 years that 3 siblings competed at the same Olympics in the same sport.

Although our team was small, they fought hard and came home with 3 medals for their efforts. Charlotte lost by 1 point in the quarterfinals, Steven and Diana came home with Bronze and Mark walked away with the silver. Previously Steven took gold in the 2000 and 2004 Games and was favored to win the highly cometitive Male Welter weight division this time, however, coming home with the bronze did not cause him to act slighted or betray the attitude of a true martial artist.

Lopez said, "I came here expecting to win a gold medal, but I guess it wasn't in the cards today. It's hard but I'm hapy with the bronze. I have two ways to look at it, either succub to it and think 'I should have been in the finals', but a champion goes out there with dignity and I wanted to prove to myself and others that I am the best. " About the future he said, "It encourages me to keep going. I am upset. I love winning. I hate losing, and in to way does this discourage me from wanting to go to the 2012 Olympic Games."

It was widely publicized that a fighter from Cuba kicked the referee in the face after being disqualified. We are saddened by this publicity overshadowing the great accomplishments of our hard working Martial Artists, but hope that this opens up discussion amongst our MTC family of what a true martial artist is and how they should handle difficult..even antering situations. Let's be the next true example to the world of what TKD is really about.

From the Desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

Belt Test - Friday, September 19th 5:30-7:30pm

We are excited to be offering a full Poomse schedule on Fridays to help get the dust off of all our Taegueks and Palgwes. These classes should help with test readiness.



There are a significant number of individuals who have fulfilled their time requirements for testing. Remember: Blue, Sr. Blue and Red Belts should continue to test every 3 months.



The testing fee for every colored belt level is $25. Regular classes will be cancelled on the 19th.

From the Desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

Your Booster Club Needs You

In September and October there are some simple fundraising opportunities that could benefit many MTC students, but we need individuals to step forward to help out.

Opportunities include:

• The Fun Tourney concessions on Sept 6th
• Movie Night on Sept 26th
• Griz Game Child Care at MTC Saturdays Sept-Nov.(9/13,9/20,9/27,10/18,11/1,11/15, and 11/22)
• Multiple opportunities at the Oct 25th Missoula Taekwondo Championships.

From the Desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

U of M Homecoming Parade--"Back to the Future--The Future is U"

MTC will again participate in the U of M Homecoming Parade on September 20th. The togetherness of the Missoula community is never greater than at the Homecoming Parade and this is a great way to involved in our greater Missoula community.

This is a demonstration opportunity for all Missoula Taekwondo Center students. We will be walking, doing Taekwondo movements and handing out candy and cards to those along the parade route. To participate in this event with us, please sign up at the dojang by the 10th. All of our students are welcome regardless of age and rank. Parents are also welcome to walk with us and hand out candy. Practices will be held only for 1/2 hour each on September 16th and 19th from 7:00-7:30.

We will wear Griz colored MTC shirts for the parade. Shirts for the parade participants will only be $10, for all others shirts will be available for $15. Be sure to have your shirt order in by the 5th to ensure having your shirt for parade day.

Please call 829-1328 or email amanda@missoulatkd.com with questions.

From the Desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

Movie Night--September 26th

It's BACK!!! It has been a long time coming, 6 months almost, but the much loved Booster Club Movie Night/Lock In is coming back on Friday September 26th.

The Movie Night is an all night event for MTC students and their friends age 7-12 beginning at 7PM and ending at 8AM the following morning. There will be movies, games, pizza, popcorn, and soooo much fun.

Please sign up at the front desk by September 25th. The cost is $30 and individuals may use their Booster Club Funds to pay for this event. Make checks out to MTC Booster Club and if there are any questions see Mrs. R.

From the Desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

MTC to Host 2 Tournaments this Fall

Coming up shortly is our first ever inter-school Tournament on September 6th. Check in from 9-9:30 with competition at 10AM. Mr. Rosbarsky asks all MTC students to participate in this tournament to become familiar with what to expect at tournaments and to enjoy the camaraderie of an event held solely fro MTC students. Registration forms are available at MTC or at missoulatkd.com. and the fee associated is just $20.

The 5th Annual Missoula Taekwondo Championships will undoubtedly be the biggest and best to date. This year's tournament will be held in Missoula's RAM Activity Center on Saturday, October 25th. Competition will be had in Sparring, Poomse, Creative Poomse and new this year 3 or more person Team Poomse. All belt levels ages 4 and up are welcome to participate.

We will need help of all kinds to have successful events this year. Help for the Oct. 25th event are needed in: Set Up and Take Down, Data Entry, Sales (equipment, food, admission) and Registration, General Help Friday Night and Saturday, and donations of food items.

The food items to be donated will be used to make breakfast, lunch and snack items to sell. The food sales for the tournament will be handled by the Booster Club. With donated food items, it may be possible for the food sales to generate a profit to be used for fun events and assisting students in need.

Requested items include: Hoagie Rolls, Lunch Meats, Sliced Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Condiments, Homemade Salads and Soups, Individually wrapped desserts and treats, fruit, disposable plates, bowls and utensils.

There will be sign up sheets at the gym for every aspect of tournament preparation. We would love for you to join us in putting on this wonderful event and we truly appreciate our diverse family with varied individual talents at Missoula Taekwondo Center. Feel free to call us 829-1328 with questions.

from the Desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

River City Roots Festival Demo

Beautiful Day for a Demo. There were about 27 students involved in the River City Roots Festival Demo on Saturday, August 23rd.

Under the Caras Park tent, the students showed their stuff kicking, punching, jumping, Poomse, breaking, and sparring. A slideshow is available for viewing (Click Here).

A short video of some of the action is below. (There is no audio file attached)