FUN Tournament on February 7th

Originally scheduled for January 10th (but moved so as not to coincide with the MTC Demo Team's Missoula County Health Fair Demonstration at Southgate Mall), The FUN Tournament will take place on February 7th at 10am.

This will be our second FUN Tournament, the first being just this past September. The September tournament was a wonderful success in that we accomplished all we set out to do. Giving a great competition experience to all of our students while teaching everyone, students and parents, about the inner workings of a Taekwondo Tournament.

For this February 7th tournament, we will make the experience even better by running 2 rings simultaneously throughout the day, thus making the sparring portion pass twice as fast and finishing the tournament far earlier. The Booster Club will also offer full concessions throughout the day which would keep everyone fully charged and ready to engage in all the activities.

Registration is just $25 and ALL MTC students are encouraged to participate, as this will be the best opportunity to discover the tremendous value to be found in testing on'ts self and enjoying the camaraderie of shared experiences.

Taekwondo competition is fun, challenging and rewarding and it is a gift that you may only experience if you first take the step to join in. This tournament is designed to give all MTC students a gentle introduction into competing the first time or an introduction to the 2009 tournament season. We also will utilize this event to teach all parents and other spectators the rules of competition in TKD as well as what to do to ensure a positive experience for all.

Forms are available at the dojang and at www.missoulatkd.com.

Please plan to attend and engage in friendly competition with your fellow MTC students.

From the Desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

The Best TKD Seminar EVER in Hawaii

Mr. Rosbarsky and others attended the Team Progression Event in Hawaii last March and came honme with unmatched TKD knowledge and an experience which will remain with them for the rest of their lives.

This year the Team Progression Event is also in Hawaii on March 14-17 and proves to ba a life changing event for all who attend.

Please attend the January 14th Meeting at 6pm for further information and to express you r interest in this and other events in the coming months.

The cost is around $300 for room, board and the seminar.

From the Desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

Want to Take your TKD to a New Level?

Every MTC student should consider the option of competing in a large tournament like Junior Olympics or Senior Nationals, and it is wise to begin preparations early. After all there are physical, mental and financial preparations to take care of. Competing at qualifying events and other tournaments for preparations should happen throughout the spring, and fundraising to defray the costs are best started in early spring.

There will be a meeting for anyone (parents, guardians, family members and students) who have even the slightest interest in competing at the national competitions this July, AND any other tournaments coming up this spring. The meeting is Wednesday January 14th at 6pm. All belts and ages are encouraged. We will discuss the tournaments, the qualifying tournaments, fundraising, workouts and travel as well as address any concerns and questions.

These tournaments are a great opportunity for any interested martial artist to participate in one of the worlds largest sporting events. this is not just an opportunity for those who believe they are superstars in Taekwondo, but it really is for anyone who is willing to dedicated themselves to accomplishing a task. Ages 6 and up, Yellow through Black Belts are welcome.

USA Taekwondo will host the National events for 2009 in Austin, TX June 30th-July 5th.

Please plan to attend the meeting or call Mrs. Rosbarsky to let her know you are interested.

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Girls Night In

We are going to host the first ever MTC Girls Night In on January 17th. This event will run from 6-10PM and is for all MTC "girls." This includes students, siblings and their mothers, grandmothers and spouses.

We will play movies on the Big Screen that depict strong GIRLS. Have a pedicure station with Susan Cundiff. Enjoy Henna designs by Amity Parks. Share our favorite comfort foods. And just spend some time enjoying the company of like-minded females.

Plan to come in your comfy clothes (PJs and slippers encouraged) and bring your favorite comfort foods to share: Chocolate chip cookies, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese or anything that you crave. We won't spend the night, but feel free to bring your bean bag or sleeping bag to lounge on. also please bring a tub or bottle of you favorite (or less than favorite) beauty product you would like to swap. This could include the deliciously scented thing that just is not right for you or something you love and want everyone else to love. Please search your medicine cabinets at home and avoid purchasing something.

Sign up on the front counter, and join us to relax and enjoy each other's company.

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TKD Ski Day

For the second year in a row we will be caravaning to Discovery Ski Area to tear up the slopes. We will leave for the hill from the TKD School at 8AM. Lessons begin at 10:30am.

Lift Tickets are $27 for adults and $14 for kids 12 and under. Rental, 1/2 day lesson and lift ticket packages are available for $43 for skis and $53 for snowboards. Kids rental, 1/2 day lesson and lift packages are available for $34.

All sign up and payment must happen by Tuesday, January 20th. Please make checks payable to Missoula Taekwondo Center.

Tentative plans include a 1PMish lunch in the lodge (bring sack lunch or $$$) and we plan to leave the hill around 4PM arriving back in Missoula around 6.

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All Items On Sale for Holiday Gifts

Everything in our Pro Shop is on sale through December 19th. You can get belt displays, sparring gear, gear bags, new doboks, MTC Backpacks, Tshirts and fleeces, and TKD Christmas Ornaments. And nearly any other martial arts related thing you could think of are available through our catalogs (special orders will not be eligible for sale price).

Our featured items are:

Power Poomse DVDs regularly priced at $60 are now just $50. Mr. Rosbarsky highly recommends these DVDs as a gift for every one of our students who does not already possess them. Having these DVDs will increase a students testing confidence and make each of our martial artist's paths a smoother one. Order DVDs by December 10th to ensure arrival by the Holidays.

MTC Dobok with color logo on front and back which regularly sells for $40 will be on sale for just $30. Be sure to place your order by December 10th.

MTC Griz Colored T-shirts and Hoodies are great holiday gifts regularly $15 and $30 are on sale. T-shirts are 2 for $20 or $12 each and Hoodies are 2 for $45 or $25 each.

Some additional popular ideas for gifts on sale now include:

MTC Fleeces $16-$20

Best Dot Hogu $10

Adidas Dot Hogu $15

Cloth Forearm and Shin/Instep Pads $18

Best Package $79 (with new style hogu and a full set of required gear)

Adidas Package $139 (with new style hogu and a full set of required gear)

We have many items in most sizes, but will be happy to special order anything you are looking for including special sizes, kicking bags, belt displays, scrap booking materials and more. Special orders made before December 10th will be eligible for FREE SHIPPING. Prepaid orders made by December 10th should arrive by December 19th.

From the Desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

Movie Night

Our much loved Movie Night is back in time for kids to gather for some holiday cheer and for parents to take advantage of the opportunity to kick up their heals at some holiday parties.

This December 12th, movie night will feature Kung Fu Panda and Elf and other movies.

We will enjoy movies, games, pizza, popcorn and tons of fun topped off by a huge sleepover. All MTC students and their friends age 7-12 are welcome. Please sign up by Thursday December 11th. Drop off is between 6:30 and 7:00PM and pick up is by 8AM on the 13th. The cost is $30 per child or $25 each for 2 or more children from 1 family.

From the Desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

New and Renewed Events in the New Year

Over the last year, we have been touched and excited to see our TKD family grow together and develop bonds that far surpass simple acquaintanceships. We have a new definition for what we do that includes not only being Martial Arts instructors, but also life mentors, relationship catalysts and in a very meaningful way social directors. We realize that when we creat opportunity for gathering outside of regular class, we are truly building a community of like minded individuals who have bonds that are as string or stronger than many blood related families and we are humbled to see such an amazing group of people who's initial motivation for gathering was to train in Martial Arts at Missoula Taekwondo Center.

To continue to develop these bonds, we will host a number of fun activities in the near future.

First on December 20th we will have the First Annual MTC Paddle Ball Tournament (click here).

On December 28th, we plan to go as a group to the Lady Griz game at 7pm. Further information and sign up are on the front counter.

We will host the 2nd MTC FUN Tournament on January 10th for MTC students only. We will hold competition in 2 rings for the duration of competition cutting the length of the day down considerably. This is a great opportunity for our students (and their parents) to compete and learn in a very friendly environment.

We will host our first ever Girls Night In on January 17th. For MTC girls and their sisters and mothers ONLY. More details to follow.

Back again this Winter is the MTC Ski Day to Discovery planned for January 24th.

Also this winter and spring we plan to arrange more bus travel to tournaments and other events. Please plan to join us at the Booster Club Meetings to have a say in the planning.

From the Desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

MTC Paddle Ball Tournament and Holiday Pot Luck

Join us on December 20th for our First Annual MTC Paddle Ball Tournament and Pot Luck. The Paddle Ball Tournament will begin at 10AM with a pot luck to follow at approximately 2pm.

A common way to warm up at TKD is a game we play which resembles street hockey, but is played with the paddles we use to kick. We call it Paddle Ball and those who have played feel that it will someday soon be recognized as an Olympic Sport. All kidding aside Paddle Ball is a very competitive, fun and highly athletic game.

To participate in the tournament, individuals (students, parents, or siblings) should form teams of 3 and sign up on the front counter. Competition bracketing is planned for under 12 and 12 and over. Groups should bring 5 canned food items or $5 as registration fee.

All MTC Family members are invited to bring a pot luck dish and share some good times at our Holiday Pot Luck following Paddle Ball Competition. Plan to join us for some great Holiday fun.

From the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

MTC Students All Welcome to Demonstrate

Participating in demonstrations is a fun way to exhibit Taekwondo skills including basics, poomse, self defense as well as board and brick breaking. Being on the Demonstration Team at MTC is open to everyone. Including white belts, black belts and everyone in between.

Demonstration practices will begin December 9th and be every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00-7:30 through the 18th. There will also be practices over the Holiday Break on the 22nd, 23rd, 29th and 30th from 6:00-7:00. These practices may be extended depending on how the demonstration is coming together. There will also be a final rehearsal on the 31st at 11am followed by lunch and then heading to the Mall for the Demonstration at 2pm. We will also demonstrate at the Missoula County Health Fair on January 3rd (also at the mall), time for this demo will be early afternoon exact time to follow.

If you would like to join this demo team please sign up on the counter at the gym and plan to be available for all practices.

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