State Tournament—Why not?

We encourage all MTC/STC students to attend the Montana State Championships in Butte on June 12th.  Like Master Rosbarsky said, our goal should be to have our entire student body attending.  Of course, we understand some families may have prior commitments, but most other reasoning should be put to the test.  1)Do I want to have a positive, meaningful life experience?
If your answer here is yes, the State Championships will offer you the chance to reach for an attainable goal, and through preparation for and participation in this event individuals can develop and expand their potential as martial artists and human beings.
2) How many other quality tournament experiences are available to me within a 2 hour travel radius in the foreseeable future?
The answer here is, not many.  We will hold our tournament in October here in Missoula, then there will be a tournament in Kalispell in November.           
3) What do I stand to gain from this experience?
The list is long: physical and mental strength associated with preparing for and enduring a challenge, a positive self image associated with knowing you can accomplish great things, a sense of being part of a state wide community of great martial artists and phenomenal people, a true understanding of the MTC/STC “family” who are here to love and support you through challenges and help you celebrate your individual and our collective accomplishments.                             
4) Why support the Montana Taekwondo Association?  The MTA is a non-profit that works hard to promote TKD in our region with all income going directly back to our TKD community.  (And Master R is the incoming president.)

Now you should have a whole new set of questions.  How much is it? $45 for MTA members, $55 for non members. How do I get signed up? At montanataekwondo.org or grab a registration form at the dojang. How do I prepare? Start by talking to Master and Mrs. Rosbarsky—we’ll help you be fully prepared.

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

All School Class

Thursday June 3rd will be our Annual All School Class and Group Photo.  

Please arrive at Franklin Park June 3rd at 6PM wearing your dobok and tennis shoes.  We will hold a full TKD class with all attending members then snap our Annual Group Photo.  Last year there were 104 students participating and we hope to up that number this year!  

Following the picture we will hold a brief black belt and black belt candidate meeting.

Plan for Dinner after the All School Class
The MTC Booster Club invites everyone to partake of some yummy BBQ and mingle before summer’s craziness takes over our lives.
$3-kids, $5-adults, $12-family of 4
Will be rescheduled.....

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

Summer Camp for all Ages 4-17

Lil Kickers  for students age 4-6.

June 14-18. 9-11am

Camp will include Taekwondo instruction in forms, sparring, self defense and basics.

The camp will also feature other activities, including exploring musical movement with Nate from Childbloom Guitar.

This is a great camp for our youngest practitioners to gain confidence in their abilities inside the dojang and out.

Camp cost is $95.

Kickin’ Summer Off Right for students age 7-12.

June 14-18 and 21-25. 9am3pm

Camp will include Taekwondo instruction in forms, sparring, self defense and basics.

Also featured will be daily ceramics instruction, including construction and decoration, by Master Glenn Parks.  Both weeks will also experience musical movement with Nate Zavalney.

Camp cost is $195 for week 1, $205 for week 2 or $375 for both

Week 2 will include a trip to an area water park.

Camp for Teens for MTC Red-Black Belts age 13-17.

July 23rd-25th.

The camp will include TKD instruction and so much more.

An overnight at the Rosbarsky Home.

Great bonding amongst like minded teens.

Space will be limited for this camp so please indicate your interest ASAP. Get your name on the list with Mrs. R.

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

Summer Scheduling—We remain the same but you don’t have to.

As we near the time when school lets out for the summer, scheduling becomes a little erratic for most families, but we are here to tell you that Taekwondo will remain nearly the same as it has been in the spring and in summers past. 

Monday through Thursday will remain the same. The Friday schedule will be abbreviated to the 4-4:30 White Belt Poomse class and a 4:30-5:30 All Levels Poomse class.

We invite everyone to enjoy a more flexible summer by attending whichever classes work.  That may mean someone who usually attends on Monday and Wednesday as a yellow belt may, in the summer, choose to get their two classes in a particular week both on Wednesday by attending the Yellow Belt Class and the Green Belt Class—or whatever works.  Our goal is to keep the knowledge in our brains, keep our bodies moving, and enjoy every minute of it while allowing for a more flexible summer for all.
 

Mrs. Rosbarsky is happy to help you find what fits and works best for everyone.

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

Summertime Reminders

We would like to remind our students of a few things as the weather changes.

We implore all of our students to wear shoes to and from the dojang.  Aside from the obvious reason of protecting the feet, wearing shoes also protects the mat from a horrible film.  For when we wear no shoes outside then walk directly on to the mat it is as if walking on the mat while wearing your shoes.  Clean feet also smell better and we all appreciate that.

Also, as a reminder, every student at MTC wears a similar or identical dobok  and when a whirl of dressing and undressing happens in the changing room often items don’t match up with their proper owners.  To help minimize mistaken and misplaced items please put identifying markings on all pieces of dobok, gear and the inside of the belt.  Thanks for your help in minimizing the confusion that sometimes happens.

New Taekwondo Conditioning Class

Mrs. Bonnie Dotz will be teaching a Taekwondo Conditioning Class on Wednesday from 5:15-6:15. Mrs. Dotz is not only a 3rd Dan in Taekwondo, but also is a certified personal trainer.  She knows what it takes to get in shape and stay in shape.

If you are interested please sign up at the front counter.