Demonstration Camp and Dynamic Demo Team Performance

Demonstration Camp is open to all ages and belt levels—for the White Belts who are curious about breaking boards or doing the “cool looking stuff” or for the colored and black belts who want to add a new element to their taekwondo.  We break boards and bricks and do things that aren’t done in regular classes, and  we get to show the rest of our community and our friends and families a taste of what Taekwondo is.
Everyone who participates in the camp will have a featured part in the River City Roots Festival demonstration. The camp will be August 17th-19th 10AM to Noon each day.  Camp curriculum will  include demonstration sequences, breaking techniques, poomse for demonstration, marching demonstration and skits.  The cost is $55/person.  Booster Club funds may be used (please fill out a request form located in the blue Booster Club folder.)
Join the MTC Demo team at the River City Roots Festival Aug 29th at 12:30PM in Caras Park.  The River City Roots Festival is a showcase for the region’s most talented artists and emphasizes family fun and fitness, and exposes the region to all of the great things about Missoula.  Throughout the weekend of August 28th and 29th the Children’s Fun Festival will be centered in Caras Park with entertainment under the tent, face painting, crafting, SpectrUM Science Discovery Area and loads of other FREE activities.
Can’t make the camp but still want to participate in the Demo please contact Mrs. R at 370-4589.

Upcoming Belt Test

September 10th will be our next colored belt test. Sign up on the front counter (please mark your own calendar with the date and inform MTC by September 7th if you will not be participating.)
Preparation for the test should include regular class attendance as well as work outside of class to brush up on things like poomse or other spots that may be worrisome.  Please ask if you are unsure of the requirements for your next test, sheets are available to inform you of each level’s requirements.

Fall Schedule

A full Friday Schedule will begin on Friday September 17th.  For Black Belt Club Members Friday Classes are free, for others additional classes are $5 each.  It is highly recommended to make these classes a part of your monthly routine.  These classes are intended to help you refine your Poomse and Sparring Skills. Please be advised that Friday Classes may be changed or cancelled due to a Belt Test or other event.
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An Open Invitation to ALL MTC Families

USA Taekwondo Nationals will be held in San Jose, California in July 2011.  USAT Nationals is an event which can have a profound influence on one’s life-if you so choose.  The process of committing to, training for and otherwise preparing for an event like this will influence the direction of your martial art’s and life’s paths.  If you wish to hone your skills in Taekwondo and life being part of this team will jump start you and give you an opportunity to see what potential you truly have buried inside of you.
We are excited to invite ALL students to become part of the MTC National Team.  This means every student who will be at least 6 years old by December 31st, 2011 and a green belt or higher can join the MTC National Team.  No one is excluded from this invitation (except that sadly the youngest division is 6-7 year olds).  This means that age on the other end is not a restriction at all (you can not be too old for this competition).  There are divisions for all belts, weights, sexes, ages and events.
Join us at the Ice Cream Social September 8th at 6PM to hear the stories from 2010 nationals and get more information about 2011 Nationals.

FUN Tournament and Tournament Season Just Around the Corner

Coming up very quickly in the Fall are our inhouse Fun Tournament on September 11th followed by our invitational the Missoula TKD Championships on October 16th.  ALL MTC students are encouraged to participate.
Check your gear bag early to make sure you have your arm and leg pads, mouth pieces, groin cups and hogu and head gear. We recommend that all students have their own Basic Gear Package for class use and it is necessary to have the BGP for all tournaments.  The BGP includes arm and leg guards, mouth piece (and groin cup for boys) for $32 for Boys and $22 for Girls .  Full gear packages including chest protector, head gear and the BGP for $85 (the cost is $105 if purchased separately.)  This Full Gear Package is recommended for all students who plan to participate in more than 1 tournament.  Those who desire to compete on a more intense level should consider a little more substantial investment in gear which may need to be ordered so please contact Mrs. R. at least 2 weeks before you plan to compete.