You on the National Team?

We encourage all MTC students to envision themselves as part of the 2012 Missoula Taekwondo Center National Team.

Every year a group of students from MTC travel to the USA Taekwondo Nationals.  You (or your child) have the potential to be part of this team.  The first (and really the only) criteria for being a member of this team is the desire to be and do something great.  Together and individually we will train, fundraise, travel and grow.

OK, inall honesty, you have to do more than just have a desire to share in this experience, you will also then need to put forth the effort to grow physically and mentally, but once you DECIDE the experience will begin to unfold in front of you.  This experience has been life changing for everyone who chose to step in the arena, so to speak.

Being part of this team is realistic for nearly every one of our students.  You can compete at nationals from the age of 6 through 106 and from yellow to black belt.

We are kicking off the season with an informational meeting at 5:30 on November 9th.  Everyone who has a desire to compete or simply a curiosity should attend this meeting .  We will discuss what it takes, in all areas, to have a positive experience on the MTC National Team. 

• The physical preparation needed
• The roll of the Booster Club (financially an otherwise)
• Individual and team development aside from just physical
• Travel to regional and national events

Join us to discover how to reach a new level within your Taekwondo training and your life.  Wednesday November 9th at 5:30pm.

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

Thanks for your Love and Support

We are so very grateful for the loving, giving, supportive and energetic family we have at Missoula Taekwondo Center.  You all continue to amaze us when it comes time for us to host an event.  When we call for volunteers an army shows up and together we pour ourselves into creating a meaningful experience for all of the participants, referees, coaches and spectators.

The 2011 Missoula Taekwondo Championships was a spectacular success.  In the state of Montana we shine as a working unit.

So, thank you all, individually and as a unit.  We are humbled by your generosity and look forward to creating more meaning together in our future.

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

The NEW Montana Women's Council

For ALL women who care what TKD can do in the lives of the Martial Artists they love.

The purpose of the MTA Women's Council is to bring together the many strong, resourceful, intelligent women involved in Montana Taekwondo to further the interests of women, girls and all Taekwondoists in our state.

ALL Women ages 15+ involved in Taekwondo (as martial artist and their families) in the state of Montana are invited to join us on December 3rd and 4th at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort (near Butte) to connect, rejuvenate and develop a vision for the future.

Tentative Schedule of events
12/3   3:00-5:00pm - Arrive at Fairmont Hot Springs
          3:00-5:00pm - Swimming and Soaking
          5:00-6:00pm - Pool Poomse
          7:00-9:00pm - Dinner and meeting
12/4   7:30-8:30am - Animal walk/run (to see the animals not be like them)
         10:00-Check out of rooms
         10:30-12:00 Brunch meeting

Please email amanda@missoulatkd.com
or call (406)370-4589 with questions, concerns and an idea of how many of you will be attending.


Approximate costs will be $50 per person for lodging (based on double occupancy). Food and Swimming will be included.

December Stuff

It is nearly Paddleball season!

Yippee!!

Just a reminder to think about forming your teams and developing shirt designs.  The Tournament will be December 17th. 18th.

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The MTC Demonstration Team will perform as part of Missoula's First Night celebration once again on the 31st.  All MTC students are invited to participate.  Practices will begin December 1st.

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We will NOT hold regular classes December 22nd through January 2nd.  We will however hold Demonstration Practices and some other less formal workouts for those who are in town and need their TKD fix.
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All MTC Women should attend the 1st Montana Women's Council at Fairmont Hot Springs to help us shape the organization that will best serve us along our TKD journeys.

A Friendly Reminder-Focus on the Martial Artists on the Mat

We love that our Taekwondo school facilitates many positive interactions on and off the mat.  We love to see parents supporting their own children and growing to know and love the other children and their family members who inhabit the benches around them.  And we love that families bring their other children to the dojang to partake of the atmosphere.  

We do, however, need to remind everyone that our focus when in the Dojang still needs to be on the individuals who are working hard to learn new skills and grow on the mat.  Please keep your conversations at a whisper during class. The many talking voices create a roar that makes it hard for the teacher to be heard.  And please keep children who are off the mat quiet and in check so they are not drawing attention from those who are here to work.  We thank you and know that we all have the same goals-encouraging our kids to be their best possible selves.