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.

from the Desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

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.

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

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.

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky