Black Belt Test

Nearly every person who makes it to yellow belt yearns to someday be a black belt. A small percentage of individuals belts actually attain the lofty goal of earning it.

It takes years of dedicated practice, uncounted multiples of kicks, numerous occurrences of going to class even though they didn’t feel like it, A LOT of sweat, a few papers, a few more bucks and the support of an entire community of family, friends and classmates.

A select few individuals who have invested what it takes will be participating in a celebration of sorts, their Black Belt Test on November 17th.

Drop in to MTC anytime between 10AM and 6PM to cheer on this year’s candidates.

MTC Black Belt Test on April 2nd

This years’ candidates are: Glenn Parks, 5th Dan; Kyle Hammond, 3rd Dan; Paul Befumo, 2nd Dan; Amanda Rosbarsky, 2nd Dan; Ryan Watson, 2nd Dan; Kara Hunton, 2nd Dan; Abbey Ardiana, 2nd Dan; Jeremy Malli, 1st Dan, Wayne Kruse, 1st Dan; Shibu Arens, 1st Dan; Michael Graef, 1st Dan; David Hook, 1st Dan; Jared Knutson, 1st Poom; Dalton Thick 1st Poom; and Dylan Ardiana, 1st Poom.

The test will be 10AM-6PM and will include testing in all areas of TKD as well as Judo and Hapkido basics which make up our curriculum.  There will also be board breaking by each candidate.

Spectators are welcome.  We encourage any interested students to come watch any portion of the test.  Students can get a feel for what they may be in for.

Black Belt Test Coming Soon

Each year at Missoula Taekwondo Center a group of new candidates and goal oriented black belts test together for different levels of black belt, 1st through 5th Dan this year.  We strive to make this a meaningful experience by holding high expectations of the candidates and assembling a panel of well respected martial artists.  The test requirements consists of an 8 hour physical test, 3 papers, teaching requirements, board breaking and numerous specific skills including 16 colored belt forms plus the black belt forms.

This year's candidates have been hard at work perfecting their skills and improving strength and cardiovascular fitness.

We are still working to find the date that will suit our candidates and our panel.  We will notify all candidates and interested individuals when the information is available.  For this and all other important announcements, we utilize Facebook and Twitter.  So for this and other important TKD related info Friend us on Facebook or text "follow mtcweb" to 40404 then reply with your first and last name to receive important MTC tweets.

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

Annual All School Class

Every student is invited to participate in our All School Class on June 3rd.  Weather permitting we will be at Franklin Park from 6-7pm.

This is a fun way to be with all of our TKD Family members.  It is powerful to see all the people who count you as part of their family; all the people you have to look up to and the ones who look up to you.

This gathering is for ALL MTC students.  From white belt to black belt and all levels in between.  We will hold a giant sized regularly formatted class.  Immediately following we will gather for our annual school photo.  There will be no retakes so to be included you must be there.

8X10 copies of the group photo will be available for purchase.

Black Belt Meeting-Following the group photo All MTC Black Belt Candidates are called to the first of our newly scheduled quarterly meetings.

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

A Few Notes to Help you Plan your Spring and Summer

Our Regular Class Schedule will continue through the summer, but may experience some minor changes. Consult future Newsletters for more information.


Those interested in the National Tournaments should talk with Mrs. Rosbarsky before the February 10th Booster Club Meeting. Commitment letters are due by February 27th. (For more information contact Mrs. R.)

The Booster Club exists to help make Taekwondo and Tournaments accessible for every interested person regardless of individual financial status.

Currently the Booster Club meets at 6PM the second Wednesday of the month and is spring tournaments, fundraising needs and desired spring fundraisers and individuals interested in Nationals and Junior Nationals this Summer. We are open to input from all interested parties, join us to be a part of the decision making team.

Summer Camps at MTC will run the first 2 weeks after MCPS lets out for the summer: June 14th-18th and June 21st-25th. These will be day camps running from 9AM-3PM for 6-12 year olds (one or both weeks) and 9AM-11AM for 4-5 year olds (week 1 only). We will once again have tons of TKD fun and have some fun in the sun as well.

Our Teen TKD Camp is planned for July as well.

We also plan to hold a 1 week camp August 16th-19th if there is sufficient interest.

Talk with Mrs. Rosbarsky to put your name on the list for these summer camps.

The Annual MTC Black Belt Test is anticipated to be held Fall of 2010. Those who are interested in testing please contact Mrs. Rosbarsky.
 

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

Change for the Black Belt Test

Circumstances have arisen that we have decided to make a change to the date for this year's Black Belt Test. the test which was originally scheduled for September 19th will now take place on October 3rd.

We apologize for needing to make this change and have weighed our options carefully. After much consideration, we feel this option will provide the best opportunity for all of our candidates to have a positive Black Belt Testing experience.

Once again, to enable all to have a positive testing experience, please inform Mrs. Rosbarsky via commitment letter of one's intent to test.

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

Black Belt Test

Our next installment of the MTC Black Belt test will be held on September 19th. For all candidates this test will be a milestone many years in the making. We will have candidates testing for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Dan who started their Taekwondo journey many years in the past. Some began and have gone straight through without a break and others began elsewhere and came to Missoula Taekwondo Center after years of time off. Nevertheless, all of these individuals will test together. All of them will prepare through hard work in their regular classes. Some will prepare together outside of class while others opt to prepare on their own. This may well be the most challenging event in their TKD lives.

After working their way through the ranks in a minimum of 4 years. They all will be called upon to perform every technique learned as a colored belt including 16 Poomse plus black belt Poomse appropriate for their applied rank and below. They will also break board and sustain themselves through a test of 8 hours. They must also have competed at least once and have Taekwondo teaching experience. At the time of the test they will also need to turn in (2) 5-page book reports and (1) 10-page paper.

Candidates should be prepared to hand in their commitment letter and $150 non-refundable deposit no later than July 19th.

Everyone who tests remembers the eight hour ordeal but what makes it a truly life changing experience is the process of preparing for the test. Truly realizing how much you have grown and glimpsing how much further you have to go.

Annual All School Class

Every student is invited to participate in our All School Class on June 4th. Weather permitting we will be at Franklin Park (MAP). With class from 6-7pm.

This gathering is for ALL MTC students. From white belt to black belt and all levels in between.

We will hold a giant sized regularly formatted class. Immediately following, we will group together for our annual school photo. There will be no retakes so to be included, you must be there as in the past. 8X10 photos will be available for purchase.

Black Belt Meeting

Following the group photo all MTC Black Belts and Black Belt Candidates are called to a meeting.

We will gather immediately following the class to discuss the upcoming Black Belt Test, teaching opportunities and other issues important to our group. If you have an item to add to the agenda, please contact Mrs. Rosbarsky.

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

Black Belt Awards Ceremony

The Black Belt Awards Ceremony will be on May 1st at 6pm.

To see several picture from the test click here.
and pictures from the ceremony click here.

Thank you Ruth Austin for the great pictures.

MTC Students Competing and Testing

Some MTC students are gearing up for some sizable challenges.

Currently 2 students are committed to compete at Junior and Senior Nationals in Detroit this summer. Hunter Paulson will compete in the 8-9 year old division at the Junior Olympics. (Abbey Ardianna, Dylon Ardianna)

This list of Black Belt Candidates is as follows. Bonnie Dotz, 3rd; Dan Rhode, 3rd; Mark Miller, 2nd; Kallie Dotz, 2nd; Karen Hammond, 1st; Kim Sturre, 1st; Amanda Rosbarsky, 1st; Shaun Bummer, 1st; Austin Clark, 1st; and Abbey Ardianna, 1st.

We are aware there are others interested in competing at Nationals, however, we have not received notice from those people of their intentions. If you are one of these people, please let us know of you intentions ASAP.

MTC Black Belt Candidates Prepare

April 19th is the date set for MTC Black Belt candidates to test for their black belt. There are at least 10 individuals who will test for 1st through 4th Dan. They have any where from 4-20 years of experience and their knowledge and stamina will be put to the test in an eight hour exam. They are also required to write 3 papers, have participated in a tournament and have Taekwondo teaching experience. Our Grandmaster Jae Ho Park's son Edison will make the trip up from Glendale to sit on the testing panel.



All candidates must show their intention to test by submitting a $150 application fee (to be applied to the total $350-$400 fee) along with a list of intended topics for Book Reports and Thesis Paper by March 15th.

From the Desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky