Demo Team—The Big Show

Every year that we have been in business we have participated in First Night Missoula with a demonstration performed by our students and every year it has gotten bigger and bigger. Crowds gather to watch our high flying kicks and powerful board and brick breaking but are captivated by our performance because they can see themselves in each of the performers.  Our demo teams have always been made up of all ages and belt levels and we are most proud of the diversity represented in our yearly performance.

This year we invite you.  

Come be part of this fantastic group and share with your family and community your passion and hard work.  

Practices begin December 4th and will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-7:30 until December 20th.  There will also be daily practices December 26-28th, 5:30-6:30. 

Additional practices may be scheduled. On New Year’s Eve we will begin practicing at 11:30AM. The performance is December 31st at 3:45PM in JC Penny Court at Southgate Mall.  Our performers will all receive a First Night button that will allow them to partake in the city wide activities.  

Please sign up at the dojang and make every effort to be at all the practices. 

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

Fun coming up

I know our name says we are a “Taekwondo Center” but if you have not noticed we also have a lot more than just martial arts going on here. In the next 2 months we will have a Movie Night/Lock In, Craft fair, First Night Demonstration, and our much anticipated Paddleball Tournament.

The Movie Night/Lock In to be held on December 8th/9th 7PM-8AM is for students and their friends age 7-12. The cost is $25 per person. The fun includes movies on the big screen, popcorn, rock climbing, hide and seek and a sleepover with 40 of your closest TKD friends. Please sign up and pay in advance.

Craft Fair hosted by Master Glenn Parks will be held December 8th, 15th and 22nd. Local artists including a few of our very own TKD family will have their wares on display and for sale just in time for Holiday gift giving.

The First Night Demonstration, a long standing tradition at MTC, will take place on December 31st at JC Penny Court in Southgate Mall. We will begin practicing the first week of December on Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:00-7:30. Everyone is welcome to be on the Demo Team. There are usually about 50 students who participate in this demo. All skill levels are welcome. To ensure a premier spot in the demo start practicing now on Fridays at 7:00 in our Flips and Tricks class with Coach Keane and his brother Lane. Sign ups for the Demo will begin after Thanksgiving.

The Paddleball Tournament will once again be held the Saturday before Christmas. For those of you who have not participated in this event you are in for a surprise. The competition is fierce and preparations begin way in advance. Teams come up with team names, mascots and jerseys. Sign up as a team of 3 in the Teen/Adult division or a team of up to 4 with 3 kids and 1 adult (team make ups must be preapproved by the tournament committee (AKA Mrs. Rosbarsky). The entry fee is $10 per person. 

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

Show Your Stuff as part of our Demonstration Team

The Missoula Taekwondo Center Demonstration Team has been participating in Missoula's First Night Celebration for 10 years now and we have a reputation for putting on quite a show.  What makes the crowds gather to watch are not just the high flying kicks and powerful board and brick breaking but that the audience can see themselves in each of the performers.  Our demo teams have always been made up of all ages and belt levels and we are most proud of the diversity represented in our yearly performance.

This year we invite you.  Come be part of this fantastic group and share with your family and community your passion and hard work.

Practices begin December 1st and will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-7:30 until December 20th.  There will also be daily practices December 26-30, 5:30-6:30.  On New Year's Eve we will begin practicing at 10AM.  The performance is December 31st at 2PM in JC Penney Court at Southgate Mall. (Click here for Calendar)  this is the Kick Off for Missoula's First Night celebration.  Our performers will all receive a First Night button that will allow them to partake in the city wide activities.

Please sign up at the dojang and make every effort to be at all the practices.

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

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.

First Night Demonstration

It is time to break some stuff!! (And to show off our other awesome skills.)  ALL MTC students are welcome and encouraged to be part of the Demo Team.

Demonstration practices will begin December 7th and be every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00-7:30 through the 21st.  There will also be practices over the Holiday Break on the 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th from 6:00-7:00.  These practices may be extended depending on how the demonstration is coming together.  There will also be a final rehearsal on the 31st at 11AM followed by lunch and then heading to the Mall for the Demonstration at 2PM.  It is likely that we will also demonstrate at the Missoula County Health Fair on January 8th also at the Mall, time for this demo will be early afternoon exact time to follow.

If you would like to join this demo team please sign up on the counter at the gym and plan to be available for all practices.

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

Homecoming Parade - We are the World

The 2010 Homecoming Parade is coming up FAST, and we invite all of our TKD families to join us to walk/demonstrate and/or hand out candy.  To join us for this event please sign up at the dojang by September 9th.  This is for everyone-white belt to black belt ages 4 and up.   Parents are also welcome to walk with us and hand out candy.  Practices will be held only for 1/2 hour each on September 21st and 23rd at 7pm.

We will wear new long sleeved MTC shirts for the parade.  Shirts for parade participants will be $15.  Be sure to sign up by September 9th to ensure having your shirt for parade day.

Please call 829-1328 or email amanda@missoulatkd.com with questions.

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

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.

First Night Demonstration

Participating in demonstrations is a fun way to exhibit Taekwondo skills including basics, poomse, self defense as well as board and brick breaking. Being on the Demonstration team at MTC is open to everyone. Including white belts, black belts and everyone in between.



Demonstration practices will begin December 8th and be every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00-7:30 through the 22nd. There will also be practices over the Holiday Break on the 28th, 29th and 30th from 6:00-7:00pm. These practices may be extended depending on how the demonstration is coming together. There will also be a final rehearsal on the 31st at 11AM followed by lunch and then heading to the Mall for the Demonstration at 2PM. We will also demonstrate at the Missoula County Health Fair on January 9th also at the Mall, time for this demo will be early afternoon exact time to follow.


If you would like to join this demo team please sign up on the counter at the gym and plan to be available for all practices.

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

Demo Team Practices Starting up for First Night

The First Night Demonstration Team is open to every MTC student who is interested and willing to dedicate themselves to make it to the practices to be held in December.  Please sign up in advance at the Dojang.

The Missoula Taekwondo Center Demonstration Team will be performing for the 8th year in a row at First Night Missoula a citywide New Years Eve celebration.  We will perform at the Mall at 2pm December 31st as well as teaching a class at the Downtown Dance collective.  Then the following Saturday at the Missoula County Health Fair also at the mall the MTC Demo Team will demonstrate again.

This experience is open to all MTC students from white belt to black belt and every age from 4 years old and up.  This is an opportunity for our students to show their friends and family all of the great things they work year round to perfect.

Practices will be twice weekly in December and will also be held during Winter Break.  A schedule will come in next month's newsletter.

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

U of M Homecoming Parade--"Sweet Home Montana"

MTC will again participate in the U of M Homecoming Parade on October 10th. The togetherness of the Missoula community is never greater than at the Homecoming Parade and this is a great way to be involved in our greater Missoula community.





This is a demonstration opportunity for all Missoula Taekwondo Center students. We will be walking, doing Taekwondo movements and handing out candy and cards to those along the parade route. To participate in this event with us please sign up at the dojang by October 1st. All of our students are welcome regardless of age and rank. Parents are also welcome to walk with us and hand out candy. Practices will be held only for 1/2 hour each on October 6th and 8th.





We will wear Griz colored MTC shirts for the parade. Shirts for parade participants will only be $10, for all others shirts will be available for $15. Be sure to have your shirt order in by September 24th to ensure having your shirt for parade day.





Please call 829-1328 or email amanda@missoulatkd.com with questions.

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

TKD Demonstration Camp and Ceramics Camp for all Ages/Levels

Again this year the MTC Demonstration Team will participate in the River City Roots Festival in Caras Park. This year our performance will be on Sunday August 30th at 1pm.

Preparations for this demonstration will take place in the Demonstration Team Camp. This is for all ages and belt levels who wish to participate in the Roots Festival Demo. Everyone who participates in the camp will have a part in the demonstration. The camp will be August 25th-27th 9:30AM-11:30AM each day. Camp curriculum will include demonstration sequences, breaking techniques, poomse for demonstration and skits. The cost is $55/person. Booster Club funds may be used.

In conjunction with the MTC Demo Camp is ceramics camp with Mr. Glenn Parks. Mr. Parks' camp will run August 25-27 from 12:30PM-2:30PM.

Young artists will be creating, learning and taking home ceramics projects. With technical demonstration and personal assistance provided in class.

The cost for this camp is $55.

Do both camps for only $100. Campers doing both camps may bring a sack lunch and remain at MTC over the 1 hour break.

We look forward to a great group for this year's Demo.

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

Extra Summer TKD Fun

Summer Camp for MTC Teens

We will host our first MTC Teen summer camp on July 31st--August 1st. The camp will include instruction, meals, team building and overnight at the Rosbarsky home. The camp is limited to MTC Red and Black Belts age 13-18.

The camp cost is $80. Early registration by July 15th will be $75. Space is limited so early registration is highly encouraged. Registration must be received by July 27th.

This camp is highly recommended for this year's Black Belt candidates as it will include 5 weeks worth of instruction in an energized 2 days. Master Rosbarsky will lead the camp with the help of multiple MTC Black Belts.

MTC Booster Club Ice Cream Social

On August 5th at 6PM in the front Dojang the Booster Club will host an Ice Cream Social and organizational meeting. You are invited to join us for some sweet treats and learn how to enhance your Taekwondo experience. Please plan to bring a topping or complimentary dessert like cookies or brownies.

The Booster Club is a member and parent run organization whose newly written mission statement is "The primary purpose of the Missoula Taekwondo Center Booster club is to encourage participation in Taekwondo Community activities that build stronger martial artists and stronger people. We will plan events and fundraising activities that support this principal and contribute to the great Missoula, Montana, United States and World Communities."

MTC at the River City Roots Festival AND Demonstration Camp

Again this year the MTC family will demonstrate at Missoula's River City Roots Festival on August 30th. Our demonstration will take place in the Caras Park Pavilion at 1PM on the 30th. To be a part of the Demo, please plan to attend Demo Camp on August 18-20, 9-11:30 each day. Each camp costs $55 or you can do both for $100 total. All ages and belt levels are welcome.

from the Desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

MTC Students All Welcome to Demonstrate

Participating in demonstrations is a fun way to exhibit Taekwondo skills including basics, poomse, self defense as well as board and brick breaking. Being on the Demonstration Team at MTC is open to everyone. Including white belts, black belts and everyone in between.

Demonstration practices will begin December 9th and be every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00-7:30 through the 18th. There will also be practices over the Holiday Break on the 22nd, 23rd, 29th and 30th from 6:00-7:00. These practices may be extended depending on how the demonstration is coming together. There will also be a final rehearsal on the 31st at 11am followed by lunch and then heading to the Mall for the Demonstration at 2pm. We will also demonstrate at the Missoula County Health Fair on January 3rd (also at the mall), time for this demo will be early afternoon exact time to follow.

If you would like to join this demo team please sign up on the counter at the gym and plan to be available for all practices.

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

Demo Team Practices Starting up for First Night

The First Night Demonstration Team is open to every MTC student who is interested and willing to dedicate themselves to make it to the practices to be held in December. Please sign up in advance at the Dojang.

The Missoula Taekwondo Center Demonstration Team will be performing for the 7th year in a row at First Night Missoula, a citywide New Years Eve celebration. We will perform at the Mall at 2PM December 31st as well as teaching a class at the downtown Dance collective. Then the MTC Demo Team will demonstrate again the following Saturday at the Missoula County Health Fair also at the mall.

This experience is open to all MTC students from white belt to black belt and every age from 4 years old and up. This is an opportunity for our students to show their friends and family all of the great things they work year round to perfect.

Practices will be twice weekly in December and will also be held during Winter Break. A schedule will come in next month's newsletter.

From the Desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

U of M Homecoming Parade--"Back to the Future--The Future is U"

MTC will again participate in the U of M Homecoming Parade on September 20th. The togetherness of the Missoula community is never greater than at the Homecoming Parade and this is a great way to involved in our greater Missoula community.

This is a demonstration opportunity for all Missoula Taekwondo Center students. We will be walking, doing Taekwondo movements and handing out candy and cards to those along the parade route. To participate in this event with us, please sign up at the dojang by the 10th. All of our students are welcome regardless of age and rank. Parents are also welcome to walk with us and hand out candy. Practices will be held only for 1/2 hour each on September 16th and 19th from 7:00-7:30.

We will wear Griz colored MTC shirts for the parade. Shirts for the parade participants will only be $10, for all others shirts will be available for $15. Be sure to have your shirt order in by the 5th to ensure having your shirt for parade day.

Please call 829-1328 or email amanda@missoulatkd.com with questions.

From the Desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

River City Roots Festival Demo

Beautiful Day for a Demo. There were about 27 students involved in the River City Roots Festival Demo on Saturday, August 23rd.

Under the Caras Park tent, the students showed their stuff kicking, punching, jumping, Poomse, breaking, and sparring. A slideshow is available for viewing (Click Here).

A short video of some of the action is below. (There is no audio file attached)

A New MTC Day Camp August 11-13

Come to A NEW MTC Day Camp August 11-13 and show your stuff at the August 23rd River City Roots Festival.

MTC invites all students, all levels to join a new day camp. This is the NEW Demonstration Team Camp. Our first team performance will be on August 23rd at 1PM in Caras park as part of the River City Roots Festival. Everyone who participates in the camp will have a part in the demonstration. The camp will be August 11th-13th 9am-11:30am each day. Camp curriculum will include demonstration sequences, breaking techniques, poomse for demonstration and some gymnastics. The cost is $45/person. Booster Club funds may be used.

In conjunction with the MTC Demo Camp is Mr. Glenn Parks'..New Works by Your Favorite Artist
Mr. Parks' camp will run August 1-13 from 12:30-2:30PM. Young artists will be creating, learning and taking home ceramic projects. With technical demonstration and personal assistance provided in class. Projects will include a clock, a bank and a light switch plate.
The cost for this is $45.

DO both camps for only $80. Campers doing both camps may bring a sack lunch and remain at MTC over the 1 hour break. Registration Form

These camps are a great way to reconnect with the MTC family after a good but chaotic summer. See you in camp!!!

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

pic from River City Roots festival 2006

New Year's Demo and Upcoming Demo at the Mall

For the sixth year in a row the Missoula Taekwondo Center Demonstration Team performed in Missoula's First Night celebration. First Night Missoula is our home town's version of an international phenomenon of alcohol free celebrations of the arts.



The MTC Demo Team provided a wonderful and well attended performance at Southgate Mall. (pictures) This year's performance had yellow through 4th degree Black Belts and Master Rosbarsky.

New this year were some powerful brick breaking by our female black belts and Davey and Shawn. Abbey preceded Mr. Rosbarsky's apple off the sword with one of her own.


The Demo Team will also be performing as part of the Health Fair at Southgate Mall on January 5th at 1:30pm. The performance will take place at JC Penney court. If you missed the New Year's Eve demonstration this will be a good opportunity to see all 21 of these martial artists show the skills they have worked hard to perfect.

from the desk of

Mrs. Rosbarsky

First Night Demo 2008

First Night at Southgate Mall was a lot of fun and had a great turn out. Here are some pictures from the demo on December 31,2007.

You can view the rest of the pictures here or on Flickr
Video to come soon.