NEW!!!! Poomsae DVDs

The long awaited revamp of our very own Poomsae DVDs are now available!

We are grateful to Tony Gamell for affording us the opportunity to develop this invaluable tool for students to progress in Taekwondo. The videos feature Master and Mrs. R showing the poomsae in 3 helpful formats with instruction to optimize your at home practice time. Having these DVDs will help you take the progression of your TKD journey in your own hands.

Each DVD, Taeguek or Palgwe, can be purchased individually for $25 or as a set for $45. This pricing is for a limited time and will normally be $30 each. The Mastering Taekowndo Poomsae DVDs are also available on Amazon. If you purchase from Amazon please also submit a review so more people can benefit from your experience.

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

Poomsae Practice

Lately I have been fielding many questions about how to gain proficiency in Poomsae.  Commonly I hear, “why don’t they practice enough in class to “get it”?”  The most simply put answer is  “If we practiced in class enough to really “get it” we would not have time for anything else.”  

Poomsae, being a set pattern, is one element of Taekwondo that we can become proficient at with practice on our own, and, in fact, will not get past a basic level of proficiency without practice outside of class.

We recommend using the Powerful Poomsae DVDs to ensure correct practice at home.  These DVDs feature Master R and are great for all colored belts at MTC.  We have them on hand and they are also available at amazon.com.

To have proficiency in Poomsae carving out a spot for it in your daily routine is a must.

From the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

Belt Test and Keepin’ Up in the Summer Time

Our summer time belt test will be held on Friday, July 30th.  Times will be announced the week of the test and are dependant on the belt range and total number of test takers. 
Please sign up in advance on the front counter.  If you are unsure of your test readiness please consult Mr. or Mrs. Rosbarsky we will be happy to help assess your skill level and analyze if all requirements are met for testing. 
One very important  part of testing that serves to hold many back from testing when they are otherwise ready is Poomse.  To avoid anxiety about Poomse knowledge and to boast readiness we recommend that every student own the Power Poomse DVD set which features Master Rosbarsky performing all Taeguek and Palgwe Poomse.  The DVDs are $30 each at Missoula Taekwondo Center and on amazon.com or you may purchase the set of 2 for $50 only at MTC.
Let there be nothing that holds you back from progression.

From the Desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

Belt Test and Keepin' Up in the Summer Time

Our summer time belt test will be held on Friday, July 24th. Times will be announced the week of the test and are dependant on the belt range and total number of test takers.

Please sign up in advance on the front counter. If you are unsure of your test readiness please consult Mr. or Mrs. Rosbarsky. We will be happy to help assess your skill level and analyze if all requirements are met for testing.

One very important part of testing that serves to hold many back from testing when they are otherwise ready is Poomse. To avoid anxiety about Poomse knowledge and to boast readiness we recommend that every student own the Power Poomse DVD set which features Master Rosbarsky performing all Taeguek and Palgwe Poomse. The DVDs are $30 each at Missoula Taekwondo Center and on amazon.com or you may purchase the set of 2 for $50 only at MTC.

Let there be nothing that holds you back from progression.

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from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

Colored Belt Test

Our next colored belt test is Friday November 7th from 5:30-7:30PM. To test, please sign up on the front counter.

Our recent tests have been great. We feel this is because individuals are taking the initiative to practice on their own in addition to maintaining regular attendance. This shift started to happen about the time the Poomse DVDs became available. They are a great resource which enables students to take responsibility for their own progression through daily practice.

From yellow through senior red belt, individuals should test every 3 months to ensure they do not become stagnant and have constant progression. Upper belts who have not tested recently should see Mrs. Rosbarsky to help develop a time line for progression.

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A Few Reminders

No Poomse Classes will be held the remainder of the summer. We hope that you all are able to use these long weekends to create some extra family time within your individual families.




To stay current on your Poomse, the Power Poomse DVD set is available at MTC for $55. Poomse classes will resume September 5th.





No classes will be held on July 3rd and July 7th.


The summer Belt test will be July 25th, sign up on the front counter.


August 8th from 4-7pm we will have a MTC outing to Splash Montana.

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Tests, Poomse DVDs, and at Home Practice

There are renewed reasons for making Poomse a part of your routine outside of class. Pop Quizzes will happen regularly, holding students accountable for knowledge learned and monthly tip tests will require learning a new poomse monthly.

The first step in learning and improving poomse is Friday Poomse Class. And the next and most important step is practice outside of the dojang at home. At home practice was not being done with regularity with use of just the Poomse and Curriculum Book, so Mr. Rosbarsky and Mr. Tony Gammell spent many hours creating and producing the Power Poomse DVDs. With the DVDs, individuals can learn, practice and polish their Poomse at home as if Mr. Rosbarsky was right there with them. Poomse is the foundation for all Taekwondo movement. When Poomse is strengthened, individuals will see strength in all other areas of their Taekwondo and also in many cases with an overflow into the rest of their lives.

We recommend that all student buy and use the Power Poomse DVDs. The DVDs are available to MTC students at the dojang for $55 for the set of 2. Or from Aiki Productions for $29.95 each (Palgwe and Taeguek)

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From the Desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky