National Events Team

Are there students you admire as great martial artists or just plain awesome people at MTC? Chances are those students have been part of our National Events Team and you can be too.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME! All MTC students have the ability to be part of this team. And we encourage you to join us on November 7th to find out more details.

It would seem that at first glance the 2013 USA Taekwondo National Championships on July 3-9 is a long way off, but we ask for commitments in October every year. The process of preparation and growth is one that will be best had over an 8 month period. In that 8 months all or part of the National Events Team will attend the Pikes Peak Challenge in Denver on January 19th, the US Open in Las Vegas on February 19-23 a state qualifier in March and a regional qualifier in April or May and finally Nationals in June. Any current student may be eligible for these events.

This meeting is for all families interested in the possibility of attending one or all out of state events in the Spring and Summer of 2013. 

Please join us at 6:30PM on November 7th.

Most of these events are for ages 6+, yellow belt and up. The only exception is the US Open. The Open is a black belt only international event open to ages 10+.

We will discuss financial and time obligations as well many details associated with preparation for these events.

Last year we took our biggest team yet to nationals. We had 20 athletes from the age of 6 all the way to 40+ with yellow to black belts. This year we will be happy to welcome you to our team.

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

2013 National Team Forming Now

Aaron Rose and Sam Lehr not pictured

Our 2012 National Team from Missoula Taekwondo Center had a tremendous year of growth as martial artists and people, as well as a loft of fun along the way.

We are forming the 2013 MTC National Team now, with students handing in their hand written commitments already.  You can see the names already appearing on the front white board.

We do not have full details of the 2013 event but it will take place Summer of 2013 possibly in Chicago.  We highly encourage you to consider this as a TKD and life goal.  You will not be sorry you did.  MTC and the MTC Booster Club will fully support you in your quest to attain this and all other positive life and TKD goals.

Our initial informational meeting will be October 3rd.  We will ask for formal commitments (accompanied by commitment fees) by October 17th.

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

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

Off to Nationals– A Journey to Their Best Selves

The 2011 National Team from MTC  is on their way to San Jose (heehee) to compete in sparring and poomsae with athletes from all around the US.

Lydia Rosbarsky, Scott Graham, Hunter Goodman, Jeff Quackenbush, Austin Graef, Taiga Gammell, Dylan Ardiana, Claire Zellmer, Abbey Ardiana and Amanda Rosbarsky have been training and preparing since the Fall of 2010 for this event.

It has been a great gift to witness the transformation in their ability, confidence and overall presence.  Working toward the goal of this competition has, of course,  improved their technique but it is the shift in their spirit that is the most awe-some part to observe.

Through this experience each of them will enhance their lives with more than toned muscles and gold , silver and bronze medals, they are truly becoming the best possible humans they can be.

Good Luck Team and Enjoy the Process!

Love and Effort

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

MTC National Team

Congratulations to this year’s team planning to travel to San Jose to compete in USAT Junior Olympics and Senior Nationals.  They are: Lydia Rosbarsky, Hunter Goodman, Scott Graham, Austin Graef, Abbey Ardiana, Dylan Ardiana, Jeff Quackenbush, Taiga Gamell, Claire Zellmer, and Ryan Cagle.

The team has begun training and qualified at the MT State Qualifier February 26th.  Most of them are off to San Diego in March to compete at on of 3 USAT Regional Qualifiers which will give them some more experience with the Lajust Electronic Hogu and give them the opportunity to gain a seeded spot at the national events.  More updates will follow.

Nationals Just 25 Weeks Away

2011 Nationals in San Jose are for martial artists 6+ and Green Belt+.  MTC currently has 9 athletes committed to compete.

Although this is the first step toward international level competition 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 dedicate themselves to accomplishing a goal.

Please plan to attend the Jan 5th Booster Club meeting or call Mrs. Rosbarsky to let her know you are interested.  We are always interested in enabling our students to attain their goals.

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

National Team News

Our National Team Training has informally begun with stepped up attendance by some in the Tuesday and Thursday 7:00 Sparring Class.

Currently, Athletes who are committed to train for and compete at 2011 Junior and Senior Nationals in San Jose California are Abbey and Dylan Ardiana, Jeff Quackenbush, Austin Graef, Taiga Gamell, Hunter Goodman, Scott Graham and Lydia Rosbarsky.

From the Desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

An Open Invitation to ALL MTC Families

USA Taekwondo Nationals will be held in San Jose, California in July 2011.  USAT Nationals is an event which can have a profound influence on one’s life-if you so choose.  The process of committing to, training for and otherwise preparing for an event like this will influence the direction of your martial art’s and life’s paths.  If you wish to hone your skills in Taekwondo and life being part of this team will jump start you and give you an opportunity to see what potential you truly have buried inside of you.
We are excited to invite ALL students to become part of the MTC National Team.  This means every student who will be at least 6 years old by December 31st, 2011 and a green belt or higher can join the MTC National Team.  No one is excluded from this invitation (except that sadly the youngest division is 6-7 year olds).  This means that age on the other end is not a restriction at all (you can not be too old for this competition).  There are divisions for all belts, weights, sexes, ages and events.
Join us at the Ice Cream Social September 8th at 6PM to hear the stories from 2010 nationals and get more information about 2011 Nationals.

Want to Take your TKD to a New Level?

An inherent aspect of Taekwondo is to push ourselves to do more than your average Joe, and we also recognize that those who get the most out of their experience in TKD (and life) put the most in to it.  Preparing for tournaments will take the advantages of Taekwondo to a new level.

Taekwondo offers us an exciting opportunity to compete at the national level just by showing up, but "showing up" has to start now.

There will be a meeting for anyone (parents, guardians, family members and students) who have any interest in competing at the national competitions this summer, AND any other tournaments coming up this spring.  The meeting is Wednesday January 13th 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 dedicate themselves to accomplishing a goal.  Ages 6 and up Yellow through black belts are welcome.

USA Taekwondo will host these National events for 2010 in Orlando, FL June 29-July4.

Please plan to attend the meeting or call Mrs. Rosbarsky to let her know you are interested.

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

Congratulations MTC National Team / Preparations for 2010 Nationals begin at Ice Cream Social

This year a very small team made up of just 3 athletes traveled to Austin Texas for the 2009 USA Taekwondo Junior Olympics and Senior Nationals. Dylan Ardiana, Abbey Ardiana and Austin James all came home with Gold Medals.

Austin and Dylan both fought in the "Grassroots" Elite Open Division which you do not need to qualify to compete in, and they both won their respective sparring divisions. While Abbey qualified for both the 14-17 year old and 18-32 year old divisions. After losing her first fight in the Junior Division, she went on to win 4 fights to become the National Champion in the Women's Feather Weight Division. Becoming a National Champion from Montana has not been achieved by any Montanan in 12 years.

We congratulate you, Abbey, and are excited to see where your path will now take you. You are poised to accomplish all you set out to do, and we offer you our unwavering support.

We encourage all students and parents with any interest in Taekwondo Competition to join us at the Ice Cream Social August 5th at 6PM to begin planning for next year. This level of competition is a true enhancement to any Martial Arts Path.

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

Junior and Senior National Teams from MTC 09

Dylan Ardiana won the 12/13 redbelt bantam weight division. 2 fights...two 7 point gaps.....at Jr Nationals (from Master Rosbarsky)

...Abbey Ardiana won. She's the first Senior World Class National Champ in 12 years. ... Dylan and Austin won their Grassroots divisions. (from Master Rosbarsky)

Booster Club/Nationals Meeting

The Booster Club welcomes new and long-time members to this month's meeting.

Families with people planning to attend Junior Nationals and Nationals please plan to attend this very important Booster Club/Nationals Meeting on June 10th at 6pm.

We are looking forward to strengthening our Booster Club and solidifying plans for next month's nationals.

June 10th at 6pm

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

Plan Your Spring Tournament Season

Planning Ahead for a Good Tournament Experience

We hosted the Spring FUN Tournament at MTC to prepare our students and their parents for what to expect in the upcoming tournament season. The things we learned include:

1. Tournaments can be challenging, rewarding and FUN.
2. Long days are to be expected, so plan ahead with books, activities and snacks.
3. Secure gear to use in advance. (Some items may need to be ordered so place orders 2 weeks in advance.)

Mostly, we learned that a little preparation (knowing your Poomse well, attending Poomse and Sparring Classes, and knowing what to expect) will provide us the best chance of a good experience.

Great Tournament Opportunities

The tournaments we are excited to support coming up include: Bozeman--March 28th, Billings--April 18th, Livingston--April 25th and Great Falls--May 9th.

There will also be a Regional Qualifier in Colorado Springs on May 16th and the UC Open in Berkeley on May 30th.

When registration forms and other information are available for these events, they will be taced to the bulletin board.

Junior and Senior National Teams from MTC

In July, interested and committed athletes from MTC will compete at Junior and Senior Nationals. (These events are open to all students age 6 and up over yellow belt. Participating in these tournaments is an incredibly enriching and rewarding experience.)

If you are one of these interested and committed folks, you will need to submit a signed statement by March 11th stating you will be training and traveling to this event.

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

Committed to Tournaments?

We asked for Commitment Letters for Junior and Senior Nationals by February 27th (we have not received any yet).

For those planning to go to any Tournaments outside of Montana this Spring or Summer, we ask that letters be turned in by the March 11th Booster Club Meeting.

With these letters we can plan, without them we may not plan to go to any tournaments outside Montana this year.

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

Help Plan for 2009 at the Booster Club Meeting 11/5

November Meeting

The Booster Club had a very successful event running the concessions and button sales at the MTC Championships on October 25th. The monthly meeting on November 5th from 6-7PM will be used in part to decide how the funds should be utilized, to discuss upcoming tournaments including Junior Nationals in Austin Texas, recap the Fall's fundraising and plan the Winter and Spring of 2009.

The Booster Club is open to all MTC Families. Utilizing the Booster Club is easy and individuals can join for $5 per year or $15 for a lifetime. Those who are interested in facets of the Booster Club or are interested in traveling to Hawaii, Las Vegas, Colorado Springs or Austin, TX for TKD event coming up in '09 should attend this meeting.

From the Desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

Congratulations MTC National Team

Six athletes from MTC traveled to Detroit, Michigan for the 2008 Senior Nationals and Junior Olympics, and came home with 8 medals.
Kyle Hammond won three gold medals. One each for sparring in the Elite Open Divisions of the Senior and Junior Nationals and also for his performance in the 14-17 year old Black Belt forms division. Austin James won gold for sparring in the 18-32 year old Male Light Weight Open. Dylan Ardiana won bronze for sparring. Hunter Paulson won bronze in Sparring and Bronze in Forms. Mark Miller won Bronze in Forms. Ryan Watson competed in his first nationals and came home having had the right experience to spur him on for next year. All athletes were coached by Mr. Rosbarsky who also coached Jackson Wahlder from Kalispell to gold in sparring. Abbey Ardiana made the trip to support the team but was unable to compete due to past injuries.

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

More News from Detroit-Nationals

"The USA Taekwondo conducts its 2008 U.S. National Championship, Junior Olympic Championship and U.S. National Poomsae Team Trials events at Ford Field. More than 2,000 athletes ages 6-63, aided by about 500 coaches, will compete during the week." detnews.com
Photo by Velvet S.McNeil / The Detroit News


7/4--Kyle (view results), Mark (view results), Ryan (view results), and Dylan (view results), are all sparring today and Dylan is doing Forms as well.

-"Today wasn't our best fighting day, but Dylan still hasn't fought. Kyle, Ryan and Mark fought. All lost 1st fight, no one made it to gold. We are currently sitting watching fights. This morning seemed slow moving, but it is starting to pick up. :) Will blog later. I miss everyone and can't wait to be back to the Center." Abbey

-"Today is going okay. Some tough fights. They all lost their 1st, but that is the way it goes. Dylan still to go today." Mr. Rosbarsky

-"The food (here) is super expensive, like $7 for Nachos, $6 for a hot dog. Hunter fights tomorrow. They are hanging in there, long days waiting....Hope You're having a wonderful 4th! :)" Mr. Bartholomew

7/5 Hunter got bronze in forms and a bronze in sparring.
"A Good Time was had by all" BJ Paulson
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Detroit Happenings-News From Nationals

News from Nationals

7/1--"Sweet day so far...Kyle won his Open elite fin weight division (view results), Austin won all three of his fights in the open light weight (view results)."
Mr. Rosbarsky
They will fight in the adult world class divisions tomorrow.

7/2--"Kyle lost his first in Worlds. He pulled out of a 6 point deficit in the third and closed it to within 4 points. He fought awesome. Very cool and collected." Mr. Rosbarsky (view results)

--"Austin lost 4 to 3. Good day. We just need to get Austin working." Mr. Rosbarsky (view results)



7/3--"Three golds for Kyle so far. He won the junior open today(view results) and poomse (view Poomse results). Mark took 3rd in forms." Mr. Rosbarsky


--"After the long plane ride, it was nice to get some sleep. But the next morning we got up and came right to the Ford Field. When we got here, we checked in and Dylan went to weigh in. He is still in line. Kyle was the first fight in his division. He won 4-7. We are waiting for him to fight again. It is weird for me to sit in the stands and think I won't be able to walk out on the floor and compete, but I know this will get harder and harder for me..." Abbey





--"Shawn, a random but cool dude, and I waited in line to weigh in for FOUR hours :(" Mark






Mr Bartholomew says the Stadium is HUGE.....................





Mark doing his Poomse:

2008 Nationals Teams from MTC

USA-Taekwondo is the USA's National Governing Body for the Olympics for our sport. USAT sanctioned qualifying events are the only pathway to the Olympics for Taekwondo athletes in the US. These events include the upcoming Senior Nationals and Junior Olympics Events in Detroit, MI on July 1st-6th.


Missoula Taekwondo Center has 6 athletes who are competing in Detroit. Austin James, Ryan Watson, Mark Miller, Kyle Hammond, Abbey Ardiana, Dylan Ardiana and Hunter Paulson will all be competing.  All athletes will compete with individuals from across the nation that are in their age, rank and weight brackets. Please five these athletes your support and encouragement whenever possible. The support of their TKD family is invaluable to each of these martial artists.

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky