TKD Opportunities Sprouting Up this Spring

Coming to class is a tremendous way to tap into the world of Taekwondo and how it can enhance your own varied abilities. To open the floodgates of your own potential Taekwondo offers much more. 

Attending activities that expose you to new teachers, new classmates, new challenges and new information will help you grow as a martial artist and person.  Consider doing just one of the following to enhance your life experience and become something greater than you were before 2013.

Tournament opportunities for all students: 

• February 2nd MTC Fun Tournament, 
• February 9th Zootown Kickdown hosted by MT TKD Academy, 
• April 13 Great Falls Tournament hosted by GM Scott Miranti,    
• April 20th Dae Myung Tournament in Butte
• May 4th Livingston Tournament hosted by GM Dan Williams.

Some other tournaments for passionate pursuers are the US Open in Las Vegas February 18-24th, the MT State USAT National Qualifier and MT Collegiate Fight Off on March 23rd in Bonner, National Collegiates in Colorado on April 13th, and USAT Nationals in Chicago July 3-9.

It is not just tournaments that can expand your martial arts experience. Growth may be spurred by something as simple as picking up an extra class during the week or even just once a month. Every person in a class changes and enhances the dynamic. Even when learning from the same instructor, with different students, he or she may approach a lesson from a slightly or completely new angle which may reach right to the heart of your understanding.

We highly encourage attendance at the seminar being given by Grandmaster Park in Butte (for all belts)on Friday March 1st and/or the Judo winter camp at Clark Canyon Bible Camp also instructed by Grandmaster Park (for blue belts and above) on March 2nd and 3rd. A seminar with Grandmaster Park is a rare occurrence in Montana and should be treated like it may never happen again.

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Special TKD Opportunities

• We have the honor to host a 1 day sparring seminar on July 21st given by TJ Curry and Jared Reed both of World Taekwondo Center.  Among other accomplishments, TJ took 1st in the US Olympic Trials-Phase 7 in 2012. and was the 2010 National Champion.  Jared was the 2011 Collegiate National Champion and competed at the World University Games in Shenzen, China (with Master Rosbarsky).  Session 1, 10AM-12:30 will be for all ages and belt levels, Session 2, 1:30-5:30, will be for red and black belts (other belt levels by speical instructor invitation).  This is a tremendously affordable opportunity for world class instruction AND it is right here in our own gym.  The morning session is $25 and the after noon session is $40.  Both sessions are $50 total.  Registration forms available at MTC or online at missoulatkd.com.
• Teen Camp will be July 26th and 27th with an overnight at the Rosbarsky's.  This is open to all MTC teens yellow belt+ and all MTC Black Belt Instructors.  This is always a fun time to deepen the bonds that are already there.  The cost is $90. Black belts will receive a $50 discount.
• New this year we will have our Olympic Sports Camp July 30th-August 3rd.  We will not only do some spectacular sparring (TKD Sparring is a full medal Olympic Sport) but also engage in Gymnastics, Soccer, Swimming, Basketball and Volleyball (all Olympic Sports).  The camp will run daily 9-3 and cost $215.
• And Ninja Camp will be back! Tentatively scheduled for August 13-17th. This is a 1/2 day camp for $105.

 For all of these camps you can put your name on the list now because, of course, space is limited and our camps have a record of filling up.  Registrations will be available July 10th.

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MTC hosts USA-Taekwondo State Qualifier and Scrimmage with Electronic Hogu

On March 3rd on the U of M campus at Schreiber Gym we will host the Montana State USAT Qualifier for 2012 Nationals and Junior Olympics

The qualifier is for students who will be competing in the national competitions in Dallas Texas this summer.  The events included will be sparring, sport poomsae, breaking and demonstration.  Only athletes who are going to nationals need register for this event at hangastar.com

The Scrimmage and Seminar are an MTA event that all MTA members are encouraged to attend (become a member for $25 if you aren't already). The seminar will be taught by Master Rosbarsky and will feature the use of the Daedo electronic Hogu (purchase associated foot pads at truescore.com).  The seminar cost is $25 and can be paid at the door.

Polish your Poomsae at MTC with World Silver Medalist Akiko Reyes

The Montana Taekwondo Association is bringing us a fantastic opportunity to train with one of the greatest Poomsae athletes from the US.

MTC will host Mrs. Akiko Reyes and Manny Reyes on December 10th and 11th for a Poomsae seminar that has something for everyone.  Ma'am Akiko focuses on each individual performing the poomsae that best expresses themselves.  They are well versed in current Sport Poomsae guidelines and what is looked for in national and international competition, but the greatest element they will bring to us is their exuberant energy.  Ma'am Akiko helps athletes pin point and enhance their strengths while giving them the tools to work through their challenges.

The weekend will be taught in 4 sessions.

December 10th

Session 1 - 9am-1pm

WTF Guidelines--covering what is currently expected in Sport Poomsae competition in WTF tournaments including 2012 USAT Nationals and US Open.

Session 2 - 2pm-5pm

Colored Belts- for all aged colored belts who are interested in discovering their strengths and getting tools to improve on their most challenging areas.

December 11th

Session 3 - 8am-12pm

Black Belts - for all aged black belts who wish to enhance their own style in forms performance.

Session 4 - 1pm-4pm

2012 US Open and Nationals Athletes--for Sport Poomsae athletes competing upcoming National and International events.

The cost for MTA members is $35 for 1-2 sessions or $50 for 3-4 sessions.  Non MTA members are welcome to join for an additional $25.

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Electronic Hogu Seminar/Scrimmage and Montana State USAT National Qualifier

Master Rosbarsky, MTC and the MTA are hosting the Montana State Qualifier for 2011 Nationals in San Jose AND a seminar/scrimmage featuring the LaJust electronic hogu.

All athletes from Montana planning to attend USAT Nationals must qualify at the Montana State Qualifier on February 26th at 9AM.

The Seminar and Scrimmage are open to all MTA members and will be given by Master Rosbarsky, Master Dan Williams and Grand Master Scott Miranti.  The seminar and Scrimmage will follow the Qualifier from Noon to 5.

The LaJust electronic scoring system is utilized on the National level and this will be the first ever use and presentation of it in Montana.  All Taekwondoists are encouraged to join us.

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"Building of Basics" Sparring Seminar

The popular Building on Basics Sparring seminar hosted by Master Rosbarsky will take new shape this year.  All those under 12 and below blue belt will meet 5-6:30 and all Teens and Adults and children over blue belt will meet 6:30-8.

This seminar is based on the theory that good basics are the best building blocks for a great sparring strategy.  New students and those who have been competing for year will all benefit from this seminar.

The cost is $20 for tournament participants and $30 for non-participants.

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To register please use the tournament registration form.

CPR Class at MTC

MTC will host an American Heart Association CPR training.  There are 9 openings in the CPR class offered on March 20th from 10am-Noon.

We will open this to MTC Black Belts first.  If there are still openings after March 8th, we will open to all other MTC family Members.

The cost is $40 and is payable to MTC.  Sign up on the front counter..ASAP.

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MTA Referee Seminar and Scrimmage

All MTC Family members are invited to learn what the referees know.

Want to learn all the sparring rules and how to operate the electronic scoring equipment in Montana?

MTC will host a Montana Taekwondo Association Referee Seminar presented by Master Steve Rosbarsky which is open to everyone 14 and over.  The seminar will be Saturday November 7th from 10am to 1 pm followed by a scrimmage from 1-2pm open to all ages and belt levels.  We will utilize the scrimmage as an opportunity for referee seminar participants to get some low stress practice and for competitors an opportunity for additional ring time at no cost.

The cost of the seminar is $35.  And those who wish to referee at MTA events can purchase the referee polo shirt for $15.  Certification applications are available at montanataekwondo.org or at Missoula Taekwondo Center.

Scholarships will be available for this seminar.

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USAT Referee Seminar

MTC will host a USA-Taekwondo referee certification at Missoula Taekwondo Center on December 5th.

Master Randy Waitman, of Williston Dae Myung in Williston, North Dakota, a certified International Referee with the most current information will present to all interested Black Belts from the region.

We encourage all of our Black Belts to participate in this seminar which will be about $60.

Having USAT Referee credentials is a great step along your path as a Black Belt.  See Mrs. Rosbarsky for more info.

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"Building on Basics" Sparring Seminar

Mr. Rosbarsky will be hosting the "Building on Basics" sparring seminar in conjunction with the MTChampionships once again the Friday before the tournament on October 23rd from 6-8pm at Missoula Taekwondo Center. 

This seminar is based on the theory that good basics are the best building blocks for a great sparring strategy.  New students and those who have been compteting for years will all benefit from this seminar.

The cost is $20 for tournament participants and $30 for non-participants.

To register please use the tournament registration form. 

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

“Building on Basics” Sparring Seminar

Mr. Rosbarsky will be hosting the “Building on Basics” sparring seminar in conjunction with the MTChampionships once again the Friday before the tournament on October 24th from 6-8PM at Missoula TKD Center.

This seminar is based on the theory that good basics are the best building blocks for a great sparring strategy. New students and those who have been competing for years will all benefit from this seminar.

The cost is $20 for tournament participants and $30 for non-participants.

To register please use the tournament registration form.

from the desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky