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.

Upcoming Belt Test

September 10th will be our next colored belt test. Sign up on the front counter (please mark your own calendar with the date and inform MTC by September 7th if you will not be participating.)
Preparation for the test should include regular class attendance as well as work outside of class to brush up on things like poomse or other spots that may be worrisome.  Please ask if you are unsure of the requirements for your next test, sheets are available to inform you of each level’s requirements.

Fall Schedule

A full Friday Schedule will begin on Friday September 17th.  For Black Belt Club Members Friday Classes are free, for others additional classes are $5 each.  It is highly recommended to make these classes a part of your monthly routine.  These classes are intended to help you refine your Poomse and Sparring Skills. Please be advised that Friday Classes may be changed or cancelled due to a Belt Test or other event.
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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.

FUN Tournament and Tournament Season Just Around the Corner

Coming up very quickly in the Fall are our inhouse Fun Tournament on September 11th followed by our invitational the Missoula TKD Championships on October 16th.  ALL MTC students are encouraged to participate.
Check your gear bag early to make sure you have your arm and leg pads, mouth pieces, groin cups and hogu and head gear. We recommend that all students have their own Basic Gear Package for class use and it is necessary to have the BGP for all tournaments.  The BGP includes arm and leg guards, mouth piece (and groin cup for boys) for $32 for Boys and $22 for Girls .  Full gear packages including chest protector, head gear and the BGP for $85 (the cost is $105 if purchased separately.)  This Full Gear Package is recommended for all students who plan to participate in more than 1 tournament.  Those who desire to compete on a more intense level should consider a little more substantial investment in gear which may need to be ordered so please contact Mrs. R. at least 2 weeks before you plan to compete.

Grand Master Karlo Fujiwara Passes

On June 17th one of our Grand Masters, Karlo Fujiwara, died after suffering a massive stroke. 
Grand Master Fujiwara was a resident of Billings for most of his life and made a significant impact on thousands of Montanans   through his martial arts teaching and impacted thousands more in the world community just through his presence on this earth as a loving teacher. 
The funeral services were brimming with family, friends, community members and most notably his martial arts family.  As his son spoke at the funeral, we, his martial arts family were all asked to stand and bow to Grand Master Fujiwara.  It was with a swelling heart and sad eyes that we observed from the back row a huge portion, over half, of the congregation stand and for the last time, bow to this great man.  Among the many respected and influential martial artists at the funeral was our Grand Master Jae Ho Park.  His presence there was felt by all as he formally bowed to GM Fujiwara upon finishing his comments at the funeral.  This gesture was so simple yet so powerful, it speaks to the fact that one does not need to perform monumental acts to show a great deal of respect.
Master Rosbarsky’s martial arts path has been observed by GM Fujiwara from the beginning.  He was a consistently loving and gentle man who constantly, not just on the mat, exemplified the tenets and philosophies of Taekwondo: modesty, perseverance, self control, indomitable spirit, etiquette, respect, humility and patience.
In the last few years we had the incredible good fortune to increase our closeness with GM Fujiwara.  On March 12, 2010 I sat with Grandmasters Fujiwara and Park and listened to them divulge, at great length, some of what made them the incredible men they are.   GM Fujiwara said something that has great pertinence today, “Don’t begrudge the storms of today, embrace them for what you can learn from them and offer help to others in the future.” 
In this time of grieving, let us remember that because of today we will have the knowledge and depth to help others somewhere in our future.

From the Desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky

Big Sky State Games

The Big Sky State Games, a multi sport event will be held July 18-19 in Billings. 

The event includes a Taekwondo tournament and Master Rosbarsky and others will be attending.
We encourage all MTC students who are interested in participating to do so.
The fee is just $35 and it is a fun format to be grouped with many other sports including Judo, Archery and Armwrestling.

Registration is available online at www.bigskygames.org.

From the Desk of Mrs. Rosbarsky