ATA Madison West

School season is upon us. Do you want your kids focused, concentrated and disciplined at school? Did you know - Martial Arts can help them achieve better grades and more self-confidence?

Give it a try.

Who wants to live in a comfort zone, anyways? There's no fun in that. Being pushed outside of it may feel uncomfortable but it's so, so worth it in the end. Imagine what you can do after that?!

Congratualtions to our students who participated in the International Black Belt Testing at the ATA Worlds event last month in Phoenix, AZ. I am happy to announce that the results are in....(drumroll please)...

Ms Sagartz ---- passed her midterm!!! (only one more to go)

Mr Brady ---- passed his test and is now officially a 5th degree!!! (he is our first student to achieve that rank)

I am exteremly proud their dedication, persistence, and black belt attitude. Hopefully, their success will help inspire all of our students to keep pushing themselves forward in their training (like it does for me).

Time to stop sitting on the couch. Time to get up and move your body. Martial Arts can reduce stress and has a beneficial effect on many conditions, from sore backs to mental health issues. The stories of improvement to health and quality of life from people of all ages are true.

Life is not always easy, it's sometimes challenging. Karate can help cultivate your inner power and strength, so that when you encounter challenges in the future, it’ll remind you to maintain a positive mindset and persevere in hard times.

Isn't it time to fulfill your dream?

Books = 🧠
Reminder to make sure your kids read actual books.

Congratulations to everyone who tested yesterday. Thank you for all your hard work. It definitely paid off. You all did great!!! See you at rank promotion this week.

We'd love to hear about your favorite moment, experience or vacation this summer.

Many martial arts schools require their students to learn Korean numbers. Let's give you a had start:

One – Hana
Two – Dul
Three – Set
Four – Net
Five – Daseot
Six – Yeoseot
Seven – Ilgob
Eight – Yeodeol
Nine – Ahop
Ten – Yeol

It's a great way to impress your Teacher.

Training the mind to focus, to remain calm and to be level-headed are part of the program. Each lesson makes living life a little easier.

All of you! Well, you don't have to go far to be a superhero - you can be one right here.

✏️ Back to school...
Want an activity that boosts self-confidence, teaches discipline, imrpoves focus, keeps them physically and mentally fit?

Did you know when we focus on our breathing, it becomes easier to take our mind off of worries and heavy thoughts? Learning how to breathe can improve concentration not only on the mat, but also in school and career.

As a professional teacher, I had to learn first and foremost controlling my mind before all else. If you are focused and clear-minded then the punches and kicks have a clearer destination.

As parents, we can sometimes feel helpless when it comes to external influences keeping our children down. Martial Arts can help combat their feelings of anxiety and stress.

Our team is supportive and your kids will find a safe haven in our program.

Too many people see martial arts as an individual program when in fact, it encourages students coming together to achieve the same goal. The lessons learned in the DOJO are easily translatable in your every day life.

👋 Attention all parents: are you done with this behavior? 🖥 Is this becoming too much of a common activity for your kids?

We have the perfect solution - martial arts can get them active, having fun and learning discipline, focus and respect all in one class.