ABOUT
TOURNAMENTS
Tournaments are controlled competitive environments that allow
practitioners to display and improve their skills in a safe environment.
Although some may think it is all about "who is better", that is only a
part of their purpose in Songahm Taekwondo.
By eliminating this idea, we eliminate the unnecessary devastation of
leaving without a trophy. In reality, competition is not just in a ring.
Students training in Songahm Taekwondo, as well as all other human
beings, are competing with self on a daily basis. We compete with our
body to lose weight. We compete with our mind to retain knowledge, and
we compete with our intellect on our spiritual convictions.
Even in the case of a match against an opponent, we are not only
competing against that person's skill, but also against ourselves to the
the absolute best that we can. Therefore, tournaments are a great
opportunity for increasing skills as well as boosting confidence. And,
just as importantly, it is possible to learn self-control over a temper,
or become motivated to react positively instead of negatively to
outcomes one does not desire.
For all these reasons and more, she-hahp (tournaments) are helpful to
students training in Songahm Taekwondo, and one of the most dynamic, fun
aspects of the art. ATA hosts three tournaments annually, Fall and
Spring Nationals and World Championships. All other tournaments are
hosted by ATA licensees.
Link to All ATA Registered Tournaments