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
National Tournaments - Competitiom Options are tournament specific
February 26th to March 2nd - Spring Nationals - Las Vegas NV - open to All ATA students
June 1st - SW District Championships - Glendale AZ - Must Qualify to compete
July 8th to 14th - World Championships - Little Rock AR. - Ask Instructor for details
October 16th - Fall National - Orlando FL. - Open to All ATA students
Regional Tournaments - Open to All students
January 26th - Ventura CA
March 23rd - Sylmar CA
April 12th & 13th - Del Mar CA
July or August - San Diego CA - Date TBD
September - Ventura CA - Date TBD
November - Santa Clarita CA - Date TBD
In School Tournaments - Open to All TMA & Spirit MA Students
February 16th - Murrieta Campus
May 24th - Menifee Campus
July 25th - Briggs Campus
October 12th - Murrieta Campus
