We have been associated with ATA since 2004, it has been an uplifting and most memorable experience to say the least. It has taught my son respect, self-esteem, discipline and perseverance. ATA has provided an opportunity for my son to excel in all facets of martial arts. The intensity and dedication by all instructors is above reproach. The dynamic attribute that ATA offers is a diverse, tailored training regiment for all experience levels.
The instructors continually identify student deficiencies and reinforce by the "positive" attitude approach to teaching. Additionally, "private" sessions have been invaluable to my son's development. Although instructors are available, the student itself must train outside of their class. ATA affords parents to make choices for their children to enter a multitude of programs ranging from Leadership to Expert. The added benefit is for parents having the ability to observe their child's' progression to determine, with instructor consultation, if their child is ready for more challenges. ATA offers students the ability to rapidly advance to a next higher rank (belt or instructor level) through an intensive testing program designed to extract talents and abilities that a student may never have realized they had. Although intense, only after successful completion of this "boot camp", may they be advanced after a rigorous evaluation process.
ATA also has the diversity of allowing striving competitor's to compete outside the local area. Competition tournaments, as well as tournament training are integral part of ATA's development cycle as to provide an active competitor the skills and ring knowledge required to be successful. Following each competition, the instructors actively engage competitors to assist with faults that were established during an event, and acknowledge their accomplishments during class.
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