World Championships 2006
Convention Center
Wed Thurs Fri
As the competition gets closer, the place
becomes alive with activity.
As the competition gets closer, the place
becomes alive with activity.
Testing for higher ranks - Thurs, June 22
Lots of people come to watch. Our friend Our friend
testing for 4th testing for 5th
testing for 4th testing for 5th
Top Ten Competition - Fri, June 23 (day)
Mr Moh XMA top 10 These are the students who have competed during the 2005-2006 x
turnament season to come and compete for World Champion 2006.
turnament season to come and compete for World Champion 2006.
Opening Ceremonies - Fri, June 23 (evening)
Doors opened at 6:30, show started at 8:00. It is held at the Alltel
Arena. We had to wait to get in. At the front you can see the 5
jumbotrons to help the audience see the action.
Arena. We had to wait to get in. At the front you can see the 5
jumbotrons to help the audience see the action.
It is always a very big show with pyrotechnics
and a performance from the World Demo
Team. This year the World Demo Team also
enacted the story of Baeoh, the Nobility of the
Flying Tiger.
and a performance from the World Demo
Team. This year the World Demo Team also
enacted the story of Baeoh, the Nobility of the
Flying Tiger.
First up was the first ever XMA team
competition. There were 3 teams to make it
this far, Team Chitown (Chicago, Team
eXcel (Minnesota), and Team Victory
(Florida). Team eXcel WON 1st Place!
competition. There were 3 teams to make it
this far, Team Chitown (Chicago, Team
eXcel (Minnesota), and Team Victory
(Florida). Team eXcel WON 1st Place!
GM watching Sr. Master Jaeger sparring board breaking
We had several Masters testing for higher rank. This has to be done in front of Grand Master and the
Masters Council. They have to perform their form, spar, and break boards, just like everyone else.
We had several Masters testing for higher rank. This has to be done in front of Grand Master and the
Masters Council. They have to perform their form, spar, and break boards, just like everyone else.
After the high rank testing, we had the Master's Ceremony. This is the induction of the new
masters. After attaining 6th degree, you can apply to be a master. If your application is
accepted, you begin the new master preparation training. This is a year long training that
ends on this stage. After the ceremonial passing of the knowledge from Grand Master you are
presented the title of Master to begin the next step in the journey. The level of the master title is
also distinguished in the color of the silk dobak you wear during this very symbolic ceremony.
Master (6th degree) - white, Senior Master (7th degree) - blue, Chief Master (8th degree) - red,
and Grand Master (9th degree) - black.
masters. After attaining 6th degree, you can apply to be a master. If your application is
accepted, you begin the new master preparation training. This is a year long training that
ends on this stage. After the ceremonial passing of the knowledge from Grand Master you are
presented the title of Master to begin the next step in the journey. The level of the master title is
also distinguished in the color of the silk dobak you wear during this very symbolic ceremony.
Master (6th degree) - white, Senior Master (7th degree) - blue, Chief Master (8th degree) - red,
and Grand Master (9th degree) - black.
Competition - Sat June 24 and Sun June 25
This begins the new tournament year. Congratulations to our competitors from Champlin - we are very proud
of you!
of you!
New International Gate - very exciting!
The Gate & Garden Pavers Campaign offers the opportunity for everyone who believes in the life changing principals of
Songahm Taekwondo to forever leave their legacy while paying tribute to a man who meant so much to so many –
Eternal Grand Master H.U. Lee. Join us as we construct this monument to the man who started it all and the masters,
school owners and students who will carry the torch of learning for years to come.
ATA Headquarters
Lots of neat stuff here. This is also a museum of ATA history. They give tours during the week of Worlds,
but all are always welcome there.
but all are always welcome there.
Grand Master's Eternal Grand Master's Eternal Grand Master's Eternal Grand Master's
workout room 10th degree certificate dobak, and silks office
workout room 10th degree certificate dobak, and silks office
Other Cool Sights in Little Rock
The Peabody hotel is attached to the
convention center. The red carpet is
rolled out twice daily and the
Peabody Ducks are escorted to the
lobby of the hotel. Everyone makes
way for the March of the Ducks
convention center. The red carpet is
rolled out twice daily and the
Peabody Ducks are escorted to the
lobby of the hotel. Everyone makes
way for the March of the Ducks
Mr. V poses with
Mike Chat (former
blue Power
Ranger and
XMA founder).
Mike Chat (former
blue Power
Ranger and
XMA founder).
Mike Chat
signing the
Champlin
ATA's XMA
Ssang Nats!
signing the
Champlin
ATA's XMA
Ssang Nats!
As we walked to the car to
leave Little Rock, I
noticed the license plates
in the parking lot. People
come from all over the US
as well as Canda, South
America, and South
Africa. Next year I will
start this project before we
are ready to leave.
leave Little Rock, I
noticed the license plates
in the parking lot. People
come from all over the US
as well as Canda, South
America, and South
Africa. Next year I will
start this project before we
are ready to leave.
I took this on Tuesday. Notice the street
banners. Every morning on the local
news, there was a mention of the ATA
World Championships!
banners. Every morning on the local
news, there was a mention of the ATA
World Championships!
World Championships are an experience of a lifetime. We invite everyone
to attend with us next year. We hope you enjoyed seeing some of the sights.
If you have any questions, just ask one of these ATA Champlin
Ambassadors! Looking for more fun and learning next year, KG
to attend with us next year. We hope you enjoyed seeing some of the sights.
If you have any questions, just ask one of these ATA Champlin
Ambassadors! Looking for more fun and learning next year, KG
Walking in the lobby on
Saturday, we saw Chief Master
In Ho Lee visiting with an
orange belt tiny tiger. She was
thrilled to have him sign her
trophies and take a picture.
Saturday, we saw Chief Master
In Ho Lee visiting with an
orange belt tiny tiger. She was
thrilled to have him sign her
trophies and take a picture.
ATA Astronaut and ATA patch traditional tools workout room
that went into space ceiling and column
that went into space ceiling and column