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Kay
Black |
I
have been taking martial arts since I was 11 years
old. My experience has included Wado-Ryu, Iai-Do,
Goju-ryu in which I received a black belt, Aikido,
Kenpo, and since 1999 Songahm Taekwondo. I was introduced
to the American Taekwondo Association when my oldest
son, Jerri, and a friend took a two week trial lesson
from our instructor, 5th degree black belt Mr. Jeff
Hockman of Columbia, MO. I had not taken a martial
art in a number of years at that point and was in
college to earn my Masters in Physical Therapy degree,
but I had missed the overall body workout and memorization
of the martial arts. My youngest son and I watched
the first lesson and I asked some questions about
the American Taekwondo Association. When I found
out more about the ATA including its philosophy
and organization, we joined the very next lesson.
I knew at that point that as long as I am able I
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this time, I have had the privilege of going to numerous
workshops and 2 Black Belt camps along with every
World Championships since 2000 in Little Rock, AR,
and have enjoyed every moment of it. I was the 2001
State Champ in forms, sparring, and weapons, 2003
State Champ in sparring, and tied for State Champ
in 2004 in my division. I am currently a 2nd degree
black belt and have been a certified instructor with
the ATA since 2004. When we moved to the lake in 2002
is when Overcomers ATA began. We continue to receive
instruction from Mr. Hockman in Columbia. My commitment
is to educate my students and myself in the lifeskills
of Taekwondo, to empower each student I meet to reach
toward their goals and achieve personal victory at
each step along the way, and to promote excellence
as we continue to reach toward our goals in life.
Thus the name of the school: "Overcomers ATA".
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| Jerri
Black |
Jerri
is currently a 2nd degree recommended Black Belt
and a certified trainee instructor. He recently
attended his first Black Belt Camp. He is also
in high school choir in Camdenton High School
and has been in performance choirs since 5th
grade. |
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| Anthony Black |
Anthony
is currently a 2nd degree black belt and a Junioir
instructor. He received the Region 115 Songahm
Spirit Award in 2001. Mr. Black has also been
involved in the Lakers competitive soccer team
this last spring. |
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