Fall National Tournament and Black Belt Ceremony (11/17)

Hope everyone's having a safe time in the snow. Just a quick reminder about Saturday's event. Here's the schedule:

  • 11a Doors Open

  • 11:30am Lower Belt Test

  • Tournament (all ages and belt levels up to and including 3rd Degree)

  • Black Belt Ceremony

The event is at 8101 Ridge Boulevard in Brooklyn at the Bay Ridge Prep Lower School. All are invited to attend and bear witness to all the students promoting. We even have students promoting to 7th Degree Black Belt! If you wish to participate in the Tournament, feel free to register online. If you try to pay online and it does not work, feel free to re-submit your details selecting "Pay At Door" to ensure you lock-in the pre-registration discount.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Also, don't forget our calendar is always available here.

Modified Schedule 11/8 through 11/15

Due to instructor availability we are announcing a modified schedule:

  • The 4pm Afterschool classes for Thursday, Nov. 8, Monday, Nov. 12, Tuesday, Nov. 13, and Thursday, Nov. 15 have been canceled. Students are invited to make up the classes at any later sessions.

  • The 9am Saturday Morning Tae Kwon Do class for Saturday, Nov. 11 has been canceled. Students are invited to attend the Noon Open Class.

  • The Taiji Fundamentals class for Tuesday, 7pm is canceled.

  • The 12:30pm Tuesday and Thursday classes are cancelled for Nov. 8, 13, and 15

  • All other classes are scheduled as normal

Our apologies for the late notice. Thanks in advance for your understanding and continued patronage.

Additionally, here's another reminder about the WMAA Fall National Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 17 at noon, at 8101 Ridge Blvd, Brooklyn. Pre-register and save, even if you elect to pay day-of!

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Also, don't forget our calendar is always available here.

Halloween Party (10/28) & Tournament and Black Belt Test (11/17)

Here's a quick reminder about the Haunted Studio Halloween party on Sunday, October 28 at 2pm. Feel free to register online and drop by for an opportunity to share some snacks, drink some refreshments, and play some spooky party games.

Then, next month, on Saturday, November 17, the WMAA is holding our Fall National Tournament and Black Belt Test. The doors open at 11:30am and the event starts at noon at the Bay Ridge Prep Lower School Gym in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, at 8101 Ridge Boulevard. Register online and save $15, even if you elect to pay day-of. Please note, this is a correction from our earlier message; there will be no event on Sunday.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Also, don't forget our calendar is always available here.

Halloween Party 10/28, Fall National Tournament and Black Belt Test (11/17 & 18)

Welcome to the spookiest time of the year, where the Atlantic Avenue Studio gets its haunt on, and we all gather for a celebration. On Sunday, October 28, the studio opens at 2pm for the party. Bring your favorite snacks to share, there will be refreshments, cartoons, and movies, as well as party games. RSVP here, suggested donation $10.

A few weeks after that, the WMAA has our Fall National Tournament on Saturday, November 17, and a Black Belt Test on Sunday, November 18. Both events are at noon at the Bay Ridge Prep Lower School at 8101 Ridge Boulevard in Brooklyn. You can register for the tournament early at this link and save, even if you wait to pay day-of.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Also, don't forget our calendar is always available here.

Fall National Tournament Registration Open (11/17)

We are excited to announce that registration is open for the Fall National Tournament. This fun event is open to all ages and all belt levels through Third Degree Black Belt. It will be on Saturday, November 17, starting at noon (doors open at 11:30am), at the Bay Ridge Prep Lower School, 8101 Ridge Boulevard, in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. If you sign up online, you will save over day-of registrations, even if you elect to pay at the door.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Also, don't forget our calendar is always available here.

New Class Offering starting Thursday, September 20

We are very excited to announce the launch of our new After-school Classes. Starting Thursday, September 20, we will be offering a class from 4pm to 5:45pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. The new class' curriculum will feature:

  • Opening with a half-hour of quiet time featuring homework, reading, martial arts worksheets, and no electronics (this allows for students who have to arrive late to do so seamlessly)

  • An anti-bullying program

  • A mentorship program

  • Integrated martial arts practice

  • Martial arts stories and games (like Little Ninja!)

Feel free to reserve your spot today!

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Also, don't forget our calendar is always available here.

No Tae Kwon Do or Tai Chi Classes, 8/4–8/12

Due to the annual Tae Kwon Do in the Mountains retreat we are announcing a modified schedule:

 

  • All Tae Kwon Do and Tai Chi classes from Saturday, August 4 through Sunday August 12 are canceled.
  • However, the studio will be offering Shuai Jiao, Butoh dance and One Mi Body Thai massage sessions. Also, Model Mugging will hold a Women's Self Defense weekend workshop starting Saturday 8/11, all of which can be signed up for on the website.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Also, don't forget our calendar is always available here.

Tae Kwon Do in the Mountains 8/4–8/12

We are excited to open registrations for our Tae Kwon Do in the Mountains retreat in Gilboa, NY with the Headmaster. Registration is available here. This year's event is from Saturday, August 4 through Sunday August 12 with the Black Belt Test and Demonstration on Saturday, August 11. Every year we get together and practice in the scenic Catskill Mountains, running the Minekill Run, talk philosophy, and many other special events. We invite all Brown Belt and higher students who are looking for advanced training. Tuition assistance is available as well.

 

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Also, don't forget our calendar is always available here.