The ATA Nation Podcast

This past weekend we heard the sad news that Grand Master Rober Allemier passed away. As one of the original founders of the ATA we wanted to take this episode to share some stories about this amazing man. Youtube Video Featured: https://youtu.be/DTIkgwDhbPY   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to join our special project!   The ATA Nation Podcast is for students, families, fr...

World Championships 2023 will be here before you know it and in today's episode we cover all the amazing training options that will be offered at the World Conference. Join us as we talk to Chief Master Skiles to see what the ATA Training Department has cooked up for us this year!   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to join our special project!   The ATA Nation Podcast is for stud...

This week we feature an interview with Chief Master Brice who is preparing to test for 9th Degree Black Belt at this year's World Championships. Chief Master Brice is one of the very first women in the ATA to be invited to test for this esteemed rank.   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to join our special project!   The ATA Nation Podcast is for students, families, friends and in...

This week we feature an interview with Chief Master Sandoval who is preparing to test for 9th Degree Black Belt at this year's World Championships. Not only do we get a peak at his training but we hear an awesome story from the founding of Songahm.   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to join our special project!   The ATA Nation Podcast is for students, families, friends and instr...

This week we introduce you to Aaron the new ATA Martial Arts Kids avatar. Each week we'll be introducing you to another of these awesome new characters. We also go over some very cool positional drills to help you work on your hamstring tightness. Check out the video of the exercises at http://atama.ninja/tilt     Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to join our special project! &nbs...

The first ever Spring Nationals in Dallas is over and we have a replay of the ATA Nation Network Facebook broadcast to give you all the info on how this record breaking event went.   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to join our special project!   The ATA Nation Podcast is for students, families, friends and instructors of Songahm Taekwondo!   Be sure to subscribe and share w...

This episode is another in our ongoing series about instructors who are new school owners. AJ Smith just recently purchased a school he was teaching at and is now the owner of Unity Martial Arts. See how the process is going and what he's loving about it!   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to join our special project!   The ATA Nation Podcast is for students, families, friends an...

Today we invite two non-ATA martial artists on the show to talk about their experience mixing fitness and martial arts. Steve Long and his wife are martial arts and owners of The Fitness Dojo in St. Louis. Check out what they're doing at  https://www.instagram.com/the_fitness_dojo/   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to join our special project!   The ATA Nation Podcast is fo...

As we gear up for Valentine's Day and think about things and people we love today's episode lists 14 things we LOVE about Songahm Taekwondo. Do you have some you want to add? DM us on Instagram!   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to join our special project!   The ATA Nation Podcast is for students, families, friends and instructors of Songahm Taekwondo!   Be sure to subscri...

This is gonna be an EPIC episode! Team ATA-USA coach, Master Cesar Ravedutti, joins us today with an amazing series of tips for working on your sparring skills at home! Video of Tips:  http://atama.ninja/sparringtips   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to join our special project!   The ATA Nation Podcast is for students, families, friends and instructors of Songahm Taekwondo...

Join us as we talk to Chief Master Sustaire about his martial arts origin story and the fist Spring Nationals ever in Texas. We go over all kinds of info about what to expect in Dallas!   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to join our special project!   The ATA Nation Podcast is for students, families, friends and instructors of Songahm Taekwondo!   Be sure to subscribe and sh...

In today's episode we interview AJ, Arianna, and Adelaide Smith who are all members of Team ATA-USA. We talk about how to get on the team and what team training looks like.   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to join our special project!   The ATA Nation Podcast is for students, families, friends and instructors of Songahm Taekwondo!   Be sure to subscribe and share with your...

Songahm University has finished their first semester and we check in with Miss Emily Burris to see how it's going. She talks about how the program has connected her with other instructors across the country and the classes she's been enjoying. Check out more info about Songahm University here: http://atama.ninja/college   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to join our special proje...

Did you know ATA Club's make up a large amount of the locations in the US? In today's episode we talk to Julie Yeasted about her club and why she's a fan of the ATA club location. We also talk about a very special deal ATA has going on if you are interested in starting a Club location!   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to join our special project!   The ATA Nation Podcast is for...

We have a great interview today with Melody Johnson. Not only will you hear about her ATA history but you'll get the chance to hear all about how she's working to help instructors become more effective in the way we help out students in the ATA.   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to join our special project!   The ATA Nation Podcast is for students, families, friends and instruct...

There's been a lot going on in ATA Nation. In today's episode we talk through Fall Nationals, the ATA Leadership Camp and other things that have been going on!   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to join our special project!   The ATA Nation Podcast is for students, families, friends and instructors of Songahm Taekwondo!   Be sure to subscribe and share with your ATA family F...

Mr. Jim Wolff has been a part of ATA for a very long time and though many students of ATA Nation might not know him he has a wealth of knowledge about the history and founding of the ATA. In today's episode we invite Mr. Wolff on to talk about his time in the ATA and some stories of Eternal Grand Master H. U. Lee.   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to join our special project!  ...

Mr. Guerrero had decided that he wasn't going to be an ATA Licensee but then his plans got changed. In today's episode we talk to Mr. Guerrero about how he and his wife purchased a school and tips on becoming an ATA school owner.   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to join our special project!   The ATA Nation Podcast is for students, families, friends and instructors of Songahm T...

ATA is always leading the way in creating the best instructors in the industry. In this episode we talk to Chief Master Schreiber about the partnership ATA has with SafeSport. Be sure to visit SafeSport online to find out more info and talk to your instructor about getting certified today.   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to join our special project!   The ATA Nation Podcast is...

This episode features our second interview with young school owners from ATA Nation. Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez from Charlotte, MI tell us about their journey to school ownership and some great tips and advice for future school owners.   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to join our special project!   The ATA Nation Podcast is for students, families, friends and instructors of Songahm...

Have you heard of 2020 Armor? Schools across ATA Nation have been using this awesome technology to improve their training through utilizing technology. We're thrilled to have Ali Ghafour, one of the founders of 2020 Armor, on the show today. We talk about how technology will effect martial arts and much more. Check it out - https://2020armor.com/   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to...

This is the first episode in a series of interviews we're doing with young ATA Licensees across ATA Nation. Master Robbie Limberg joins us to talk about how he changed careers into owning his own location. Master Limberg has continued to grow his school and show how rewarding a career in the ATA can be.   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to join our special project!   The ATA Nat...

Have you ever wondered how one of the highest ranks in the ATA got started in martial arts? In this episode we talk to Grand Master Caruso about his martial arts origin story and the 2022 Fall Nationals in Pittsburgh, PA!   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to join our special project!   The ATA Nation Podcast is for students, families, friends and instructors of Songahm Taekwondo...

Iliana Garcia is a Master Nominee in the 2022 Mastership Class but it's been a tough journey to get there. She's suffered multiple injuries that have caused her to have to dig deep to continue her journey. Listen to the advice she has for others who've may face similar challenges.   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to join our special project!   The ATA Nation Podcast is for stud...

Today we talk to Mr. Max Van Eck about his journey to becoming a World Champion and an important lesson his mom instilled in him.   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to join our special project!   The ATA Nation Podcast is for students, families, friends and instructors of Songahm Taekwondo!   Be sure to subscribe and share with your ATA family Follow us on Instagram @ATANati...