Tournament News

The Centerton crew rocked at the tournament! The demo team set the tone with an outstanding performance. Check out the video on our video page when you get a chance. Mr. DeSousa and I are very proud of each member of the team. They really worked hard preparing for this competition, and the effort showed.

We are also very proud of each student who chose to compete. We know that the first competition each of our students faces is anxiety. It takes a lot of courage to perform patterns and spar in front of an audience. We hope each of our team feels like they learned something and came home a better Taekwon-Do artist because of their effort. The trophies are nice, but the experience is the true reward.

The videos of the event are excellent teaching tools. Mr. DeSousa and I hope that you spend time studying the videos for ways that you can improve your techniques. Please remember that there is always someone out there who will be better than you at something. Strive to be the best that you can be, and don't worry about how you compare to other people.

25 members of NWATKD attended the tournament. I made an effort to get pictures and videos of each member, but that just was not physically possible. Additionally, I am not the best photographer, and about 1 out of every 5 pictures turns out well. I am sorry if I did not get a good picture of you on our site. I invite anyone who has good pictures to email them to me, and I will get them on the site as soon as possible.

Eric Meyer

Using Our Web Site

There is a link on the Home Page titled Student Information. This is where we will upload files with important information for our members. Please check frequently for updates. You can also click on the RSS button so that you can be notified each time we upload new information.

Events This Weekend

Friday:

Wildcat Welcome at Elm Tree Elementary.

Stop by Elm Tree Elementary this Friday between 5 and 8pm. The school is presenting their fund raising carnival, and NWTKD is part of the attractions! We will be hosting a board breaking booth, and the Demo Team will perform at 6pm and 6:30pm. Come cheer them on!

Cost for the Fair is $8:00 which includes unlimited activities and dinner.

Saturday:

It's tournament weekend! The tournament is in West Fork, which is 35 miles south on 540 from exit 85. Directions are on our web site. Click on the "Home Page," and then on "Student Information" for a .pdf file that has the address and directions.

Come watch the 7th degree masters perform, and cheer on the Demo Team! Be there around 9:30 to catch all of the action.

Welcome To NWATKD News!

Welcome to the NWATKD news page! We hope you will check this page frequently for important information from Mr. DeSousa and Mr. Meyer. News for this week:

1) Sign up for Lunch With My Instructor! Parents can sign permission slips that will allow either Mr. DeSousa or Mr. Meyer to bring a lunch of the student's choice to school. We will eat lunch and visit with the student and their friends while in uniform. We look forward to getting to know the students better, and bringing a fun change of pace to their school day. Students will be chosen randomly every month.

2) Womens' Camp is this weekend in Nixa, MO. Brenda Meyer is going to drive, and would like to invite any interested women to join her. Please call 479-795-8673 to arrange a meeting place.

3) Tournament is 2 weeks away! We will be concentrating on tournament preparation during classes the next 2 weeks.

4) Check out the A/B Honor Role Party information in the column to the right. Please see Mr. DeSousa or Mr. Meyer if you have any questions.

Coming Soon

We will be using this blog site to keep you up to date on the latest news from NWATKD. Over the next few weeks we will be introducing a Student of the Month program that includes a lunch visit and meal of the student's choice at his or her school. We will also be offering advice for competing in tournaments and excercising at home. Stay Tuned!