The ATA Nation Podcast

We've got an exciting one for you today! In today's episode we interview Dr. Perez from Gait Happens. We talk all about foot health and strength as well as dealing with some foot injuries. Be sure to listen to the whole thing and also check out the Gait Happens Instagram page for some awesome tips.   Get a 4 Week Athletic Development home training plan here! - http://atama.ninja/2024athlete 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 @ATANationPodcast

We've made it to episode 100 and we're still going strong. In this first episode of 2024 we're talking to Ms. Natalie Rios from ATA India. Here how ATA continues to grow worldwide and make a difference in people's lives. Stick around to the end to learn about our Healthy Eating Challenge and get your Athletic Development Home Training plan as well!   Get a 4 Week Athletic Development home training plan here! - http://atama.ninja/2024athlete Join our Heathly Eating Challenge: http://atama.ninja/challenge  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 @ATANationPodcast

Athlete Development has been a big topic in the ATA over the last 5-8 years and we've made a lot of progress. In this episode we talk about what training like an athlete really looks like and how we can continue to improve the way we train to perform better and prevent injury. Get a 4 Week Athletic Development home training plan here! - http://atama.ninja/2024athlete   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to get a trading card from this episode!   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 @ATANationPodcast

  In this episode we interview Mr. Robert Sanchez, a band director, ATA dad and black belt competitor. Not only does he give us some insight into why he loves ATA Xtreme but he shares with us a free resource he's put together to help you level up your Xtreme and Creative music options. Check it out at http://atama.ninja/audio  Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to get a trading card from this episode!   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 @ATANationPodcast

This summer the ATA got a new CEO and the name might be familar to you. Today we interview Sr. Master Taekwon Lee about his growing up in ATA and what it's like to continue his father's legacy as the new CEO of ATA International. Check out this article published about Sr. Master Lee!   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to get a trading card from this episode!   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 @ATANationPodcast

 In this episode we are rebroadcasting a special we made a few years ago to celebrat Eternal Grand Master H. U. Lee. Today (the day of release: Oct 5, 2023) is Founder's Day and we want to commemorate this day with this rebroadcast to remind everyone of our amazing Founder.   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to get a trading card from this episode!   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 @ATANationPodcast

  Everyone knows that Grand Master Caruso is a powerhouse when it comes to teach self-defense. In this episode we dive into his thought on how we can think about self-defense in our training.   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to get a trading card from this episode!   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 @ATANationPodcast

  ATA Nation is EVERYWHERE and in this episode we check in with Master Pedro Tanger from Lisbon Portugal. We talk about how he became the owner of the very first professional martial arts school in his country and where he sees ATA Europe heading in the future.   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to get a trading card from this episode!   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 @ATANationPodcast

Have you heard about the ATA Skillz program? Sr. Master Coffrin joins us to talk about an amazing training opportunity coming up for ATA Nation as well as what the Skillz program is all about. Skillz Seminar   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to get a trading card from this episode!   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 @ATANationPodcast

The 2023 ATA Fall Nationals are coming! In this episode we talk to Director of Training with ATA Martial Arts, Chief Master Skiles all about the training opportunities. Make sure you get registered for training today at ATAMartialArts.com   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to get a trading card from this episode!   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 @ATANationPodcast

We've got a treat for you in this episode. Learn all about Exogen and what some of the top athletes in the world are using to improve their sport specific skills. We talk to Joseph Dolcetti from Lila all about what he's learned about training and how he came up with Exogen. https://lilateam.com/   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to get a trading card from this episode!   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 @ATANationPodcast

Are you a tournament goer? This week I break down 5 (actually 6) "real talk" topics about our amazing ATA Tournament events.   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to get a trading card from this episode!   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 @ATANationPodcast

Have you heard of the Pan-Am championships? Well in this episode you'll learn all about them and how to get involved with Sr. Master Cabrera! Find out more info about the championships here: https://www.ataezsignup.com/tournaments/   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to get a trading card of Sr. Master Cabrera   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 @ATANationPodcast

Today we bring you an interview with Master Seth Birky who's heading up the new ATA NEXT program. You may have heard about this program at Worlds and we wanted to bring you a little more info.   Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to get a trading card of Master Birky   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 @ATANationPodcast

Welcome to season 3 of the ATA Nation Podcast! We're back from our summer break with an awesome epsidode featuring Mr. Kevin Walls. Mr. Walls is one of the pro instructors for the ATA MAX program as well as a brand new ATA Ambassador.    Visit atama.ninja/uncut and use code ATA to get a trading card of Mr. Walls.   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 @ATANationPodcast

Did you hear about the ATA MAX Gathering in Little Rock? This week we talk to Nolan the Ninja and Libby Wilcox on their experience at the first ever ATA MAX Gathering!   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 @ATANationPodcast

The 2022-2023 tournament season is wrapping up and now it's time for the post-season fun. We have some important information for you in this episode so you don't miss a thing.   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 @ATANationPodcast

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, friends and instructors of Songahm Taekwondo! Be sure to subscribe and share with your ATA familyFollow us on Instagram @ATANationPodcast

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 students, families, friends and instructors of Songahm Taekwondo! Be sure to subscribe and share with your ATA familyFollow us on Instagram @ATANationPodcast

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 instructors of Songahm Taekwondo! Be sure to subscribe and share with your ATA familyFollow us on Instagram @ATANationPodcast

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 instructors of Songahm Taekwondo!   Be sure to subscribe and share with your ATA family Follow us on Instagram @ATANationPodcast

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!   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 @ATANationPodcast

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 with your ATA family Follow us on Instagram @ATANationPodcast

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 and instructors of Songahm Taekwondo!   Be sure to subscribe and share with your ATA family Follow us on Instagram @ATANationPodcast

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 for students, families, friends and instructors of Songahm Taekwondo!   Be sure to subscribe and share with your ATA family Follow us on Instagram @ATANationPodcast

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 subscribe and share with your ATA family Follow us on Instagram @ATANationPodcast

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! Be sure to subscribe and share with your ATA familyFollow us on Instagram @ATANationPodcast

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 share with your ATA familyFollow us on Instagram @ATANationPodcast

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 ATA familyFollow us on Instagram @ATANationPodcast

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 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 @ATANationPodcast

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 students, families, friends and instructors of Songahm Taekwondo! Be sure to subscribe and share with your ATA familyFollow us on Instagram @ATANationPodcast

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 instructors of Songahm Taekwondo! Be sure to subscribe and share with your ATA familyFollow us on Instagram @ATANationPodcast

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 familyFollow us on Instagram @ATANationPodcast

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! The ATA Nation Podcast is for students, families, friends and instructors of Songahm Taekwondo! Be sure to subscribe and share with your ATA familyFollow us on Instagram @ATANationPodcast

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 Taekwondo!   Be sure to subscribe and share with your ATA family Follow us on Instagram @ATANationPodcast

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 for students, families, friends and instructors of Songahm Taekwondo!   Be sure to subscribe and share with your ATA family Follow us on Instagram @ATANationPodcast

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 Taekwondo!   Be sure to subscribe and share with your ATA family Follow us on Instagram @ATANationPodcast

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 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 @ATANationPodcast

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 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 @ATANationPodcast

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!   Be sure to subscribe and share with your ATA family Follow us on Instagram @ATANationPodcast

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 students, families, friends and instructors of Songahm Taekwondo!   Be sure to subscribe and share with your ATA family Follow us on Instagram @ATANationPodcast

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 @ATANationPodcast

In this episode we have the honor of interviewing one of ATA Nation's newest 9th Degree Black Belts, Grand Master Candidate Larry Hoover. Find out how he got involved in martial arts, how his wife helped him prepare for his 9th degree testing and some amazing advice on how to talk with your child.   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 @ATANationPodcast

One of our most popular guests, Mrs. Kaminski, is back with us to talk about what it means to do "sport specific" training. We're sure you'll get a lot out of this indepth episode to help you take your training to the next level. Make sure to listen to the end to hear how you can get involved in a 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 @ATANationPodcast Join the ATA Nation Insiders: http://atama.ninja/atanationinsiders

We ran into a lot of awesome residents of ATA Nation at the 2022 ATA World Championships. In this episode we introduce you to a few of them and some interesting facts about them.   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 @ATANationPodcast Join the ATA Nation Insiders: http://atama.ninja/atanationinsiders

We're back for Season 3 of the ATA Nation Podcast! In this episode we feature an interview we did with Nolan the Ninja at the 2022 ATA World Championships as well as an interview with Master Tony Rosa about the exciting new updates to the Team Sparring program for this tournament season.  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 @ATANationPodcast Join the ATA Nation Insiders: http://atama.ninja/atanationinsiders

If you haven't checked out the ATA Nation Network broadcasts on Facebook you're missing out. We've partnered with the ATA Nation Network to rebroadcast their video show in audio formate during the ATA World Championships. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast to catch the replays if you miss the live shows.   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 @ATANationPodcast Join the ATA Nation Insiders: http://atama.ninja/atanationinsiders

We dive back into the archives today and bring you a classic replay featuring training tips on your combat sparring skills from Master Tony Rosa! We'd love to know what you think about these tips. http://atama.ninja/atanationinsiders   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 @ATANationPodcast Join the ATA Nation Insiders: http://atama.ninja/atanationinsiders

It's time to get ready for District Championships and Worlds! This week we start a series of episodes helping you get ready for your championship competition or even gearing up for the new season. Today we have with us Master Bentley talking about mindset training, physical training, and how to get ready for your competition.   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 @ATANationPodcast Join the ATA Nation Insiders: http://atama.ninja/atanationinsiders

The tournament season has wrapped up and that means it's time for another Summer of Songahm fun! Today we run through all the amazing events coming up in the next few months. Don't miss out on signing up early for these events. Links from today's episode: http://atama.ninja/koreatrip http://atama.ninja/college http://atama.ninja/kickin   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 @ATANationPodcast Join the ATA Nation Insiders: http://atama.ninja/atanationinsiders