About the American Taekwondo Association

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ATA Founder
Eternal Grand Master H. U. Lee

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Grand Master In Ho Lee

The American Taekwondo Association , and its affiliates the WTTU (World Traditional Taekwondo Union) and STF (Songham Taekwondo Union) oversee over 1500 schools worldwide with over 300,000 members. The ATA is the premiere North American Organization dedicated to the martial art of Taekwondo. Founded by Eternal Grand Master Haeng Ung Lee then led by Grand Masters Soon Ho Lee then In Ho Lee, the ATA has inspired countless members to achieve their martial arts goals through the teachings of Songham Taekwondo.

ATA Monthly Life Skills:
JanuaryGoals in the Martial Arts
FebruaryCourtesy
MarchLoyalty
AprilGoals for your Education
MayRespect
JuneAttitude (Spirit)
JulyGoals for your Relationships
AugustPerseverance
SeptemberHonor
OctoberGoals in the Community
NovemberSelf Control
DecemberIntegrity

The Songham Spirit of Taekwondo 
ATA Event Beginning: 
"Sir (Ma'am),
I will practice in the Spirit of Taekwondo,
With COURTESY for fellow students,
LOYALTY for my instructors,
and RESPECT for my juniors and seniors,
Sir (Ma'am)!"  
ATA Event Closing:  
"Sir (Ma'am),
I shall live with PERSEVERANCE in the Spirit of Taekwondo,
Having HONOR with others,
INTEGRITY within myself,
and SELFCONTROL in my actions,
Sir (Ma'am)!"
 

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Karate for Kids Oath

Sir (Ma’am), 
Each day I will live by honoring my parents and instructors, 
Practicing to the best of my abilities, 
And by having courtesy and respect for everyone I meet,
Sir (Ma’am).

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Tiny Tiger Oath

Sir (Ma’am),
I promise to be a good person, (Right hand elevated) 
To have knowledge in the mind, (Point to head)
Honesty in the heart, (Hand over heart) 
Strength in the body, (Make a muscle)
And to make good friends (Handshake)