School Talk at Thomson Estates

A few weeks ago ATA instructors went to Thomson Estates elementary and hosted a special class for the whole school.  It was all the kids that have had good behavior all year from the school, split into 3 groups.  This was something new because I've never taught classes of 150 students before, but it was really cool.  I learned a couple things about engaging a crowd and that the excitement of a class is amplified when the "Yes Sir!" can be heard echoing through the entire school.  We took a few pictures, but it was tough to take them at the same time we were teaching.  Check out our Facebook picture album by going to THIS PAGE. 

We taught a really cool course called the ABC Concentration course.  First, we warm the kids up with some plyometric drills to make them fast and strong.  Then we talk about having a good attitude and always trying their best.  After that, we use martial arts to teach Belief- how the most important person to believe in is yourself!  Then, I taught them the 3 levels of master focus and give teachers a tool to use when the kids are having trouble focusing.

Thanks Thomson Estates and their guidance counselor, Gretchen Zahn, for inviting us.  The staff at the school, including the principal shows how dedicated they are to the future of our community every day in their action.  I've never met a crew with so much passion!

This Week at ATA!

This week we are open! There are future champions in Arkansas competing at Worlds and we have to cheer them on from home. Facebook is a great way to show your support, post something on their wall or send them a good luck message! You can find all of the competitors as my friends on my facebook page: Facebook.com/MrHayhurst. Top Ten competition is the most elite competitors and that is on Thursday and Friday. Then, the Juniors Competiion and Adult weapons competetition is on Saturday. On Sunday, the Adults finish up the tournament with their divisions. It is a very exciting time and, from what I've heard, the most exciting thing to happen to Little Rock, Arkansas since Bill Clinton. Put it in your calendar to go next year, I sure will!

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