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Elle Valle- ATA TIGER
Ms. Elle is the youngest of 3 siblings that attend Giordano's ATA Martial Arts for the last 3 years. It has been amazing t0 watch what she learns and the way her behavior has changed over the years. She enjoys attending her Tiger classes and bringing new friends into her life. She’s more focused, listens and uses ‘’Yes sir, yes ma’am’’. She’s always ready to compete and show off what she has learned. She’s determined to give it her all at her belt testing's, she’s always aiming for that next level color belt. She’s now a recommended black belt and she she’s very excited to move on to that next level being a Black Belt.
Aaron Le- ATA YOUTH
Aaron was a shy 8 year when he first started karate. He was bullied in school because of his vitiligo which led to low confidence. His first few weeks in karate, he didn’t want to participate, but at the end of his trial he was a completely different child. He wanted to go to classes & help others. Within the next few months, he was invited to go to a leadership seminar. He joined leadership & has thrived in all aspect of his life. He does well in school, stands up for others and is a kind child who loves to welcome new students in the dojo and at school. His goal is to earn his blackbelt, earn a World Championship title and to join legacy to help other kids like himself.
Mrs. Jasmine Giordano- ATA TEEN/ADULT
Mrs. Jasmine Giordano is currently a Green Belt in Songahm Taekwondo and has been training for approximately 7-8 months. Martial arts have been helping her so much with self-confidence and believe in herself. Recently she has been learning how to speak up, learn from her mistakes, strengthening her body, losing weight, and pushing herself to be a better person. She recently joined the leadership program to take her training both physically and mentally to the next level. As she continues to strive to be the best she can be, She enjoy every minute of training and developing herself as a mom, a wife, a friend, and a future leader.
MR. Robert Handfield- ATA Special Abilities
Mr. Handfield is 14 years old and lives with Autism and anxiety, but they don't slow him down. He began doing taekwondo thanks to his friend who invited him to a holiday party at the studio. Learning Tae Kwon Do is different for him, and he is learning to speak up about that and get the appropriate help from the instructors, and their teaching skills through the life skills of ATA.
Mr Handfield is currently ranked Top 10 in the World in the Special Abilities Ring in Forms and Weapons Forms.
Ms. Caitlyn Higa- 1st Degree Black Belt
Ms. Caitlyn Higa started TKD at the age of 6 years old. It was mostly her mom’s idea because she thought Caitlyn was too shy at school. The first day of class was the scariest day ever for her, but after a few classes she began to learn new skills and movements. The more she went the better she became and the more confident she was in herself. It took 3 years to reach her first-degree Black Belt and now she is regularly competing in tournaments across the country in Forms and Weapons Forms. Giordano’s ATA TKD has helped her develop greater self-confidence, become a better student, become a leader, and make friends at school. She enjoys being surrounded by positive environment that promotes growth and success.
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Legacy Program
Starting at age 13, you can enter the program to become a certified instructor at age 18.