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ATA Extreme Rules
in pdf format here
in pdf format here
She-hahp (tournaments) are controlled competitive environments that allow practitioners
to display and improve their skills in a safe environment. Although some may think it is all
about "who is better", that is only a part of their purpose in Songahm Taekwondo.
In general, there are basically two types of tournaments:
1. Winning a trophy at any cost, while exclaiming victory and scorning defeat
2. Competing with a good attitude (possibly winning a trophy) and learning under ideal
conditions
The second is what we in Songahm Taekwondo try to achieve!
Remember that tournaments are not just for a trophy. They allow our members to meet
new people, make new friends, put nerves to the test, and display skills. By focusing on
these purposes, it is very possible to be happy whether one wins or loses. Most people
think that the reward at a tournament is the trophy. By eliminating this idea, we eliminate
the unnecessary devastation of leaving without a trophy.
In reality, competition is not just in a ring. Students of Songahm Taekwondo, as well as all
other human beings, are competing with self on a daily basis. We compete with our body
to lose weight. We compete with our mind to retain knowledge, and we compete with our
intellect on our spiritual convictions. Even in the case of a match against an opponent, we
are not only competing against that person's skill, but also against ourselves to do the
absolute best that we can. Therefore, tournaments are a great opportunity for increasing
skills as well as boosting confidence. And, just as importantly, it is possible to learn self
control over a temper, or become motivated to react positively instead of negatively to
outcomes one does not desire.
For all these reasons and more, she-hahp (tournaments) are a vital part of Songahm
Taekwondo, and one of the most dynamic, fun aspects of our art.
to display and improve their skills in a safe environment. Although some may think it is all
about "who is better", that is only a part of their purpose in Songahm Taekwondo.
In general, there are basically two types of tournaments:
1. Winning a trophy at any cost, while exclaiming victory and scorning defeat
2. Competing with a good attitude (possibly winning a trophy) and learning under ideal
conditions
The second is what we in Songahm Taekwondo try to achieve!
Remember that tournaments are not just for a trophy. They allow our members to meet
new people, make new friends, put nerves to the test, and display skills. By focusing on
these purposes, it is very possible to be happy whether one wins or loses. Most people
think that the reward at a tournament is the trophy. By eliminating this idea, we eliminate
the unnecessary devastation of leaving without a trophy.
In reality, competition is not just in a ring. Students of Songahm Taekwondo, as well as all
other human beings, are competing with self on a daily basis. We compete with our body
to lose weight. We compete with our mind to retain knowledge, and we compete with our
intellect on our spiritual convictions. Even in the case of a match against an opponent, we
are not only competing against that person's skill, but also against ourselves to do the
absolute best that we can. Therefore, tournaments are a great opportunity for increasing
skills as well as boosting confidence. And, just as importantly, it is possible to learn self
control over a temper, or become motivated to react positively instead of negatively to
outcomes one does not desire.
For all these reasons and more, she-hahp (tournaments) are a vital part of Songahm
Taekwondo, and one of the most dynamic, fun aspects of our art.
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