This week on the ATA Nation Podcast we talk to Master Kerry Regano from Ignite ATA Martial Arts in Ventura, California. At her recent tournament there was a great example of going Beyond the Belt and in this episode we talk all about it.

Not only will you hear the story of an awesome scholarship donation to Master Regano's students but you'll here how she got involved in ATA Martial Arts and how she looks to impact the future Beyond the Belt!

Takeaways:

• Master Regano began her martial arts journey by enrolling her son at age three, which led her to become a black belt and school owner.
• The Dan McGrath Scholarship Fund provides financial support for outstanding students in leadership programs, emphasizing the importance of community and mentorship.
• Master Regano highlights the transformative power of martial arts in developing leadership skills and character beyond physical training.
• Parents are encouraged to participate alongside their children in martial arts, fostering personal growth and strengthening family bonds through shared experiences.
• The ATA's philosophy of 'beyond the belt' emphasizes the lifelong values and skills students learn, which extend into their everyday lives.
• Involving oneself in martial arts not only enriches the child's experience but can also significantly enhance parents' lives and parenting skills.

Have you seen the social media posts going around about the ATA PanAm Championships in Chile? In this week's episode we talk to Master Cesar Ravedutti about his experience at this year's Championships.

We also discuss how the PanAm Championships are setup in the title program and how you can start making your plans to attend next year in Brazil!

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This week on the ATA Nation Podcast we talk to Master Scott DeShetler about his journey from watching his daughters do martial arts to becoming an ATA Master at this year's World Championships.

US Army Military Police, Software Engineer, 6th Degree Black Belt, Husband, Father of 2 girls (2nd degree and 4th degree), ATA school owner since 2010. Started in the ATA when I was 37.

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This week on the ATA Nation Podcast we talk to Sr. Master Jesse Pino who is a Black Belt and Instructor in the ATA Gum Do system. He's one of the first individuals in the ATA to start teaching Gum Do in his school.

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The 2024 ATA Fall Nations in Pittsburgh is coming right up. In this episode we talk with Chief Master Skiles, Director of Training at ATA Martial Arts, about all of the great trainings being offered this year.

Make sure you visit ATAMartialArts.com to register for any of the trainings mentioned in this episode.

Chief Master Scott Skiles

Presiding Chief Master, Hall of Fame Member, 4 Time World Champion

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This week on the ATA Nation Podcast we talk to Chief Master Tina Newberry about how to get the most from ourselves and our children when dealing with learning disabilities. CM Newberry is a child expert and gives amazing tips and tricks as well as great insight for all instructors, students, and parents.

Chief Master Tina Newberry is an 8th Degree Black Belt and the Founder and CEO of Leaders for Life Martial Arts. As a young girl, Chief Master Newberry was bullied and struggled with dyslexia. When she came into martial arts and realized how she could use it to empower other kids just like her to walk with confidence and conquer life’s challenges, she developed a deep love for teaching. Personal Mission Statement: To partner with parents to raise independent human beings who are ready for life’s challenges. To help parents raise their kids to be leaders in all areas of life.

Tina's Facebook page

@chris.tina.newberry on Instagram

Tina's Website

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This week on the ATA Nation Podcast we talk to Chief Master Lee Feiles about how he's taking his students Beyond the Belt in a very unique program. CM Feiles has created an very cool program where he teaches Songahm Taekwondo as a regular class in a local high school.

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World Championships 2024 is over but that doesn't mean the fun has to end. We were luck enough to interview some of our ATA friends in Phoenix this year and over the next few weeks we'll be bringing you those interviews.

This episode we talk with Anecke Viljoen from South Africa. Though she tried to avoid our microphones we were able to corner her and talk about how ATA Nation is thriving in South Africa.

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