Elements ATA

09/08/2026

Fall Nationals is fast approaching! Get signed up!

09/07/2026

We are getting close! 2 1/2 weeks left to register for Renew Rumble at Kalahari!

✅Keep up your training in class to prepare. Maybe ask your instructor about some private lessons to sharpen your skills!

✅Sign up to compete at www.ataezsignup.com. If you have any questions, see Mr. Stephens or Mr. Valley.

✅Confirm your hotel reservation and check out all that Kalahari has to offer!

✅Get ready to have fun and meet new friends

We can’t wait to see you guys there!

08/26/2026

📅 We are 1 month away from the Renew Rumble! In the final month of preparation be sure to:

✅ Keep up your training in class to prepare. Maybe ask your instructor about some private lessons to sharpen your skills!

✅ Sign up to compete with your instructor if in our region. If visiting us from out of region register at www.ataezsignup.com

✅ Confirm your hotel reservation and check out all that Kalahari has to offer!

✅ Get ready to have fun and meet new friends

See you all soon!

08/19/2026

Hi Elements ATA Families,

Testing Week is here!! We are excited to see everyone show off their best techniques as we wrap up our Courtesy Cycle. For our color belts, we've handed out Ready to Test stripes for those students testing. Please note that if your student did not receive their ready to test stripe (black stripe with Ready to Test on it), they were either missing one or more aspects, or were not ready to test.

Wednesday - Saturday we will NOT have classes as we have testing’s scheduled.

Wednesday - Tiger Testing’s & Black Belt Midterms

Thursday - Kids Testing’s

Friday - Rank Testing and Teen & Adult Testing

Saturday – Scheduled Make Up Testing’s

For more details, please see the Testing Schedule attached. Testing times are for current rank, not future rank (if I have a student that is a yellow belt, attempting to earn their camo, they will attend the yellow belt testing). If you miss testing or come at the wrong time, we will not be able to accommodate this week and will need to make other arrangements.

Requirements for Testing (No Exceptions):

White Uniform (No Color Uniforms/No T-shirts/No Training Pants)

Belt (Color belts must have Testing Stripe)

Gear Bag (If you have one)



Upcoming Tournament – Kalahari:

On Sept 26th we will be going to Kalahari for a regional tournament. This is the closest tournament that we will have during the season and it’s a great opportunity to make a quick day trip into an experience that opens a lot of doors for you or your student. If you are new to tournaments that’s ok, we will be posting a video intro this cycle to get you ready. Please let us know any questions you may have so that we can answer it on the video.

We want to wish everyone good luck during testing and we hope everyone has a great time showing their best work. If you have any questions about timing, please check the schedule below and if the schedule is not able to answer your question, feel free to reach out by phone, text or email.



Mr. Stephens and Mr. Valley

07/21/2026

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask Mr Stephens or Mr Valley. We would love to see everyone compete!

🥇 🌎 World Championships has come and gone, which means it's time for the Renew Rumble!! September 25th and 26th we are hosting the first tournament of the season for region 117 at Kalahari Resort Sandusky

Time to set new goals and kick off the 2026-2027 Tournament Season. Register now with your instructor if in Region 117 (Western PA, Ohio, and WV). If out of region register at www.ataezsignup.com 🏆

We only have 10% of our rooms left at Kalahari 😱. Book those last rooms before they sell out at the following link: https://book.passkey.com/e/51149328

06/23/2026

🥋 DATES TO REMEMBER 🥋

We are 3 months out from the Renew Rumble!!

🌊 September 25-26 at Kalahari Resort Sandusky, OH for a weekend of competition, friends, and family fun!

🗓️ Deadline to get your discounted rooms is fast approaching! We are at 60% full on our room block. Book your rooms at the link below by 8/25 to save $50/night and each room includes 4 waterpark passes.

https://book.passkey.com/e/51149328

🥋 Tuesday September 22 is the deadline to register to compete at standard pricing. Speak to your instructor about how to register!

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all of our dads.

06/15/2026

Hi Elements ATA Families,

Testing Week is here!! We are excited to see everyone show off their best techniques as we wrap up our Communication Cycle. For our color belts, we've handed out Ready to Test stripes for those students testing. Please note that if your student did not receive their ready to test stripe (black stripe with Ready to Test on it), they were either missing one or more aspects, or were not ready to test.

We look forward to some great classes in preparation for testing and then Wednesday -Saturday we will NOT have classes as we have testing’s scheduled.

Wednesday - Tiger Testing’s & Black Belt Midterms

Thursday - Kids Testing’s

Friday - Rank Testing and Teen & Adult Testing

Saturday – Scheduled Make Up Testing’s

For more details, please see the Testing Schedule attached. Testing times are for current rank, not future rank (if I have a student that is a yellow belt, attempting to earn their camo, they will attend the yellow belt testing). If you miss testing or come at the wrong time, we will not be able to accommodate this week and will need to make other arrangements.

Requirements for Testing (No Exceptions):

White Uniform (No Color Uniforms/No T-shirts/No Training Pants)

Belt (Color belts must have Testing Stripe)

Gear Bag (If you have one)

Upcoming Tournaments – World Championships & Kalahari:

On July 13th- July 18th World Championships will be taking place in Phoenix, AZ. At this tournament, any student who finished the season in the top 10 of their age and rank, AND our District Champions, will be eligible to compete for the title of World Champion! During this week there will also be trainings, seminars, and workouts for instructors to grow in their own skill. To wrap up the week, there is a second tournament called Super 20 where the new season is kicked off with a chance at major points. This tournament is for everyone who wants to compete, similar to nationals. During this week we will be CLOSED and we hope everyone enjoys some fun in the sun and make sure to tag us in your “Kick Pic’s” on the beach, at the amusement parks, or at home taking a break.

On Sept 26th we will be going to Kalahari for a regional tournament. This is the closest tournament that we will have during the season and it’s a great opportunity to make a quick day trip into an experience that opens a lot of doors for you or your student. If you are new to tournaments that’s ok, we will be hosting a tournament class over the summer and we would love for everyone who’s interested in trying one to join us.



We want to wish everyone good luck during testing and we hope everyone has a great time showing their best work. If you have any questions about timing, please check the schedule below and if the schedule is not able to answer your question, feel free to reach out by phone, text or email.



Mr. Stephens and Mr. Valley

06/13/2026

We want to celebrate all of our students that competed today in the Mid-America District Championship. You all represented our school well. Details and medal count will come soon!

05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, we will be closed as we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.