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Wow... This last comment is definitely from someone that really doesn't understand what it takes to become a Black Belt in Taekwondo. It's sad to know how people can be so ignorant!\r
My two kids are working toward to become a black belt and don't need to participate on tournaments for that, specially here in Vegas where open tournaments are organized by different associations with different rules, not Traditional Taekwondo! Some times they don't even know what they are judging because, most open tournaments include different styles ( you see Judo, Karate, all mixed with Taekwondo). So, in my opinion , I don't think it will ""define"" if my boys will have the skills and knowledge to defend themselves if they eventually need. They do practice it at ATF a lot! And yes, they do use tournament rules of ONLY Traditional Taekwondo. Why? Because that's what they teach, not just to ""fight"".\r
NO, you don't become a Black Belt because you know how to fight, you become a Black Belt because you know how to control yourself avoiding a fight with integrity and also, when you acquire the knowledge of how and when to use special skills to also protect yourself in case a fight is inevitable, then you have the right to defend yourself and you will be able to apply all the techniques that a true Black Belt knows not matter what age or gender. And believe me, I have been watching all the sparring classes and I don't think this knowledge is something that anyone can have. It takes a great teacher, great parents to support, great discipline, great energy, and yes, amazing kids that want to become better in every aspect of their lives.\r
By the way, ATF academy is a private school and yes, they sale their uniforms and equipments just like any other private school. Everybody must use the same thing, like many other organizations or just single private schools. Their price is very affordable and actually cheap when I compared it with other Taekwondo school. My boys are taking almost 8 classes a week and they enjoy every moment. They will become a true Black Belt in Taekwondo, and hopefully, the only time they will have to spar someone will be when they are training at the school or on future tournaments ""IF"" they choose to attend! They learn the discipline to practice almost everyday a little bit and we try to take them as much as we can to all the classes.\r
The Melatti Family have a great school and we are grateful for the kind of direction they are using to teach our kids the best of Taekwondo,. Discipline, self control, and integrity!\r
By the way, the water fountain never worked since day one and wasn't turned off by the school, what a malicious comment saying that ""they force the students to buy water or to bring their own..."" YES, bring your own!! And stop ""forcing"" your kid to drink tap running water! \r
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Love everything about ATF Academy!\r
Really LOVE the Melatti Family for the kind of job they are doing and for the confidence they are helping my children develop.\r
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