ATA Tournaments

The ATA either Hosts or Sanctions three types of tournaments. World & National, Regional, and Class "C" or In-School Tournaments. The result is a system of closed tournaments that function under a common set of rules and judging criteria. The tournaments are open to ATA, or international affiliates, the WTTU, STF, or ATTU members only. Competitors compete in Age and Rank specific divisions in Traditional Forms, Traditional Weapons, Point Style Sparring, and ATA Extreme (a theatrical performance art designed to engage and entertain the audience) Forms and Weapons. Black Belts Earn Points towards finishing in the World Top-Ten. Leadership students compete for a State High Point Title

Regional Competition

World and National Competition

In School Competition

Thomas' Martial Arts is a member of the Southern California Region (103A) of ATA Schools. Each region hosts up to 5 tournaments a year. These tournaments are usually within same day driving distance from our schools. In addition to our region, there are three regions within a one day drive or short flight. Las Vegas Nv., Northern California and Arizona. These tournaments are open to ATA members from any region.

The ATA hosts two National and one World Championships a year. The National Championships are held in Orlando Florida at the Disneyworld Sports Facility in the Fall and the Las Vegas Convention Center in Spring. The World Championships are held in Little Rock Arkansas in June. The World Championships are actually two tournaments, The World Championships and then the first tournament of the new season

Class "C" or "In School" tournaments are open to members of Thomas' Martial Arts or any Instructor who Certified under Thomas' Martial Arts. Theses tournaments are held in one of our Gym facilities. They provide an excellent opportunity for our JTI's and new Instructors to learn how to judge. It also gets the parents involved by teaching them how to score keep. Class C tournaments are a great place to get your feet wet in live competition