Dear Ticconi’s ATA Family,

Summer is in full swing, and we have an exciting month ahead! Please take a moment to read through these important announcements and upcoming events.

🇺🇸 Saturday, July 4 – Happy Independence Day!

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at ATA!

Please note that all ATA locations will be closed on Saturday, July 4, so our instructors and families can enjoy the holiday. We hope everyone has a fun, safe, and relaxing Independence Day!

📋 Wednesday, July 8 – Tournament Sponsorships Due

This is a friendly reminder that all Regional Tournament Sponsorship forms are due on Wednesday, July 8.

This includes:

Business Sponsorships

Personal Sponsorships

Thank you to everyone who has been working hard to support our tournament! Your efforts truly make a difference.

🌎 Monday, July 13 – Monday, July 20

ATA World Championships

The countdown is on!

This year, over 15 students and 4 instructors from our ATA family will be traveling to the ATA World Championships for an incredible week of training, competition, and unforgettable experiences.

Because so many of our instructors will be attending, all three school locations will be closed from Monday, July 13 through Monday, July 20.

Although classes will be on pause, your training doesn't have to be! Throughout the week, we'll be posting a Daily Training Challenge for students to complete at home. Be ready to train alongside us from wherever you are as we represent our schools on the world stage!

We can't wait to share our experiences and celebrate everyone's accomplishments when we return.

🍝 Saturday, July 25

Spaghetti Dinner & Student Awards Ceremony

📍 Doors Open: 4:00 PM
🍽️ Dinner Begins: 5:00 PM

Join us for an evening of food, fun, and celebration!

We'll be recognizing students from all three ATA locations with special awards while enjoying a delicious spaghetti dinner featuring Sr. Master T's famous homemade sauce!

Dinner is by donation, and everyone is welcome!

A sign-up sheet will be available at each school location so we can estimate how much food to prepare. More event details will be shared as we get closer.

🥋 End-of-Month Belt Testing

It's almost time to test! We wish the best of luck to everyone preparing for their next belt rank. Keep working hard, practicing at home, and giving your best effort in class!

Belt Testing Schedule:

Tuesday, July 28 – Manistee

Wednesday, July 29 – Cadillac

Thursday, July 30 – Suttons Bay

More information will be released via student email as belt testing nears.

Thank you for being such an important part of our ATA family. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to an exciting month ahead.

Have a wonderful Fourth of July, good luck to everyone competing at Worlds, and we'll see you on the mat!

-Sr. Master T