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EVENT SCHEDULE



Wednesday, October 22


1:00pm - 5:00pm

Masters Training

Instructor: Presiding Grand Master MK Lee and Staff

Open to: All ATA Masters and Master Candidates

Description: Presiding Grand Master Lee and the Masters Council officially invite you to this great opportunity to train with the Master’s from across the ATA. This will be an exciting and intense training which will include updated high rank testing requirements and Mastership requirements. Grand Master Lee and the Master's Council look forward to seeing you there! 

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall B/C

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Traditional Gum Do Testing

Open to: Spectators Welcome

Location: The Westin Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania East West Ballroom


Thursday, October 23


8:00am - 11:00am,
12:00PM - 3:00PM

PPCT Combatives Seminar

Instructor: Grand Master Michael Caruso

Open to: All ATA Members 13 years and older

Description: Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to train with Grand Master Michael Caruso in a dynamic seminar that combines pressure point and motor point techniques to supercharge your self-defense skills. Backed by years of research, this training introduces the P.P.C.T. Survival Learning Methodology to boost reaction time and enhance tactical control in real-world scenarios. Open to all ranks, ages 13 and up, this is your chance to gain cutting-edge strategies that can instantly elevate your personal training or enhance your school’s self-defense curriculum.

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Rooms 413-415

8:00am - 11:00am

Legacy Program Enhancements 10 Class Management Skills

Instructor: Chief Master Scott Skiles and Staff

Open to: All Licensees and Legacy Members 13 years and older

Description: After 10 years of implementation, the ATA Legacy Program is prime for a few updates. For both seasoned and newer instructors, this seminar will provide essential updates, reintroduce time-tested instructional strategies we call "The 10 Class Management Skills".  Join us as we Honor the Past, While Embracing the Future!!!

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Rooms 403-405

8:00am - 11:00am,
12:00PM - 3:00pm

ATA Sparring From Beginners to Champions

Instructors: Senior Master Jesse Isaacs and Staff

Open to: All ATA Black Belts 13 years and older

Description: Step into this powerful instructor training seminar focused on building confident, skilled sparring leaders at every level. You’ll gain proven methods for developing students from their first sparring steps to high-level competitive performance—while maintaining safety and cultivating a positive class culture. Through hands-on participation and focused instruction, you'll learn how to effectively use ATA Sparring Class Planners to train students of all ages and ranks. Come ready to grow your skills, elevate your teaching, and embrace the Growth Mindset that drives champions and instructors alike!

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall B/C

8:00am - 11:00am,
12:00pm - 3:00pm

ATA MAX Building Your Teams From The Ground Up & An Introduction To Team Choreography

Instructors: Senior Master Ciel Solwazi and Senior Master Evan Turner

Open to: All Licensees and Legacy Members 13 years and older

Description: In this dynamic seminar, Sr. Master Solwazi and Sr. Master Turner will share their proven strategies for building powerful, high-performing teams—starting with strong foundations in culture, leadership, and structure. Learn how to recruit, train, and develop students into motivated, loyal team members who represent your school with pride and excellence. The second half of the session will introduce the exciting world of Team Sync Choreography. Discover how to create visually striking, team-based performance routines that elevate your school’s presence at tournaments and events. From spacing and timing to creative transitions and musicality, this intro will give you the tools to start building your own sync teams with confidence.

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Rooms 408-410

8:00am - 11:00am,
12:00pm - 3:00pm

ATA Combat Sparring From Beginners to Champions

Instructors: Chief Master Kevin Kaminski and Staff

Open to: All ATA Black Belts 13 years and older

Description: Unlock the full potential of ATA Combat Sparring in this dynamic instructor training seminar designed to sharpen your teaching and coaching skills. Learn how to introduce combat sparring to beginners, refine tactics for advanced students, and train high-level competitors—all while emphasizing safety, control, and progression. You’ll get hands-on experience and walk away confident in using the ATA Combat Sparring Class Planners to teach students of all ranks and abilities. Embrace the Growth Mindset and take your sparring instruction to the next level—where precision, power, and purpose meet.

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall B/C

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Legacy Program Enhancements “Class Planning for Success”

Instructors: Chief Master Scott Skiles and Staff

Open to: All Licensees and Legacy Members 13 years and older

Description: Great instruction doesn’t happen by chance—it starts with a plan. In this essential seminar, you’ll learn how to take what needs to be taught and turn it into powerful, structured classes using individual, target, and partner-based activities that maximize engagement and results. Whether you’re a seasoned facilitator or a developing instructor, you’ll gain strategies and ready-to-use planning tools to elevate both your daily teaching and long-term curriculum delivery. Walk away with the skills to lead with clarity, teach with purpose, and embody the Growth Mindset every time you step on the mat. 

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Rooms 403-405

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Help Desk & Wristband Counter

Description: Register for competition and pick up your pre-purchased spectator admission. Spectator admission QR codes are no longer scanned at the door.

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall B Lobby

2:00pm - 5:00pm

RTTL Meeting

Open to:  All Licensees, RTTL’s, RTTL Assistants, and Data Entry

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall B/C

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Coaches Certification Team Sparring & Team Combat Sparring

Description: Team Sparring and Team Combat Sparring

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall B/C

3:30pm - 5:30pm

Black Belt Forms Chung San & Sok Bong

Instructor: Chief Master Scott Skiles and Staff

Open to:  All Licensees and Legacy Members 13 years and older

Description: A Songahm “Poom-sae” or “Form” is a series of physical movements such as blocks, strikes and kicks combined with mental skills such as focus, memorization and discipline performed against an imaginary opponent. Come hone your skills in this exciting and informative seminar

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Rooms 403-405

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Train Like A Champion Seminar

Instructors: Team ATA-USA Coaches and Athletes

Open to: All ATA Members 8 years and older

Description: Get ready for an unforgettable training experience with Team ATA-USA Coaches and members at our exclusive Train Like A Champion Seminar! Whether you're new to the ring or you're a seasoned competitor, this seminar is designed to elevate your skills, sharpen your technique, and boost your confidence in the ring. This dynamic session will cover: Combat & Sparring fundamentals, Advanced strategies, Footwork, timing, and distance control, High-level drills used by national champions, Mental toughness and competitive mindset training. Be a part of this rare opportunity to train with some of the best in the country, learn from their experience, and be inspired by their passion for the sport.

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall B/C

REGISTRATION COMING SOON!

6:00pm - 8:00pm

ATA MAX Battle Royale

Instructors: Senior Master Ciel Solwazi, Senior Master Evan Turner, and the ATA MAX Pro Team

Open to: All ATA Members 9 years and older

Description: Are you ready to take the next step Join the ATA Max Pro Team for an adrenaline-fueled event where participants will face off in a series of intense challenges across multiple categories. Attendees will compete in Kicking, Weapons, Tricking, and Creative Hands, showcasing their skill, creativity, and endurance. This event will provide a thrilling platform for students to push themselves to the limit and emerge as champions in a dynamic, competitive setting. It’s Time To MAX Out Your Potential!!!

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall B/C

TBD

Licensee Welcome Reception

Open to: ATA Licensees Plus one guest; 18 Years & older

Description: More information coming soon

Location: TBD

REGISTRATION COMING SOON!


Friday, October 24


7:00am

Doors Open

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall B/C

7:00am - 30 minutes after last round

Help Desk & Wristband Counter

Description: Register for competition and pick up your pre-purchased spectator admission. Spectator admission QR codes are no longer scanned at the door.

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall B Lobby

8:00am - 10:00am

International Rank & Midterm Testing

7:15am Testers Meeting
7:30am Judges Meeting
8:00am Rank Testing & Mid-terms Begin

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall B/C

10:00am

Adult Team Sparring/Team Combat Sparring Coaches & Judges
Meeting/Check-In

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall B/C

10:30am - 1:30pm

Round 1: Junior Creative & Xtreme Competition

Ages 17 & UNDER-All Ranks (Except Tiny Tigers)

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall B/C

10:30am - 1:30pm

Round 1: Adult Team Sparring & Team Combat Sparring Competition

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall B/C

10:30am -1:30pm

Round 1: Masters Competiton

6th, 7th & 8th degrees

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall B/C

10:30am -1:30pm

Round 1: Traditional & Creative/Xtreme Competition

4th & 5th degrees

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall B/C

1:45pm

Junior Team Sparring/Combat Coaches & Judges Meeting Check-In

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall B/C

2:00pm - 4:15pm

Round 2: Adult Creative & Xtreme Competition

Open to: All Ranks

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall B/C

2:00pm - 4:15pm

Round 2: Junior Team Sparring/Team Combat Sparring Competition

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall B/C

2:00pm - 4:15pm

Round 2: Masters Competition

6th, 7th, & 8th degrees

Open to: All Ranks

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall B/C

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Team Demo & Team Sync Competition

6th, 7th, & 8th degrees

Open to: All Ranks

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall B/C


Saturday, October 25


7:00am

Doors Open

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall B/C

7:00am - 30 minutes after last round

Help Desk & Wristband Counter

Open to: ATA Licensees and their staff

Description: Register for competition and pick up your pre-purchased spectator admission. Spectator admission QR codes are no longer scanned at the door.

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall B Lobby

8:00am

Opening Ceremony

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall B/C

8:00am - 7:00pm

Junior & Adult Color Belt Traditional Competition

Open to: All Ages; All Belts Competitive and Recreational

Description: All Traditional & Creative/Xtreme Events

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall B/C

8:00am - 7:00pm

Junior & Adult Black Belt Traditional Competition

Open to: All ages; 1st-5th Degrees

Description: All Traditional & Creative/Xtreme Events

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall B/C

8:00am - 7:00pm

4th & 5th Degrees Competition

Description: Remaining Divisions

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall B/C

9:00am

Tiger Competition

Description: All Traditional & Creative/Xtreme Events

Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall B/C

 

2025 Fall Nationals Training Pricing

Pricing for ATA Kicks To The MAX is $99.00. All other training session pricing listed below.

Online Early:

Online Regular:

Onsite:

Ends 8/22

8/23 - 10/10

10/11 - 10/23

$249.00 $299.00 $349.00

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2025 Fall Nationals Online Registration Pricing


*Family pricing applies for 3rd family member onward

*adult black belts (18+) additional $50 late fee and half points for onsite registration

 

Online:

Late:

Extended Late:

Family 3+:

Family Late 3+

Family 3+ Extended Late

 

Ends 9/19
Noon CT

9/19 1PM - 9/26 
Noon CT

9/26 Noon - 10/13 Noon CT

Ends 9/19
Noon CT

9/19 1PM - 9/26
Noon CT

9/26 Noon - 10/13
Noon CT

2 Events  $110.00 $130.00  $150.00    $55.00  $70.00 $85.00 
3 Events  $140.00 $185.00  $190.00     $75.00  $100.00 $115.00
4 Events  $175.00 $230.00  $240.00    $95.00  $120.00  $135.00 
5 Events $210.00  $275.00  $295.00    $110.00  $145.00 $160.00 
6-8 Events $240.00  $310.00  $320.00     $125.00   $160.00  $175.00 


2025 Fall Nationals Onsite Registration Pricing


*Family pricing applies for 3rd family member onward

*adult black belts (18+) additional $50 late fee and half points for onsite registration

 

Onsite:

Family 3+:

2 Events  $170.00 $100.00 
3 Events  $210.00 $130.00 
4 Events  $260.00 $150.00 
5 Events   $315.00  $175.00 
6-8 Events   $340.00  $190.00 

 

 

 

GET READY FOR FALL NATIONALS!

Fall Nationals will take place in Pittsburgh, PA
at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

October 22-25, 2025