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EVENT SCHEDULE
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Tuesday, July 14
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7:30am - 12:00pm
International Licensee Competitor Check-In
Open to: All International Licensees or their assistant who have competitors in the TOC or Super 20
Description: Chief Master Rivera and Chief Master Stevens will be available to check and confirm all international registrations for Worlds Competition.
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall 4 Foyer
8:00am - 10:00pm
World Conference Day 1: Tournament Culture
Instructor: Chief Master Betsy Stevens
Open to: All ATA Licensees and Staff Members
Description: More information to follow
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, North Building - Room 126
8:00am - 12:00pm
World Conference Day 1: Leaders for Life Playbook — From Sidelines to Leadership: Turning Parents into Powerful Partners
Instructor: Chief Master Tina Newberry
Open to: All ATA Licensees and Staff Members
Description: This four-hour seminar is divided into two practical, hands-on learning sessions designed to help your academy create stronger engagement, higher retention, and meaningful community impact.
The first half (8am-10am) focuses on how to create raving fans among the families already in your academy. You will learn practical ways to teach leadership and life skills even through your youngest instructors, so parents clearly see the value of what their children are learning and begin applying these skills in their homes.
The second half (10am-12pm) focuses on expanding that impact into your community. Learn how to demonstrate the value of martial arts leadership training through powerful school talks that educators appreciate and invite back again and again. Participants will leave with a clear strategy to increase parent engagement, the 7-step process for teaching Leadership & Life Skills for maximum impact, and a ready-to-use “School Talk” presentation that helps build lasting relationships with educators and community leaders.Please come prepared to participate in the hands-on portions of the seminar. *This seminar builds on each other, however, can be attended separately. “Great martial arts schools don’t just build skilled students—they build families and communities who believe in what they do.”
-Tina Newberry
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, North Building - Room 127
8:00am - 10:00am,
1:00pm - 3:00pm
World Conference Day 1: Free Sparring — Control the Ring: Winning with Strategy and Confidence
Instructor: Senior Master Jesse Isaacs
Open to: All ATA Legacy Members 13 years and older
Description: Take your free sparring to the next level at Worlds with a strategy-focused seminar designed to give you a competitive edge in the ring. Learn how to control the space, manage time effectively, and make sharp tactical decisions under pressure. Develop the awareness and composure needed to dictate the pace of the match and stay one step ahead. Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills, register now and elevate your sparring performance!
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall 4
8:00am - 10:00am,
3:00pm - 5:00pm
World Conference Day 1: Legacy Training -Teaching Life Skills in Songahm Taekwondo
Instructors: Senior Master Keegan Ireland and Senior Master Mark Burns
Open to: All ATA Legacy Members 13 years and older
Description: This seminar explores how the ATA Life Skills of Discipline, Belief, Communication, Respect, Self-Esteem, and Honesty are intentionally taught through core techniques, forms, sparring, and board breaking using clear attributes such as base, balance, precision, and power. Participants will learn practical instructor scripts and coaching cues that connect physical execution to character development, ensuring students understand why they move, not just how. Attendees will leave with ready-to-use teaching language and a deeper understanding of how to build strong martial artists and strong leaders at the same time.
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, North Building - Room 120 B/C
8:00am - 10:00am,
3:00pm - 5:00pm
World Conference Day 1: ATA MAX
Instructors: Senior Master Ciel Solwazi and Senior Evan Master Turner
Open to: All ATA Licensees & ATA Legacy Members 13 years and older
Description: More information to follow
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, North Building - Room 120 A
8:00am - 5:00pm
World Conference Day 1: Black Belt Weapons Training
Instructors: ATA Training Staff
Open to: All ATA Legacy Members 13 years and older **Knowledge of the Black Belts Forms Is Mandatory**
Description: Whether you are a competitor or an instructor, these seminars are for you. Join us as we offer form training & clarifications in all ATA weapons. Our World Champion instructors will review each weapon form to make sure you are at the top of your game.
Weapons offered: Mid-Range Jahng Bong, Long Range Jahng Bong, Single Ssahng Jeol Bong, Double Ssahng Jeol Bong, Single Bahng Mahng Ee, Double Bahng Mahng Ee, Ssahng Nat, Oh Sung Do, Jee Pahng Ee, Gum Do, and Sam Dan Bong
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall 4
9:00am - 5:00pm
Mastership Training
Instructors: Masters Council and Team
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Room 120 D
10:00am - 12:00pm
World Conference Day 1: Lee’s ATA Martial Arts Playbook - The Retirement Blueprint: Building Value and Transitioning with Purpose
Instructor: Chief Master Michelle Landgren-Lee
Open to: All ATA Licensees and Staff Members
Description: When was the last time you evaluated not just how your school is performing, but what it’s truly worth and what your next chapter could look like? In this first-time, two-hour seminar, you’ll gain a clear understanding of how to build value, plan a successful transition, and approach your exit with purpose, confidence, and strategy. Whether you’re years away or already thinking ahead, this session will help you lead your future with intention, not reaction.
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, North Building - Room 126
10:00am - 12:00pm,
3:00pm - 5:00pm
World Conference Day 1: Combat Sparring - Combat IQ: Strategy, Timing, and Ring Awareness
Instructor: Chief Master Kevin Kaminski
Open to: All ATA Legacy Members 13 years and older
Description: Step into the fast-paced world of combat sparring at Worlds with a strategy-driven seminar designed to sharpen your timing, control, and scoring precision. Learn how to adapt to different fighting styles, manage distance and positioning, and make quick, effective decisions in high-speed exchanges. Don’t miss your chance to elevate your combat sparring—register now and gain the edge!
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall 4
10:00am - 12:00pm,
1:00pm - 3:00pm
World Conference Day 1: Songahm Forms - Good to GREAT!
Instructor: Chief Master Scott Skiles
Open to: All ATA Members 13 years and older
Description: Are you ready to take your Traditional Forms from good to great on the world stage? In this focused, detail-driven seminar, you’ll learn how to refine your techniques, elevate your presentation, and make the small adjustments that separate top competitors in competition. With the Tournament of Champions just days away, don’t miss this opportunity to prepare like a champion. Register now and take your performance to the next level!
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, North Building - Room 120 B/C
10:00am - 12:00pm,
1:00pm - 3:00pm
World Conference Day 1: Building Speed, Agility & Explosiveness
Instructor: Master Krista Kaminski
Open to: All ATA Members 13 years and older
Description: Join us to learn the concepts and training tips surrounding the development of speed, agility, and explosiveness. Seminar objectives will include understanding the correct application of exercise and drills, timing of drills to avoid fatigue, and appropriate progression of volume of plyometrics.
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, North Building - Room 120 A
1:00pm - 3:00pm
World Conference Day 1: GaleForce Club Playbook - Opening a Club
Instructor: Chief Master Joel Bass
Open to: All ATA Licensees and Staff Members
Description: Whether you’re an existing ATA licensee or considering opening your own club, this seminar will walk you through the “Opening an ATA Club” Playbook. You’ll gain a clear, high-level understanding of what it takes to get started—from evaluating opportunities to laying the foundation for a successful launch. Designed for those exploring the club model, this session will help you determine if opening a club is the right next step and give you the confidence to move forward.
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, North Building - Room 126
1:00pm - 3:00pm
World Conference Day 1: Leaders For Life Playbook - From the Mat to the Community: Unlocking Opportunity Through the 10 Class Management Skills
Instructor: Chief Master Jeff Newberry
Open to: All ATA Licensees and Staff Members
Description: Great instructors don’t just teach, they open doors. Hidden inside the 10 class management skills you use every day is something far more powerful than most realize: a framework for influence, connection, and leadership in every conversation. When you truly understand these skills, they begin to show up everywhere, in how you speak to parents, how you present in schools, and how your community sees you. They go from methods to teach by and become principles to live by. In this session, you’ll learn how to unlock these skills beyond the mat so that every interaction becomes an opportunity to: Build trust, create meaningful relationships, and position yourself as a professional and expert in your community. This isn’t about doing more, it’s about seeing what you already do…at a deeper level. And once you see it, you can’t unsee it.
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, North Building - Room 127
3:00pm - 5:00pm
World Conference Day 1: GaleForce Club Playbook - Running a Club
Instructor: Chief Master Joel Bass
Open to: All ATA Licensees and Staff Members
Description: Built for both current licensees and those ready to take the next step, this seminar focuses on the “Running an ATA Club” Playbook and what it takes to operate a successful club long-term. You’ll explore the key elements that drive consistency, growth, and leadership development within your program. Whether you’re already running a club or planning ahead, this session will provide practical insight to help you lead effectively and maximize your impact.
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, North Building - Room 126
3:00pm - 5:00pm
World Conference Day 1: World Class Taekwondo Center Playbook - Achieving 97% Retention: The X Factor to Building A Thriving Dojang
Instructor: Master Michael Mertens, Executive Director of World Class Taekwondo Centers
Open to: All ATA Licensees and Staff Members
Description: Most school owners invest substantial time, energy, and money into enrolling new students—but how long are they staying? Retention is the multiplier. It’s what turns your marketing into real growth, your students into leaders, and your school into a dominant force in your community. In this highly tactical session, Master Michael Mertens—owner of five World Class Taekwondo Centers serving nearly 1,700 students—shares the exact systems behind his 97% retention standard.
You’ll walk away with immediately usable strategies to:
- Strengthen onboarding and the first 90 days of a student's experience
- Create personal connection in every class—even on a packed mat
- Effectively manage student progress, motivation, and long-term goal setting
- Develop collaboration and buy in from parents
- Identify and respond to "red flag" students and save them before they drop out
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, North Building - Room 127
7:00pm
World Conference Day 1: Traditional Gum Do Testing
Instructor: Chief Master Vincent Raimondi
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Room 120 D
Wednesday, July 15
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8:00am - 9:30am,
10:00am - 11:30am
World Conference Day 2: Legacy Facilitator Manual Updates
Instructor: Chief Master Scott Skiles
Open to: All ATA Licensees
Description: Be among the first to experience the next evolution of the Legacy Program. Originally launched in 2015, this updated 2026 version brings enhanced curriculum, refined systems, and new opportunities for instructor development, all presented in a clear, presentation-style format. Join us to stay ahead and lead with confidence, register now to secure your spot!
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Room 120 B/C
8:00am - 10:00am
World Conference Day 2: Ladies EmpowHER Seminar
Instructors: Grand Master Tammy Harvey-Stauber, Senior Master Michelle Pavlik, and Senior Master Beth Giles
Open to: Female ATA members 8 years of age and older
What to bring: Sparring Gear
Description: Train alongside some of the top female martial artists in the ATA, build strength and skills, and experience the energy that comes from training together with purpose. Expect to laugh, sweat, and leave empowered, ready to make the 2026 Worlds an event to remember.
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Room 120 A
11:00am - 4:00pm
Help Desk & Wristband Counter
Onsite registration for Super20 competition and pick up your pre-purchased spectator admission. Spectator admission is no longer scanned at the door.
Note that TOC registration cannot be done onsite (no exceptions).
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall 4 Foyer
11:30am
Doors Open
Remember to show your wristband to security as you enter. Competitors in uniform and Judges in Dress Blues are exempt from wristbands. For non-uniformed attendees, a spectator admission wristband purchase is required. Spectator passes will no longer be scanned at the door. Please visit the wristband counter to receive your wristband before going to the entrance at Hall 4.
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall 4
12:30pm
Tournament of Champions Day 1 - Creative & Xtreme Competition
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall 4
12:30pm
Tournament of Champions Day 1 - Masters Competition
Not all Masters will compete on this day.
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall 4
4:00pm - END
Tournament of Champions Day 1 - Team Demo/Team Sync Competition
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall 4
REGISTRATION COMING SOON
Thursday, July 16
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7:00am
Doors Open
Remember to show your wristband to security as you enter. Competitors in uniform and Judges in Dress Blues are exempt from wristbands. For non-uniformed attendees, a spectator admission wristband purchase is required. Spectator passes will no longer be scanned at the door. Please visit the wristband counter to receive your wristband before going to the entrance at Hall 4.
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall 4
7:00am - 5:00pm
Help Desk & Wristband Counter
Onsite registration for Super20 competition and pick up your pre-purchased spectator admission. Spectator admission is no longer scanned at the door.
Note that TOC registration cannot be done onsite (no exceptions).
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall 4 Foyer
7:00am - 10:00am
International Rank & Midterm Testing
Testers Meeting 7:00 am
Judges Meeting 7:15 am
Testing Bow-in 7:30 am
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall 4
9:30am - 10:00am
Tournament of Champions Day 2 - Judges Check-In
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall 4
10:00am - 12:00pm
Tournament of Champions Day 2 - Forms & Weapons Competition - Round 1
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall 4
10:00am - 2:30pm
Tournament of Champions Day 2 - Masters Competition
Not all Masters will compete on this day.
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall 4
12:00pm - 2:30pm
Tournament of Champions Day 2 - Forms & Weapons Competition - Round 2
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall 4
4:00pm - END
Songahm Cup: International Team Sparring - Teams of 5
ALL COUNTRIES, Varsity/Elite/Legends Teams ONLY
Friday, July 17
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7:00am
Doors Open
Remember to show your wristband to security as you enter. Competitors in uniform and Judges in Dress Blues are exempt from wristbands. For non-uniformed attendees, a spectator admission wristband purchase is required. Spectator passes will no longer be scanned at the door. Please visit the wristband counter to receive your wristband before going to the entrance at Hall 4.
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall 4
7:00am - 30 minutes after last round starts
Help Desk & Wristband Counter
Onsite registration for Super20 competition and pick up your pre-purchased spectator admission. Spectator admission is no longer scanned at the door.Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall 4 Foyer
7:30am
Judges Check In
Location: Phoenix Convention Center
8:00am - 1:00pm
Tournament of Champions Day 3 - Sparring & Combat Sparring Competition
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall 4
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Team Sparring Coaches/Judges Meeting/Check-In
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall 4
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Team Sparring: World Champion Titles for Teams of 3
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall 4
5:00pm - END
Parade of Champions and Songahm Cup Finals
Description: Join us for the 2025-2026 Parade of Champions including the Walk of Nations. Songahm Cup Finals to follow the parade.
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall 4
Saturday, July 18
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7:00am
Doors Open
Remember to show your wristband to security as you enter. Competitors in uniform and Judges in Dress Blues are exempt from wristbands. For non-uniformed attendees, a spectator admission wristband purchase is required. Spectator passes will no longer be scanned at the door. Please visit the wristband counter to receive your wristband before going to the entrance at Hall 4
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall 4
7:00am - 30 mins
after last round starts
Help Desk & Wristband Counter
Onsite registration for Super20 competition and pick up your pre-purchased spectator admission. Spectator admission is no longer scanned at the door.
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall 4 Foyer
8:00am - 6:00pm
SUPER20 Day 1 - Jr. Color Belt & Jr. Black Belt Competition
Traditional
Creative & Xtreme
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall 4
9:00am
SUPER20 Day 1 - Jr. Recreational Competition
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall 4
8:00am - 6:00pm
SUPER20 Day 1 - Masters Competition
Not all Masters will compete on this day.
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall 4
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Licensee Gala and Awards Dinner
Open to: All Licensees with tickets
Description: This is an exclusive event for ATA Licensees and their guests.
Sunday, July 19
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7:00am
Doors Open
Remember to show your wristband to security as you enter. Competitors in uniform and Judges in Dress Blues are exempt from wristbands. For non-uniformed attendees, a spectator admission wristband purchase is required. Spectator passes will no longer be scanned at the door. Please visit the wristband counter to receive your wristband before going to the entrance at Hall 4.
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall 4
7:00am - 30 min
after last round starts
Help Desk & Wristband Counter
Register for competition and pick up your pre-purchased spectator admission. Spectator admission is no longer scanned at the door.
Note that TOC registration cannot be done onsite (no exceptions).
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall 4 Foyer
7:15am - 7:45am
Church Service led by Grand Master Tony Isaacs
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, 101C
8:00am - END
SUPER20 Day 2 - Bow In and Adult Color Belt & Black Belt Competition
Recreational
Traditional
Creative & Xtreme
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall 4
9:00am - END
SUPER20 Day 2 - Masters Competition
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall 4
2026 World Conference Training Pricing
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Online Early: |
Online Regular: |
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Ends 5/10/26 |
Ends 6/30/25 |
Ends 7/15 |
| $249.00 | $299.00 | $349.00 |
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2026 Super20 Online Pricing
*Family pricing applies for 3rd family member onward
*adult black belts (18+) additional $50 late fee and half points for onsite registration
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Online: |
Late: |
Extended Late: |
Family 3+: |
Family Late 3+ |
Family 3+ Extended Late |
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Ends 6/15 |
6/15 1PM - 6/22 |
6/22 1PM - 6/29 |
Ends 6/15 |
6/15 1PM - 6/22 |
6/22 1PM - 6/29 |
| 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 |
2026 Super20 Onsite Pricing
*Family pricing applies for 3rd family member onward
*adult black belts (18+) additional $50 late fee and half points for onsite registration
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Family 3+: |
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| 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 |