2019 Park Institute Pan Am Tournament

April 6th, 2019
John Marshall High School
Rochester, Minnesota

Isaac Johnson (Cadet, Blue Belt)

Sparring - Bronze
Breaking - Gold
Poomsae - Gold

Ivan Wiltrout (Youth, Red Belt)

Sparring - Bronze
Poomsae - Bronze

Antonio Cruz (Youth, Black Belt)

Sparring - Bronze
Breaking - Gold
Poomsae - Bronze
Speed Breaking - Gold

Henskter Boese (Junior, Black Belt)

Sparring - Gold
Poomsae - Silver

Davin Ohms (Senior, Black Belt)

Sparring - Gold
Breaking - Gold
Poomsae - Gold

2019 Minnesota State Taekwondo Championships

March 9th, 2019
Anoka Middle School
Anoka, Minnesota

Isaac Johnson (Youth, Blue Belt)

Sparring - Gold
Poomsae - Bronze

Antonio Cruz (Cadet, Black Belt)

Sparring - Gold
Poomsae - NA

Henkster Boese (Junior, Black Belt)

Sparring - Silver
Poomsae - NA

Davin Ohms (Senior, Black Belt)

Sparring - Bronze
Poomsae - Bronze

John McCrackin (Associate Coach)

2019 Winter Badger State Games

January 26, 2019
Badger State Games

Wausau West High School

Wausau, WI

Isaac Johnson (Youth, Blue Belt)

Sparring - Silver

Breaking - Bronze

Poomsae - Silver

Ivan Wiltrout (Cadet, Red Belt)

Sparring - Gold

Breaking - ?

Poomsae - Silver

Speed Breaking - Silver

Antonio Cruz (Cadet, Black Belt)

Sparring - Gold

Breaking - Gold

Poomsae - Silver

Speed Breaking - Gold

Henkster Boese (Junior, Black Belt)

Sparring - Gold

Breaking - Gold

Poomsae - Gold

High Jump - Gold

John McCrackin (Ultra, Black Belt)

Poomsae - Gold

Congratulations Mr. Antonio Cruz - ATF's Newest Black Belt

On June 2, 2017 Antonio Cruz successfully tested, and was promoted to 1st Poom Black Belt at American Taekwondo & Fitness.  The test began with an oral presentation detailing his journey in the martial arts.  Then began the physical portion of the examination.  Antonio performed the poomsae: Koryo, Taegeuk Pal Jang, Taegeuk Oh Jang, and a mirrored Taegeuk Som Jang.  His self-defense skills were tested next against 4 other black belts, using strikes, takedowns, joint locks, and submissions.  The free-sparring portion of the test consisted of a 3-round tournament style match against 1st Poom Black Belt Hayden Kinstler.  Board-breaking was the final event.  Antonio smashed his way through his own routine that included a tornado kick, and a 360-turning-sidekick.  Attending the testing was Grandmaster Henk Boese, Masters John McCrackin & Davin Ohms, and black belts: Mr. Drew Ohms, Mr. Hendrick (Henkster) Boese, and Mr. Hayden Kinstler.

Antonio began taekwondo at 3 years old in 2009 attending the Kid's Class taught by Mr. Drew Ohms.  After transitioning to the all-ages/all belts classes he discovered a passion for the sport side of taekwondo, and actively participates in tournaments/seminars/camps all over Wisconsin and Minnesota.  He has developed a fierce reputation in Olympic Style free-sparring, and has only lost 1 match to date.  At 11 years old, Antonio has already received many accolades and gained the respect of his fellow TKD students.  He has begun leading classes, and has aspirations to compete at a higher level now in the black belt divisions.

2010 Testing

2013 Testing

2011 Testing

2016 with Stephen Lambdin

2015 Testing

2016 Rising Son Tournament

2017 Winter BSG Games

2017 Summer BSG Games

Stephen Lambdin TKD Camp, part 2

A small group from American TKD & Fitness got to spend an exciting weekend with 26 time USAT National Team member, and 2016 Olympian, Stephen Lambdin in Stevens Point, WI.  Joining athletes from all over Wisconsin, the emphasis of this camp was tactics and strategy in competition.

Thank you to Stephon Freeman and Alyssa Fencil for organizing and inviting us to the event.

John McCrackin, Keanan Vandenbush, Stephen Lambdin, Hendrik Boese, Matthew Herman, Jackson Herman

2017 Summer Badger State Games

Nine competitors from American Taekwondo and Fitness achieved success in boardbreaking, patterns and Olympic-style free sparring on May 13 at the 2017 Summer Badger State Games in Wausau. The group won 11 gold medals, six silver, and three bronze. Pictured: Ivan Wiltrout, Hendrik Boese, Isaac Johnson, Matthew Herman, Eli Cole, Antonio Cruz, Isaiah Yi, Jackson Herman. Coaches: Henk Boese, John McCrackin, Davin Ohms.

Stephen Lambdin Olympic Training Camp

Andria Morse, John McCrackin, Stephen Lambdin, Davin Ohms, Henkster Boese, Jackson Koller, Antonio Cruz

On September 24th and 25th a small group from American Taekwondo & Fitness attended the Stephen Lambdin Olympic Training Camp in Stevens Point, WI.  

Stephen Lambdin recently competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics in the heavyweight division, and is a 19 time national team member.  He has competed all over the world, and was once ranked 7th in the world in his division.

His experience and passion for the art was evident from the start.  The camp was broken up by age groups on the Saturday sessions, and an elite session on Sunday.  Although all the attendees received a good workout, the focus of the camp was based on content.  Lambdin's goal for the camp was for everyone to leave smarter and better equipped to win competitions.  Each group practiced similar exercises and drills with the intention of making us better overall athletes.  At the end of each session all participants got some in-ring practice, and Lamdin even got into the mix.  

A special thank you Master Steve Decker and Five Rings Martial Arts for organizing the event, and inviting us.  

2016 Rising Son Taekwondo Championships

Congratulations Antonio Cruz & Hannah Rossow

Rising Son Taekwondo Championships
February 27th, 2016
Schofield, WI - DC Everest Junior HS

Representing American Taekwondo & Fitness at the tournament were Antonio C. (Red Belt), and Hannah R. (Blue Belt), Master Davin Ohms (Coach), and Master John McCrackin (Referee).

Poomsae Results:
Antonio (Taegeuk Yuk Jang) - Gold Medal
Hannah (Taegeuk Sa Jang) - Silver Medal

Board Breaking Results:
Antonio (Fly-Spinning-Backfist, Spin-Heel, Tornado) - Silver Medal
Hannah (Turning-Backkick, Flying Side Kick, Spin-Heel) - Silver Medal

Free-Sparring Results:
Antonio - Gold Medal (won 19-6)
Hannah - Gold Medal (won 4-1)




Thank you to OhmsBros Photography for the great photographs. Additional photos from the tournament can be found here http://ohmsbrosphotography.zenfolio.com/p506469046

NEXGEN Sport Taekwondo Camp

 



On December 12th a small group from American Taekwondo & Fitness attended The NEXGEN Sport Taekwondo Camp in Stevens Point, WI.  Antonio Cruz (red belt) and Keanan VandenBush (green belt) attended the morning session and Masters John McCrackin (V Dan) and Davin Ohms (IV Dan) attended the afternoon session.

Hosts of the event were Chris and Natalie Hershberger (see accolades below) from NEXGEN Taekwondo in Mansfield, OH.  The camp focused on the sport and competition areas of taekwondo. Mr. Hershberger led the group through a series of conditioning exercises, kicking drills, and plenty of in-ring sparring matches.  

Nearly 50 taekwondo athletes attended the camp.  Schools represented from Wisconsin included Five Rings MA (Stevens Point), Rising Son MA (Wausau), N.E.W. Sport TKD (Green Bay), Wings Academy TKD (Milwaukee), Waupaca TKD (Waupaca), and ATF (Eau Claire).  Also in attendance were members from the NEXGEN TKD team, and 2015 Mens black belt Light Weight National Champion Ernest Samotshozo.

Natalie Hershberger Bio:

• 2015 US Open Gold Medalist
• 2015 AAU National Champion
• 2015 USAT National Champion
• 2015 Pan AM Youth Open Gold Medalist
• 2014 AAU National Champion
• 2015 Sports Illustrated Kid of the Year finalist
• 2015 TKD Times Competitor of the year
• Published author 
• Kit it Fit with Natalie
• Tough Girls Finish First
• TKD Times Columnist "Kickchat with Nat"

Hapkido Class - Fall Session

HAPKIDO CLASS

Every Saturday
 9:00-10:15am
September 12 - December 19

Black Belt Class

Black Belt Class

Tuesday Nights 6:40-7:40pm
July 28th - September 1st

Who can attend?  Anyone with a rank of red belt or higher.

Is the class restricted to current members?   Not necessarily.  Contact GM Boese about attending. 

What is the curriculum?  It will change with each class.  Always expect a workout, and practice advanced level techniques.

Will the class be offered after August?  We will meet monthly starting in October.  

Schedule Change Alert: Friday Night Classes Cancelled

It is yet to be determined if this change is permanent/temporary.

Class Schedule Changes - Effective April 20, 2015

Attention American Taekwondo & Fitness students,

Please note the changes to the class schedule.

Monday
5:40-7:00pm
*Davin Ohms
Free Sparring/Conditioning, All belts/ages

Tuesday
5:40-6:30pm
**Toby and Hayden Kinstler
Kids Taekwondo, 11yo and under

Wednesday
5:40-7:00pm
John McCrackin
Taekwondo, All belts/ages

Thursday
5:40-6:30pm
Henk Boese
***Kids Class
6:40-7:45pm
****GM Henk Boese
Taekwondo, All belts/ages

Friday
6:30-8:00pm
Mike Fenske
Taekwondo/Ground Fighting, All belts/ages

Saturday
9:00-10:15am
John McCrackin
Hapkido
(Spring Session ends May 16th.  Fall Session will begin September 12th)

*Davin Ohms has switched to Mondays from Thursday
**Toby and Hayden Kinstler are new instructors co-teaching the kids class
***This is a new class, taught by new instructor Henk Boese
****GM Henk Boese has switched from Mondays to Thursdays

Big TKD Test this Friday

Taekwondo  Promotion Testing
Friday, February 13th
6:00pm

American Taekwondo & Fitness is having 3 students testing to the rank of 1st poom.  

Space has been reserved at Pizza Del Re following the test.

Final Evolution Series Tournament - February 21st

Rising Son Taekwondo Championships
Saturday, February 21, 2015
DC Everest High School

Please sign up before Feburary 13th if you wish to compete in this tournament.  This is the third and final tournament in the Evolution Taekwondo series, and is sanctioned by the Wisconsin Taekwondo Association.

Tournament Packet

Central Wisc. TKD Championships

American Taekwondo & Fitness Students,

If you will be competing at the Central Wisconsin Taekwondo Championships, please register by November 27th.

An information packet can be downloaded here http://www.atf.nu/tournamentpacket-Dec.pdf

3rd Annual Central Wisconsin Taekwondo Championships

Presents: The Evolution Taekwondo Series Presents: 

SATURDAY DECEMBER 6th, 2014

PJ Jacobs Jr. High School, 2400 Main St, Stevens Point, WI 54481

No Saturday Hapkido Class on October 21st

Due to the Waupaca Taekwondo Championships taking place on October 21st, we will not be having our regularly scheduled Hapkido class.

Important Schedule Changes and Tournament Information

The following changes to the class schedule for Fall 2014 have taken affect.

Hapkido Classes Begin

• Saturday: September 13th-December 13th.  9:00am-10:15am

Sport Taekwondo Classes and Tournament Preparation

• Monday: September 22nd-October20th. 
• This class will be dedicated to competition free-sparring.  Curriculum will include increased conditioning, drills, and Olympic style matches.
• Wednesday: September 24th-October 22nd.  
• Class structure will remain the same, but will include extra time devoted to poomsae and free-sparring.  
• Saturday: September 27th-October 18th.  10:15am-10:45am. 
• Immediately following the Hapkido class, time will be devoted entirely to poomsae and board-breaking routines. 

Upcoming Promotion Tests

• October 3rd.  6:00pm
• December 5th.  6:00pm

Upcoming Tournaments

6th Annual Waupaca Taekwondo Championships

Saturday October 25th

Waupaca Middle School

Free-Sparring, Poomsae, & Board-Breaking

$55/2 events.  $10 each additional

Information Packet

Waupaca TKD Academy

Next promotion testing is Friday, August 1st.

Promotion testing for American Taekwondo & Fitness will be held Friday, August 1st at 6:00pm.

Toby Kinstler - Promoted to Black Belt

On April 4th, 2014, Toby Kinstler was promoted to 1st poom black belt after a very difficult testing.  At 13 years old and finishing his 8th grade year at Delong Middle School, Toby is currently the youngest black belt at American Taekwondo & Fitness.

The examination began with an oral presentation detailing the history of Taekwondo, his experiences in the martial art, and his plans for future goals.  The physical portion of the test was next, beginning with poomsae. Toby demonstrated the forms of Koryo, Taegeuk Pal Jang, and Taegeuk Oh Jang.  After poomsae, Toby endured three 2-minute rounds of free-sparring against three different black belt opponents.  Next portion of the test was self-defense.  Toby deflected multiple attackers using striking skills, ground fighting, joint locks, and throws.  After self-defense was board breaking.  Toby developed a breaking routine to highlight his taekwondo strengths.  Techniques in this routine included a drop punch, spinning backfist, jump-turning-backside kick, jumping-spin-hook, tornado roundhouse, flying-turning-backside kick, and a flying side kick.  The next breaks were determined the judges panel.  The first was a elbow strike through a cement paver, and the second was a dashing-sidekick through three boards.

The panel of examiners and black belt assistants for this test were GrandMaster Henk Boese, Master John McCrackin, Master Mike Fenske, Master Davin Ohms, Master Deverick Ohms, Drew Ohms, Dan Andersen, Jesse Scheuermann, and Morgan Andersen.

Toby Kinstler's Martial Arts Timeline

• 2009 - Began martial arts
• 2011 - Started classes at American TKD & Fitness
• 2012 - GM Ronald Suggs Hapkido Seminar - Eau Claire, WI
• 2012 - Competed at the Central WI TKD Champs - Stevens Point, WI
• 2013 - Day of Dance Demo - Chippewa Falls, WI
• 2013 - Exceptional Athletics Demo - Eau Claire, WI
• 2013 - Competed at the Central WI TKD Champs - Waupaca, WI
• 2014 - Evolution Circuit Free Sparring Seminar - Wausau, WI
• 2014 - Black Belt Test