Austin's Blackbelt Academy

08/15/2026

McCook IL Tournament Begins

07/28/2026

07/16/2026

07/15/2026

Congratulations Mr Lynch 3rd place TOC creative weapons.

06/04/2026

Graduation Successful!

05/27/2026

Districts Tournament — Important Information
Please read the following information carefully and share it with your students before Districts. There are a few key items everyone needs to know before arriving.

Cashless event

Districts is a cashless event, just like other ATA HQ-hosted tournaments. Please plan accordingly and let your students and families know ahead of time. Spectator admission can be pre-purchased online here: [https://atamartialarts.com/events/districts/districts/mid-america-district/mid-america-spectator-admission/](https://atamartialarts.com/events/districts/districts/mid-america-district/mid-america-spectator-admission/)

Special guest & photo area

Grand Master Sandoval will be coordinating with Seniors to present medals and host an autograph area for competitors — a great opportunity for our students!

Post-season division rules

The following rules apply to all Post-Season events, including Districts and Tournament of Champions at Worlds:

Color belt forms or weapon forms may not be performed in Black Belt rings.
1st Degree traditional forms may not be performed in 2nd/3rd Degree rings.
2nd/3rd Degree traditional forms may not be performed in 4th/5th Degree rings.

The District Schedule is in this link: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zBGHRPccn2M-Zg0U4J5a5YFgo0raIwbW/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zBGHRPccn2M-Zg0U4J5a5YFgo0raIwbW/view?usp=sharing)

See you all soon!
Master Jim Wade

04/02/2026

Congratulations to all..Great Job at Graduation!