We are excited to announce the 2024 Portugal Instructor Camp! It will be all day Saturday (23 November), and end after a half-day of training on Sunday (24 November). If you are local, you won't need to miss work to attend. And if you're flying in, you can return home Sunday afternoon.
Our goal is to provide a low-cost and fun training experience so we can spend the day sweating, smiling and learning with our ATA family.
We will have black belt testing on Saturday morning and a Legacy certification exam on Sunday morning.
The training is open to anyone in Legacy Program, regardless of rank, who is 11 years old or older.
Registration Fees
| Instructor Camp | |
|---|---|
| All Day Saturday and Half Day Sunday | 65€ |
| Black Belt Testing (Saturday morning) | |
| 1st-3rd Degree Midterm | 20€* |
| 4th Degree & Above Midterm | 100€ |
| 1st-2nd Degree Rank Tank | 20€* |
| 3rd Degree & Above Rank Test | 200€ |
| * 1st-3rd degrees doing midterms and 1st-2nd degrees doing rank tests need to pay the regular testing fees to your instructor in addition to the 20€ camp testing fee | |
| Legacy Certification (Sunday morning) | |
| Level 1-3 | 165€ |
| Facilitator | 265€ |
Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:30pm |
Workout for 5th Degrees and Above (at Master Vermelhudo's school) |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00am | Check-in |
| 8:30am | Black Belt Testing |
| 10:30am | Bow-in and Warmup |
| 10:45am |
Session 1: Choose 1 Weapon (Gum Do, Double Ssahng Jeol Bong or Jahng Bong)
|
| 12:00pm | Session 2: Songahm Taekwondo Attribute Training |
| 1:00pm | Lunch |
| 2:00pm |
Session 3: Choose 1 Weapon (Gum Do, Double Ssahng Jeol Bong or Jahng Bong)
|
| 3:30pm |
Session 4: Teaching Performance Training (head instructors can choose any level)
|
| 5:00pm |
Session 5: Choose 1 Weapon (Gum Do, Double Ssahng Jeol Bong or Jahng Bong)
|
| 5:45pm | Bow-out |
| 6:00pm | Dismissed |
| 7:15pm | School Owners Dinner |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00am | Legacy Certification Exam |
| 11:00am | Bow-in and Warmup |
| 11:15am | Tag Team Sparring and Combat Weapons Sparring |
| 12:45pm | Bow-out |
| 1:00pm | Dismissed |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend this camp?
The training is open to the following ATA members:
- Rank: All ranks
- Age: 11 or older
- Program: Legacy Program (any level)
What equipment will I need?
The training will be "ATA Casual," which means black workout trousers and black ATA T-shirt. You only need your white dobok (uniform) if you are participating in the Legacy certification exam or the black belt testing.
Please also bring the following if you own it:
- Sparring gear
- Combat weapon
- One of the following weapons (you can choose which one you prefer): Gum do (sword), double ssahng jeol bong (nunchucks) or jahng bong (bo staff)
You should also bring a water bottle, snacks, and lunch.
Where will the camp be held?
The camp will be at the Pavilhão Desportivo Carlos Queiroz, Parque Desportivo Carlos Queiroz, R. Gaspar Barreiros, 2790-052 Carnaxide, Portugal
I am traveling from out of Portugal. When should I arrive and leave?
If you are doing the black belt testing, you will need to be at the camp venue by 8 am Saturday. If not, then you can arrive by 10 am so you are ready to start training at 10:30am. See the schedule above.
Can I midterm or rank test?
Yes, we will have a black belt testing for 1st through 4th degree black belts. As always, you need your instructor's permission to test. If you are a 4th degree testing for 5th degree, you need pre-approval from ATA headquarters.
If you are a 1st or 2nd degree, you will need to pay the usual fee to your instructor in addition to the 20€ camp testing fee (see Fees above).
Can I test for Legacy certification?
Yes, we will have a Legacy test for anyone seeking to earn (or renew) Level 1-3 or Facilitator status. As always, you need your instructor's permission to test.
Before testing, please carefully review these Legacy certification requirements and plan and practice your teaching demonstration.
Who can attend the School Owners Dinner on Saturday?
All school or club owners and head instructors and their spouses or partners are invited to join us for dinner on Saturday at 7:15pm at Restaurante Doca de Santo. The cost is 30€ per person.
Use this form to view the menu and register for the Camp Dinner.