Auburn ATA Elite Martial Arts

09/20/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Mr. Curtis Smith.

Mr. Smith was a truly wonderful person and a deeply valued part of our Elite Martial Arts family. His kindness, support, and presence meant so much to our students, families, and staff. Our school was a better place because he was part of it, and he will be greatly missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

Please keep the Smith family and all those who loved him in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Rest in peace, Mr. Smith. Your impact on our school and the people within it will never be forgotten.

Please donate and share to help support his family. Thank you!

09/20/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Mr. Curtis Smith.

Mr. Smith was a truly wonderful person and a deeply valued part of our Elite Martial Arts family. His kindness, support, and presence meant so much to our students, families, and staff. Our school was a better place because he was part of it, and he will be greatly missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

Please keep the Smith family and all those who loved him in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Rest in peace, Mr. Smith. Your impact on our school and the people within it will never be forgotten. 🖤

09/19/2026

🐯🥋 Congratulations to Our ATA Tigers! 🥋🐯

What a great weekend for Belt Testing - we are so proud of all our ATA Tigers for doing such a fantastic job! Their hard work, perseverance, and determination have paid off as they continue moving forward on their martial arts journeys.

Every new skill learned and every belt earned represents listening, practicing, and refusing to give up—even when something is difficult. These Tigers showed confidence, focus, and plenty of Black Belt attitude!

Congratulations, Tigers! Keep working hard, keep believing in yourselves, and keep reaching for that next goal! 👏🎉

09/19/2026

🥋 Congratulations to Our Newest Black Belts! 🥋

Please help us congratulate Mr. Shilo Swonger, Mr. Tim Wilson, and Miss Nevaeh Musser on earning their black belts!

A black belt is more than something worn around the waist—it represents perseverance, discipline, commitment, and countless hours of hard work. Each of these students continued pushing forward through every challenge, and all that dedication has paid off!

We are incredibly proud of each of you. This is a tremendous accomplishment, but it is also the beginning of an exciting new chapter in your martial arts journey.

Congratulations, Black Belts! You earned it! 👏🎉🥋

09/14/2026

09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11th, 2001, honor the heroes who ran toward danger, and recognize the strength and unity shown in the days that followed.

May we never forget the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of that day. 🇺🇸

07/21/2026

Come support these amazing kids this Saturday!!!

07/17/2026

🏆🥇 Congratulations, Mr. Smith! 🥇🏆

What an incredible accomplishment!

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Smith on becoming a 2026 ATA World Champion in Combat Stick Sparring and Traditional Sparring at the ATA World Championships!

To earn one World Championship title is an extraordinary achievement… to bring home two World Championship titles in the same year is a testament to countless hours of training, dedication, discipline and perseverance.

Your Elite Martial Arts family is incredibly proud of you. Congratulations on this well-deserved accomplishment, World Champion! We can’t wait to see what you achieve next.

💙🖤

07/16/2026

Highlights from the Master Ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona. 🥋🖤

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07/13/2026

🥋🎉 Congratulations to Our Elite Martial Arts Belt Testers! 🎉🥋

Hard work. Dedication. Perseverance. Confidence. It all came together on your testing day, and we couldn’t be more proud of every student who stepped onto the mat and gave their very best! 💪🔥

A very special congratulations to our newest and advancing Black Belts!

Earning a black belt isn’t the finish line—it’s a commitment to continued growth, leadership, and excellence. Every class, every challenge, and every goal from here on builds upon the foundation you’ve earned.

Black Belt is just the beginning! 🥋❤️🖤

Please help us congratulate these incredible martial artists in the comments below! 👏🎊