09/12/2026
Saturday, September 12, 2026
ATMAA’s 5th Anniversary 2026
The American Taekwon-Do Martial Arts Academy (ATMAA) proudly celebrated its 5th Anniversary with great joy, unity, gratitude, and a strong sense of community.
We extend our deepest respect, sincere gratitude, and heartfelt appreciation to Virginia Governor Abigail D. Spanberger, United States Senator Mark Warner, United States Senator Tim Kaine, and Congressman James R. Walkinshaw for sending their special congratulatory messages and best wishes in honor of ATMAA’s 5th Anniversary. Their thoughtful recognition made this important milestone even more meaningful and memorable for our entire ATMAA Family.
I would also like to express my deepest appreciation and heartfelt thanks to respected Senior Master John Starks, Senior Master Junko Starks, Senior Journalist Bishwa Raj Thapa Dai, Grand Master Morte, Shihan Ujjwal Thakuri Guruji, James Rollion Sir, Mrs. Morte, Mrs. Boyd, Rey Sir, James Rollion Sir, Master Raj Kumar Thapa, Master Sharada Rai, Master Jhalak Budha Magar, Assistant Master Namrata Paudel, Instructor and CEO Tika Karki, Instructor Rabin Khadka, and Co-owner Sarala Karki.
I sincerely thank all our respected parents, students, families, friends, volunteers, and supporters for their outstanding support, trust, friendship, love, and harmony. Your valuable contributions and gracious presence helped make ATMAA’s 5th Anniversary celebration a grand and memorable success.
Warmest congratulations to our distinguished annual award recipients:
Instructor of the Year: Sabum Sharada Rai
Leadership Excellence Award: Bosabum Namrata Paudel
Best Supporter of the Year: Garson Lazo
Best Male Player of the Year: Bosabum Neevan Paudel
Best Female Player of the Year: Bosabum Sahara Karki
Best Disciplined Player of the Year: Rayan Bahadur Khadka
ATMAA proudly congratulates all the recipients for their exceptional discipline, dedication, leadership, loyalty, achievements, and service. Your outstanding example inspires our entire ATMAA Family.
ATMAA was founded on September 13, 2021, with the purpose of promoting and developing Taekwon-Do and martial arts while serving our local community. Today, the academy continues to move forward through positive, meaningful, and creative activities.
Our goal is not only to develop outstanding martial artists but also to build confident, disciplined, respectful, responsible, and compassionate individuals. ATMAA remains firmly committed to serving our community, strengthening unity and harmony, and contributing to the continued development of Taekwon-Do throughout the United States.
Thank you all for believing in ATMAA and for being such an important part of our remarkable journey.
Together, we will continue moving forward—stronger, more united, and always determined never to give up!