Grand Master Joseph Auman

The Chiefs and Masters with Grand Master Auman

From Left to Right: 

Chief David Wakefield, 6th degree; Chief Wayne Nelson, 4th degree; Master David Durocher, 7th degree; Master Ted Swank, 8th degree; Grand Master Joseph Auman, 9th degree; Chief Robert Auman, 6th degree; Chief Patrick Downing, 6th degree; Master Daryl Steward, 7th degree

Grand Master Joseph Auman 

ATA is led by Grandmaster Joseph Auman of Bay City.  “Master" Auman founded ATA in 1983 with a vision of sharing with others his love of, and insights into, Tae Kwon Do.  Beginning with an initial group of 54 students including both colored belts and black belts, the academy has grown to encompass thousands of students of all ages and walks of life. 

The academy has continued to grow and evolve, adding satellite classes, intra-club tournaments, summer camps, plus academic classes in both Aikido and Tae Kwon-do at Delta College.  

Traditional taekwon-do is studied, with heavy emphasis on technique.  Much importance is also placed on the tenets of taekwon-do, which are courtesy, humility, integrity, indomitable spirit, perseverance and self control.  The tenets are a constant, both in and out of class.

In 2017 Grand Master Auman earned his 9th Degree Black Belt in front of a Board of 81 Black Belts.

Grand Master Auman has a dedicated support team headed by 3 Masters & 3 Chiefs 

Master Swank    

Master Durocher

Master Steward

Chief Downing

Chief Auman

Chief Hass