Chaouki Tabet
5th Degree Black Belt
Certified Instructor
Tabet's Taekwondo U.S.A.
Virginia Burton Gray Recreation Center 1475 E. Fayetteville Road
Riverdale, GA 30274
Phone: 770-603-4001
Jim Huie Recreation Aquatic Center
9045 Tara Boulevard
Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
Phone: 678-479-5133
South Clayton Recreation Center
1837 McDonough Road
Hampton, Georgia 30228
Phone: 770-347-0200
Students & Parents Testimonials
Sean Collier
I have been a student of Mr. Tabet's since I was nine years old and I have
enjoyed my training in the martial arts every since that time. Mr. Tabet, over
the years, has always been very supportive and informative. I came into martial
arts with no significant prior training in martial arts and I have seen a lot of
changes over time. However, Mr. Tabet has always been there for any student and
has always shown students how to strive for the best in Taekwondo, as well as in
life. For example, when I first began martial arts, the black belts that were in
the class at that time were fierce. Their techniques were excellent, they were
great role models both in and out of class. They represented themselves well at
all times and I know this is the exact type of training that I have received. I
was always taught to strive for personal victory and because of that, I am now a
3rd degree black belt working on testing for my 4th degree. I am only 24 years
old and I have taken the philosophies of my mother and Mr. Tabet and tried to
apply them to every aspect of my life. Now, I am a firefighter for Clayton
County Fire Department, a senior in college at Clayton State University, and on
my way to Paramedic school in July 08. I could not have accomplished any of this
without the support of those who guided me throughout my teenage years. Mr
Tabet's program offers more discipline than other "full-time" schools and the
students techniques that of many other schools. Over the years, I have watched
the class grow and shrink at times but the messages have always been
positive...Love your parents, do well in school, strive for the best, and never
quit. True mottos, I think every young person should learn to achieve the
highest goals in life! Thank you Mr. Tabet
My personal testimony. My son has been a member of ATA for approximately
11 years. He is a 3rd Degree Black Belt. I believe this class really helped to
shape his life. He has turned out to be a fine young man and preparing for
college. My own testimony declares the class to have helped me physically and
mentally. Achieving my 3rd Degree Black Belt indicated to me that hard work and
perserverance will get you what you deserve.
Base the web site on the young and energetic. However, let the older people see
the benefits that such a program can bring to their lives. Many older people
believe this is too much for them to accomplish which is not true.
Mr. Tabet began teaching my son when he was eight years old. During that time I
got to know Mr. Tabet on a personal and professional level.
Throughout my son's classes Mr. Tabet was always a positive role model. He was
"firm but fair", he taught the students respect by respecting them and
instituted discipline at all times. Mr. Tabet , to me, had a unique trait, he
had the ability to teach and respect the children without ever taking anything
way from the parents. He always made the children thank the parents and salute
them at the beginning and end of class. My son is now a second degree black belt
and a sophomore at a Florida University majoring in pharmacy. I thank Mr. Tabet
for all his assistance and support. He has had his share of disappointments,
however he has shown the strength and courage to overcome and exceed the
expectations.
My wife enrolled my son in Mr. Tabet's class when he was around 6 years old.
One day I had to take him to class and somehow Mr. Tabet convinced me to join.
He said that it would be a good experience for me and my son. He was totally
correct. I now have a good bonding experience with my son since we practice
together.
We are now both purple belts and he is seven years old. His memory and focus are
wonderful. He often corrects me when necessary (HA HA). I have to thank Mr.
Tabet for his way of teaching. His class has a balance of fun and discipline for
the children and adults. As I child I often imagined of being a martial artist
and Mr. Tabet is allowing my son and me to be that.
My name is Ms. Dobbins. Damion my son has been a student in Mr. Tabet's
Taekwondo class for over eight years. He started out shy, lacked confidence in
himself, and was picked on a lot by classmates in school. Since joining Mr.
Tabet's class he has become a very confident, and respectful third degree black
belt, and he is doing well in school. I am very thankful for my son to have
someone like Mr. Tabet as a mentor.
I really enjoy Mr. Tabet's Taekwondo classes. It offers many things from
discipline, confidence, as well as fun class with building relationships and
strong ATA family ties. You can get what you put into it including knowledge of
good techniques as well as becoming a better person through your personal
victory attitude. Mr. Tabet will take personal time to make sure each student
learn the material, also the history of the martial arts.You will do the forms
and will know why your are doing them. I am looking forward to becoming a great
and awesome black belt.
Hello Mr. Taber, I would like to give my testimony:
Mr. Tabet's guidance, caring for the students and attention to detail in the
stances make a difference.
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BESSIE THOMPSON
My granddaughter has been a student of Mr. Tabet only for a short time. I am
very pleased with his teaching and his method of teaching. My granddaughter
always look forward to her classes with Mr. Tabet and his capable
assistances. Thank you, Bessie Thompson
==================================================================== Mr. Tabet's Summary
1973 Began Martial Arts (Kempo, Judo, and Savate)
1976 Trained with America Karate legend Joe Corley, in his first kick boxing
school in Buckhead, Georgia
1977 Won first place in Atlanta Open Karate Tournament
1977 Joined World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) Grand Master Song's class at
Georgia Tech
1978 Studied Kung Fu with Master Kim at Georgia Tech
1982 Trained and participated in partner sparring with Professional Kick Boxing
association Champions including Jerry (Golden
Boy) training under Mr. Sonny
1982 Started ATA with Mr. Richard Hamilton, in his first ATA school in the
Atlanta area
1984 Received 1st Degree Black Belt in the ATA system
1985 Received ATA Instructor Certification
1985 Received one-on-one private class with Eternal Grand Master H.U. Lee at 4-H
Certified Camp
1985 Started the 1st ATA school in Riverdale Recreation Center (RRC), requested
by ATA local participants
1986 Received 2nd Degree Black Belt
1987 Started a a 2nd ATA Satelite School at the United Methodist Church,
Jonesboro, Georgia
1987 Converted Vidalia Georgia WTF school to ATA and started 3rd satellite
School under Navy Officer John Hammonds
1989 Received 3rd Degree Black Belt
1989 Hosted ATA City Tournament in Jonesboro Georgia, with 4th Degree Black Belt
Mr Todd Droege as special guest
1989 Received weapon training and certification with ATA Protech program 1990
Hosted Eternal Grand Master Lee's visit to
RRC,preceeded by Golden Crown Chinese
lunch with all students 1990 Started a 4th ATA Satelite School at Sportslike,
Buckhead, Georgia under Shaheed Henry
1991 Bid and won the contract to Start a 5th ATA satellite club at the North
Clayton Recreation Center under Ms Piper
1993 Passed the exam and became Personal Trainer certified by the American
council on exercise
1993 Received eight achievement awards for outstanding customer service and
management satisfaction
1993 Received 4th Degree Black Belt
1993 Participated in the "60 Second 100,000 Board Breaking Blitz" of ATA
fundraising $500,000 for MDA. The Mayor of the city
of Riverdale was the official time
keeper for the 280 board-break in one 60 seconds
1994 Hosted 2nd visit of Eternal Grand Master H.U. Lee to RRC testing, and to my
house to eat with my family
1996 Placed 1st Place in Forms and 1st Place in Sparring at World Taekwondo
Championships
1997 Won all tournament circuit year sparring matches. Achieved #2 in World
Ranking 4th Degree Black Belts division
1997 Received the 5th Degree Black Belt
2001 Completed Protech Camp on Tichi and Ground Fighting. Recertified on weapon
training
2006 For 6th Degree Black Belt Test requirements, completed 3rd and last
Mid-Term test exam
2006 Attended Leadership Camp in Cancun with Grand Master Soon Ho Lee and 8th
Degree Black Belts Seniors
Life:
1960 Born in Algeria, French commonwealth for 132 years (1830 - 1962)
1971 Selected among top 20 students in SE Algeria for 1st promotion into French
Technical Boarding Lyceum
1974 Graduated from the Lyceum with high honor majoring in "Technique
Mathematiques Bilingue"
1975 Applied and won three full academic scholarships, Italy, England, and USA.
Selected USA
1976 Arrived in USAnot knowing the language. Started learning English at Georgia
State University
1976 Started engineering studies at Georgia Institute of Technology 1980
Graduated from Georgia Tech in mechanical
engineering, minor in mathematics
1981 Accepted first engineering job as a consultant and Design Engineer, in
Amelia Islands Florida
1981 Researched and acquired the ASME stamp government qualifications of
Pressure Vessel Code
1982 Relocated back to Atlanta to join Georgia Power as a Senior Nuclear
Engineer
1984 Helped obtaining US government approval for Nuclear Power Plant Alvin
Vogtle operation license
1986 Conducted Georgia Power President and Southern Company Board of Directors
meetings
1988 Received Institute of Nuclear Power Operation Award for national database
dissemination
1992 Became US Citizen while holding to Algerian Citizenship
1993 Joint Microbilt's First Data as Customer Support Consultant of the computer
verification systems
1996 Hired by Lucent Technologies as a Senior Power Design Engineer
1997 Elected President of Toastmasters International (TI) Lucent Chapter
1998 Won TI Speaker and Tale contests in the north metro Atlanta Championships
1998 Promoted as Lucent National Project Manager in the fiber optics division
2001 Hired by US Army as Program Manager Consultant for the Base Realignment &
Closure
Chaouki Tabet
5th Degree Black Belt
Certified Instructor
