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Kick Start Martial Arts Kicks it Up a Notch

By Betsy Helgager Hughes
On the heels of being rated one of the “Best of” Martial Arts Instruction studios in Atlanta three years in a row (2013, 2014, and 2015) by Kudzu.com, students from the neighborhood Kick Start Martial Arts (KSMA) studio were recently featured in a TLC television commercial with the legendary Georgetown Cupcake sisters, Sophie and Katherine, at Zoo Atlanta to promote the release of FOX’s Kung Fu Panda 3.
Owner, instructor, and master fourth-degree black belt, Renard Beaty, known to his students and within the Tang Soo Do karate discipline as Sa Bom Nim Beaty, says he frequently receives requests for students to star in karate-related commercials. He attributes training and the professionalism of his studio to the reasons his students are so highly sought after for special projects like this one. “At Kick Start Martial Arts, we emphasize discipline, leadership, and doing our personal best,” said Beaty. “I am proud to say, our students stand out because they are focused learners who show respect for the craft and work at improving their form and techniques week after week by putting in the work. We were honored to be associated with a national commercial and subsequently, a cable show and a movie that have been so successful.”
Although the commercial is about crafting themed cupcakes, the students did get to show off some of their moves. As with the discipline of Tang Soo Do, the students are trained to adapt and face adversity with confidence and grace. “Despite the very cold day of filming, they came with a ton of energy and mastered their cupcake decorations. We truly appreciated the kids and parents taking direction well and being patient between scenes,” said Desiree Taylor, casting director for Bark Bark.
Interested students and their families are welcome to learn more about Kick Start Martial Arts, its summer camp, or to observe a class for free. Call (404) 750-4550 or visit www.kickstartatl.com. KSMA is located at 749 Moreland Avenue SE, Unit C102, Atlanta, GA 30316
Follow the link below to view one of several commercials featuring Kick Start Martial Arts students: www.barkbark.com/projects/kung-fu-panda-3-tlc.


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