Post Grading Fun - April 2010

3 month tradition finally came! Many looked forward to it!

The "bone"

Crystal guarding the "bone"

Everyone wants a piece of the "bone"

Some walk around, some kneel, others simply stand and watch over it

Clement is happy, so are the others!

Captain David giving instructions

The "bone" set on its place...
The game starts!

Louise and Clement challenging each other

Clement comes!

More comes, David grabs!

David grabs again!

David vs Andrew

Tyler and Justin both want the "bone"

Justin runs with it!

Justin grabs...

Jet catches!

Matthew Pool grabs!

Matthew Tan grabs now!

Losing Team's forfeiture: Tuck jumps!

Love,
Girlene mdm

Tournaments : Family Event Introduced in Poomsae Championships 22/23May 2010

The National Poomsae Championships 2010 scheduled to be held on 22 and 23 May 2010 will include a family event.

This is to provide opportunities for taekwondo families to compete and enjoy the family bonding while training for the competition.

For this competition, 1st dan and higher participants are required to know more poomsae. This new requirement will make the competition for this category more interesting and provide greater challenge for the participants.

entry forms are attached.

Please pass the fees and completed forms to Brian Sir by 23 April.

Registration
- By 5.00pm on Friday 7 May 2010 at the STF Secretariat
Competition
- 22 May 2010 (Saturday) and 23 May 2010 (Sunday) at 9.00am at Bedok Sports Hall*
*The dates and venue for the competition is tentative as the Singapore Sports Council is unable to confirm the availability of the venue.


- Individual (By alphabetical order of the names of the participants)
- Pair/Team/Family (By alphabetical order of the names of the Clubs)
For the pair and team events, only 1 pair and 1 team are allowed for each division and category.
(In case of more than one pair or team, an internal ZEN TKD selection may be conducted)


There are 7 divisions – A (4 & 6 years old),
B (7 to 9 years old),
C (10 to 12 years old),
D (13 to 15 years old),
E (16 to 20 years old),
F (21 to 30 years old) and
G (31 years old and older)


Dan - 1st and higher (**Koryo/Keumgang/Taebaek)
Poom - 1st and higher (Koryo)
Red (BT) - Grade 1
Red - Grade 2
Blue (RT) - Grade 3
Blue - Grade 4
Green (BT) - Grade 5
Green - Grade 6
Yellow (GT) - Grade 7
Yellow - Grade 8
White (YT) - Grade 9
(Based on highest grade obtained on or before the April 2010 grading.)


$30 per team
$30 per family group
$20 per pair
$10 per individual

Medals will be awarded to eight finalists according to positions.

http://www.stf.sg/uploads/dad4744a-14ca-cf68.pdf

Love,
Girlene mdm

Courses / Seminars : Taekwondo Coaching Course (Level 1)

J H Kim Taekwondo Institute will be hosting a Taekwondo Coaching Course (Level 1) conducted by the Singapore Taekwondo Federation.

The primary objective of the course is to provide basic knowledge of coaching taekwondo skills.

On completing the course, participants will be able to organize practice sessions which are safe and challenging for taekwondo athletes.

Additional information on the course and the registration form are attached.
Please pass $110 & completed form to Brian Sir for endorsement by Friday 23 April 2010.

Day/Date/Time
Monday 3 May 2010 (9.00am to 9.00pm)
Tuesday 4 May 2010 (9.00am to 9.00pm)

Theory/Practical Tests
Monday 10 May 2010 (9.00am onwards)

Duration 20 hours
Venue : J H Kim Taekwondo Institute (Bugis)
Medium of Instruction : English
Registration Fee : $110.00

Eligibility: At least a 1st dan blackbelt


Practical Attachment: All successful participants will be required to
complete 6 months (twice a week) or 12 months
(once a week) of coaching attachment. Trainee
coaches can have their choice of schools or clubs
approved by the STF for their attachment.


http://www.stf.sg/modules/news/article.php?storyid=639

Love,
Girlene mdm

Post Chin Khee Shin Cup 2010

2 medalists who didnt manage to receive the medals in the evening of Chin Khee Shin Cup 2010

We had a little Pizza snacks party after class to celebrate the victory of Zen TKD in Chin Khee Shin Cup. Drinks with compliments from Garry and Gloria.

Love,
Girlene mdm

Post Grading Lunch Affair - 4 April 2010 (Ichiban sushi)

Raiders, NYP & Zen TKD went for a combined post grading lunch @IMM.

Verdict?
"Ichiban!"





Love,
Girlene mdm

Justin leaning on Ben

Who's naughtier?

Xanthe's facebook photo
Winnie's facebook photo
Winnie's facebook video

Certification 2010

Jaslin

Raymond

Teng Chiong

Teng Chung

Kevin

Gerald

Darren

Daryl

Xanthe



Congratulations, Poom and Black belts!

Love,

Girlene mdm

Zone 3 outstanding fees

We have began to collect April to Jun Training fees and Jul'10 grading fees. Please bring the fees and pass to Girlene mdm.

Self service to check if your fees are outstanding: click here

Love,
Girlene mdm

Courses / Seminars : National Poomsae Referees’ Course 17, 18, 24 April 2010

The National Poomsae Referees’ Course will be held :

~Saturday 17 April 2010 (6.00pm to 10.00pm)
~Sunday 18 April 2010 (2.00pm to 10.00pm) and
~Test : Saturday 24 April 2010 (5.00pm)

Venue: NTC @Blk 80Lorong Limau #04-191 S(320080)

Eligibility: Poomsae Coach Certification

Fees: S$80

More details can be found in the attached course outline.

Zen and NYP TKD Clubs will need at least 2 referees for poomsae May2010 competitions. If not, all Zen and NYP players will not be able to participate this year.


Please complete Registration form & S$80 to pass to Girlene mdm by


STF



Love,
Girlene mdm