Results of 16Jan 2011 grading

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The following are awarded with a pass:


Nos. NAME

PRESENT GRADE TEN (10)

1 Arya Sachdeva
2 Bhaskar Partik Rekhi
3 Cho Su Bin
4 Denance Melissa
5 Goh Cheng Ze Tristan
6 Goh Jia Ying
7 Lynas Constantin
8 Lynas Marguerite
9 Mardiyah
10 Rozul Althea Mariel Lanza
11 Rozul Miguel Allan
12 Tsang Yuet Tung

PRESENT GRADE NINE (9)
13 Teo Mandel
14 Teo Xuan Wei Shawn
15 Xie Shu Ya
16 Pang Yuchan
17 ZhuYayun

PRESENT GRADE EIGHT (8)
18 Kua Ee Feng
19 Ang Shiyi Henry
20 Chan Julian
21 Khoo Jin Yi
22 Lai Qiu Ling Elyn
23 Lee Miao Ying
24 Quek Chin
25 Rohan Malik
26 Soh Wan Ting Grace
27 Sun Hui Hui
28 Tan Sing Long Jasman
29 Ting Shuen Hsien Galton
30 Wang Zhi Hui
31 Yong Hul Wen Claris
32 Zhang Shuai

PRESENT GRADE SEVEN (7)
33 Chua Slang Ern
34 Poh Wee Yong
35 Chai Song Lim
36 Che Manli
37 Guo Xiao Ting
38 Guo Xiu Bin
39 Karthikeya Sankar Srepadmashiny
40 Lee Di Sheng
41 Lee Hul Erh Elaine
42 Lee Miao Qiao
43 Muhammad Afiq Bin Punangin
44 Shahidil Habil Bin Sahat
45 Tay Shiqi Tiffany
46 Teo Meng Zhong Aezo

PRESENT GRADE SIX (6)
47 Aryan Dubey
48 Cheng Tai Shun Tyler
49 Peh Kong Loke Jet
50 Tan Jia Le Timothy

PRESENT GRADE FIVE (5)
51 Aung Phyo Kyaw Devarajan
52 Lee Zhuo Heng
53 Loh Junren Jared
54 Neelotpal Baran Syam
55 Nurul Syahirah
56 Orion Matthew Tzean Godfrey
57 Sean Michael Andriesz

PRESENT GRADE FOUR (4)
58 Li Fusen
59 Loh Kum Ming Kelvin
60 Ho Jun Yuen Ryan
61 Aditya Mann Gasga
62 Ho Xueling Michelle
63 Li Jie
64 Madeline Rachel Cope
65 Ong Zhi Xian
66 Tayyibah Patel
67 Teo Kuang Yi Louis

PRESENT GRADE THREE (3)
68 Alyssa Rae Lebardo
69 Cha Shi Ya Crystal
70 Lee Wen Fa Johnny
71 Ngan Zheng Yi
72 Ong Hwee Ju Joey
73 Ryan David Andriesz
74 Sim Chun You
75 Tan Yongjun Matthew
76 Tham Sin Yee Janelle

PRESENT GRADE TWO (2)
77 Peh Kong Peng Justin

JUNIOR 1ST POOM TO 2ND POOM
78 Wan Kah Wor Marcus
79 Yap Teng Chiong
80 Yap Teng Chung

CONFIRMED to 1ST DAN
81 Matthew Yap

Congratulations to all!

Specially to Matthew Yap, Teng Chung, Teng Chiong and Marcus Wan, who upgraded to Dan confirmation and Poom2 (Junior Black Belt) respectively!

More photo:

Belts

Love,
Girlene mdm *\o/*

Tournaments : 2011 National Inter-School Taekwondo Championships

The 2011 National Inter-School Taekwondo Championships has been scheduled to be held from 11 to 15 April 2011.

The event will be held at Toa Payoh Sports Hall as follows.

Senior/Junior Divisions (Primary Schools) - Monday 11 April 2011 (Poomsae)
Tuesday 12 April 2011 (Kyorugi)

B & C Divisions (Secondary Schools) - Wednesday 13 April 2011 (Poomsae)
Thursday 14 April 2011 (Kyorugi)

A Division (Junior Colleges) - Friday 15 April 2011 (Poomsae)

More details of the competitions

General Rules Sec and JC TKD 2011.pdf
General Rules Primary TKD 2011.pdf
Outline - Inter-Primary School (Poomsae).pdf
Outline - Inter-Primary School (Kyorugi).pdf
Outline - B & C Divisions (Poomsae).pdf
Outline - B & C Divsions (Kyorugi).pdf
Outline - A Division.pdf


Love,
Girlene mdm

NYP TKD Club Open House 2011

Photo

well done, NYP TKD, for the showcase!

Love,
Girlene mdm

Photoscape captures YOG moments @Youth Olympic Park near Marina Bay

Go, search photo for your face if you volunteered last year!

Love,
Girlene mdm

POL-ITE 2011 photo

At 93 points, consisting of 7 golds & 5 silvers, we were only 126 points behind the overall champion, Temasek Polytechnic.

Kudos to all NYP coaches, committee, referees, helpers, supporters, and of course the players!

Photo:
Girlene mdm
Rayner1
Rayner2
Rayner3
Rayner4
Rayner5



Love,
Girlene mdm

Class cancelled in Jan'11

25Jan (Tue) - NYP

Luv,

Girlene mdm

Class cancelled in Feb'11

5Feb (Sat) - Zone 3 / Laguna

Luv,

Girlene mdm

Post Grading Fun - January 2011

After each grading, we will have a different training.

This quarter, we learn basic defending from attacks into the circular of our body and straight punches.

The kids look forward to the traditional Dog N Bone game.
Our version rules:
1. No pushing
2. No pulling
3. No defending beyond yellow line
4. Running outside green line is out
5. No throwing of the Bone

Post Grading Fun - Jan '11

Video of Dog N Bone
1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkuwjPTbqCM
2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iahshybVpuY
3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr-B5MkNWgI
4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G852NQ0Nv1A
5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnSBfTohjO8
6 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHL75xAAg4Y
7 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp11WtGwzT8
8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVG-n8cmC14
9 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYzLjDhFhqU
10 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i447M52eMOo
11 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5YhJjeNt7c

Love,
Girlene mdm

All tournament coach passes will expire on 1 March 2011

All tournament coach passes will expire on 1 March 2011. Coaches who wish to renew their passes are required to attend the coach seminar which will be conducted on

Sunday 20 February 2011
from 8.00am to 12 noon.
Venue : KIV -confirmed-ITE College East, 10 Simei Avenue, Singapore 486047
Dress code Dobok
Fees $100 (for next 3 yrs)

Club leaders and other black belts may attend the event for their general knowledge.
The fee is $60. Black belts who participate in the seminar will not be required to attend the coach induction course if they decide to apply for a coach pass subsequently.

More info:http://www.stf.sg/modules/news/article.php?storyid=778

Love,
Girlene mdm

They passed NCAP Technical (Level 1) Course!

Congratulations to Catherine Ong, Xanthe Lin & Eric Sim!

After spending 2 weekends of theory and practical lessons, they finally harvest the fruits of their labour. There are others who failed or provisional pass this course. They passed at one go! Neat!
The results are attached.

They have to approach sir and discuss before completing 3 months (twice a week) or 6 months (once a week) of practical coaching attachement.

Once finalised, trainee coaches have to seek approval via Form A from STF for their attachment.
Form B is for trainee coaches to record their attendance. It must be counter-signed by their respective club officials.

Brian Sir and Girlene mdm are proud of you!

Love,
Girlene mdm

More info: http://www.stf.sg/modules/news/article.php?storyid=781

RUN350

Great run for the families (:
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RUN350

Race Information

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About the Race

Date	:	17th Apr 2011, Sunday
Venue	:	Promontory @ Marina Bay, Singapore (Beside NTUC Centre, One Marina Boulevard)

For the purpose of age verification, the age of participant shall be taken as of 1st Jan 2011

Final start time will be stated in the race handbook.

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Registration Fees

A portion of the proceeds from Run 350 will go to Garden City Fund's Plant-A-Tree Program.

	NTUC Member		Non NTUC Member		Student
Period	Early Bird Period NOW - 13th Feb	Normal Period 14th Feb - 20th Mar	Early Bird Period NOW - 13th Feb	Normal Period 14th Feb - 20th Mar	Early Bird Period NOW - 13th Feb	Normal Period 14th Feb - 20th Mar
Individual Categories
10km - Mens' Open	$20	$25	$30	$35	$25**	$30**
10km - Womens' Open
Kids Dash
350m - Boys (4-6 Years old)	$10*		$15		NA
350m - Girls (4-6 Years old)
350m - Boys (7-9 Years old)
350m - Girls (7-9 Years old)

*One of the child's parents has to be an NTUC member for Kids Dash.
**Full-time students are to present their student pass or matriculation card during the collection of race entry pack to enjoy the student rate.

Register as a group of 35 or more to enjoy 5% discount on the registration fees
	NTUC Member		Non NTUC Member		Student
Period	Early Bird Period NOW - 13th Feb	Normal Period 14th Feb - 20th Mar	Early Bird Period NOW - 13th Feb	Normal Period 14th Feb - 20th Mar	Early Bird Period NOW - 13th Feb	Normal Period 14th Feb - 20th Mar
Individual Categories
10km - Mens' Open	$19	$23.75	$28.50	$33.25	$23.75**	$28.50**
10km - Womens' Open
Kids Dash
350m - Boys (4-6 Years old)	NA		NA		NA
350m - Girls (4-6 Years old)
350m - Boys (7-9 Years old)
350m - Girls (7-9 Years old)

**Full-time students are to present their student pass or matriculation card during the collection of race entry pack to enjoy the student rate.

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On the Day

Assembly Point	:	Promontory @ Marina Bay, Singapore
Assembly Time	:	7.00am (10 km participants); 8.30 pm (kids dash)
Start Time	:	7.30am (10 km participants); 9.00 am (kids dash)

http://www.run350.com/runinformation.html

Regards,
Nicholas

Grading: 16 Jan 2011 (reminder)

Grading: 16 Jan '11
Time: 8.45am
Venue: Jurong East Sports Hall entrance
For more info: http://zen-tkd.blogspot.com/2010/12/grading-16-jan-2011.html

Love,
Girlene mdm

List of students who paid Grading Fees Jan 2011 (due 14Dec)

You can click on the Attendance/Eligibilty for Grading on the right side of this blog to find out if you have paid the grading fees. You can also find your attendance at the same page.
(No grading for those who couldnt meet 75% attendance)

In one of our previous blog, it was mentioned:
"Last payment date for Grading Fees was: 14 Dec2010
If you have yet to pay Jan2011 grading fees by then, it would be $40 if you still wish to be graded.

Jan to Mar 2011 training fees and Oct grading fees are due 14 Dec 2010."


Girlene mdm

Courses / Seminars : National Poomsae Referees’ Course

National Poomsae Referees’ Course
Date : 8 & 9 January 2011 (5.30-9.30pm & 2-7pm)
Test: 9 Jan (7.30pm onwards)
Venue: NTC 80 Lorong Limau #04-191
Eligibility: Poomsae Coach Cert
Deadline: 31Dec Friday - Pass your form and $80 to Girlene mdm or Catherine Ong


All blackbelts are reminded that Zen and NYP needs to have sufficient poomsae referees to support their plan to participate in the numerous poomsae championships scheduled for 2011 as all participating teams must be represented by a poomsae referee each.

PS: Those who wish to officiate in the POL-ITE Taekwondo Championships may attend the course as a refresher if they have not done so for the year. A separate test will be conducted for them. The participation fee is $20.

STF: http://www.stf.sg/modules/news/article.php?storyid=762

Love,
Girlene mdm

Courses / Seminars : Poomsae Coach Course at NTU

Date : Sunday 2 January 2011
Time : 10am to 6pm
Venue: NTU Sports & Recreation Centre, 20 Nanyang Green Singapore 637715
Deadline: 29Dec, Wednesday

Please pass your form and $50 to Girlene mdm or Catherine Ong.
Those who pulled out from the earlier course with valid reason are allowed to attend this course.

STF: http://www.stf.sg/modules/news/article.php?storyid=766

Love,
Girlene mdm

Merry Xmas Greetings from Zen Taekwondo

There will be no class on 24 & 25 Dec, classes will resume on 27Dec. Here's wishing ALL ZENDERS, NYP TKD members & parents a very Merry Xmas & happy holidays!

Certification: Alex Teh receiving his blackbelt certificate

From Certifications

Alex receiving his black belt certificate.

Love,
Girlene mdm

Overseas Friendly Match at Batam

There would be a friendly match at Batam, Indonesia on 9 Jan 2011.
Every student is encouraged to take part as it would be a good experience.
It would be a full day event and the cost would be only the ship ride and the meals.

Please let us know whether you are attending or not by this Sat 18 Dec 2010.
A facebook event would also be set up to determine who is attending and who isn't.

Love,
Girlene mdm

We are proud of Aditya

In a Thursday evening in November 2010:

 

Aditya, a student who practices Taekwondo in Zen’s Bayshore Park, was greeted with an appreciation after returning a lost phone back to its owner. The blackberry phone which he found on a bus, was handed over to the bus driver. The owner was then contacted and hence managed to retrieve the lost phone. He expressed his gratitude towards Aditya through text message stating, “Hey there Aditya! I’m the owner of the phone you found just now. Just wanna say thanks so much for returning it to SBS, really, thanks so much! I can’t survive without this phone , and it means a lot for one kind soul like you to find and return it. God bless! J”

 

In this incident, Aditya has demonstrated great discipline and by fulfilling the Taekwondo pledge “…We shall remain humble, honest and helpful at all times…”, he has thus set a good example for his fellow mates and any other individual.

 

 

Best Regards,

Catherine Ong

[Girlene Tan]

Grading: 16 Jan 2011

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Mock Grading
Date: 15 Jan 2011(Sat)
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Tampines St 11
Bus No: 8 17 18 28 34 39 59 518 / Tampines MRT
Attire: Club Jersey & TKD pants
~ on 14 Jan (Fri), 15 Jan (Sat) trainings (No need to wear full dobok on the final training before grading)
~ on the way to Sports Hall before changing into full dobok
~ on the way home after grading
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Actual Grading
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Date: 16 Jan 2011(Sun)
Time: 8.45am to 11am (junior belts will be able to leave for home even earlier)
We will conduct warm-up & run-through of the pattern before the grading.
Venue: Jurong East Sports Sports Hall
Meet: Main entrance
Nearest MRT: Chinese Garden MRT
Bus: 5N 98 99 157 185 198 333 334 335 502 542 SS4 (alight at Blk 316, 347, 350)
More info: STF website
Attire: Plain white T-shirt for the ladies, full dobok for all

Wef from Jan 07, all ladies are required to wear plain white T-shirt beneath the dobok. Failing which, STF may stop the ladies from taking part of the grading.

(Wearing of Club Jersey is highly encouraged to ensure that students, especially young kids, will be easily identified if lost during transit, as there will be a lot of movement to shift from one location to another. And, to ensure that the uniform will be kept clean on the grading day.)

Map:

Green belters & above are reminded to bring their shin, forearm, & groin guards to the grading.

For brown belters, you will be sent for grading provided that you have mastered all 4 patterns by 1 Jan 2011.

Poom/Black, you are highly encouraged to attend this grading as your assistance to ZEN TKD is required for the grading to go on smoothly. Please bring along your personal shin, forearm and groin guards.

Attendance/Eligibilty for Grading
(No grading for those who couldnt meet 75% attendance)

Last payment date for Grading Fees: 14 Dec2010
If you have yet to pay Jan2011 grading fees by then, it would be $40 if you still wish to be graded.
Jan to Mar 2011 training fees and Oct grading fees are due 14 Dec 2010.

Love,
Girlene mdm

STF: Demonstration Workshop Filled With Energy

The 63 participants matched the challenges dished out by Lim Hyun of the Hyun Taekwondo Academy with energy and enthusiasm. And at the end of the training session, all of them had experienced the very difficult back flip.

You did not read it wrong. They did it with the assistance of the trainers and were on the high a feel of the movements. Something inside them told them that they could perform it without help if they had more practice. In fact, one of them believed she could and tried it on a new landing mat without supervision. She almost succeeded....

For more: http://www.stf.sg/modules/news/article.php?storyid=750

Love,
Girlene mdm

STF: Known Instructors Attend Grading Preparation Workshop

Polo Teo (Raiders TKD) and Girlene Tan (Zen Taekwondo) were among the participants at the Grading Preparation Workshop which was conducted on Saturday 27 November 2010 at the National Training Centre. They demonstrated the admirable learning spirit which many instructors and black belts would do well to emulate...

For more: http://www.stf.sg/modules/news/article.php?storyid=753

49 Koh Gerald
50 Koh Gerick
51 Tan Lee Fong Girlene
52 Wan Kah Wor Marcus
53 Yap Teng Chiong
54 Yap Teng Chung


Love,
Girlene mdm

Check Mooto Poomsae Tournament

The link below is the Bout List for the Mooto Open.
http://www.stf.sg/uploads/dad47427-c0ef-aeaa.pdf

Please download it and check if everything is correct.

You can do a Ctrl+F, to call up the search function and key your name to check for any missing information and/or error.

If you spot any errors, please inform Brian sir or Henry by tomorrow, 3Dec.
Henry hp: 94893502

Here are the list of errors spotted already.
1) Siang Ern shouldn't be in any individual category.

2) Girlene Mdm's individual group event gender have stated wrongly.

3) Ryan and Crystal were in pair but Crystal's name is missing in the pair event column.

4) 3 groups of our pair isn't included in the bout list (coincidentally, these are the ones registered only for pair...):

i) Siang Ern and Miao Ying,
ii) Miao Qiao and Wee Yong,
iii) Jason Tan and Sien.

Session 1
10.11am, 11.37pm, 12.27pm WAN Kah Wor Marcus
10.36pm PEH Jet
11.19pm, 12.11pm CHING I Ting
11.23pm PEH Justin
12.20pm PEH Justin+Isabel (pair)

Session 2 (pairs)
3.30pm HO Jun Yuen Ryan + Crystal, Joseph+Celine
3.36pm Marcus + Wan Din
3.51pm Brian + Girlene

Session 3
5.00pm CHEIW Su Kheng, LEE Xinqian, Marcus, LIM Jun Jie, LIM Weihao Nicholas (TP), QUEK Wei Jie Rayner,
5.00pm, 7.05pm Quek Chin, TING Shuen Hsien Galton, Jasman
5.02pm, 5.56pm Henry Ang, CHAI Song Lim Jason, CHUA Siang Ern, LAI Sen Hui, LEE Di Sheng, MUHAMMAD Afiq Bin Punangin, SHAHIDIL Habil Bin Sahat,
5.12pm SEAH Wan Din
5.15pm, 6.41pm 7.21pm PEH Jie Ying Jessica
5.26pm, 5.56pm KUA Ee Feng, XIE Shu Ya, YONG Hui Wen Claris
5.35pm, 6.08pm CHE Manli, KHOO Jin Yi, LAI Qiuling Elyn, LEE Hui Erh Elaine, PANG Yuchan, SOH Wan Ting Grace, TAY Shi Qi Tiffany, WANG Zhihui, ZHANG Shuai, ZHU Yayun
6.03pm. 7.05pm TAN Zi Kai Ron
6.20pm LEONG JUN WEI
6.21pm CHIA Jin Qian
6.29pm, 7.03pm CHING I Lok, ONG Hui Ru
6.35pm, 7.09pm HO Jun Yuen Ryan, KAU Han Chiew Joseph, LOH Kum Ming Kelvin, NGAN Zheng Yi, ONG Zhi Xian, SIM Chun You
6.52pm, 7.21pm CHA Shi Ya Crystal, HO Xueling Michelle, ONG Hwee Ju Joey, TAN Ying Yi Celine, THAM Sin Yee Janelle
7.19pm Brian Sir
7.33pm Girlene mdm

Thank you.
http://www.stf.sg/uploads/dad47427-db53-71e1.pdf

Information on the Poomsae:
Venue: DELTA SPORTS COMPLEX

Bus:

51 Hougang / Jurong East
139 Toa Payoh / Bt Merah

186 Shenton Way / St Michael

MRT: Redhill station

8.00am Registration for Session1
9.00am STF Pledge
9.30am 1-1-1 to 1-1-6
2-1-1 to 2-1-4
3-1-1 to 3-1-21
12.30pm Prize
1.00pm Lunch and Registration for Session2
1.30pm 1-2-1 to 1-2-8
2-2-1 to 2-2-10
3-2-1 to 3-2-23
4.30pm Teabreak and Registration for Session3
5.00pm 1-3-1 to 1-3-10
2-3-1 to 2-3-7
3-3-1 to 3-3-4
8.00pm Prize

Love,
Girlene mdm

Class cancelled in Dec10

25 Dec - Zone 3 / Laguna
1 Jan - Zone 3 / Laguna (2011)

Luv,

Girlene mdm

Adidas Sundown Marathon 2011

Brian Sir is calling all students above 21years old to join Adidas SunDown next year.  Registration is open already, check it out.

Please click here if you cannot view this newsletter properly.

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Race Registration is now open! Following the success of the past three editions of the night race, next year's event promises to be even bigger, better and much more exciting! There will be a new twist to next year's event. Unlike previous years, we will be having Sundown Marathon and Sundown Ultra Marathon on 2 separate days. We have also opened up the 10km category to BOTH men and women.

All prices are in Singapore Dollars and are inclusive of GST. For all past participants** out there, our registration system will automatically detect your past entry and you will get to enjoy a special rate! Alternatively, participants may also click here to register. ** For 2010 Past Participants only

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Poomsae coach course

The Poomsae Coach Course will be conducted on Sunday 19 December 2010 from 2.00pm to 10.00pm at the National Training Centre (Whampoa) to qualify black belts as poomsae coach.

Successful participants will be issued with the Poomsae Coach (Level 1) Certificate if they have a Level 1 NCAP or Taekwondo Coaching qualification. However, for successful participants without the coaching qualification, a Level 1P certificate will be awarded. They will be entitled to be promoted to Level 1 on getting the relevant coaching qualification. Partcipants can then proceed to register for Poomsae referee course.


The other details of the course are as follows.

Date. : 19 Dec 2010
Time. : 2pm to 10pm
Dress Code : ‘Dobok’
Certification : Poomsae Coach Certificate (Level 1 or 1P)
Fee : $50
Closing Date : Saturday 4 December 2010 (to Catherine mdm or Girlene mdm)
More details: http://www.stf.sg/modules/news/article.php?storyid=744

Love,
Girlene mdm

MOOTO Open Poomsae Championships 2010 - outstanding document

Updates!

The deadline has closed, the following are still outstanding, no more submission accepted.
After numerous extension, there are still outstanding document not submitted. We have submitted the first summary to JH Kim . The remaining may not be accepted:
1. Ron - Black Belt Cert/card
2. Khoo Jin Yi - Proof of age (Malaysia card that you have provided does not carry your DOB
3. Joseph (Raiders) - form
4. Jason converted black belt card/receipt
5. Si En - conversion fees
5. Wang Zhihui - tournament fees

Please check with Brian Sir, Henry or myself on the status.

Girlene mdm

~~~~~~~~~~~previous post~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Brian Sir has extended the deadlines for submission of forms and documents to Sat, 6 Nov 10pm.
Thereafter, there will be no more submission accepted.

1. Original form signed
2. Photocopy of IC or ezlink card for proof of age
3. Grading card or Black Belt card (for non NYP and non Zen members)
4. $25 or $40 payment (to Miao Qiao)
5. Outstanding Training fees

Submission with any missing of the above will be rejected.

Love,
Girlene mdm

NCAP (Level 1) Technical course-Dec'10 (by 20Nov'10)

An NCAP (Level 1) Technical course will be conducted on 4, 5, 11 and 12 December 2010. More details on the course and the registration form are attached.

Day/Date/Time :
Saturday 4 December 2010 (5,00pm to 9.00pm)
Sunday 5 December 2010 (2.00pm to 9.00pm)
Saturday 11 December 2010 (5.00pm to 9.00pm)
Sunday 12 December 2010 (2.00pm to 9.00pm)
Theory/Practical Tests : Saturday 18 December 2010 (5.00pm onwards)
Registration Fee : $110.00
Attire: Dobok
Eligibility : At least a 1st dan blackbelt

Closing Date for Registration : Saturday 20 November 2010 to NYP Catherine Ong or Girlene mdm

The Taekwondo Coaching Course organized annually by the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) will now be replaced by the NCAP Technical Course.

Before the change, those who successfully completed the Taekwondo Coaching Course were issued with a coaching certification equivalent to the NCAP technical if they did not possess any NCAP theory certification. This was because the requirement was for all participants to attend the theory course before the technical course.

The change means that members are free to attend either the NCAP Technical Course or the NCAP Theory Course first to gain a full certification.

Those holding the taekwondo coaching certification can now apply for direct conversion even though they have not attended the theory course. The application must be submitted by 19 November 2010 on the attached form and accompanied by a copy of the coaching certificate and the administrative fee of $20.


Love,
Girlene mdm

Outstanding Mooto Open submission

The following has some outstanding items in Mooto Open submission

Celine Tan Ying Yi - proof of age, grading card
Ron Tan Zi Kai - fees and proof of age
Kua Ee Feng - proof of age
Sim Chun You - proof of age
Ngan Zheng Yi - fees
Chia Jin Qian - grading card
Ching I Ting - proof of age
Joseph (Raiders) - form, proof of age, grading card

Love,
Girlene mdm

Class cancelled in Nov10

05 Nov - Zone 4 / NYP

17 Nov - Zone 3

A quick glance at year2010 Singapore Public Holidays For The Year 2010
Luv,





Girlene mdm

Class Cancelled in October 2010

31 Oct - Zone 3

A quick glance at year2010 Singapore Public Holidays For The Year 2010
Luv,





Girlene mdm

MOOTO Open Poomsae Championships 2010 - 5 December 2010

The inaugural MOOTO Open Poomsae Championships 2010 sanctioned by the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) will be staged on Sunday 5 December 2010 from 9.00am to 9.00pm at the Overseas Family School Auditorium, 25F Paterson Road, Singapore 238515.
More information on the event and the participation forms are attached.

All STF affiliates are encouraged to participate in the championships as the event offers numerous benefits including the following.

· Your members can satisfy their competitive needs.
· They can improve their poomsae performance.
· They can be given the opportunity to win honors for your club.
· They can enjoy the attractive souvenirs and 30% discount certificate.
· They can make more friends with similar interest.

Deadline: 6 November 2010 (Saturday)


Poomsae Referee Training & Refresher Course
Date: 4 December 2010 (Saturday)
Time: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Team Manager & Coach Briefing
Date: 4 December 2010 (Saturday)
Time: 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Free Workout Time for Overseas Teams
Date: 4 December 2010 (Saturday)
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm



Eligibility
- Local competitors must be members of clubs affiliated to the STF. Fees: S$25 (one event) / S$15 (2nd event)
- Overseas competitors must be members of clubs affiliated to their country’s
Taekwondo National Sports Association (NSA) that is recognized by the World
Taekwondo Federation (WTF) S$50 (one event) / S$30 (2nd event)



Events
- Individual Event
Male and females will compete in separate gender categories
- Pair Event
One male and one female competitor will constitute one pair. No other combinations
are allowed

Age Divisions
There are 8 age divisions, according to the age of the competitor as of 31 December 2010
Division Age Range
A 6 years and under
B 7 and 8 years old
C 9, 10 and 11 years old
D 12, 13 and 14 years old
E 15, 16 and 17 years old
F 18 to 29 years old
G 30 to 45 years old
H 46 years and above


Belt Categories
Category Belt Ranks Performance Requirements
Dan - Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek
(age divisions E, F, G and H only)
Poom - Koryo, Taegeuk Pal Jang, Taegeuk Chil Jang
(age divisions A,B, C and D only)
Red 1st and 2nd geup - Taegeuk Chil Jang
Blue 3rd and 4th geup - Taegeuk O Jang
Green 5th and 6th geup - Taegeuk Sam Jang
Yellow 7th, 8th and 9th geup -Taegeuk Il Jang

Qualified poomsae referees who wish to officiate in the event are requested to register with Jolene, Theresa or Rosalind at 6345 1491. A refresher seminar will be conducted on Saturday 4 December 2010 from 2.00pm to 5.00pm at the competition venue.

Love,
Girlene mdm

Black and Poom Courses

There are a series of courses for Black Belters coming up (Mark your calendars!):
http://www.stf.sg/modules/news/article.php?storyid=733


Grading Preparation Workshop
Saturday 27 November 2010 from 5.00pm to 8.00pm


Demonstration Workshop
Sunday 28 November 2010 from 2.30pm to 5.30pm


Taekwondo Coaching (Level 1) Course
Saturday 4 December 2010 from 5.00pm to 9.00pm
Sunday 5 December 2010 from 2.00pm to 9.00pm
Saturday 11 December 2010 from 5.00pm to 9.00pm
Sunday 12 December 2010 from 2.00pm to 9.00pm
Saturday 18 December 2010 from 5pm onwards (Test)


Poomsae Coach (Level 1) Course
Sunday 19 December 2010 from 2.00pm to 10pm


Refer to Zen blog page for the path of a Zen TKD Black Belt: http://zen-tkd.blogspot.com/p/courses-for-instructors.html

Catherine Ong will gather your forms, documents and payment and submit to Girlene mdm end of each month.

Love,
Girlene mdm

Results of 2 & 3 Oct 2010 Grading

The following are awarded with a pass:


Nos. NAME

PRESENT GRADE TEN (10)
1 Yong Hui Wen Claris
2 Ng Wei Ken
3 Teo Mandel
4 Teo Xuan Wei Shawn
5 Xie Shu Ya

PRESENT GRADE NINE (9)
6 Chai Song Lim, Jason
7 Che Manli
8 Lee Di Sheng
9 Lee Hui Erh Elaine
10 Lee Miao Qiao
11 Muhammad Afiq Bin Punangin
12 Shaliidil Habil Bin Sahat
13 Tay Shiqi, Tiffanie
14 Teo Meng Zhong, Aezo
15 Ang Shiyi Henry
16 Chua Julian
17 Khoo JinYi
16 Kua Ee Feng
19 Lai Qiuling, Eileen
20 Lai Sen Hui
21 Lee MiaoYing
22 Quek Chin
23 Rohan Malik
24 Tan Sing Long Jasman
25 Ting Shuen Hsien Galton
26 Zhang Shuai

PRESENT GRADE EIGHT (8)
27 Chua Siang Ern
28 Guo Xiao Ting
29 Guo Xiu Bin
30 Karthikeya Sankar Srepadmashiny
31 Poh Wee Yong

PRESENT GRADE SEVEN (7)
32 Aryan Dubey
33 Cheng Tai Shun Tyler
34 Leong Jun Wei
35 Peh Kong Loke Jet
36 Tan Jia Le Timothy

PRESENT GRADE SIX (6)
37 Lee Zhuo Hang
38 Loh Junren Jared
39 Neeloypal Baran Syam
40 Shettigar Amisha Kirankumar

PRESENT GRADE FIVE (5)
41 Ngan ZhengYi
42 Ong Hwee Ju Joey
43 Sim Chun You
44 Aditya Marin Gasga
45 Angela Susan George
46 Anjali Elsa George
47 Ho Jun Yuen Ryan
48 Ho Xueling Michelle
49 Li Fusen
50 Loh Kum Ming, Kelvin
51 Madeline Rachel Cope
52 Ong Zhi Xian
53 Tayyibah Patel

PRESENT GRADE FOUR (4)
54 Cha Shi Ya
55 Lee Wen Fa Johnny
56 Ryan David Andriesz
57 Snigdha Bhupathi Raju
58 Tan Yongjun Matthew
59 Tham Sin Yee, Janelle

PRESENT GRADE THREE (3)
60 Alysson Rae Sarosario Lebardo
61 Anderson Sarosario Lebardo
62 Peh Kong Peng Justin

PRESENT GRADE TWO (2)
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PRESENT GRADE ONE (1)
63 Goh Zhi Wei David
64 Muthurazan Karthikeya Sankar Ranjane, Sree
65 Jordon Yohanan Albert

Congratulations to all!

Specially to David, Sree, Jordon who upgraded to Poom (Junior Black Belt) & Black Belt respectively!

Love,
Girlene mdm *\o/*

Future Zen Leaders Monthly Sunday Morning Training - starting 31 Oct 9am

Date: Every last Sunday of each month
(if it falls on Public Holiday, it will be brought forward to the Sunday before)

Time: 9am to 11am

Venue: Nanyang Polytechnic Blk E outside TKD Clubroom

Objectives: To train up Zen's Future Leaders & improve day performance
Bring your full gears and guards, full dobok or long sleeves

Eligibility:
1. Brown Belt and above (those green and blue belt, be patient, your turn will come)
2. Zen logo (or NYP BlackBelt, excluding those who are currently in another club)
3. Good attendance record at the usual training ground (those who attain the first 2 criteria but not the 3rd, may NOT come - this is not a substitute training day)

Exception: For those who are not in the auto-eligibility list, please refer to Brian Sir before attending.

The above is not to discriminate any students but rather, to focus on the Future Zen Leaders.

Love,
Girlene mdm

Birthday 2010

On 9 Oct, Zone 3 parents arranged a little birthday party with cake & yummy food.
Thank you for the I touch 4, 你们破费了!

Love,
Girlene

Post Grading Fun - Oct 2010

Post Grading Fun - Oct'10

The once every 3 months little training treats & tricks were here again.

NYP did a little gym movement and mini-tournament.

Zone 3 students were satisfied with the cultural Dog N Bone. Jet and Justin kicked off the game as usual against each other. As always, Jet will grab the Bone against all odds and dashed to the finishing line, however this time, he suffered slight pain as Justin's "touch" was too rough and Jet fell flat onto the ground.

I-Lok's dad's encouragement could be heard clearly when the players were observing the opponents without action, "DO SOMETHING!"

Brian Sir and Girlene mdm wishes everyone the best of luck to their grading results!

Love,

Girlene mdm

Daryl Ang's birthday

Birthday 2010

Daryl Ang's little birthday party by Catherine mummy - So sweet!

Love,

Talk on Taekwondo @Chatsworth International School (East Campus)

On 30 Sep, Chatsworth International School (East Campus) invited Brian Sir to give a 30min talk on Taekwondo. It was a rare sight where 9years old kids will stay still throughout the 45min speech that Brian Sir gave on the spirit of Taekwondo. He emphasized that it is not only the hands and feet destruction, but more about the tenants of the way of life that Taekwondo inbuilt into the students. At the end of the speech, Brian Sir shared a video featuring the Korean Demonstration Team. Students were encouraged to ask questions whenever in doubt. I have to admit that they are very "open" in their mindset which encourage steep learning.

Love,
Girlene mdm

Demonstration : Taekwondo Spectacular – A Great Show Not To Be Missed

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Singapore Taekwondo Federation proudly bring you a demonstration featuring the world famous Korean Tigers. The event will be part of the two-month long celebration of Korean culture and arts in Singapore.

The heart-stopping performance by a professional team which had wowed thousands all over the world will be held as follows.

Date : Saturday 30 October 2010
Time : 5.30 pm (Spectators to be seated by 7.15pm)
Venue : Toa Payoh Sports Hall
Fee : Free

We will meet at 5.30pm main entrance and proceed to the main stand in a group.

http://www.stf.sg/modules/news/article.php?storyid=728
Love,
Girlene mdm

Oct'10 Grading was a success

The grading starts promptly at 10am. Although it rained heavily in the wee hours in the morning, by 8am, the rain had more or less stopped. Students were appraised for their puntuality even though the venue is at the far west of Singaopore. Brian Sir will like to thank all the black belts who made their way to Jurong East to help out:

Benjamin Teo
Catherine Ong
Eric Sim
Jessica Peh
Jonathan Tan
William Yu Nin
Xanthe Lin

The results will be out in 3 weeks' time.

Love,
Girlene mdm

Overseas Experiences - Sep 2010

On 23 & 24 Sep, Brian Sir and Girlene mdm went separately to Australia and Vietnam

Brian Sir brought Justin Peh to Melbourne's STA Australia Open Championship 2010. Justin participated in the Poomsae and Sparring and came back with a Gold and Silver medal respectively.

Brian Sir: "It was a good exposure for Justin for his first Sparring tournament is an overseas one, following the path of his dad!" Brian Sir was reminded of his first Sparring tournament in his life, in Malaysia.

He noted that the Australian organisers were very "flexible" and "understanding", so when participants travelled thousand miles to participate, so if there is no competitiors, they can adjust the weight categories instanteously to allow all participants to take part happily.

Australia fb photo 1
Australia fb photo 2
Australia fb photo 3

Girlene mdm flew to Vietnam's Go Vap Taekwondo Club Open 2010, together with 7 other referees.

Girlene mdm wants Mr Darren Lee Sir for giving the STF's Board of Referees the chance to go overseas to officiate before they turn International Referees: "It is not easy for him to gather people who are not under his club, make the necessary arrangement, take care of them throughout the journey, in the end all of us had great fun and bonded even tighter."

Girlene mdm: "The kids were fierce! We could see none but one defensive fighter throughout the tournament. All the other kids were attacking at the sound of "Kyeso" ("resume" in Korean language). One boy, 8 years old in particular, did not shed a tear when the opponent gave him a slamming kick right to the face. When I was counting to 8, he was ever-ready to return the kick back to his opponent. I can see fire in his eyes!"

Vietnam fb photo 1
Vietnam fb photo 2
Vietnam fb photo 3

Both trips were arranged at a short notice, but Brian Sir and Girlene mdm seized the chance as they understand that such experience do not come easy. They have a common goal when they are back in Singapore: To bring our students overseas more often for such exposure.

Thank you Benjamin and Joel, Alex, Catherine, and all blackbelts who came down to assist, for taking care of the classes when Brian Sir and Girlene mdm not around.

Love,
Girlene mdm

Poom Certfication

Jingyang (aka yang-yang) received his first Poom Certification, congratulations!

I Lok received her second Poom Certification, congratulations! I Lok, you are the first Zender to receive 2nd Poom award, well done!

Love,

Girlene mdm

Rayner presented with a black belt dobok

Rayner has shown his pure Taekwondo fighting spirit when he fought 2 rounds to achieve his first National Golds.

Congratulations Rayner!

Love,
Girlene mdm

National Tournament 2010 - 4, 5,11,12 Sep results

National Tournament 2010

Brian Sir led 3 teams this year, Zen, NYP TKD and Safsa. None of the partcipant went home empty-handed. They took with them either a medal or at least rich experience that will see them through the TKD journey.

Players who fought with their best, also earned friendships with other clubs.

Gold Medalists:

1. Cornelyus (S)
2. Marcus Lee (N)
3. Marcus Wan (Z)
4. Rayner Quek (N)
5. Ron (S)
6. Serene (Z)

Silver Medalists:

1. Chai Lin (N)
2. I-Lok (Z)
3. Nic Lim (TP)

Bronze Medalists:

1. Benjamin Teo (S)
2. John (N)
3. Jonathan (S)
4. Junjie (N)
5. Eric Sim (N)
6. Jeffrey (S)
7. I-Ting (Z)
8. Teng Chiong (Z)

Congratulations to all the medalists and Xanthe and Girlene mdm for clinching the Best Rookie and Best Female Referee this year!

Love,

Girlene mdm

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Read http://www.ginvera.com/shop_online/product_details.asp?product_id=283 for details.

It can be purchased at most retail outlets, including Watson and Guardian. Sometimes there are special promotion like buy 1 get 1 free.

Love,
Girlene mdm

National Tournament 2010 - 4, 5,11,12 Sep)

These are the estimated time that the first bout of each Zen/NYP players will compete.
All Zenders and NYP TKDoers are encouraged to come down to Yishun Sports Hall to cheer your peers on!

Note that this is NOT THE REPORTING TIME OF THE PLAYERS. All players to check with Brian Sir on the time to report.

Venue: Yishun Sports Hall
MRT: Khatib MRT
Date: 4, 5,11,12 Sep (Sat & Sun)
Time: 10am & 2pm respectively
Entrance fee: None

Love,

Girlene mdm

Grading: 3 Oct 2010 9am Centralised Colour Belt Grading

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Mock Grading
Date: 2 Oct 2010(Sat)
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Tampines St 11
Bus No: 8 17 18 28 34 39 59 518 / Tampines MRT
Attire: Club Jersey & TKD pants
~ on 1 Oct (Fri), 2 Oct (Sat) trainings (No need to wear full dobok on the final training before grading)
~ on the way to Sports Hall before changing into full dobok
~ on the way home after grading
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Actual Grading
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Date: 3 Oct 2010(Sun)
Time: 9am to 11am (junior belts will be able to leave for home even earlier)
We will conduct warm-up & run-through of the pattern before the grading.
Venue: Jurong East Sports Hall
Meet: Main entrance
Nearest MRT: Chinese Garden MRT
Bus: 5N 98 99 157 185 198 333 334 335 502 542 SS4 (alight at Blk 316, 347, 350)
More info: STF website
Attire: Plain white T-shirt for the ladies, full dobok for all

Wef from Jan 07, all ladies are required to wear plain white T-shirt beneath the dobok. Failing which, STF may stop the ladies from taking part of the grading.

(Wearing of Club Jersey is highly encouraged to ensure that students, especially young kids, will be easily identified if lost during transit, as there will be a lot of movement to shift from one location to another. And, to ensure that the uniform will be kept clean on the grading day.)

Map:

Green belters & above are reminded to bring their shin, forearm, & groin guards to the grading.

For brown belters, you will be sent for grading provided that you have mastered all 4 patterns by 1 Oct 2010.

Poom/Black, you are highly encouraged to attend this grading as your assistance to ZEN TKD is required for the grading to go on smoothly. Please bring along your personal shin, forearm and groin guards.

Attendance/Eligibilty for Grading
(No grading for those who couldnt meet 75% attendance)

Last payment date for Grading Fees: 4 Sep2010
If you have yet to pay Oct2010 grading fees by then, it would be $40 if you still wish to be graded.
Oct to Dec 2010 training fees and Oct grading fees are due 4 Sep 2010.

Love,
Girlene mdm