Friday, December 16, 2011
Grading: 13 Jan (Black) 5 Feb (Colour) 2012
Mock Grading
Date: 4 Feb 2012(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 3 Feb (Fri), 4 Feb (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: 5 Feb 2011(Sun)
Time: TBA (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: Kallang Community Centre
Meet: Kallang CC
Nearest MRT: Kallang MRT
Info on grading syllbus
More info: STF website
Attire: Plain white round-neck T-shirt for the ladies, full dobok for all
Wef from Jan 07, all ladies are required to wear plain white round-neck 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.)
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 13 Jan 2012.
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: 17 Dec 2011
If you have yet to pay Jan2012 grading fees by then, it would be $40 if you still wish to be graded.
Jan - Mar 2012 training fees and Jan'12 grading fees are due 17 Dec 2011.
Love,
Girlene mdm
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Mooto Open Championships 2011(information)
Link on NYP/Zen compiled players' need-to-know information:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AgBeSsgJ25_ZdHZsQUFsOWs3ak16aTRZVDNpcmFSWnc
Those participating in Poomsae(pattern), please be at Delta Sports Hall, 1 and a half hours before your calling time.
If you're participating in Kyorugi(sparring), please take note of the following timings to reach for warming sessions with Brian Sir. Brian Sir would like to see the older members of our taekwondo club to show support for one another, therefore, those taking part from 4pm onwards are to reach by 2.30pm.
9.30-12.30pm slot, reach by 9am
1.30-2.50pm slot/2.50-4pm slot, reach by 12pm
4.00-8.20pm slot, reach by 2.30pm
Below are the bout list and time sheet for reference purposes.
Link for Poomsae Bout:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IUWor0WVrd3ik1hMOmwEuR7ISWjhJJbMh5dKcsOCJ4I/edit?hl=en_US
Link for Kyorugi Bout:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pEDz46VnqfyCicuIXHmvWTA94oDea6Jw5c1GXeV7tdU/edit?hl=en_US
Please contact me at 92278823 at any point of time during the 2 days of competition. Kindly give me a call upon arrival at the sports hall so that I can arrange for all our members to sit at the same area.
Thanks for your cooperation everybody!
Love,
Winnie
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Taekwondo Spectacular

Taekwondo Spectacular featuring numerous breathtaking stunts and gravity-defying movements is back with a difference. It will be presented by the Embassy of the
The event which will be held on Saturday 3 December 2011 at 6.30pm at Jurong East Sports Hall will involved a taekwondo legend, the World Taekwondo Federation demonstration team and the STF National Demonstration Team.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Results of 16 October 2011 Grading
The following are awarded with a pass:
PRESENT GRADE TEN (10)
1 Gahng Min Koo
2 Austin Godfrey
3 Bhardwaj Anushka
4 Bhardwaj Avikrishna
5 Halasz Dylan
6 Jaiganesh Prahlad
7 Pathan Affan
8 Pulaputra Venkata Anushka
PRESENT GRADE NINE (9)
9 Ahmad Syamir Bin Saadon Saadon
10 Chin Wei Liang
11 Chong Caleb
12 Chua Ron
13 Devon Rido Richard Makepeace
14 Gan Wan Teck
15 Karen Michelle F Quirante
16 Khoo Chun Fang
17 Liew Jian Xiang Joel
18 Lin Wei Juan
19 Ow Xinwen Krystal
20 Sathees Kuniar s/0 Sharmugam
21 Shi You Wei
22 Tan Ren Wel Earnest
23 Tan Wei Xun Daltone
24 Wong Li Yi
25 Yeo Heng Huat
26 Yeo Jian Jie
PRESENT GRADE EIGHT (8)
27 Gee Brandon
28 Goh Jia Ying
29 Mardiyah Binte Zulkifly
30 Sng Ming Han Mark
31 Zhang Ziwei
PRESENT GRADE SEVEN (7)
32 Arya Sachdeva
33 Cho Subin
34 Goh Cheng Ze
35 Karthikeya Sankar Srepadmashiny
36 Sng Kee Ho Melvan
PRESENT GRADE SIX (6)
37 Low Yong Ming
38 Rohan Malik
PRESENT GRADE FIVE (5)
39 Chan Julian
40 Lai Qiu Ling
41 Srepadmashiny Karthikeyasankar
PRESENT GRADE FOUR (4)
42 Kua Ee Feng
43 Lee Miao Ying
44 Yong Hui Wen Claris
45 Aryan Dubey
46 Dong Yi Shan
47 Guo Xiao Ting
48 Guo Xiu Bin
49 Orion Matthew Tzean Godfrey
50 Quek Chin
51 Soh Wan Ting Grace
PRESENT GRADE THREE (3)
52 Angela Susan George
53 Anjali Elsa George
54 Chai Song Lim
55 Cheng Tai Shun Tyler
56 Chua Siang Ern
57 Kok Mui Cheng Esther
58 Lee Hui Erh Elaine
59 Lee Miao Qiao
60 Lee Zhuo Heng
61 Neelotpal Baran Syam
62 Shettigar Amisha Kirankumar
63 Tan Jia Le Timothy
64 Tay Shiqi
PRESENT GRADE TWO (2)
65 Anderson Sarosario Lebardo
66 Seah Wan Din
67 Sim Chai Lin
Congratulations to all!
Love,
Girlene mdm *\o/*
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Children’s Charities Association 2011 - 26 November 2011
Zen Taekwondo Club is partnering the Children’s Charities Association on their annual Christmas Fair 2011.
You may also help by buying their CCA Christmas Fair coupons at $10 each (sample coupon as below)*. The coupons can be used to exchange food, handicraft and games at any event stall. Please approach Girlene Mdm if you would like to purchase the coupon.
Event details:
Date : Saturday, 26 November 2011
Time: 10am to 6pm
Taekwondo demonstration: 3.30pm
Venue: Civic Plaza, Ngee Ann City (outside Takashimaya)
Guest-of-Honour: Mrs Mary Tan, First Lady
*raise funds for Association for persons with special needs (APSN) Singapore Children's Society Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf) Spastic Children's Association of Singapore Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore St Andrew’s Mission Hospital
Girlene mdm
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Class cancelled in Dec'11
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Grading requirements for Blue - Black belts
The essay should be more than one page.
Ask a junior belt to write a letter in support of why you should be promoted to Black Belt and ask why they feel that way.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Grading Preparation Workshop
Kindly refer to the link below for more information regarding the workshop.
http://www.stf.sg/modules/news/article.php?storyid=910
Please note that you are to submit the required/relevant forms to Winnie by 21st NOV.
Ray.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Mooto Open Championships 2011
Dear Zenders,
The Rules and Regulations for the MOOTO Open Championships 2011 are out, besides Poomsae events (individual and pair), MOOTO OC 2011 is holding Kyorugi (individual and TEAM) events.
The event dates are 10th Dec (poomsae) and 11th Dec (kyorugi) at Lower Delta Sports HallFor more information, please download the rules and forms from the following link.
http://www.tkd-singapore.com/mooto2011/MOOTO-2011.pdf
Deadline for Zenders to participate is 2nd November, please submit the necessary form, identification of age (photocopy of ezlink card, i/c, birthcert/passport) and money to your coach during the next training upon confirming with Brian Sir whether you will be participating in an individual/pair for Poomsae(pattern) or individual/team for Kyorugi(sparring*minimum Red Belt Holders)Participation fees:
For local participants: SGD 30/pax for first event
For local participants: SGD 20/pax for second event
i.e. If a participant were to join i.e 2 poomsae event, individual and team, he will need to
pay $50. If a participant were to join 1 poomsae event and 1 kyorugi event, it will be
$60.
Please contact Winnie at 92278823 if you have any queries.
Love,
Winnie
Monday, October 24, 2011
22 Oct 2011 - Clean and Paint at the less fortunate homes
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A joint partnership by NYP and YOUth care @PAYM
On 22 Oct 2011, Saturday morning. 700 strength strong NYP students gathered at NYP campus at 7am for a light breakfast and off to the Teck Ghee CC. PM Lee Hsien Loong arrived at 10am for the opening ceremony, presenting tokens to Principal, Mr Cheng & Brian Peh Sir. Mr Cheng sponsored all the painting and cleaning wares, whereas Brian Sir sponsored the logistic arrangements.
The media captured the photo of the day with Brian Sir's sons on the front page!
The Sunday Times: PM Lee urges young people: Be volunteers
Thank you Ms Lina Chong for inviting NYP TKD to this good cause!
Love,
Girlene mdm
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
STF Pledge
STF Pledge:
“We, the members of Singapore Taekwondo Federation, pledge that
· we shall remain humble, honest and helpful at all times,
· we shall respect our elders, parents, coaches, seniors and one another regardless of race, language, class or creed,
· we shall believe in ourselves and persist no matter how great the challenge to achieve our noble aspirations,
· we shall develop our characters, qualities and abilities to serve our community and our country and
· we shall abide by the rules and regulations of taekwondo and the laws of Singapore.”
1. we shall remain humble, honest and helpful at all times - Regardless of your social status, most beginners begin with white belt. Each poomsae step is taught with due diligence, where instructor explains the meaning behind the steps, the volume of movement. A humble person will strive for perfecting each step, practice to mimic how his instructor does it, never thinking that he is already surpassing the instructor’s standards. Eg. A Taekwondo practitioner helps his instructor to carry the sandbag and training kits from the store to the training ground each day. He wipes and cleans the equipment after the end of the training and puts it back to the store. Before sparring session, every student will help one another to tie the body protector. Once he finishes, he asks his friend to help him tie his body protector. In a more organized class, once the instructor gives the signal to prepare for sparring, you will see students standing in a row, each tying the body protector for the person in front of him thus displaying Teamwork!
2. we shall respect our elders, parents, coaches, seniors and one another regardless of race, language, class or creed - All taekwondo practitioners are taught to be filial and respect our elders and parents at home, to bow respectfully to Coaches and Black belts and to learn humbly from seniors. Besides bowing to Coaches, our speech and actions must display utmost respect we have for them.
3. we shall believe in ourselves and persist no matter how great the challenge to achieve our noble aspirations - In the event that he fails his grading, or lost in a game, he presses on (perseverance) and continues his Taekwondo learning. He will train even harder the next time and try again when he gets to chance to perform again.
4. we shall develop our characters, qualities and abilities to serve our community and our country and - In any particular Taekwondo event, hundreds pairs of hands are required to setup the equipment, lay the mat, cater the food/beverages, assign referees and helpers, consolidate results, etc…They are usually not paid. In fact, when one asks them, they will gladly say that it is their honour to be able to do something to give back to the Taekwondo community. Some may say, they forgo the chance to participate because their instructor needs their help more as a volunteer.
5. we shall abide by the rules and regulations of Taekwondo and the laws of Singapore- Abiding the rules and regulations of taekwondo is what all taekwondo practitioners are required to do and the laws of Singapore is to be abide by all Singaporeans as well as foreigners who live in Singapore. To live life with integrity and lawfully.
Adapted by: Girlene Tan, President of Zen Taekwondo Club
Love,
Winnie
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Class cancelled in Nov'11
Monday, September 19, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Grading: 15 (Black) & 16 (colour & Poom) Oct 2011 Centralised grading
Mock Grading
Date: 15 Oct 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 Oct (Fri), 15 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: 16 Oct 2011(Sun)
Time: 9.15am (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: Toa Payoh Sports Sports Hall
Meet: Toa Payoh Outdoor Stadium entrance

Nearest MRT: Toa Payoh MRT
Parking: Very limited (pls park at HDB Hub 50cents per entry)
Attire: Plain white round-neck T-shirt for the ladies
Info on grading syllbus
More info: STF website

Attire: Plain white round-neck T-shirt for the ladies, full dobok for all
Wef from Jan 07, all ladies are required to wear plain white round-neck 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.)
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 8 Oct 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: 19 Sep 2011
If you have yet to pay Oct2011 grading fees by then, it would be $40 if you still wish to be graded.
Oct-Dec 2011 training fees and Oct'11 grading fees are due 19 Sep 2011.
Love,
Girlene mdm
Monday, September 12, 2011
NCAP Technical (Level 1) Course Open for registration
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Bout Collation Information for National Taekwondo Championships 2011
As for day 3 and 4's fighters, reporting time would be the start of the eventful day to support one another.
All Zenders/NYPTKD members who are not fighters nor volunteers are expected to come down and be supporters.
(For those who are involved in the first 30 bouts, kindly report 30minutes before the estimated time).
Please do take note that players are also expected to be in FULL DOBOK attire during the prize presentation ceremony.
Ray.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Results of 16 & 17 Jul 2011 grading
The following are awarded with a pass:
Nos. NAME
PRESENT GRADE TEN (10)
1 Qiu Min Hui
2 Zhang Hui Xin
3 Zhang Ziwei
4 Ahmad Syamir Bin Saadon Saadon
5 Chen Xiao Yi
6 Chin Wei Liang
7 Chong Caleb
8 Chua Ron
9 Devon Rido Richard Makepeace
10 Gan Wan Teck
11 Jula Marie G De Guzman
12 Karen Michelle F Quirante
13 Khoo Chun Fang
14 Lai Hew Pui
15 Lee Melva
16 Liew Jian Xiang Joel
17 Lim Ang Yang Nelson
18 Lin Wei Juan
19 Nadia Hornsleth
20 Ong Jun Heng
21 Ong Siang Long Hewson
22 Ow Xinwen Krystal
23 Pan Xuan Ying
24 Sathees Kumar
25 Shi You Wei
26 Tan Ren Wei Earnest
27 Tan Wei Xun Daltone
28 Wang Yao
29 Wong Li Yi
30 Xie Yihui
31 Yeo Heng Huat
32 Yeo Jian Jie
33 Yeo Keng Lin Cleve
PRESENT GRADE NINE (9)
34 Carlos German
35 Gee Brandon
36 Santiago German
37 Sng Ming Han Mark
PRESENT GRADE EIGHT (8)
40 Arya Sachdeva
41 Cho Su Bin
42 Goh Cheng Ze
43 Pang Yuchan
44 Sng Kee Ho Melvan
PRESENT GRADE SEVEN (7)
45 Low Yong Ming
46 Tsang Yuet Tung
47 Wang Zhi Hui
48 Zhang Shuai
PRESENT GRADE SIX (6)
49 Lee Miao Ying
50 Quek Chin
51 Xie Shu Ya
52 Yong Hui Wen Claris
53 Chan Julian
54 Lai Qiuling
55 SHAHIDIL HABIL BIN SAHAT
56 Teo Mandel
57 Teo Xuan Wei Shawn
PRESENT GRADE FIVE (5)
59 Chai Song Lim
60 Lee Miao Qiao
61 Tay Shiqi
62 Dong Yi Shan
63 Guo Xiao Ting
64 Guo Xiu Bin
65 Kua Ee Feng
66 Soh Wan Ting Grace
PRESENT GRADE FOUR (4)
67 Cheng Tai Shun Tyler
68 Chua Siang Ern
69 Lee Hui Ern Elaine
70 Lee Zhuo Heng
71 Neelotpal Baram Syam
72 Shettigar Amisha Kirankumar
73 Tan Jia Le Timothy
74 Vishal Gulabari Samtanj
PERSENT GRADE THREE (3)
77 Li Jie
78 Loh Junren Jared
79 Nurul Syahmrah
80 Sean Michael Andriesz
PRESENT GRADE TWO (2)
81 Cha Shi Ya
82 Ho Jun Yuen Ryan
83 Ong Hwee Ju Joey
Congratulations to all!
Love,
Girlene mdm *\o/*
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Melaka 2011 refund available
Chai Song Lim $146
Kua Ee Feng $124
Lim Jun Jie $59
Sim Jian Xiang, Eric $89
Lai Qiuling $49
Cheiw Su Kheng $84
Ong Hui Ru $124
Cha Shi Ya $59
Lam Guo Wei $59
Jeffrey Teo Joo Hong $24
Siang Ern
Ho Jun Yuen Ryan $59
Lee Xinqian, Marcus $19
Rayner Quek Wei Jie $13
Winnie Soo Wei Ni
Tay Shi Qi $19
Sean Michael Andriesz $39
Ryan David Andriesz (4pax) $76
Russell Ho (2pax) $72
Ching I Ting (2pax) $137
Sree (4pax) $261
Wan Kah Wor, Marcus (3pax) $247
Ronn $134
Love,
Girlene mdm
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Korea Trip 2011 [17 - 23 DEC]
Target participants: 20 trainees. Eligibility is open to all, those below 15 Years Old needs to have an accomanying parent.
Minimum Req: Green Belt
Cost of trip with accommodation, training, cultural exchange and Ski trip: S$1800.00 (approx. per pax - no meals)
To register, email to:calvin@stilettosportshq.com
Training Summary:
1. Kukkiwon (Poomsae)
2. Korea Sports University (Kyorugi)
3. K-Tigers (Demo training by Onam K-Tigers training Centre)
Cultural Exchange Summary:
- GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE
- CHEONG WA DAE
- NAMSANGOL HANOK VILLAGE
* Tour is conducted by Mandarin Speaking Guide.
Recreation Summary:
- Ski at Bearstown Ski Resort (half day ski with rental of equipments / jacket & pants. Ski lesson will be conducted by guide)
- Jump Show (Theatre show)
- Christmas BBQ (on last night)
Accommodation Summary:
- Namsan Guesthouse (www.namsanguesthouse.com/)
- Natural Pension (www.napension.com)
*Accommodation for both is base on 7pax sharing x 2 rooms and 6pax sharing x 1 room.
The FULL itinerary is as follow:
Day 1 (17 Dec) - Depart on SQ 608 (tentative), lands in Seoul and transfer to accommodation (Namsan Guesthouse)
Day 2 (18 Dec)
- PICK UP AND TRANSFER FOR CITY TOUR
- GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE
- CHEONG WA DAE
- NAMSANGOL HANOK VILLAGE
- DONGDAEMUN MARKETS & SHOPPING MALLS
Accomodation (Namsan Guesthouse)
Day 3 (19 Dec)
- PICK UP AND TRANSFER: TIME (TBC)
AM : TRANSFER TO KUKKIWON (POOMSEA TRAINING) - 國技院
KUKKIWON : 635 YEOKSAM-DONG, GANGNAM GU, SOUTH KOREA, SEOUL 135-908
PM : PICK UP AND TRANSFER TO KOREA SPORT UNIVERSITY (KYORUGI TRAINING) –韩国体育大学
KOREA NATIONAL SPORT UNIVERSITY : 88-15 ORYUN-DONG, SONGPA GU, SOUTH KOREA, SEOUL
TRANSFER BACK TO ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation (Namsan Guesthouse)
Day 4 (20 Dec)
- PICK UP AND TRANSFER: TIME (TBC)
AM : TRANSFER TO K-TIGERS (DEMO)
K-RIGERS : NAVER TOWN, 10TH FLOOR HWAJEONG DONG, 1000-3 DEOKYANGGU GOYANG SI, GYEONGGI-DO, SEOUL 472-758
PM : PICK UP AND TRANSFER TO ONAMEUP, NAMYANGJU-SI (K-TIGER TRAINING)
HANKUK APT SHOPING 401 ONAM-RIONAM-EUP, 744 NAMYANGJU SI, GYEONGGI-DO, SEOUL 472-758
TRANSFER TO ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation (Natural Pension)
Day 5 (21 Dec)
- PICK UP FROM MOTEL AND TRANSFER: TIME (TBC)
FULL DAY : TRANSFER TO K-TIGERS (DEMO)
K-RIGERS : NAVER TOWN, 10TH FLOOR HWAJEONG DONG, 1000-3 DEOKYANGGU GOYANG SI, GYEONGGI-DO, SEOUL 472-758
TRANSFER BACK TO ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation (Natural Pension)
Day 6 (22 Dec)
AM: TRANSFER TO BEARSTOWN SKI (HALF DAY SKI WITH RENTAL OF EQUIPMENTS / JACKET & PANTS. SKI LESSON WILL BE CONDUCTED BY GUIDE)
PM : JUMP SHOW
TRANSFER TO ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation (Namsan Guesthouse)
Day 7 (23 Dec)
CHECK OUT FROM ACCOMMODATION
TRANSFER INSADONG ANTIQUE STREET or FREE FOR SHOPPING TILL TRANSFER TO ICN AIRPORT FOR DEPARTURE FLIGHT.
Depart on SQ5751 (tentative)
k-Tigers

Korea National Sport University (KSU)
Kukkiwon
Namsan Guesthouse
Natural Pension

Bearstown Ski Resort
We aim to have all interested trainees to revert by 7th August 2011.
