Class cancelled - Dec2012

24Dec (Mon) Christmas Eve - The Bayshore
25Dec (Tues) Christmas  - NYP
31Dec (Mon) New Year Eve - The Bayshore
1Jan (Tue) New Year Day- NYP


Luv,


Girlene mdm
Love, Girlene mdm

Grading: Colour 3rd February 2013

Grading: Colour 3rd February 2013

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Attire: Full Dobok 

Please do not wear Full Dobok when you are:
~ on the way to Zen School
~ on the way home after grading
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ACTUAL Grading
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Date: 3rd February 2013 (Sun)
Time to reach: Before 1pm (kids), Before 2pm(teens)

We will conduct warm-up & run-through of the pattern before the grading.

Venue: 20 Sim Ming Lane, Midview City, #03-61, Singapore 573968

Meet: Zen Martial Arts & Fitness entrance

Nearest MRT: Bishan MRT

Bus: 52, 162, 410

Parking: Ample (free parking on weekend)

Attire: Plain white round-neck T-shirt for the ladies

Info on grading syllabus

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 red belters, you will be sent for grading provided that you have mastered all 4 patterns by 5 January 2013.

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:  14th December 2012

If you have yet to pay grading fees by then, it would be $60 instead of $45 if you still wish to be graded.

Oct-Dec  2012 training fees and FEB'12 grading fees are due 14th December 2012.

Love,

Winnie Mdm

Class cancelled - Nov2012

13Nov (Tues) Deepavali - NYP



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Girlene mdm
Love, Girlene mdm

Grading: Colour 28th October 2012

Grading: Colour 28th October 2012

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Attire: Full Dobok 

Please do not wear Full Dobok when you are:
~ on the way to Zen School
~ on the way home after grading
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ACTUAL Grading
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Date: 28th October 2012(Sun)
Time to reach: Before 1pm (kids), Before 2pm(teens)

We will conduct warm-up & run-through of the pattern before the grading.

Venue: 20 Sim Ming Lane, Midview City, #03-61, Singapore 573968

Meet: Zen Martial Arts & Fitness entrance

Nearest MRT: Bishan MRT

Bus: 52, 162, 410

Parking: Ample (free parking on weekend)

Attire: Plain white round-neck T-shirt for the ladies

Info on grading syllabus

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 red belters, you will be sent for grading provided that you have mastered all 4 patterns by 13 October 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:  28th Sept 2012

If you have yet to pay grading fees by then, it would be $60 if you still wish to be graded.

July-Sept  2012 training fees and OCT'12 grading fees are due 28th Sept 2012.

Love,

Winnie Mdm

National tournament 22, 23, 29, 30 Sep

All Zenders are highly encouraged to support your fellow TKD friends who are participating in the National tournament in the coming weekend.

Www.stf.sg for more details.

Luv,
Girlene Mdm

Bring Handy Booklet for every lesson

Dear Zenders,

A Colourbelt booklet has been given to Zen Members in Taekwondo which is used to provide guidance to parents and members in understanding each progression and values to be implemented in their path of Taekwondo.
We will also be using the booklet as attendance book. Thus, it is important to bring the book for every lesson as only students with at least 70% of attendance will be permitted to go for Grading!
Thank you for your cooperation!

Love,
Winnie Mdm

Class cancelled - Sep2012

22Sep (Sat) National Tournament-Zone3
28Sep (Fri) Hari Raya Haij - NYP
29Sep (Sat) National Tournament-Zone3


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Girlene mdm
Love,Girlene mdm

4th Youth Taekwondo Camp in Korea Article on STF website

Girlene Mdm & Evonne Mdm shares their experiences on their Korea trip to the Youth Taekwondo Camp and are featured on STF's website!

Displayed on STF website: 
http://www.stf.sg/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1036

Girlene Tan and Evonne Ee Feng returned from the 4^th World Youth Camp richer in experience.  The event held from 19 to 24 July 2012 in Seoul, Korea saw the participants enjoying themselves while training, learning and meeting new friends with common interest in taekwondo.

Said Girlene: “The camp which was mainly based in Muju where the World Taekwondo Park would be located, attracted participants from 34 countries. 

“Evonne and I made many friends.  It was easy to communicate with those who spoke English and Mandarin.  But for those who did not, we exchanged smiles and greetings in their language.

“The kyrougi trainings were conducted by Korean University Professors.  They focused on drills and sparring techniques.

“For poomsae trainings, I was overjoyed to be taught by my idol, Master Song Nam-Jeong, a world poomsae champion.  We learned breathing and execution techniques which allowed us to move with style and stability.

“Most of all, we were inspired by Sheila Radziewiez who was a guest speaker hailed from Boston.  She was born with a rare congenital disorder called TAR (thrombocytopenia absent radius).  Despite here disability, she was able to earn her black belt. She shared with the audience her challenges and how she overcame them.”

 

In a letter of appreciation to the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF), Evonne wrote, among other things: “Thank you for giving me the chance to participate in the Camp.  The trip has enlightened me to the vast world of taekwondo and also the various training styles.

“I have learned the importance of humility and will treasure the opportunity given to me by the STF.”

The 5^th World Youth Camp will be organized next year by the Taekwondo Promotion Foundation.  By then, the Taekwondowon’ in Muju would have taken shape.    

Class cancelled - Aug2012

9Aug (Thur) National Day - Bayshore Park



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Girlene mdm
Love, Girlene mdm

23rd June Tampines Zone 3 Class Cancelled

All Zone 3 Zenders,

Please take note that Zone 3's class on Saturday, 23rd June 2012 will be cancelled due to STF Dinner & Dance 2012.

Love,
Winnie Mdm

National Poomsae 2012 Results

Dear Zenders!

Thank you for all the support and hard work that you have put in for National Poomsae 2012!

Zen is proud to announce the results from this competition!

8 GOLD (individual) 
Zuo Kun Xuan

Lee Miao Qiao

Joey Ong 

Hui Xin

Zi Wei

Jet 

Justin
Girlene Mdm

9 BRONZE (individual)

Ashley Kay

Lee Miao Ying

Ee Feng

Shi Min

Xanthe

Jip Mdm

Ryan Ho

Tyler Cheng

Brian Sir

3 SILVER (Team)

Shaine Lee

Ee Feng

Shi Min

4 GOLD (Pair)

Brian Sir

Girlene Mdm

Krystal Ow

Hui Xin

Family of 2

Brian Sir & Justin - Gold x2

Girlene Mdm & Jet - Silver x2

Congratulations to all the medalists! Let's work hard for even better results for the future competitions!

Love,

Winnie Mdm

Jet takes own initiative to help others

Dear Zenders,

We would like to compliment Jet on his initiative to help his fellow Taekwondo Mate, Josh, to tie his belt when he was having some troubles. Jet did this on his own initiation and we feel that it is a great encouragement to the rest of you to help others as well. Zen wishes to instill such a great and meaningful value in all our students no matter how young you may be, you can always make a difference!! So, put on a smile and practise a kind deed a day!


Love,
Winnie

Poomsae Tournament-9 & 10Jun

Please come to Toa Payoh to show your support for your fellow teammates.
STFweb

Luv, Girlene mdm

Poomsae Coach Course (Sat 2 June 2012)-due 27May 5pm

Form & payment to Winnie by 27May 2012 12pm
STFweb

Luv, Girlene mdm

Grading: Colour 5TH AUGUST 2012

Grading: Colour 5th August 2012

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Midview Mock Grading

Date: 22th July 2012(Sat)

Time: 9am-1pm

Venue:  20 Sim Ming Lane, Midview City, #03-61, Singapore 573968

Attire: Full Dobok 

Please do not wear Full Dobok when you are:
~ on the way to Zen School
~ on the way home after grading
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ACTUAL Grading
**************
Date: 5th August 2012(Sun)
Time to reach: Before 1pm

We will conduct warm-up & run-through of the pattern before the grading.

Venue: 20 Sim Ming Lane, Midview City, #03-61, Singapore 573968

Meet: Zen Martial Arts & Fitness entrance

Nearest MRT: Bishan MRT

Bus: 52, 162, 410

Parking: Ample (free parking on weekend)

Attire: Plain white round-neck T-shirt for the ladies

Info on grading syllabus

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 red belters, you will be sent for grading provided that you have mastered all 4 patterns by 14July 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: 15 JUNE 2012

If you have yet to pay grading fees by then, it would be $60 if you still wish to be graded.

Apr-Jun 2012 training fees and JULY'12 grading fees are due 15 June 2012.

Love,

Winnie Mdm

Joel Sir obtains 2nd Dan

Congratulations to Zen's beloved Joel Sir upon obtaining his 2nd Dan Cert from Brian Sir!

We wish all Zenders the best in their Taekwondo promotion journey and continue to work hard!

Love,
Winnie Mdm

ZEN APRIL GRADING RESULTS

Dear Zenders,

April's Grading Result is Out!

PASSES
Present Grade TEN(10)
1. Chi Yong Jia Eric
2. Chong Rui Jie David
3. George Jebinsumith Shawn Daniel
4. Jack Hartness
5.Josh Armstrong Chomiak
6. Phua You Xian Clarence
7. Savit Agarwal|
8. Shreya Kirankumar Shettigar
9. Toh Si Ying
10. Yeh Ci Li

Present Grade NINE(9)
11. Bhardwaj Anushka
12. Goh Jin Wu Kieran Marc
13. Halasz Dylan
14. Kim Sung Jun
15. Saksham Bhasin
16. Wong Juo Si Josh
17. Wong Si En Sean

Present Grade EIGHT(8)
18. Carlos German
19. Jaiganesh Prahlad
20. Pulaputra Venkata Anushka
21. Santiago German

Present Grade SEVEN(7)
22. Mardiyah Zulkifly
23. Karen Michelle F.Quirante (DOUBLE)
24. Chin Wei Liang
25. Ron Chua
26. Gahng Min Koo
27. Gan Wan Teck
28. Khoo Chun Fang
29. Lin Wei Juan
30. Ow Xinwen Krystal
31. Sathees Kumar s/o Sharmugam
32. Daltone Tan Wei Xun
33. Wong Li Yi
34. Yeo Heng Huat
35. Yeo Jian Jie
36. Zhang Hui Xin
37. Zhang Ziwei

Present Grade SIX (6)
38. Arya Sachdeva
39.Gee Brandon
40. Goh Jia Ying
41. Julian Edward Hartness
42. Sng Ming Han Mark
43. Tan Ser Han Alex

Present Grade FIVE (5)
44. Goh Cheng Ze
45. Tan Jing Kang
46. Zhang Hua Feng

Present Grade FOUR (4)
47. Low Yong Ming
48. Rohan Malik
49. Sok Gech Nay
50. Mandel Teo
51. Shawn Teo Xuan Wei
52. Xie Shu Ya
53. Zhang Shuai

Present Grade THREE (3)
54. Julian Chan
55. Jet Peh Kong Loke

Present Grade TWO(2)
56. Ho Jun Pierre Russell

Black Belt 1st Dan
57. Kua Ee Feng
58. Lim Jun Jie
59. Rayner Quek Wei Jie
60. John Lam Guo Wei
61. Xi Ting


Congratulations on the passes!

Love, Winnie

Class cancelled - May2012

1May (Tues) Labour Day - NYP
5May (Sat) Vesak Day- Laguna / Zone 3


Luv,


Girlene mdm
Love, Girlene mdm

2012 National Inter-School (Primary, A, B & C Divisions) Competitors’ Lists

Please check your weight, belt & gender category, name, school in the above web and feedback to Winnie Soo, by Wed, 28March for any discrepancies here: http://www.stf.sg/modules/news/article.php?storyid=977

Love,
Girlene mdm

Courses / Seminars : National Kyorugi Referee Course for Blackbelts 31Mar, 1, 7April 2012

Date: Saturday 31 March 2012 (4.30pm to 9.30pm)
Sunday 1 April 2012 (2.00pm to 9.00pm)
Test : Theory & Practical – Saturday 7 April 2012 (2.30pm onwards)

Venue: Block 80 Lorong Limau #04-191 Singapore 320080

Please pass your form and fees to Winnie Soo by:
On or before Saturday 24March 2012 - $80.00
On or before Monday 26 March 2012 - $100.00
On the spot registration - $120.00

More info: http://www.stf.sg/modules/news/article.php?storyid=970

Love,
Girlene mdm