Chung Yong Taekwondo News

Happy New Year

2010-01-02T17:32:00.001Z

With the Christmas and the New Year break over we will soon be back in training. It is at this time that we encourage you so set your goals for the year. Whether it be to train more, improve your flexibility, or move up through the grades, now is the time to get started.

We have listed below the times and locations of all England based classes. As some classes have closed or been moved I would recommend that students try their best to train at more than one of our locations.

South Croydon (Monks Hill)
Mondays 7:30pm
Thursdays 8pm
First lesson back: Monday 11th January 2010

Caterham (Oakhyrst)
Wednesdays 7pm (Taekwondo)
Wednesdays 8:15pm (Hapkido)
First lesson back: Wednesday 13th January 2010

Mitcham (The Hub)
Fridays 7:30pm
First lesson back: Friday 8th January 2010

Finally we would like to wish you all the best for 2010 and we look forwards to see you at training.

Last lessons before Christmas

2009-12-08T11:17:00.002Z

South Croydon (Monks Hill)

Last lesson: Monday 21^st December 2009

First lesson back: Monday 11^th January 2010

Caterham (Oakhyrst)

Last lesson: Wednesday 9^th December 2009

First lesson back: Wednesday 13^th January 2010

Mitcham (The Hub)

Last lesson: Friday 18^th December 2009

First lesson back: Friday 8^th January 2010

East Croydon

Last lesson: Tuesday 15^th December 2009

East Croydon will not be re-opening in 2010, however, Master Drury will still be available for private lessons and will continue to teach at our other venues.

We would like to wish you a merry Christmas and we look forwards to seeing you all progress up through the grades in 2010.

Week overview for 2010

Monday: South Croydon (Taekwondo)

Wednesday: Caterham (Taekwondo & Hapkido)

Thursday: South Croydon (Taekwondo)
Thursday: Coulsdon-High Grades (Taekwondo)

Friday: Mitcham (Taekwondo)

Saturday: Coulsdon-High Grades (Taekwondo & Hapkido)

SOUTHERN COUNTIES OPEN TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009

2009-11-17T21:39:00.004Z

We are taking a team to the above competition this Sunday 22nd November.

If you would like to take part please attend training this Wednesday at Caterham.

Competition Venue:

Totton Recreation Centre

Water Lane

Totton

Southampton

SO40 3GX

15th UTF London International Open

2009-11-12T13:45:00.001Z

We have some fighters taking part in the 15th UTF London International Open on Sunday 15th November. If you would like to come and support our fighters the full address is:

K2 LEISURE CENTRE
K2 Crawley, Pease Pottage Hill, Crawley, RH11 9BQ

By car:
The entrance to K2 is off the A23 Pease Pottage Hill near the Broadfield Stadium.

There is free car parking on site for leisure centre users.

Fastway Buses 10 and 20 stop near the K2 centre on Southgate Avenue and at Broadfield Stadium

This is an all day event so feel free to drop in at any time.

A Change To The Rules

2009-11-04T12:19:00.004Z

As most of us know some of the best and entertaining sparring is done in lessons and not competitions. This is due to fighters being over concerned with gaining or giving away every point.

In my opinion the worst change ever made in competition rules was to display the scores. Before this change was made fighters did not know who was winning so kept fighting to the very end.

I think it is unlikely that this rule will ever be changed back, however, the WTF have recently revised the rules again to encourage fighters to display a greater range of techniques. (Fighters take note)

I think these changes will suit Chung Yong fighters and I am pleased to see that the WTF are working hard to move away from the tip tap one point at a time style of fighting that has made modern Taekwondo boring to watch.

I have listed some of the more important changes below. They make me smile and I look forwards to seeing Chung Yong’s fighters in action soon.

a smaller 8m by 8m contest area – this will reduce the competition area and the rationale is so that players will have to commit to more fighting rather than use space to move around,

3-points for a legal scoring head kick – this will encourage the use of more difficult kicks and more spectacular actions from the players to chase the points and score more points, and enhancing spectator viewing and enjoyment value and at the same time also increasing taekwondo’s values by showcasing its spectacular techniques,

2-points for "body turning(rotating)" kicks, eg back kicks, spinning turning kicks, jumping back kicks – as above this will increase spectator viewing and enjoyment value and also increasing taekwondo skills presentation,

penalizing the use of the leg to block an attacking kick by lifting the knee – this will reduce the incidence of injury and encourage fairer match play rather than impeding good attacking technique,

abolishing the 7 point gap or 12 point ceiling for winning matches – there are views that support and also not support this. While it allows matches to continue irrespective of point scores, it does not give allowance to stop matches early for any miss-matches or if a player is being outclassed,

introducing the 5 second rule to commence the count down clock before warning a player/s for not engaging in technical exchange – this will quicken the pace and ensures there is more constant fight engagement, and this will give more spectator value for viewing fighting action,

the use of a video replay system to rule on a challenge to a point or points scored or not scored (just like in tennis) or any rule infringement whether given or not given by the officiating referee or judges – this however will be limited to events that have the video capture or video reviews systems,

the competition supervisory board can now over-rule the match decision if there are proven grounds of incorrect factual judgment.

13th London International Open

2009-11-03T12:14:00.002Z

Date: 15th November 2009
Location: K2 Leisure Centre, Crawley

If you would like to take part I will be taking entries this Wednesday at the Caterham Class.
Entry fee is £25
Also you will need to know your weight in Kg.

Lesson strarts at 7pm.

Tuesday 17th November - No Training

2009-10-26T13:55:00.001Z

There will be no training at East Croydon on Tuesday 17th November due to the hall being decorated.

All other lessons are as normal.

Lesson News

2009-10-11T19:10:00.003+01:00

Caterham - Have a night off.
Due the hall being unavailable there will be no Taekwondo or Hapkido training on Wednesday 14th October at Chung Yong Caterham. Training will resume as normal on Wednesday 21st October.

South Croydon – Good News!
Starting from Thursday 15th October there will be a training class on Thursdays as well as Mondays at Monks Hill. Lesson times: 7:30pm to 9pm. (As there is no training this Wednesday I’m sure Mr Hakl and Mr Howard would like your support for the first Thursday class.)

Congratulations

2009-10-07T16:43:00.002+01:00

Students from Chung Yong Scotland took part in the recent BTCB Black Belt grading and we are proud to announce the following students have been promoted;

Promoted to 1st Dan:
Mr Daniel Telo
Mr Calvin Malcolm
Mr Connor Boyd

Promoted to 2nd Dan:
Mr Juan Martinez
Mr John McWilliams
Mr Patrick Ferrie
Mrs Margaret McWilliams

Promoted to 3rd Dan:
Mr Jack Wallace

Congratulations to all those who took part.

Chung Yong Taekwondo & Hapkido Caterham Opens Wednesday 30th September 2009

2009-09-21T13:58:00.010+01:00

Starting on Wednesday 30th September 2009 Chung Yong will be running a new Wednesday Class in Caterham.

Lesson Times & Address

Venue:
Oakhyrst Grange School
Stanstead Road
Caterham
Surrey CR3 6AF

Parking spaces on site

Instructor:
Master Dean Gibbs
E- dean.gibbs@chungyongtkd.co.uk
T- 01883 627 881

Taekwondo Class:
Wednesdays 7pm to 8:15pm
Ages 10 to Adult
Lesson Cost £4
Valid BTCB insurance required
(See instructor for more information)
4 free lessons to new members

Hapkido Class:
Wednesdays 8:15pm to 9:30pm
Ages 14 to Adult
Lesson Cost £4
Valid AMA insurance required
(See instructor for more information)
4 free lessons to new members

Students are welcome to attend one or both of the above classes

Taekwondo & Hapkido in Whyteleafe

2009-08-20T22:15:00.001+01:00

Chung Yong will be opening a new Taekwondo Club and a new Hapkido Club in or around the Whyteleafe area.

All existing Taekwondo students will be able to train in the Taekwondo class under their current membership. However, due to insurance reasons any existing or new students wishing to join the Hapkido club will need to take out Hapkido membership.

All new members of the Whyteleafe Taekwondo or Hapkido Clubs will get their first 4 lessons free when they take out membership. (You cannot train without valid membership)

The Taekwondo classes will be open to students aged 10 years and up. The Hapkido class will be open to students aged 14 years and up.

For times days and location…. Watch this space……

Chung Yong Mitcham is Moving!!

2009-08-10T13:38:00.003+01:00

After over 20 years of Chung Yong Mitcham running a class at the Canons Mitcham it is time for a change.

Due to powers outside of our control the hall we train in is to be changed into a set of smaller room that will be no good to us. Because of this we will be moving to the Hub on Bishopsford Road, Mitcham.

This is a positive move as the Hub will provide us with more training facilities, the chance to take part in community based activities and work alongside other groups who are also aiming to produce international quality athletes.

The last lesson at the Cannons will be Friday 28th August 2009 .

The First lesson at the Hub will be Tuesday 8th of September 2009.

Training times are as follows:

Tuesdays
Juniors - 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Seniors - 8.30pm to 9.30pm
(Seniors should turn up by 8pm to use the warm up facilities)

Fridays
All ages - 7.30pm to 8.30pm

Also all lessons will be standard training sessions with Pattern and Sparring squad lessons being held at additional times.

How to find the Hub - Bishopsford Road, Mitcham

BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
Bus: Routes 118 (Morden – Brixton) and 280 (Tooting – Sutton Station)

Tube: Morden Station on the Northern Line and 118 bus (1 mile from the hub)

Tramlink: Wimbledon Branch, alight at Mitcham Station (400 yards from the hub)

BY CAR (FREE PARKING):
Imperial Fields is located off the main A217 between Mitcham and Rose Hill.

From Mitcham Town Centre: From the one-way system in Mitcham Town centre, pick up signs for Rose Hill & Sutton. Go through a major set of traffic lights by Mitcham Cricket Green, pass the Crown pub on the left and go straight through another major set of lights by Mitcham Tram Station. The entrance is about another 400 yards, on the left just past a small humped-back bridge

From the South West: M25 junction 8, take the A217 northbound, this goes through Tadworth and Cheam. It's dual carriageway most of the way, although long stretches have a 40mph speed limit. This leads to a major roundabout with lights (Rose Hill). Take the third exit (Mitcham A217), this is Bishopsford Road and the ground is a mile further on. Go through two sets of lights, the road dips, and the entrance is on the right opposite a petrol station.

From the South: M25 junction 7, M23 then A23 northbound. Turn left onto the A237 after passing under a railway bridge at Coulsdon South station. Through Hackbridge and Beddington, then turn left onto the A239. Turn left again at lights by Mitcham Cricket Green into the A217, the ground is 800 yards on the left.

2009-06-08T13:25:00.003+01:00

Due to exams being held in the Mitcham training hall there was no training on Wednesday 3rd of June. We can now confirm that squad training (sparring) will be on as normal this Wednesday (10th June) starting at 6:30pm.

See you all there.

Saturday 30th May - Squad Training

2009-05-15T08:52:00.002+01:00

On Saturday 30th May we will be holding a squad training lesson at Monks Hill sports Centre.
The lesson start at 1pm and ends at 3pm.

Master Kennedy will be bringing some students down from our Scotland Clubs so we would like to see as many of you as possible there.

Also we have invited a few friends and guest instructors from other clubs to join us.

Monks Hill Sports Centre
Farnborough Avenue
Selsdon
South Croydon
CR2 8HD

Grading - Saturday 9th May 2009

2009-05-08T22:43:00.002+01:00

The next grading will take place on Saturday 9th May 2009

Venue:

St Johns Parish Hall
Marlpit Lane
Coulsdon
Surrey

Time: 9am sharp (be there for 8:30am)

Students will be informed by their instructor if they are ready to participate.

Dan Grading - 26/04/2009

2009-04-27T13:37:00.001+01:00

Congratulations to the following instructors from Chung Yong who took part in and passed the BTCB Dan grading held on Sunday 26th April 2009.

Promoted to 2nd Dan Black belt – Winnie Murray
Promoted to 3rd Dan Black belt – Ratko Hakl
Promoted to 4th Dan Black belt – Dean Gibbs

The Chung Yong Range

2009-03-27T16:10:00.001Z

Following requests from student and after working with Nike and our suppliers we will shortly be able to offer you 2 styles of Chung Yong Tracksuits, Chung Yong T Shirts & and Chung Yong outdoor training tracksuits (rain proof with hood) as well as the long awaited Chung Yong Taekwondo Uniform. All items will carry the prestigious Chung Yong dragon and name.

I will be bringing samples of these items to the clubs over the next few weeks to get feedback and take any initial orders.

We are very proud of the high quality of our students and want everyone to know that you are part of Chung Yong Taekwondo. Please wear these items with pride.

Chungdokwan National Championships – 21/03/2009

2009-03-25T12:58:00.009Z

Congratulations to all those from Chung Yong who took part in the Chungdokwan National Championships on Saturday 21st March 2009.

The pattern squad consisted of 4 students who started the day well by winning 2 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze. It was then the turn of the sparring squad which again consisted of only 4 students. After some impressive displays and entertaining fights they won a further 3 silver and 1 Gold.

We are very proud of all those who took part and look forwards to seeing them all in action again.

Pattern Squad
Rhea Willmont - Gold
Stephanie Gooch - Gold

Kayley Willmont - Silver
Maolissa Gilhooly - Bronze

Sparring Squad
Wayne Clark - Gold
Helen Gilhooly - Silver
Thomas Fontyn - Silver
Jay Patel – Silver

Congratulations again to the above and a big thank you to the supporters and helpers on the day.

(There are better photos but I like this one!)

Please feel free to add a comment to this post.

Taekwondo Chungdokwan GB National Championships

2009-03-04T11:41:00.002Z

Saturday 21st March 2009

Bracknell Leisure Centre

Sparring and Patterns

Entry forms will be available at squad training

Closing date Friday 6th March

Please see Cathy Gibbs if you wish to participate.

A Change to Wednesdays!

2009-02-24T13:29:00.002Z

Last year we introduced monthly Sparring Squad training on the first Wednesday of every month and Patterns training on the second Wednesday of every month. From March 2009 this will no longer be the case!!!

Starting from Wednesday 4th March 2009 we will now be alternating every Wednesday between sparring and patterns….. that means more sparring and more patterns!!!
This change is due to the improved performance and progress from many of Chung Yong’s Fighters and more recently the general standard of patterns and traditional throughout the club.

- Sparring lessons will start at 6:30pm and end at 9pm (please bring your armour with you)
- Patterns lessons will continue to be split into two classes: Ages 6 to 12 – 6:30pm to 7:30pm & Ages 13 to Adult 7:30pm to 9pm.
(As always students training in the adult class are welcome along early to practice at the back of the hall.)

Please keep these lessons well attended as we believe that we can continue to raise the already high standard of Chung Yong students and we have high hopes for many of you in the future.

Also, please feel free to leave a comment on this change as we are keen to get your feedback.

Below is a list of what training will be taking place on Wednesdays from March until November:

March 4th 2009 - Sparring
March 11th 2009 - Patterns
March 18th 2009 - Sparring
March 25th 2009 - Patterns
April 1st 2009 - Sparring
April 8th 2009 - Patterns
April 15th 2009 - Sparring
April 22nd 2009 - Patterns
April 29th 2009 - Sparring
May 6th 2009 - Patterns
May 13th 2009 - Sparring
May 20th 2009 - Patterns
May 27th 2009 - Sparring
June 3rd 2009 - Patterns
June 10th 2009 - Sparring
June 17th 2009 - Patterns
June 24th 2009 - Sparring
July 1st 2009 - Patterns
July 8th 2009 - Sparring
July 15th 2009- Patterns
July 22nd 2009 - Sparring
July 29th 2009 - Patterns
August 5th 2009 - Sparring
August 12th 2009 - Patterns
August 19th 2009 - Sparring
August 26th 2009 - Patterns
September 2nd 2009 - Sparring
September 9th 2009 - Patterns
September 16th 2009 - Sparring
September 23rd 2009 - Patterns
September 30th 2009 - Sparring
October 7th 2009 - Patterns
October 14th 2009 - Sparring
October 21st 2009 - Patterns
October 28th 2009 - Sparring
November 4th 2009 - Patterns
November 11th 2009 - Sparring
November 18th 2009 - Patterns
November 25th 2009 - Sparring

See you all at training.

Competition 22/02/09

2009-02-21T14:57:00.004Z

For those who are taking part in the competition this weekend the details are as follows:

Venue: K2 Centre, Pease Pottage Hill, Crawley RH11 9BQ

If you are fighting you need to meet us there by 8:30am
If you are taking part in Patterns you need to meet us there by 9am

Fighters are expected to bring their own equipment including water bottle towel and gum shield (white or clear). If you require the loan of any other equipment please let your instructor know prior to the competition.

For those people that are coming to support or bringing families along the centre also has a range of other activities such as swimming and climbing.

Good luck to all those taking part and we look forwards to seeing you there in your club tracksuits bright and early!

Congratulations to Mr Howard and Miss Brown.

2008-12-19T13:35:00.002Z

A good note to end 2008 on.....

Over the weekend of the 13th & 14th December, Mr Howard & Miss Brown took part in and passed a BTCB Black Belt grading.

Miss Brown is now promoted to 1st Dan Black Belt
Mr Howard is now promoted to 3rd Dan Black Belt

Congratulations to them both and please feel free to congratulate them again next time you see them.

Grading Tuesday 9th December

2008-12-05T13:40:00.002Z

There will be a grading for Chung Yong students at our East Croydon club on Tuesday 9th December 2008 (Venue: Energie Fitness).

Students who are taking this grading will be informed by their instructor and should be at the grading venue ready to start at 8pm.

Good luck to all those taking part.

No Training 3rd & 5th Dec at Mitcham

2008-12-01T13:39:00.003Z

Due to the training hall being used for exams, there will be no training at our Mitcham club on Wednesday 3rd December and Friday 5th December. All other lessons are as normal.

Grading - Friday 21st November

2008-11-04T13:08:00.000Z

Next grading for Chung Yong Scotland students will be held on Friday 21st November 2008 at Kirkintilloch Community Centre.
Grading starts at 6.30 pm.