Congratulations

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 Mitcham is Moving!!

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.

The Chung Yong Range

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

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.

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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.

A Change to Wednesdays!

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.

Grading Tuesday 9th December

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.

Student Report

By Marianna Hurst, age 9 - click image to enlarge.