Special Mention

Congratulations to those students from our Scotland clubs who received promotion at the grading on 17th June.

We would also like to add a special mention for Hannah Prescott who performed to an exceptional standard and achieved an ‘A’ pass.

Tournament - British Open

Date: 12th July 2008

Venue: Seymour Leisure Centre, Seymour Place, London WH1

Price: £25.00

We would like to take a team to this event and continue the progress of our fighters. This is a good competition and not too far for us to travel.

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Entry forms must be filled in at training on Wednesday 2nd July. Please bring you entry fee with you.

If you can not make this lesson and wish to enter please let Cathy Gibbs know before the 2nd July.

Recently we have been very impressed with the performances from the ever growing Chung Yong squad and would like to say well done to everyone who has been training hard and making it their aim to continue improving! We look forwards to seeing you all in action again on the 12th July.

Please see Mrs Gibbs with your entry fee at the START of Wednesdays lesson if you wish to enter.

Squad Training - First Wednesday of every month

It's that time again!: Wednesday 2nd July is squad training. Lesson takes place at our Mitcham club, starts at 6:30pm and ends at 9pm.

As always there is not only the chance for students to train but for Referees and Judges to practice. Students should bring their own body armour and turn up on time ready to train hard.

We do have a limited supply of armour and this will be handed out to the students that get there first. If you would like to purchase your own armour please speak to your instructor as they can order this for you. (Only official WTF approved armour is permitted.)

See you all there.

Grading Results

Congratulations to all students who passed the grading held on Saturday 7th June 2008. Only the results that have been given out so far are shown below:

10th Kup to 9th Kup - Yellow Tag: Simeon Dennis and Alfie Chambers.

9th Kup to 8th Kup - Yellow Belt: Rhea Willmont and Matthew Fontyn.

8th Kup to 7th Kup - Green Tag: Thomas White and Kopie Jeneraajan.

7th Kup to 6th Kup - Green Belt: Joshua White and Jake Curnow.

2nd Kup to 1st Kup - Black Tag: Val Jones.

Southern Taekwondo Championships - 01/06/08 Report

Report By: Stephanie Gooch (4th Kup, Blue belt, Age15)

The Southern Taekwondo Championships, at Littledown Centre, Bournemouth, was held over 2 days. Day one was for patterns and Day two was for sparring. I took part in both events and collected 2 silver medals which I was pleased with.

The first day started out around 1.30pm, and as time progressed all the different age groups competed. I was against two red tags that were older than me. I won my first round and was into the final, unfortunately halfway through the pattern I choked and missed a move! A reminder to us all - always concentrate on what you are doing! This meant that I came in second which was ok. I just want to say thanks to Mr. Murray who came on the Saturday to coach me. I couldn’t have done it without him.

The next day started a lot earlier as we had to weigh in at 8-8:30am. It was much busier with clubs from all over the south of England competing and there was a real sense of competition in the air. After the weigh-in we relaxed until our fights began.

Tom came out with gold. Charlie, within only 20 seconds, did a fantastic back kick and knocked his competitor out and won immediately, he got gold. As for me, I was against an experienced black belt, unfortunately, but I tried hard to kick and even though I did receive 2 blows to the head I did get up and got silver. As a club we got 2 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze.

Overall it was a tiring but brilliant day and I really felt that we got to know each other a little bit more. Dean said we were like a family (unfortunately one that kicks each other!) rather than just a club and it really felt like it. Big thanks to Cathy and Dean for coaching us, Mr Murray (and family) for moral support and Katherina for taking pictures.

Chung Yong Grading (South London Clubs)

The next grading for Chung Yong students will take place on:
Saturday 7th June 2008 at 9am (please be there for 8:30am)

Location: St Johns Parish Hall, Marlpit Lane, Coulsdon.

Students Taking this grading will be informed by their instructor. Please arrive at the grading on time with your uniform clean and ironed, ready to grade.

Good luck to all those taking part

Kirkintilloch Grading

The next grading for Chung Yong Kirkintilloch students will take place on:
Tuesday 17th June 2008 at 6:30pm.

Students taking this grading will be informed by their instructor. Please arrive at the Kirkintilloch training hall on time with your uniform clean and ironed, ready to grade.

Good luck to all those taking part.