Oxford Taekwon-do School Students walk away
with an array of Medals after competing in their
first National Taekwon-do Competition at the
Welsh Open Championships on Sunday 22
September in Cardiff.
After a long day of competing to be the best in
Patterns, Sparring, Destruction and Special
Techniques, at one of the UK’s largest Taekwon-do
tournaments, attracting hundreds of competitors
from all over England, Scotland, Wales and
Ireland, the four students walked away with a
medal each.
Senior Master Mitchell, VIII Dan Instructor, was
very proud of what his students achieved.
Shakin Rai, 12, who will soon be grading for his
Black Belt, was crowned Welsh Taekwon-do
Sparring Champion, after fighting in a tough and
competitive category to achieve the Gold Medal;
while Sandip Limbu, 13, who will be a Blue Belt
after his next grading, achieved a Bronze Medal in
Sparring despite being up against much more
experienced fighters.
Greg Gzielo, 18, who is
also eligible to grade for
his Black Belt, achieved a
Bronze Medal in the
Destruction category,
where students have to
be focused to accurately using the correct
technique with enough force to break through
specially designed toughened plastic focus boards.
The Students who train at Rose Hill
Community Centre on Thursdays, Fridays
and Saturdays; Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre
on Mondays; and East Oxford Community
Centre on Wednesdays, are focused and
dedicated when it comes to learning the
Korean Martial Art of Self Defense which is
known for it’s flying techniques, kicks and
strikes; combing self defense techniques
with sport and exercise.
We want to improve safety at the Rose Hill Community Centre venue by purchasing more foam mats to protect students from possible injury should they fall on the hard floor while training or sparring. We currently have access to a small number of mats, but would like to be able to cover a wider area of the floor. Most of the fees paid by students goes back into paying for the venues, which give students the opportunity to train up to 5 times a week; plus purchase equipment like pads, sparring and protective equipment. In order to purchase additional mats, we need to raise additional funds. We would like students, parents, carers and friends to help us to come up with ideas for raising funds!
EVENTS SPONSERS RAFFLES ANY IDEAS?
WE WOULD VERY MUCH APPRECIATE YOUR HELP!
Please speak to Senior Master Mitchell or Jo Barrett
WE NEED YOUR HELP FUNDRAISING FOR MATS
Welsh Taekwon-do Open Championship
Triumph for Oxford Students...
October 2013
Volume 1, Issue 1
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Oxford Taekwon-
Do Schools
Special points of
interest:
� Welsh Open Championships
� Fundraising for Mats
� Taekwon-do School Information
� Black Belt Grading
� Tips for Grading Students
� Events
� Taekwon-do Classes
� Contact Information
Left picture: Shakin, Welsh Open Champion; Right picture: Akash, Shakin, Sandip, Greg
From Left: Sandip, Akash, Shakin, Greg, Simon (Coach)
Training Fees
Training fees should be paid a month in advance.
The cost of training fees is £30 per month.
It is preferred that fees are paid via direct debit, although cash
payments will be accepted.
Membership/Licence:
PLEASE NOTE: The United Kingdom Taekwon-do Council
(UKTC) offers free membership/licence renewals for those
students paying by direct debit.
Students who choose not to pay by direct debit will need to
pay a yearly membership/licence renewal fee of £30 for first
year, then £25 per year thereafter.
Please supply 3 photographs for new membership/licence.
Gradings and Fees:
Colour belt gradings usually take place every three months and
cost £25 per student. (Supplementary Gradings may take place at
other times where appropriate.)
Fees and Licences should be produced ONE WEEK before the
grading or students may NOT be able to grade.
Black Belt gradings usually take place twice a year, or when
students are eligible to be promoted.
Suits and Equipment:
Doboks: Size 1&2 - £25; Size 3-5 - £35 ; Size 6-9 £35
Blackbelt Dobok: £40 all sizes (Embroidered names cost extra) .
Student Handbook: £5
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Fees Breakdown:
ITF Certificate £105.00
Examiners Grading Fee £55.00
Administration Fee £10.00
ITF Black Belt Life Membership £25.00
TOTAL PAYABLE £195.00
The above fee includes seminar and black belt.
A personalized black belt and dobok which includes your name or
other lettering can be ordered at an additional cost.
PLEASE NOTE:
THE TOTAL COST OF GRADING MUST BE PAID IN FULL
BEFORE THE DATE OF THE GRADING.
Colour Belt Grading - Saturday 5 October, 2pm, Rose
Hill Community Centre.
Next Colour Belt Grading will take place January or
February 2014. This will be confirmed nearer the
time.
Next Black Belt Grading - Seminar Thursday 28th,
Friday 29th, Saturday 30th November. Grading will
be held on Saturday or Sunday . Next Grading will be
March/April 2014
For Up to date Information See:
Oxford Taekwon-do School Group on Facebook
Events:Events:Events:
Please make cheques payable to:
Oxford Taekwon-do School
For Further Information Contact:
T: Senior Master on 07597105207 or Jo on 07811794809
Email: [email protected]
Join Facebook Group: Oxford Taekwon-do Schools
Tips for Grading Students:
1. Make sure you know your pattern; plus all the
patterns you have learned so far; Learn names
for stances, blocks, attacks in your patterns.
2. Make sure you know the meaning of your pattern
(try to remember the meaning of all the patterns
you have learned).
3. Make sure you know the meaning of your colour
belt, plus the one you are hoping to be promoted
to.
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Having conquered at the Welsh Open only a month before, the students
competed in the Birmingham Open Championships in October, full of
confidence and fighting spirit, and walked away with nine medals between
the six contenders. Akash Rai (Blackbelt) bronze patterns, bronze sparring;
Simon Olivier (Black Tag) Gold Sparring, Silver Patterns and Kimberley
McNicol (yellow belt) Gold Patterns, Bronze Sparring; Shakin (Black Tag)
Gold Pattern and Sparring; Sandip (Blue Tag) Bronze Sparring, and Greg
(Black Tag) came second in the destruction category but sadly received no
medal for his hard work, as a medal was only awarded for first place.
To end the year on a competitive and fun note, it was decided that Mount Everest Taekwon-
do School will be putting on their first Club Tournament in Rose Hill Community Centre.
It is an opportunity for all students to demonstrate the skills and techniques they have been
learning in Taekwon-do classes, and take home Gold, Silver or Bronze medals.
The tournament will take place on Saturday 21st December from 3pm. Students will be
judged on patterns, sparring and destruction. The nominal cost will be £5 per student.
We would like to see all JUNIOR students taking part in the
tournament.
The tournament will be followed by Presentations, The tournament will be followed by Presentations, The tournament will be followed by Presentations, The tournament will be followed by Presentations, then some food, drink and music. then some food, drink and music. then some food, drink and music. then some food, drink and music.
Please speak to Jo, Greg or Akash
SATURDAY 7 DECEMBER 2013 - CLASS WILL BE 12PM – 2.00PM
FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER 2013 - LAST TRAINING SESSION OF THE YEAR
SATURDAY 21 DECEMBER 2013 - CLUB TOURNAMENT - PRESETNATIONS -
END OF YEAR PARTY
SATURDAY 4TH JANUARY 2014 - FIRST CLASS OF THE NEW YEAR
REMINDERS
DECEMBER 2013