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Taekwondo, the Safest Contact Sport

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Health insurers in France and elsewhere have placed taekwondo under the “mild risk’ sport.

The results of a recent study by Dr Paul Viscogliosi, Chairman of the World Taekwondo Federation Medical Committee, support the classification of the health insurance providers.  What’s more, the statistics reveal that the low injury rate has declined further over the last few years. This can be attributed to the new rules and requirements introduced by the WTF after the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Here are the other interesting findings.

  • Fewer than four players in every 1,000 suffer injuries in competition or training in recent years.
  • There were no knock-outs or serious injuries in the 2012 London Olympics and WTF World Cup Team Taekwondo Championships.

It is now safe to conclude that taekwondo is among the safest contact sports on the Olympic Programme.

All coaches are encouraged to continue keeping the sport safe for their participants and providing them with a positive training environment where they can enjoy practicing the sport.

2nd SYOF – Programme, Fixtures & Protector Sizes

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The 2nd Singapore Youth Olympic Festival (SYOF) Taekwondo Kyorugi Championships will be held on 21 & 22 March 2013 (Thursday & Friday) at Anglican High School.

The organizers would like to highlight the following.

  • Every participating team must provide at one referee for the duration of the championships to qualify for participation.The referee may not be the same person.For example, it is acceptable for a club to submit four referees, one each for every competition day.However, the referee must be present throughout the duration of the competition.A club will be barred from future participation if its referee fails to fulfill his or her obligations without the approval of the Tournament Chairman.All referees must report to the Tournament Chairman on both competition days at 8.15am.
  • Weigh-in shall be conducted on the competition day . During Weigh-in contestant shall wear T-shirt & short. However , weigh-in may be conducted in the nude if the contest wishes to do so (Inside room).There will be only one weigh-in.Players who are over weight or under weight shall be disqualified.A weigh-in machine similar to the one used for the official weigh-in shall be provided for the players to check their weight before they are officially weighed.No weight allowance will be given.
  • Male and female players are required to wear the following equipment on entering the arena: head gear (blue or red only), trunk protector, forearm guard, shin guard, groin guard, gloves and mouth piece.  Instep guard is optional.  The organizer will NOT be providing the equipment.

If you require any clarifications, please do not hesitate to call Mr Andy Lee (Tournament Chairman) at 9106 4421 or any of the Secretariat staff at 6345 1491.

May we take this opportunity to wish all participants a smooth, successful and memorable tournament.

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Unarmed Combat Course (Level 1) for Poom and Black Belts March 2013

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An Unarmed Combat Course (Level 1) will be conducted on 30 & 31 March 2013 at the STF National Training Centre for poom and black belt holders.

The course timings and other details are attached.

Please take note of the registration period and fees.The registration form is available in the Forms folder.

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Coach Induction Course 29 March 2013

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In response to demand, the Singapore Taekwondo Federation has decided to organize another Induction Course on a Public Holiday on Friday 29 March 2013 at 10.00am at 254A, Tanjong Katong Road – 3 units away from the STF Secretariat.

All coaches with expired coach passes or black belt holders with or without the requisite qualifications who intend to coach this year are advised to attend the course as it will probably be the last induction course for the year.

Temporary passes will not be issued unless they are required under extenuating circumstances. 

Please take note of the following submission dates.

  • On or before Monday 24 March 2013 – $60.00
  • On or before Wednesday 26 March 2013 – $80.00
  • On the spot registration – $100.00

Change of Date for Asean Tourney Selection Trials

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The STF has received several requests from coaches for the trials to be held a week later as some of their players are competing in the Singapore Youth Olympic Festival.

As such, the selection trials will be held on Sunday 31 March 2013 at the STF National Training Centre.  The last day of submission is Thursday 28 March 2013.

The other details, available at http://www.stf.sg/international-news/1094-selection-trials-for-asean-tournament, remain unchanged.

Demonstration Workshop with Daniel Kim

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Mr Daniel Kim from Ildo Taekwondo will be conducting a demonstration seminar on Sunday 24 March 2013 at the National Training Centre.

At the seminar, participants will be introduced to the various elements of taekwondo demonstration with a special focus on technical kicking and taekwondo gymnastics.  Mr Baek Moojin, STF’s marble breaking champion and record holder will also be demonstrating taekwondo breaking, one of the many elements of taekwondo demonstration.

Participants will be split into groups based on their various ability levels (beginner, intermediate and advance) and taught progressive training methods to train confidently and safely.

Details of the workshop are as follows.


Date       :   Sunday 24 March 2013

Time       :   2.30pm to 5.30pm

Venue     :    STF National Training Centre

                   Block 80 Lorong Limau

                   #04-191 Singapore 320080

Eligibility       :  At least Green 6 (Junior & Senior)

Dress Code   : ‘Dobok’

Course Fee   :  On or before Thursday 21 March 2013 –  $30.00
                       On the spot registration – $50.00The registration form is available in the Forms folder.

Selection Trials for Asean Tournament

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Myanmar Taekwondo Federation has confirmed that the 10th Asean Taekwondo Championships which will be held from 9 to 11 May 2013 in Yangon, Myanmar.

The Singapore Taekwondo Federation will be conducting open selection trials for the tournament and invites all affiliates to participate in both Kyorugi and Poomsae events.

The selection details are as follows.

Date                 :           Sunday 24 March 2013

Venue               :           STF National Training Centre

                                    Block 80 Lorong Limau

                                    #04-191 Singapore 320080

Time                 :           Kyorugi

                                    Weigh-in           –           11.00am

                                    Trial                  –           12.30pm

                                    Poomsae

                                    Trial                  –           12.00pm

                                    *Poomsae         –           Taegeuk 4 to Taebaek (Under 17)

                                                                        Taegeuk 6 to Sipjin (Under 29)

                                                                        (*2 poomsae will be selected at random)

All participants must be SINGAPORE CITIZENS and are STF poom or black belt holders.

Please fill in the attached forms and submit them to the Secretariat by Thursday 21 March 2013. There is no limit to the number of players each affiliate can field. We reserve the right not to accept late submission, incomplete forms or registration without the necessary supporting documents.

Registered players for the trials are to report at the STF National Training Centre by 11.00am.

Kyorugi players shall be considered for the category based on their actual weight on the day of the weigh-in and not according to the weight submitted in the form as we do not want to disqualify any players. No weight allowance will be given.

Shorlisted players and performers will be required to fulfill the training requirements averaging 12 hours per week to qualify for the final trials which is scheduled to be held on Sunday 21 April 2013.

The panel of selectors will comprise any 3 of the following senior technical members.

–       Mr Steven Soh

–       Mr Chin Khee Shin

–       Mr RA Jeyaraman

–       Mr Lee Thiam Poh

–       Mr Tan Kok Heng

The player’s undertaking form is also attached. The form must be signed by parents for players/performers under the age of 21 years old. Players/performers will not be allowed to participate in the trials if they do not comply with the administrative requirements.

The trials would be open for observation by participants and the registered accompanying coaches only.

Kyung Hee Taekwondo Wants You If …

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…….. you are a qualified coach under the Singapore Taekwondo Federation. The school is looking for a Singaporean part time instructor to assist in classes conducted Thursday, Saturday and/or Sunday.

The training hours are as follows.

  • Thursday: 5.00pm to 7.00pm
  • Saturday: 9.00am to 7.00pm
  • Sunday: 9.00am to 1.00pm

The instructor may choose any one of the 3 days or a combination that suits him or her.

The remuneration will depend on qualifications and experiences.

For more information, please contact Julia at 8432 1177.

Keeping Hankuk Flag Flying High

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Keeping Hankuk Flag Flying High

Members of Hankuk Taekwondo participated in the 7th Jakarta Taekwondo Festival held recently in Jakarta, Indonesia and returned with a medal haul of 7 gold, 9 silver and 7 bronze medals. The event was supported by Taekwondo Indonesia, the national sports association of Indonesia.

The medals came from the following:

Poomsae

AMANDA LAUFemale 2nd BlackGold
JULIUS SNGMale 2nd PoomGold
GERALD KOHMale 2nd PoomGold
SHERMANMale 2nd PoomGold
GHING HUNGMale Red Tip BeltGold
ZHI CHAOMale BlackSilver
JING HENGMale PoomSilver
PARKER NGMale PoomSilver
MING HANMale Red Tip BeltSilver
JOEL YAPPMale Green Tip BeltSilver
XAVIERMale PoomBronze
BRENNANMale Black Tip BeltBronze
MAX SINGMale Blue BeltBronze
BRYANMale PoomBronze
IVANMale BlackBronze

Kyorugi

ZHI CHAOMale BlackGold
JING HENGMale PoomGold
GERALD KOHMale 2nd PoomSilver
JULIUS SNGMale 2nd PoomSilver
TIMOTHY JOHNSMale PoomSilver
DYLAN WONGMale Red BeltSilver
XAVIERMale PoomBronze
BRENNANMale Black TipBronze

Said Mr Lee Seung Man, the coach, “I am proud of the achievements of my players. Most of all, I am happy that they gave their best, behaved very well and kept Hankuk Taekwondo flag flying high.”

Poomsae Referee Course March 2013

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The Poomsae Referee Course will be held on 16 & 17 March 2013 at the STF National Training Centre.

Black belt holders who wished to officiate at the National Inter-School 2013 and all STF-sanctioned poomsae tournaments should take this opportunity to gain the qualification as the next course is scheduled to be held in 2014.

The detailed information is as follows.
 

Day/Date/Time:Saturday 16 March 2013 (5.00pm to 10.00pm)Sunday 17 March 2013 (2.30pm to 6.30pm)
Duration:9 hours
Test:Sunday 17 March 2013 (7.30pm onwards)
Closing Dates/Fees:On or before Thursday 14 March 2013 – $80.00On the spot registration – $110.00(Fees paid are not refundable unless the application is rejected)
Venue:STF National Training CentreBlock 80 Lorong Limau#04-191Singapore 320080
Course Requirement:Participants must have 100% attendance to be eligible for the test
Eligibility:Poomsae Coach CertificationGood fitness level(The STF reserves the right to request proof from a medical practitioner)
Certification:All successful candidates will be awarded Class 3 (Provisional) Certification.
Disclaimer:The STF reserves the right to cancel or postpone the course at its discretion. The STF, its servants and agents, will not be held responsible for any claims arising out of any death, injury, damage or loss, suffered or caused while attending the course. This includes all costs and expenses incurred as a result of such claims.

However, the course will be postponed if it does not have the minimum number of participants.

 The registration form is available in the Forms folder.

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