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Supplementary Grading Guidelines

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Supplementary grading is organized by affiliates. Some affiliates have done a great job while others have much room of improvement. When it is well organized, the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) will not know about it. But when if is badly conducted, the STF will receive lots of adverse feedback.

In order to ensure that supplementary grading is properly held, the following guidelines are to be observed.

  • Ensure that the venue is big enough to accommodate the number of candidates.
  • Prepare convenient holding area for the candidates and their parents and friends.
  • Stagger the time, if necessary, for the candidates to report at the grading venue.
  • Plan the candidates’ movement from reporting to leaving the venue.
  • Provide sufficient information on the arrangement in advance so that the candidates and their parents and friends know what to do and what not to do.
  • Prepare facilities for the grading early – table with table cloth, chair, bell, mats (if required) and markings for candidates’ positions.
  • Ensure assistants (helpers, coordinators and ‘commanders’) are available
  • Remind all participants to be at their best conduct.
  • Gather candidates before the examiner’s arrival.
  • Arrange to welcome the examiner with respect and direct him to a room or place where he can wait with dignity if he is early.
  • Get the candidates to stand at attention to welcome him or her.
  • Bow to the examiner and introduce him or her to the candidates.
  • Take the STF pledge before the start of the grading.
  • Gather the candidates at the end of the grading.
  • Bow to the examiner and see him or her off in a proper manner.

It may not be possible to follow some of the guidelines but the basics must be practiced – for example, suitable venue, good crowd control, and adequate facilities. The examiner must also be given proper respect and recognition.

Two Find Youth Camp Enriching

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Two Find Youth Camp Enriching

Girlene Tan and Evonne Ee Feng returned from the 4th World Youth Camp richer in experience. The event held from 19 to 24 July 2012 in Seoul, Korea saw the participants enjoying themselves while training, learning and meeting new friends with common interest in taekwondo.

Said Girlene: “The camp which was mainly based in Muju where the World Taekwondo Park would be located, attracted participants from 34 countries.

“Evonne and I made many friends. It was easy to communicate with those who spoke English and Mandarin. But for those who did not, we exchanged smiles and greetings in their language.

“The kyrougi trainings were conducted by Korean University Professors. They focused on drills and sparring techniques.

“For poomsae trainings, I was overjoyed to be taught by my idol, Master Song Nam-Jeong, a world poomsae champion. We learned breathing and execution techniques which allowed us to move with style and stability.

“Most of all, we were inspired by Sheila Radziewiez who was a guest speaker hailed from Boston. She was born with a rare congenital disorder called TAR (thrombocytopenia absent radius). Despite here disability, she was able to earn her black belt. She shared with the audience her challenges and how she overcame them.”

In a letter of appreciation to the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF), Evonne wrote, among other things: “Thank you for giving me the chance to participate in the Camp. The trip has enlightened me to the vast world of taekwondo and also the various training styles.

“I have learned the importance of humility and will treasure the opportunity given to me by the STF.”

The 5th World Youth Camp will be organized next year by the Taekwondo Promotion Foundation. By then, the Taekwondowon’ in Muju would have taken shape.

Please Sign Up Early

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National kyorugi referees are reminded to sign up early for the refresher seminar which will be held on Sunday 2 September 2012 at 9.00am at the Republic Polytechnic.

The registration fees are as follows.

–          On or before Tuesday 28 August 2012 – $30.00

–          On or before Thursday 30 August 2012 – $40.00

–          On the spot registration – $50.00

39th National Kyorugi Championships

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The 39th National Taekwondo Kyorugi Championships will be held over 2 weekends on 22, 23, 29 & 30 September 2012 at Yishun Sports Hall.

The details and competition forms are attached.

For this year’s competition, please note the following information.

  • The organizers will not accept incomplete submission. Submission after the closing date – that is, 24 August 2012 (Friday) after 1630 hours – will be rejected.
  • 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. A club will be barred from future participation if its referee fails to fulfil his or her obligations without the approval of the Tournament Chairman.
  • Each affiliate is allowed to field only one player per weight category per division.
  • The eligibility grade for the national championships shall be based on July 2012 grading or the player’s last grading before July 2012 if he or she did not take his or her grading in that month.
  • New rules without video replay shall be adopted. This means, among other things, that points will be awarded on a graduated system.
  • Weigh-in shall be conducted on the competition day. During weigh-in, the contestants shall wear T-shirt & short. However, weigh-in may be conducted in nude in a room if the contestant wishes to do so. 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, trunk protector, forearm guard, shin guard groin guard, gloves and mouth piece.

If you require any clarifications, please do not hesitate to contact the Tournament Chairman at 9106 4421 or any of the Secretariat staff at 6345 1491.

We look forward to your continued support and co-operation for a smooth, successful and memorable tournament.

A Good Championship

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The 3rd edition of the People’s Association-Singapore Taekwondo Federation (PA-STF) Taekwondo Championships was conducted safely and smoothly on 29 July 2012 at Toa Payoh Sports Hall. The kyorugi players produced lots of fast and furious exchanges while the poomsae players displayed some textbook movements with grace and beauty.

The guest of honor for the event, Mr Lim Biow Chuan, Adviser to Mountbatten Grassroots Organizations and Second Adviser to Marine Parade Grassroots Organizations, is an active 4th dan taekwondo blackbelt under STF. He witnessed a demonstration given by the national demonstration team and some selected finals and went on to give away the medals and trophies.

The other important guests who gave away some of the medals were Mr Chia Tze Yee, PA’s Group Director (Engagement Cluster – Interests) and Ms Ang lay Kwang, PA’s Director (Community Sports).

Mr Milan Kwee, STF President, was present throughout the event to ensure that the event went according to plan and to welcome and attend to the VIP guests.

The championships included, among other categories, family competition which encouraged family bonding. The event saw different combinations – father and son; mother and son, father and daughter, etc – competing against one another. It was interesting to note that the standards demonstrated by the family teams are credible.

The team event, which aimed to foster racial cohesiveness, saw teams comprising at least two ethnic groups showing their skills, unity and harmony through their performance to impress the judges. Their regular practices as a team were evident from their outstanding display which resulted in the keen competition.

All in all, it had been a good championship.  

The overall results are as follows.

  • 1st : Tampines North CSC
  • 2nd : Punggol Central CSC
  • 3rd : Thomson CSC
  • 4th : The Jelutung CSC

More results are attached.

Please visit the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (Official Gallery) on Facebook for more photographs.

Jason Tan’s Contribution

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Jason Tan’s Contribution

Jason Tan, arguably Singapore’s top male taekwondo kyorugi exponent, demonstrated his charitable spirit by donating almost 10% of the money he received for his Singapore National Olympic Council Meritorious Awards 2012 to the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF).

Although $300 is not much to STF, it is quite substantial to Jason who is still in school. But the STF is touched by the contribution. As the saying goes, it is the thoughts that count.

Yes, it is indeed as he wishes that his contribution can be used to help any of the other athletes in the training squad.

Jason exemplifies the qualities of a true taekwondo exponent. Despite his achievements which include being a world-ranked player, he remains humble, respectful and selfless.

Thank you, Jason, for being a good role model for taekwondo!

Unarmed Combat Course (Level 2) Aug & Sep 2012

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The Unarmed Combat Course (Level 2) will be held from 25 & 26 August 2012 and 1, 2, 8 & 9 September 2012 at the STF National Training Centre.  For the timings and other details, please see the attached course outline. 

Besides exemption from the unarmed combat component for the promotion test, the qualification will allow successful participants to move on to Level 3.

The registration form is also attached.

Two Given Warning

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Mr Lim Hyun (Hyun Taekwondo Academy) and Mr Eom Seoung Soo (Kyung Hee Academy) have been given written warnings for failing to heed the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) advisory pertaining to the involvement of affiliates with the print and broadcast media.

All affiliates are reminded not to be involved with any publicity which will bring taekwondo into disrepute or will be detrimental to the propagation of the sport.

The STF will not hesitate to institute disciplinary action against any member who chooses, intentionally or unwittingly, to embarrass the sport. The measure will include but not limited to expulsion.

New Examiners

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In its monthly meeting held on 24 July 2012, the Management Committee appointed Mr Leon Koh and Mr Lai Han Seng as probationary examiners.

 Mr Leon Koh
Mr Lai Han Seng

They will be required to attend a briefing by the Chairman of the Board of Examiners before they will be assigned to various grading to observe, learn and assist the other examiners for a period. Once they are ready, they will be given the authority to grade.

The STF is confident that Mr Koh and Mr Lai will acquit themselves well in their positions.

Sparring for Competition

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A sparring workshop will be conducted for those who will be participating in the National Kyorugi Championships. It aims to help them better prepare for the competition by offering them opportunity to meet players from other clubs.

Most importantly, they can also meet national players including Jason Tan Junwei (World-ranked player, SEA Games bronze medalist and 10-time national champion) and pick up techniques and tactics from them. They will be present to guide the participants throughout the workshop.

The details of the workshop are as follows.

Date                            :          Saturday 18 August 2012

Time                           :           5.00pm to 8.00pm

Venue                         :           Block 80 Lorong Limau

                                              #04-191 Singapore 437048

Registration Fees     :                On or before Monday 13 August 2012 – $30.00

                                                On or before Thursday 16 August 2012 – $40.00

                                                On the spot registration – $50.00

The registration form is attached.

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