14 participants completed the Unarmed Combat Level 2 course on Sunday 11 July 2010 after going though 9 hours of training.
The training conducted by Mr Leon Koh and Mr Brian Peh under the supervision of Martial Arts Chairman RA Jeyaraman saw the participants experiencing the grueling practices and picking up the self-defence skills very quickly.
On top of that all of them evidently had put in a lot of effort practicing on their own. Their hard work paid dividend when they impressed the examiner with their skilful demonstration of the various techniques for breaking falls and defending against assaults with and without weapons.
Congratulations to the following successful candidates.
All ordinary affiliates of Singapore Taekwondo Federation will be entitled to a $50 cash voucher by courtesy of Liang Seng Sports Equipment to subsidize their purchases of taekwondo uniform and equipment from the Company.
The voucher is to be collected at Liang Sports Equipment (Tanjong Katong outlet) by 31 July 2010. Only the Chief Instructor or his or her authorized representative (to be identified by an authorization letter from the Chief Instructor) can collect the voucher.
All conditions for the use of the vouchers shall apply.
We are pleased to announce that the following have satisfied the requirements for promotion set by the Board of Referees.
Kyorugi
Koh Poh Ling – 2nd class
Poomsae
Linda Sim – 3rd class
Choon Kean Fatt – 3rd class
Muhd Fadhil Musa – 3rd class
Ganesan s/o Sundaram -2nd class
The other applications for promotion have been rejected because certain criteria were not met. For more information, the applicants may call the office at 6345 1491.
All kyorugi and poomsae referees may apply for promotion once they meet the requirements for promotion.
After going through grueling tests and for some, completing their theses, the following were successful in the ‘dan’ promotion course.
Promoted To
Name
3rd Dan
Tan Tian Siang Teo Yeow Hong Wong Kei Fong, Mark Cheong May Inn Teo Swee Boon Lim Kok Leong Leong Minde, Jasmand Quek Swee Chun Quek Keng Li, Eric Quak Soon Meng Tan Yuen Shet, Alan Goh Kai Lin Chua Yih-Lung, Titus Ganesan s/o Sundaram Loh Ngiap Hin Ong Ker Seng, Peter Tan Wei Leong, Jason Tan Teck Chye Lim Wei Meng, Adrian
4th Dan
Lim Hui Hsien Gunaseelan s/o Thangvellu Ng Tee Wee, Calvin Tay Ee Kiang Ang Bisi, Vikki Tan Tian soon, Ryan
5th Dan
Lee Yen Yen Koh Choon Seng, David Ong Bee Ai, Alice Tan Siang Hee, Thomson Tay Hong Jun, Jimmy
6th Dan
Koh Wee Kiat, Leon Lim Teck Leng, Jeffrey Tan Kheng Juan, Henry Ho Kee Khoon, Michael
7th Dan
Tan Yong Huat Lee Thiam Poh Tan Cheng Hui Tan Kok Heng
TEAMgOLD members showed that it is never too old to upgrade themselves. They took their grading on 21 March 2010 and completed their other requirements on 4 July 2010.
The following were promoted.
Promoted To
Name
2nd Dan
Francis Lim
3rd Dan
Lian Ah Lek Muhd Adnan Abdullah
4th Dan
Lim Meng Tong Linda Sim Han Hew Juan Michael Lee Jeffrey Koh Ronald Lim Tan Boon Hock Bong Peng Luck
The following players have been selected to compete at the 18th Vietnam International Taekwondo Championships which will be held from 21 to 23 July 2010 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Kyorugi
Senior Male
Under 58kg – Jason Tan Junwei
Under 63kg – Jordan Tay Jun Jie
Senior Female
Under 46kg – Chua Juan Juan
Junior Male
Under 51kg – Keith Ong Jin Cong
Under 55kg – Daryl Tan Jia Jun
Under 68kg – Christopher Lee Jia Zhe
Junior Female
Under 44kg – Tio Jia Xin
Under 49kg – Nur Zakirah Bte Zakaria
Under 55kg – Nurul Shafinas Bte Abdul Rahman
Under 63kg – Charlotte Tang Xue Ting
Under 68kg – Tessa Tang Xue Yi
Poomsae
Senior Male
– Samuel Lee Wei Kang
– Lai Han Seng
– Leon Koh
Senior Female
– Ananurmelati Bte Abdul Rahman
– Joyce Lim Soon Yi
Junior Male
– Kang Rui Jie
Junior Female
– Chelsea Sim Shu Zhen
– Chiew Wenqi
The selected players must continue to meet the training requirements in order to leave for Vietnam for the tournament.
P S Narayana Murthy, a black belt from London Taekwondo Academy, was posted by the company he was working to Singapore for a stint. He contacted the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) to see if he could have some training while he was here.
Arrangement was made for him to train at the National Training Centre (NTC) as it would be convenient for him.
On his first day, the student of Master Usman Dilddar reported for training with some trepidation. He was not sure what to expect but he soon found the warm hospitality extended by the coaches and players to him were simply unbelievable. It made him feel very much like training among friends.
While he had no problem settling in, he found the humid and stifling weather a great challenge.
Mr Lim Teong Chin, General Manager of the STF, who made it possible for Murthy to train at the NTC observed him training one Sunday.
He said: “I am impressed by his passion for the sport and his humility. He is indeed a credit to his family, instructor and club.
“Murthy is always welcome to train in Singapore as he is a member of our taekwondo family.”
On returning to London on 25 June 2010, Murthy wrote: “I really enjoyed my training there and that was a wonderful experience I ever had in my life so far. Wherever I go in the world, whichever federation I visit in my life, I am sure this is one thing I can share about my training and experience in Singapore.”
The 37th National Taekwondo Kyorugi Championships will be on 4 & 5 September 2010 (Saturday and Sunday) and 11 & 12 September 2010 (Saturday and Sunday) at Yishun Sports Hall.
Documents pertaining to the competition are attached.
Please note the following information.
The organizers will not accept incomplete submission. Submission after the closing date – that is, 7 August 2010 (Saturday) – will be rejected.
Every participating team must provide the service of at least 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 fulfill his or her obligations without the approval of the Tournament Chairman.
Each affiliate is allowed to field in only one player per weight category per division.
The eligibility grade for the national championships shall be based on July 2010 grading or the player’s last grading before July 2010 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 a player shall wear T-shirt & shorts. However, weigh-in may be conducted in the nude in a private if he or she wishes to do so. There will be only one weigh-in. Players who are overweight or underweight 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 – that is, not even by a fraction. For example, 27kg and under means exactly 27kg or less.
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 call be at 91064421 or any of the Secretariat staff at 63451491.
We look forward to your continued support and co-operation for a smooth, successful and memorable tournament.
It was the grandest celebration ever for the anniversary of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) which was founded in 1974.
More than one thousand and fifty people from the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, the Singapore Sports Council, the Singapore National Olympic Council, the taekwondo fraternity and other friends of taekwondo attended the function which was organized on 19 June 2010 at Suntec Singapore Ballroom (1-3).
The road closure for the National Day Parade 2010 Rehearsal, which was held at the Padang, threatened to delay the start of the function. But as it turned out, the event commenced almost punctually at 7.35pm with the grand entrance of the VVIPs led by the guest of honor, HE Mr Oh Joon, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea and his charming wife.
After they settled down, Organizing Chairman Steven Soh gave a brief welcome speech followed by an address by STF President Milan Kwee.
Mr Steven Soh
Mr Milan Kwee
Mr Kwee said that the STF was blessed with the unstinting support of many well-wishers. As an example, he pointed out the generous donations of $15,000 each from Mr Kris Wiluan (President of Asean Taekwondo Federation, Patron of STF and Director of Inter-Premium Corporation Pte Ltd) and Mr Lawrence Leow (Patron of STF and Chairman & CEO of Crescendas Group).
He went on to thank His Excellency and all the distinguished guests for gracing the occasion. He also registered his appreciation to all advertisers, prize donors and all those who had made the event possible.
In his speech following Mr Kwee’s address, HE Mr Oh Joon said: “I look around this ballroom. It seems to me that every practitioner and friend of taekwondo in Singapore has turned out in full force here to celebrate yet another remarkable year of sporting achievement by the STF.”
HE Mr Oh Joon
He went on to congratulate the STF on its achievements in enhancing the image of the sport both within Singapore and internationally and compliment the organization for working so hard to broaden the appeal, improve the standards and raise the profile of taekwondo.
The program for the evening continued with the presentation of certificates of appreciation and recognition. The list of awardees is attached.
Mr Alex Chan (SSC)
Mrs Jessie Phua (SNOC)
Mr Kris Wiluan
Mr Lawrence Leow
Mr Lim Kim Hai
After the formalities, the mood changed with food, fun and drinks. There were lots of entertainment, games and prizes. For entertainment, besides a stunning demonstration by the National Demonstration Team, the national ‘kyorugi’ players showed that they ‘Got Other Talent’. While the girls impressed the audience with their dance routine, the boys brought the house down with their impression of the Michael Jackson and the Wonder Girls.
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When it was time to go, some of the guests found it hard to leave. They enjoyed themselves so much that they wanted more.
Ronnie Yap from Induk Taekwondo said it best: “It was a well organized event. We were glad that we did not miss it.” He and his group indeed had a rollicking time and so had many others.
The STF had received numerous requests for the event to be held annually. To support the suggestion, William Ong from Bukit Timah CC said: “It gives us the opportunity to let our hair down, have fun and renew our friendship with fellow taekwondo members whom we have not met for a long time.”
