Low Zi Ping Melvin has been promoted to 3rd class national kyorugi referee.
He has officiated in five Singapore Taekwondo Federation sanctioned tournaments and clocked 44 hours to qualify for the promotion.
Congratulations, Melvin!
No More Taekwondo Coaching Course
The Taekwondo Coaching Course organized annually by the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) will now be replaced by the NCAP Technical Course.
Before the change, those who successfully completed the Taekwondo Coaching Course were issued with a coaching certification equivalent to the NCAP technical if they did not possess any NCAP theory certification. This was because the requirement was for all participants to attend the theory course before the technical course.
The change means that members are free to attend either the NCAP Technical Course or the NCAP Theory Course first.
Those holding the taekwondo coaching certification can now apply for direct conversion even though they have not attended the theory course. The application must be submitted by 19 November 2010 on the attached form and accompanied by a copy of the coaching certificate and the administrative fee of $20.
An NCAP Technical (Level 1) course will be conducted on 4, 5, 11 and 12 December 2010. More details on the course and the registration form are attached.
Sensational K-Tigers
It turned out to be a 45-minute non-stop action-packed performance from the K-Tigers who displayed their skills and stamina at the Taekwondo Spectacular on Saturday 30 October 2010 at Toa Payoh Sports Hall. It was held through the collaboration of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF).
As the admission to the hall was on a first-come first-served basis, there was already a long queue of spectators waiting for the gates to be opened at 5.30pm – two hours before the shows started! At 7.15pm, the seating gallery was almost filled to the brim. The organizers closed the gates at 7.30pm. Quite a number of people had to be disappointed.
After the formalities including speeches by the Guest of Honor, Mr Seah Kian Peng (MP for Marine Parade Constituency) and Mr Oh Joon (Ambassador of the Republic of Korea), the K-Tigers took centre-stage. One amazing performance was followed by another without any break for the spectators to take their breath or show their appreciation.
Said STF President Milan Kwee: “I was delighted to see how the demonstration unfolded. The event was conducted smoothly. The crowd was excellent. And the performance was sensational.”
The best thing about the show: Admission was free!
Preparation for 2011 Tournaments
All Club leaders, administrators and coaches are advised to not only prepare their players for next year’s competitions but also ensure that sufficient qualified officials are available to support their team.
The qualified officials include coaches and referees (both poomsae and kyorugi) which all participating clubs must provide as a condition for participation.
This year several clubs have problems getting coaches and referees and as a result they had to ‘beg’ the other more organized clubs to help them. It is certainly not healthy to depend on others as the others may not be that generous the next time.
The STF will be conducting a series of courses which clubs should take advantage of. It is better to have more qualified officials than not enough or no official.
The Tournament Committee under the leadership of Mr Lee Thiam Poh is working out the tournament dates. The schedules will be announced as soon as it is ready.
The National Inter-School Taekwondo Championships will be held as follows:
- 11 & 12 April 2011 – Primary Schools
- 13 & 14 April 2011 – Secondary Schools
- 15 April 2011 – Junior Colleges
You may email the STF at tkdf@pacific.net.sg if you need any clarification or have any feedback or suggestion.
Demonstration Workshop by Lim Hyun
After watching the Korean Tigers in action on 30 October 2010, you may be tempted to perform some of the exciting techniques. However, we strongly advise you against it because it will be dangerous to do so if you do not know how to execute the skill safely.
Instead we recommend that you attend the demonstration workshop which will be conducted by Lim Hyun, the Principal of Hyun Taekwondo Academy and a taekwondo graduate and demonstration member of Kyung Hee University. Lim will not only show you the way but also guide you so that you will be able to perform the techniques effectively.
The ‘Kicking to the Ceiling’ programme specially design by Lim Hyun for the workshop is as follows.
– 360° turning kick
– 540° turning kick
– 540° spinning back hook
– Cartwheel
– Aerial cartwheel
– Back flip
– Back flip
– Running back flip
– Running back flip kick
– Cartwheel followed by flip
– Cartwheel followed by flip kick
The workshop, open to STF poom and black belt holders, will be held on Sunday 28 November 2010 from 2.30pm to 5.30pm at the STF National Training Centre at Blk 80, Lorong Limau, #04-191, Singapore 320080.
The dress code for the workshop is ‘dobok’ and the fee is $30 per participant.
The registration form is attached. And the closing date for registration is on Wednesday 22 November 2010.
Another Championships Not To Be Missed
The inaugural MOOTO Open Poomsae Championships 2010 sanctioned by the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) will be staged on Sunday 5 December 2010 from 9.00am to 9.00pm at the Overseas Family School Auditorium, 25F Paterson Road, Singapore 238515.
More information on the event and the participation forms are attached.
All STF affiliates are encouraged to participate in the championships as the event offers numerous benefits including the following.
- Your members can satisfy their competitive needs.
- They can improve their poomsae performance.
- They can be given the opportunity to win honors for your club.
- They can enjoy the attractive souvenirs and discount certificate.
- They can make more friends with similar interest.
Qualified poomsae referees who wish to officiate in the event are requested to register with Jolene, Theresa or Rosalind at 6345 1491. A refresher seminar will be conducted on Saturday 4 December 2010 from 2.00pm to 5.00pm at the competition venue.
28 Kyorugi Players Shortlisted and 14 Poomsae Performers Identified
The Selection Panel, comprising Messrs Steven Soh, RA Jeyaraman and Lee Thiam Poh, shortlisted…
…28 kyorugi players for places in the 5th Commonwealth Taekwondo Championships (28 to 31 January 2011, Chennai India) and 15th Asian Cities Gold Cup Taekwondo Championships (11 to 13 February 2011, Hong Kong) and identified 14 poomsae performers for the 1st Asian Junior Taekwondo Poomsae Championships and 26th SEA Games.
Selected players will be required to meet the training requirements to qualify for the final selection which will be held in December 2010.
The number of players who will eventually board the plane will be decided by the selectors at the final trial. It will be limited by the number set by the organizers.
Those who are not selected to train for the final trial are encouraged to continue training for future selections. For them, the outcome of the selection simply means that they are not ready for international competitions.
All selected players are requested to report for briefing and training on Sunday 24 October 2010 at 12.00pm at the STF National Training Centre.
List of shortlisted kyorugi players.
– Senior
| Weight | Male | Weight | Female |
| Under 54kg | Daryl Tan | Under 46kg | Chua Juan Juan |
| Under 58kg | Jason Tan | Under 52kg | Nurul Shafinas |
| Under 63kg | Yong Ming Hao Nicholas Tang Muthiah Ponmani Jordan Tay | Under 57kg | Denise Thong |
| Under 68kg | Lim Choon Hon Christopher Lee Mohd Altaff | Under 62kg | Charlotte Tang |
| Under 74kg | Raja Zulfadli Saravanan | Under 73kg | Jacqueline Quek |
| Under 80kg | Patrick Wong | ||
| Under 87kg | Devester Choo |
– Junior
| Weight | Male | Weight | Female |
| Under 45kg | Darren Yew Jermaine Lee | Under 42kg | Vivian Lim |
| Under 51kg | Daniele Tan Ng Ming Wei | Under 46kg | Tio Jia Xin |
| Under 55kg | Keith Ong | Under 63kg | Tessa Tang |
| Under 59kg | Raja Arshad | ||
| Under 73kg | Muhd Norhalim |
List of Identified Poomsae Performers
– Senior
| Male | Female |
| Samuel Lee Lai Han Seng Sherman Wee Leon Koh | Joyce Lim Tan Shi Ying Ananurmelati |
– Junior
| Male | Female |
| Kang Rui Jie Guo Junliang Dixon Ho Jeric Ang | Chelsea Sim Chiew Wenqi Grayce Tan |
20 Receive WTF Citations
The Volunteers’ Nite held on Saturday 18 September 2010 saw twenty officials of Singapore Taekwondo Federation received World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) Citations.
The citation reads: “Citation presented to (name of recipient) in recognition of your dedicated service and outstanding contribution to the development of taekwondo”.
The recipients (not in order of merits) were:
- Mr Kris Wiluan
- Mr Lawrence Leow Chin Hin
- Mr Tan Cheng Han
- Mr Steven Soh Eng Hwee
- Mr RA Jeyaraman
- Ms Wong Liang Ming
- Ms Arlene Lim Su-Yin
- Ms Ng Lee Noi
- Mr Lee Thiam Poh
- Mr Tan Cheng Hui
- Mr Ng Hwa Ann
- Mr Jimmy Tay Hong Jun
- Sister Linda Sim
- Ms Park Hyun Soon
- Mr Lee Thiam Huat
- Ms Yap Gin Yee
- Ms Yap Jim Cheng
- Mr Michael Ho Kee Khoon
- Mr Mohd Adnan Abdullah
- Mr Leon Koh
On the occasion, volunteers in the Youth Olympic Games taekwondo event were presented with certificates of appreciation in recognition of their outstanding service.
STF President Milan Kwee, in his brief address, thanked one and all for their support and contribution to the development of the sport in Singapore. He said that it would not be possible for the STF to achieve its vision without their invaluable assistance. As an example, he pointed out that their excellent work had resulted in the STF receiving glowing compliments from many who had the opportunity to be at the event.
Grading Preparation Workshop 27 November 2010
The next grading preparation workshop will be held as follows:
| Date | Saturday 27 November 2010 |
| Time | 5.00pm to 8.30pm |
| Venue | STF National Training Centre Blk 80 Lorong Limau #04-191 Singapore 320080 |
| Dress Code | ‘Dobok’ |
| Certification | Certificate of Participation |
| Fee | $30 |
| Closing Date | Wednesday 24 November 2010 |
The workshop is open to red (senior and junior), poom and black belt holders.
The primary objective of the workshop is to point out to participants their performance flaws and the areas they should work on from the examiners’ perspective. This will give the candidates a better chance of passing.
During the workshop, participants will be briefed on the grading guidelines and the expectations of the examiners.
Coaches may use the information acquired by their students at the workshop as a basis to guide them for their grading.
All candidates who have attended the workshop are reminded to submit a copy of the certificate of participation with their grading applications. For red (junior) and 1st poom candidates, a copy of the certificate should be attached to their grading cards. This is necessary for the examiners to give them special consideration, if required.
The registration form is attached.
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Courses for the Rest of the Year
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation will be organizing the following courses at the STF National Training Centre for the rest of the year.
Grading Preparation Workshop
Saturday 27 November 2010 from 5.00pm to 8.00pm
Demonstration Workshop
Sunday 28 November 2010 from 2.30pm to 5.30pm
NCAP Technical (Level 1) Course
Saturday 4 December 2010 from 5.00pm to 9.00pm
Sunday 5 December 2010 from 2.00pm to 9.00pm
Saturday 11 December 2010 from 5.00pm to 9.00pm
Sunday 12 December 2010 from 2.00pm to 9.00pm
Saturday 18 December 2010 from 5pm onwards (Test)
Poomsae Coach (Level 1) Course
Sunday 19 December 2010 from 2.00pm to 10pm
More details on the courses will be released in due course.
Please email the Singapore Taekwondo Federation at tkdf@pacific.net.sg if you would like it to organize a course of your interest.