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36th Nationals Prove To Be SAFE Championships

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36th Nationals Prove To Be SAFE Championships

The 36th Pesta Sukan National Taekwondo Championships held over two weekends – 29 and 30 August and 5 and 6 September 2009 – turned out to be a SAFE championships. SAFE is an acronym for Safe, Action-Packed, Fun and Exemplary.

Safe

Except for minor bruises, the four-day tournament participated by exponents from 6 years old to 50 years old had no safety issue at all. It was conducted smoothly and safely under the watchful eyes of one doctor, one nurse and numerous paramedics and medics. There were also two standby ambulances. Nevertheless, the organizers were delighted that their services were almost not required.

The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) is proud to maintain its safety record for 36 years!

Action-Packed

There were non-stop actions throughout the event. Contestants tried to better each other with numerous electrifying flamboyant kicks and punches and some exciting tactics and strategies. There was never a dull moment as the supports cheered themselves hoarse. While the players entertained, the cheer teams pushed them on.

Fun

Everybody at the championships contributed to make the event enjoyable. The referees did a fabulous job. The schedule went like clockwork. The display of sportsmanship by players and coaches was simply outstanding. The job of the tournament officials and assistants was made so much easier with the co-operation of club officials.

Exemplary

The championships are a dream to many tournament organizers. The competition was not only well run but also well supported by volunteers. For the first time in the history of the STF, referees, coaches and players were seen helping to remove the mats after the event. It was indeed and excellent example of the taekwondo spirit which the STF is encouraging and promoting.

This article will not be complete if we do not mention the outstanding performers in the championships. They are as follows:

Category Champions

Young Junior ( 1 )Female DivisionACME TKD
Young Junior ( 1 )Male   DivisionJ H KIM TKD Institute S’pore
Young Junior ( 2 )Female DivisionHenderson C C
Young Junior ( 2 )Male   DivisionACME TKD
JuniorFemale DivisionMacpherson C C
JuniorMale   DivisionAljunied C C
SeniorFemale DivisionACME TKD
SeniorMale   DivisionSingapore Polytechnic
YouthMale   DivisionLeng Kee TKD
Category Champions
Overall Champions 
ChampionACME TKD
1st Runner-UpLeng Kee TKD
2nd Runner-UpAljunied C C
Acme TKD
 Leng Kee TKD

 Aljunied CC

Awards

Awards   
BEST   FIGHTING   SPIRITNicholas Tang
BEST   FIGHTING   SPIRITCheong Tien Soh
BEST   PLAYER ( FEMALE )Joyce Lim
BEST   PLAYER ( MALE )Jason Tan
BEST CHEER TEAMLeng Kee TKD
MOST IMPROVED CLUBLeng Kee TKD
BEST COACHLim Hyun
BEST ROOKIE REFEREEChua Juan Juan
BEST REFEREEBen Chong

Please see attached for detailed results.

The STF would like to put on record its appreciation to the following for making the championships a resounding success.

  • the club leaders and coaches for supporting the event;
  • the players for displaying outstanding sportsmanship;
  • the parents, spectators and cheer teams for creating the tournament atmosphere;
  • the referees for their fair judgment and amazing teamwork;
  • the volunteer for providing an invaluable service; and
  • the tournament chairman and his hardworking team for ensuring the efficient and effective conduct of the event.
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Don’t Be Fooled

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Going to a club with participants wearing uniform with ‘Singapore Taekwondo Federation’ (STF) does not mean that you are a member of a club recognized by the STF.

One parent found out the truth when his son joined an STF-affiliated club.

In his letter to the STF, he wrote: “At every training session, they would put on their ‘gi’ (uniform in Japanese) with the Singapore Taekwondo Federation printed on the back.”

He also wrote: “Based on his credentials (7th dan), I had no reason to believe that he is not a bona fide TKD exponent. My wish is that the STF will recognize xxx’s brown belt status in taekwondo.”

The STF feels sorry for the boy and his parent. Is it there fault or is it not their fault?

Whatever it is, please check the status of the club or instructor carefully before you join. Know what you are in for. And don’t be fooled!

Hearing Challenged Taekwondo Student ‘Fights’ for Singapore

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Ivan Mok You Qiang, a hearing challenged taekwondo student from Zen TKD, boarded the plane bound for Chinese Taipei on 3 September 2009 to carry Singapore flag in the 21st Summer Deaflymopics Taipei 2009. He would be competing in the men’s under 58kg taekwondo event.

  • Ivan Mok
  • Brian Peh

His coach, Brian Peh, was with him to guide and support him for the competition.

Said Brian: “This is Ivan’s first international competition. I am delighted that he is given the opportunity to test his skills in a highly competitive event.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF), the Singapore Association for the Deaf (SAD) and Ivan’s employer, J H Kim Taekwondo Institute for their support.

When Ivan competes on 6 September 2009 at the National Taipei University of Education Gymnasium, he will be supported by other Singaporeans including Geraldine Koh (Team Manager) and Girlene Tan (Ivan’s other coach).

The STF, which is sponsoring the taekwondo programme of the SAD, wishes Ivan and his team a safe and rewarding outing.

12 from Singapore Attend First World Youth Camp

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12 from Singapore Attend First World Youth Camp

5 officials and 7 players from the Singapore attended the inaugural World Youth Camp organized by the World Taekwondo Federation and the Taekwondo Promotion Foundation (TPF). The event held from 6 to 11 August 2009 in Seoul and Muju attracted 260 players and officials from 33 countries.

While the officials attended a seminar on Olympic Values Education Programme for officials, talks on various issues including doping control and other meetings, the players were engaged in poomsae and kyorugi training, a dialogue session with some Olympic champions and friendship competition.

The five officials representing Singapore were Mr Milan Kwee, Mr Lim Teong Chin, Mr Steven Soh, Mr Chin Khee Shin and Mr RA Jeyaraman. Mr Kwee’s and Mr Lim’s trip was fully sponsored by the TPF as Asian Taekwondo Union Executive Member and Chairman of the Referees’ Committee respectively. The rest were partially sponsored under the Singapore Taekwondo Federation Enrichment Programme for officials.

The players – Jason Tan Junwei, Keith Ong Jin Cong, Wesley Ong Zhi Qiang, Muhammad Norhalim, Tio Jia Xin, Zakirah Bte Zakaria and Tessa Tang Xue Yi – found the experiences at the camp enjoyable and enriching. Although they were housed in small rooms and had to sleep on mattresses lay out on the floor, their spirits were high. They gave of their best in their training and tried to learn as much as possible from the camp. Most importantly, they displayed outstanding discipline.

For the officials, the trip provided them opportunities to learn through observation and the cross-fertilization of ideas.

Said Mr Lim: “If the friendship competition is of anything to go by, taekwondo competitions in future promise be very exciting with the implementation of the new rules.”

In his closing speech, Dr Lee Dai Soon, Chairman of the TPF and the event, reminded the players to train hard, be respectful and serve their community and country.

Pledge to be taken by all Taekwondo Practitioners

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“We, the members of Singapore Taekwondo Federation, pledge that

  • we shall remain humble, honest and helpful at all times,
  • we shall respect our elders, parents, coaches, seniors and one another regardless of race, language, class or creed,
  • we shall believe in ourselves and persist no matter how great the challenge to achieve our noble aspirations,
  • we shall develop our characters, qualities and abilities to serve our community and our country and
  • we shall abide by the rules and regulations of taekwondo and the laws of Singapore.”
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With immediate effect, all coaches and students of clubs under the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) are required to take the pledge at the beginning of each training session.

The pledge is to be taken solemnly and with pride to reflect the seriousness of their promise to be better persons and citizens. The rationale behind the pledge has to be explained to oath-takers to get their commitment.

The STF aims to promote taekwondo as a useful tool for the development of character and make it different and better than the other sports. For the achievement of its objective, the STF will require the co-operation of affiliate leaders, coaches and students.

Taking the pledge will be a good start. Fulfilling the promises will follow. Affiliate leaders and coaches should be role models of the values taekwondo aims to imbue.

They should encourage and help their trainees to demonstrate the virtues. For example, coaches and students should bow to the parents and explain to students the need to honour their parents by respecting and obeying them, by studying hard to bring good educational results and by making their parents proud of them. Coaches should also teach students proper protocol. They should also be taught about the evils of drugs and smoking. There are many other ways coaches can enhance the character of the participants.

If it is good for them, just do it.  

At the appropriate time, the STF will award certificates of achievements to those who demonstrate the values of taekwondo. When it is introduced, affiliates may recommend outstanding students for citations.

The STF also plans to introduce an interview session for all red 1 to 1st poom or 1st dan candidates to test them on their understanding of the taekwondo values.

For example, 1st poom candidate may be asked the things that they have done to honour their parents or if they have done any good deeds.

More information will be released in due course.

In the meantime, make sure the pledge is taken at the beginning of each class and start working positively towards developing the character of your students. It will be worth the while of coaches to do so as the foundation of a person is his values.

Kyorugi Referee Course Retest

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The following participants were successful at the retest held on 28 and 29 August 2009 at the National Training Centre.

–  Kevin Lim Zhi Jie
–  Stephanie Lee Zhi Jng
–  Kwan Boon Chon
–  Jonathan Lim Kheng Yew
–  Luo Guo Jing
–  Jared Niang Wei Jie
–  Chia Ming Tiong
–  Kong Chiu Yeung
–  Zavier Tan Feng
–  Yong Ming Hao
–  Justina Chan Wen Tyug
–  Fang Wen Kai
–  Matthew Kar Pui Him
–  Lim Keng Long
–  Rowena Chan
–  Tan Ding Qi
–  Lor Keli
–  Lee Pei Fen
–  Justin Mai Zhao Xian
–  Pauline Loo Ting Ting
–  Eugene Cheng Jian Kai
–  Nixon Ng Yang Kiat
–  Benjamin Ker Jin Wei
–  Sebastian Lee Yew Jin
–  Loo Chan Tiong
–  Gay Jian Xin
–  Syahirah Bariah Bte Abdul Razak
–  Desmond Wan
–  Benjamin Teo

National Training Centre Temporarily Closed

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The National Training Centre (NTC) will be temporarily closed from Tuesday 1 September 2009 for renovation.

The new-look NTC is expected to be reopened in about 3 months’ time.

In the meantime, the national ‘kyorugi’ and ‘poomsae’ squads, the TEAMgOLD members and the Assisi Warriors will train at Greatland Building, 48 Lorong 21 Geylang, 3rd Floor, Singapore 388464. This training place has been arranged by STF President with the kind support of the Management of Greatland Development Pte Ltd.

Other venues will be used for courses and other activities.

The Singapore Taekwondo Federation appreciates the understanding of all members for the inconvenience caused as a result of the unavailability of the NTC.

Be Prepared for Your Next Grading

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The next grading preparation workshop will be held as follows:

Date Sunday 13 September 2009
Time2 pm to 5pm (for participants below 15 years old)
VenueBukit Merah CC (see attached map)
Dress Code Dobok
Certification Fee Certificate of Participation
$30
Closing Date Friday 11 September 2009

The workshop is open to red belts (senior and junior), poom belts and black belts.

The primary objective of the course 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.

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 course are reminded to submit a copy of the certificate of participation with their grading applications. This is necessary for the examiners to give them special consideration, if required.

The registration form is attached.

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134th Centralized Grading

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SATURDAY 3 Oct 2009 2.00PM –6.00PM (Senior Brown 1 & above) Toa Poyoh Sports Hall 
Sunday4 Oct 20099.00AM –6.00PM(All grades except Senior Brown 1 & above)Toa Payoh Sports Hall 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 

1. Submission for the Grading can only be at the STF office during office hours.

2. Please ensure that ALL grading cards are properly completed and duly endorsed. A recent photograph of the candidate must be attached.

3. For ALL candidates who are going for Brown 1 & above , please have the following documents during submission:

a. Candidate’s grading card

b. 1 photocopy of the candidate’s Identity Card (front & back) / Birth Certificate (for candidate below age of 12)

c. 2 recent IC / passport photographs of the candidate

d. Form B (duly completed)

Submission will not be accepted if any of the documents is not available or, for Form B, partially completed.

4. Submission will not be accepted if candidate fails to produce any of the documents mentioned above.

5. The last day of submission is on 14 Sept 2009 (MONDAY) . Any submission after this date will be considered as LATE SUBMISSION.

6. Late submissions for candidates taking Brown 1 & above are to be done within two (2) weeks from 15 Sept 2009 (Tuesday). Submission beyond the grace period of two (2) weeks WILL NOT be accepted. An administrative fee will be charged accordingly for late submission. The charges are as follows:

PERIOD OF LATE SUBMISSIONAdministrative Fee Chargeable  
1st subsequent week from last day of submission (15 Sept 2009 – 21 Sept 2009) SGD 10.00
2nd subsequent week from last day of submission (22 Sept 2009 – 28 Sept 2009) 50% of the grading fee payable by candidates for their respective grades. 

7. An administrative fee of SGD 5.00 will be charged for late submission of candidates taking all other grades except Brown 1 & above.

8. A roll call will be taken at 1.30pm for Brown 1 (Senior) candidates going for 1st dan and 2.30pm for 1st dan , 1st poom and higher candidates. Those who miss the roll call will be considered as ABSENT or LATECOMERS. Latecomers will not be graded.

9. Candidates are to turn up in proper dress code (as stipulated by the STF) for the grading. Candidates who fail to comply with the dress code will not be allowed to take the grading.

10. Supplementary Grading can only be conducted two (2) weeks before or after the Centralised Grading and will be subjected to the approval of the Grading Department.

11. Candidates will be taking the grading at their own risk and therefore will not hold the Federation, the Grading Department or anyone so concerned, responsible for any injuries, accidents or mishaps that may befall on them during the course of the grading.

12. For any enquiries, please contact the STF Secretariat Office or the Grading Department.

National Championships – Schedule & Fixtures

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The schedule and fixtures for the 36th National Pesta Sukan Taekwondo Championships 2009 are attached.

The STF wishes all participants and spectators an enjoyable and rewarding experience at the tournament.

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