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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.

Kyorugi Referee Course Results 15-16 August 2009

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21 out of 58 participants successfully obtained the National Kyorugi Referee (Class 3P) certification.  They took the theory and practical tests on 22 August 2009 after completing the course conducted on 15 and 16 August 2009.

The results of the course is attached.

For those who passed only one component, the retest will be held on Friday, 28 August 2009 at 7.30pm.  The retest fee is $20.  Please register with Jolene or Theresa t 6345 1491.

Kyorugi Referee Results Aug 09 Download

Safety First For TEAMgOLD

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Safety First For TEAMgOLD

TEAMgOLD members had a brief medical check-up before they started training on 26 July 2009. It would be a regular feature if the group continued to receive the support of Medic Network LLP.  

The primary objectives of the check-up were to ensure that they were well enough to train and to monitor the progress of their fitness level.

Said Chin Khee Shin, one of the instructors of the group: “This is a good idea. Some of the members need to be reminded that they are no longer young. Sometimes they are overwhelmed by enthusiasm and forget that the mind is willing but the flesh is weak.

Steven Soh, another instructor of the group which is growing in numbers, added: “I am impressed with the progress of the members. They train very hard and give their all during the training. I am worried that they may injure themselves in the process. However, I am glad that it has been fun and injury-free workouts for all of them.

“Nevertheless, we are lucky to have the support of Medic Network LLP.”

36th National – Programme and Team Managers’ Meeting

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The tentative programme and blank fixtures for the 36th National Pesta Sukan Taekwondo Championships are attached. 

Representatives of participating affiliates are encouraged to print the documents and bring them along for the Team Mangers’ Meeting and Drawing of Lots on Sunday 23 August 2009 at 2.30pm at the National Training Centre.


All participating affiliates are expected to have at least a representative each at the meeting. During the meeting, important and helpful information will be provided.  It will also be a good time for the representatives to raise any questions they may have.

First Recognized Taekwondo 9th Dan in Singapore

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First Recognized Taekwondo 9th Dan in Singapore

The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) takes great pleasure to announce that its Board of Examiners Chairman and General Manager, Lim Teong Chin, had successfully achieved the coveted and highest grade of 9th dan for foreigners.

He obtained his grade in a promotion test conducted by Kukkiwon (the World authority for the award of international ranking for black belts) on 10 June 2009. This makes him the first and only taekwondo 9th dan in Singapore to be recognized by the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF), the Kukkiwon and the STF.

Lim and the examiners at Kukkiwon after the promotion test.

A true taekwondo exponent, Lim dedicated over 40 years to the art and sport. Besides being the highest local ranking exponent, Lim also achieved the following qualifications.

  • WTF International Kyorugi Referee (Special Class – Highest Level)
  • WTF International Poomsae Referee (1st Class – Highest Level)
  • Kukkiwon International Muye Referee (2nd Class)

Currently, he holds the following international positions.

  • Secretary-General, Asean Taekwondo Federation
  • Referee Chairman, Asian Taekwondo Union (the first non-Korean to be appointed the position)

Said Lim: “I cannot come so far without the support, encouragement and help from many people. And I owe them a debt of gratitude. At one stage, I lost steam and wanted to give up the sport. It was the current President and a great friend, Mr Milan Kwee, who rekindled my fire and spirit and made it possible for me to reach the top. My fellow coaches and my students also pushed me to achieve more. As they obtained higher grades, I had no choice but to upgrade.

“It may sound a bit cliché but the truth is: I am fortunate to have a wonderful and supportive family who shares my aspiration to do whatever I can in and for taekwondo.”

The STF is truly proud of Lim’s achievements and extends him its heartiest congratulations.

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