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More than 2,000 Electrified

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More than 2,000 Electrified

“It is out of this world,” said Sarah Hayes, a taekwondo exponent from United States of America.

“My sons cannot stop talking about it. The performances were fantastic,” said Dicky Bong, a member of the Team gOLD.

“I was awestruck. The demonstrators were amazing.” said Janet Ong, the mother of Keith Ong who won a gold medal in the recent Korea Open Taekwondo Championships.

They were all talking about the Taekwondo Spectacular held on 9 November 2008 at Toa Payoh Sports Hall.

The event was organized by the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) in conjunction with Korea Festival 2008. It was graced by Mr Ng Ser Miang, Executive Board Member of the International Olympic Committee, as the Guest-of-Honour and supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Korea Taekwondo Association and Liang Seng Sports Equipment.

More than 2,000 spectators including HE Kim JoongKeun (Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Korea), Mr Kris Wiluan (President of ASEAN Taekwondo Federation and STF Patron), Dato Dr Sabree Salleh (President of Malaysian Global Taekwondo Federation) and Prof Tan Cheng Han (STF Advisor) cramped the hall in anticipation of a breathtaking show.

They were not disappointed. The sensational flying stunts, surprised moves and perfect synchronized movements drew oohs, aahs and resounding cheers and deafening applause.

The performances by both the Korean and the Singapore national demonstration teams kept some of the spectators talking about it for days. One parent, who missed the demonstration, called the STF to ask why there was only one show. Another enquired when the next demonstration would be organized.

The STF wishes to thank everyone – the VVIPs, VIPs, officials, coaches, taekwondo students and their parents and all other guests who had made the event a tremendous success.

Successful Meetings in Korea

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Successful Meetings in Korea

STF President Milan Kwee and GM Lim Teong Chin were in Seoul, Korea from 25 to 27 October 2008 to touch base with key officials of the Asian Taekwondo Union (ATU), the Kukkiwon and the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF).

They also met Dr Kim Un Yong, the founder President of the WTF and former Senior Vice-President of the International Olympic Committee. Dr Kim was in the pink of health and looked ready to return to the sports scene. His sense of humour was still intact.

When he was told that he looked good, he smiled and said: “It was because I do not have the communists to contend with.”

After the exchanging of some pleasantries, the meeting discussed the future of taekwondo as a sport in the Olympics. It was clear that the WTF had to do something right quickly to boost its chances to ensure that taekwondo remained as an Olympic sport after 2012.

The meeting at Kukkiwon saw the two Singaporean officials clarifying some discrepancies in the issuance of certificates and establishing an understanding in ensuring that all certificates issued to Singaporeans were through a legitimate channel. It was a fruitful meeting presided by Mr Song Sang Keun, Kukkiwon Vice-President.

Mr Kwee and Mr Lim also had a brief meeting with Mr Lee Chong Woo who was the former WTF Vice-President and a well-known grandmaster of taekwondo. They learnt that while he was enjoying his retirement, he was still concerned with the development of the sport.

They also obtained information on the Youth Olympic Games taekwondo event from the WTF. The details included the position of the use of electronic protectors for the Games and the age and weight divisions.

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The longest meeting the Singaporean officials had was with Prof Lee Kyu Seok, ATU Senior Vice-President and STF Technical Advisor. Among other things, they spoke about the relationship of ATU and Asean Taekwondo Federation. Dr Lee Dai Soon, ATU President was not able to attend the meeting as he had to undergo eye surgery two days ago.

Mr Kwee and Mr Lim were scheduled to leave Korea on 29 October 2008 but they chose to return a day earlier as they had accomplished their mission.

Appointments by Asian Taekwondo Union (ATU)

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The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) is proud to announce the appointments of its members by Dr Lee Dai Soon, ATU President, to sit on the various ATU Committees.

  • Steven Soh (Technical Committee Member)
  • RA Jeyaraman (Public Relations Committee Member)
  • Wong Liang Ming (Women’s Committee Vice-Chairman)
  • Tan Cheng Hui (Junior Committee Vice-Chairman)
  • Lee Thiam Poh (Games Committee Member)
  • Tan Kok Heng (Education Committee Member)
  • Chow Pak Hoong (Sport-for-all Committee Member)
  • Lee Thiam Huat (Collegiate Committee Vice-Chairman)
  • Lim Teong Chin (Advisory Council Member and Referee Chairman)

The appointments will be for a two-year term from 1 May 2008 to 30 April 2010.

This is the first time so many members from the STF are appointed. It is surely an endorsement of the confidence of the ATU in the members of the STF.

Mr Milan Kwee, STF President, has also been appointed an Executive Council member of the ATU in May 2008.  

Breaking News – A Breakthrough for Taekwondo

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Breaking News – A Breakthrough for Taekwondo

Taekwondo will be included in the Singapore Schools Sports Council (SSSC) and Singapore Primary Schools Sports Council (SPSSC) calendar in 2010. 

It is a breakthrough for the sport.

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The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) has been trying for years to convince the Co-curricular Activities Branch (CCAB) of the Ministry of Education to recognize taekwondo as an inter-school sport. Although taekwondo is recognized as a CCA, it is not in the SSSC and SPSSC sports calendar.

With the inclusion of taekwondo in the SSSC and the SPSSC calendar, participating schools and pupils excelling in the sport will, among other things, qualify for the Achievement Award (AA), Sustained Achievement Award (SAA) and Colours Award.

As it is the policy of the CCAB to organize school sports events with only National Sports Associations, it means that only students taught by taekwondo coaches recognized by the STF can enjoy the privilege.

 The acceptance of taekwondo as an inter-school sport by CCAB has enhanced the status of the sport further. This is due to the initiative of STF Advisor, Prof Tan Cheng Han.

A meeting with CCAB officials was held on 15 October 2008. Prof Tan, Mr Milan Kwee (STF President) and Mr Lim Teong Chin (STF GM) represented the STF at the meeting which proved to be fruitful.

Participants of the Annual Rosyth School Invitation Taekwondo Championships, the Hwarang Taekwondo Meet and the National Inter-Junior College Poomsae Taekwondo Championships can expect some changes in the competition format. This is to ensure that the tournamnents comply with the SSSC and SPSSC competition rules and regulations.

The STF would like to thank all principals of schools with taekwondo programmes, teachers in charge of the sport and school taekwondo coaches for their support of and belief in the organization and the sport.

ATF President’s Brainchild Taking Shape

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ATF President’s Brainchild Taking Shape

Mr Kris Wiluan, President of ASEAN Taekwondo Federation (ATF) and Patron of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF), has great plans for taekwondo in the ASEAN region.

His idea includes the recruitment of a Korean Taekwondo Coach. The coach would be based at Citramas in Batam, about 5 to 10 minutes from Nongsa Ferry Terminal. The terminal is about half hour by ferry from Singapore Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal.

Among other things, the primary function of the Korean coach is to train coaches in the region. Mr Wiluan believes that the taekwondo standard in the region will invariably improve with better quality coaches. The STF would also be involved in the selection of the coach.

The Citramas taekwondo training facilities would be activated soon with the co-operation of the STF. The centre is also an ideal place for clubs in the ASEAN region to organize training camps.

To translate his idea into reality, Mr Wiluan called for a meeting of officials on 12 October 2008 at Turi Beach Resort. Mr Kris Wiluan, Pak Burhan, Mr Reggy Djakarya, Mr Milan Kwee (STF President) and Mr Lim Teong Chin (ATF Secretary-General and STF GM) attended the historic meeting.

Mr Kwee and Mr Lim will be in Korea at the end of the month to attend several meetings with officials of the World Taekwondo Federation, the Asian Taekwondo Union and Kukkiwon. During the visit they will scout for a suitable coach.

It looks like a beginning of an exciting time for taekwondo in the region.

Ong Ban Guan Passes On

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Ong Ban Guan Passes On

It is with deep sadness that the Singapore Taekwondo Federation records the untimely and sudden passing of Ong Ban Guan. He apparently succumbed to a heart attack. The news came as a shock to members of the Federation.

Ong, who was in the pink of health despite his age, was at the Federation’s office only a few days ago exchanging good-natured banter with the staff. That was him. He was well-liked by many people simply because he was friendly and pleasant to be with.

All his friends will certainly miss him. After all, he was a jolly good fellow.

As for his students, they would also miss his teaching and guidance. Ong was a good coach who believed in self-development. He was also an exemplary taekwondo exponent – humble, respectful and compassionate.

The STF could always depend on him for support. His death is a loss to the organisation.

The STF sends its condolences to Ong’s bereaved family and wishes them strength in coping with their tremendous and heartbreaking loss.

Ong’s wake is at Blk 771, Bedok Reservoir View.

Farewell, Ong, farewell. And thanks for the memories.  

Poomsae Coach Course for Blackbelt 7 December 2008

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Poomsae Coach Course for Blackbelt 7 December 2008

The Poomsae Coach Course will be organized to qualify blackbelts as poomsae coaches or to provide blackbelts the first step towards being full-fledged poomsae coaches.

Poomsae Coach Certificate (Level 1) will be issued to those with a Level 1 NCAP or Taekwondo Coaching qualification who successfully complete the course. However, for successful participants without the coaching qualification, a Level 1P certificate will be awarded. They will be entitled to be promoted to Level 1 on getting the relevant coaching qualification.

The poomsae coach course details are as follows.

Date             :           Sunday 7 December 2008

Time             :           1.00pm to 7.00pm

Place            :           National Training Centre (NTC)

Dress Code   :           ‘Dobok’

Certification   :           Poomsae Coach Certificate (Level 1 or 1P)

Fee               :           $50

Closing Date  :           Friday 28 November 2008

For the course, there are two components. For the theory component, the participants will learn about the principles of movements and the rules of poomsae competition relevant to poomsae coaches. For the practical session, the participants will taught the finer points of poomsae performance from Taegeuk Il-Jang to Poomsae Koryo. A practical and theory tests will be conducted at the end of the course.

The registration form is attached.

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Grading Preparation Workshop 6 December 2008

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Grading Preparation Workshop 6 December 2008

Members will have a better chance of passing their grading if they attend the grading preparation workshop. After all, they know exactly what the examiners want.

The details of the next grading workshop are as follows.

Date             :           Saturday 6 December 2008

Time             :           4.00 to 7.00pm

Place            :           National Training Centre (NTC)

Dress Code   :           ‘Dobok’

Certification   :           Certificate of Participation

Fee               :           $30

Closing Date  :           28 November 2008

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

The workshop will be conducted by senior examiners who will help participants understand what they have to do to succeed in the grading. As many who had attended the workshop made it in their grading, coaches are urged to encourage their eligible members to attend.

The registration form is attached. 

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Taekwondo Coaching (Level 2 & 1)

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The Singapore Taekwondo Federation will be organizing the Taekwondo Coaching Course (Level 2) and Taekwondo Coaching Course (Level 1) in November and December 2008 respectively.

  • Taekwondo Coaching (Level 2)

Dates: 15, 16, 22 and 23 November 2008

  • Taekwondo Coaching (Level 1)

Dates: 20, 21, 27 and 28 December 2008

The registration form and more details of the two courses are attached. If you need more information, you may contact Jolene, Theresa or Rosalind at 63451491 or email the STF at tkdf@pacific.net.sg.

Selection Trials for 13th Asian Cities Gold Cup and 25th SEA Games

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The Federation will be conducting an open selection trial for the 13th Asian Cities Gold Cup Taekwondo Championships (junior & senior) which will be held from 6 to 8 February 2009 in Hong Kong and the 25th SEA Games (senior only) which will be held in Laos in December 2009.

The selection schedule is as follows.

Date                            –           30 November 2008 (Sunday)

Weigh-in                      –           12.00pm to 1.30pm

Selection                     –           2.00pm onwards

Venue                          –           STF National Training Centre

                                                80 Lorong Limau

                                                #04-191

                                                Singapore 320080

Eligibility                     –           At least a 1st dan or poom blackbelt

                                                Good fitness level (the STF reserves the right to

                                                request proof from a medical practitioner)

We would like to invite your players to participate in the trials.

Please fill in the attached form and submit it to the Secretariat by Friday, 28 November 2008. We reserve the right not to accept late submission. There is no limit to the number of players you can field. The trials are open to Singapore Citizens only. A copy of their blackbelt certificate or card and identity card must be attached with the submission form.

Registered players for the trials are to report at the National Training Centre before 12.00pm. They shall be considered for the category based on their actual weight at the weigh-in and not according to the weight submitted in the form as we do not want to disqualify any players. No weight allowance will be given.

Please take note the following.

  • Players shorlisted for the 25th SEA Games 2009 will automatically qualify for representation at the Asian Cites tournament. To be eligible for the tournament, international competitions and overseas trainings prior to the SEA Games, they must fulfill the training requirements (minimum 15 hours a week) from the time they are shortlisted.
  • Other selected players for the 13th Asian Cities must meet the training requirements (minimum 15 hours a week) from the time that they have been selected to be eligible for participation in the tournament.

The selection trials and Player’s Undertaking forms are attached. The Player’s Undertaking forms must be signed by parents for players under the age of 21 years old.

Players will not be allowed to participate in the selection trials if they do not comply with the administrative requirements.

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