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Master Kim Yong Ho Visits Singapore
Master Kim Yong Ho, President of the World Mudo Academy, visited Singapore from 24 to 28 August 2008. He was welcomed by Mr Milan Kwee, President of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) at the Changi International Airport. Mr Kwee was delighted to meet his instructor after 32 years.
However, Mr Kwee was not the only Singaporean student of Master Kim. Master Kim had taught many senior taekwondo members when he was the STF Technical Advisor from 1975 to 1977. He was succeeded by Prof Lee Kyu Seok who he recommended. Prof Lee is still the Technical Advisor of the STF.
During his visit, he met not only his old students but also updated key members of the STF on the development of taekwondo in the World and the direction the sport would be taking. He also visited the National Training Centre and spoke to members of the training squad on the importance of observing the martial arts code and giving their parents love and respect.
As President of the World Mudo Academy, he extended his personal invitation to the STF to attend the World Mudo Festival in Korea from 24 October 2008 to 4 November 2008.
He said: “The festival offers participants a unique experience of martial arts. It is not only about taekwondo but more.”
Master Kim showed his softer side when he insisted on visiting one of his students who was fighting a life threatening illness. During his visit, he not only comforted and counseled him but also shed some tears. It was indeed a poignant moment for those who accompanied Master Kim. On the day of his departure, he visited him again.
Before Master Kim left for France en route Korea, he urged friends of his seriously ill student to visit the student frequently and give him all the morale support he required.
Modular Grading
In view of the new grading requirements, the modular grading has been adjusted as follows.
- 1st poom to 2nd poom
– Modular 1 can be taken 6months after promotion
– Modular 2 can be taken 3 months after Modular 1
– Modular 3 can be taken 3 months after Modular 2
- 2nd poom to 3rd poom
– Modular 1 can be taken 9 months after promotion
– Modular 2 can be taken 9 months after Modular 1
– Modular 3 can be taken 6 months after Modular 2
Those going for modular grading must not exceed 15 years old when they register for their first module.
There is no modular grading for 3rd to 4th poom.
If you need any clarification, you may call Jolene or Theresa at 63451491 or email the STF at tkdf@pacific.net.sg.
Yio Chu Kang CC Surges Ahead
Yio Chu Kang CC is taking the lead in the race for the overall title in this year’s National Pesta Sukan Taekwondo Championships.
The event held on 16 and 17 August 2008 at Yishun Sports Hall saw the CC winning the Young Junior (Male) and Junior (Female) titles. It also clinched a third-place finish in the Young Junior (Female) category.
Acme TKD, the perennial favourites for all categories, had to be contented with a title in the Young Junior (Female) category and two second-placed trophies in the Young Junior (Male) and the Junior (Female) categories.
St Teresa TKD, the dark horse in the competition, surprised many clubs by finishing third in the Young Junior (Male) category while Aljunied C C, among the better known teams, seemed to be struggling with only one third-placed finish in the Junior (Female) category.
Here is how the top three teams fair in the completed categories.
Young Junior (Male)
Yio Chu Kang CC 2 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze
Acme TKD 2 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze
St Teresa TKD 2 gold and 1 silver
Young Junior (Female)
Acme TKD 2 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze
Tampines North CC 1 gold and 2 bronze
Yio Chu Kang CC 1 gold
Junior (Female)
Yio Chu Kang CC 2 gold
Acme TKD 1 gold and 3 bronze
Aljunied CC 1 gold
Looking at the complete list of the medal tally, one would notice that the medals were well distributed among the 54 participating teams. It highlighted the competitiveness of the event which is good for the sport.
The championships will continue on 30 August 2008 at the same venue.
130th Centralized Grading
| SATURDAY | 04 OCT 08 | 2.00PM – 6.00PM | (Senior Brown 1 & above) | Toa Payoh Sports Hall |
| Sunday | 05 Oct 08 | 9.00AM – 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 15 SEPT 2008 (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 16 Sept 2008 (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 SUBMISSION | Administrative Fee Chargeable |
| 1st subsequent week from last day of submission ( 16 Sept 2008 – 22 Sept 2008 ) | SGD 10.00 |
| 2nd subsequent week from last day of submission ( 23 Sept 2008 – 29 Sept 2008 ) | 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.
Two Courses lined up for September 2008
The following two courses will be organized especially to help further enhance the standard of members.
- Grading Preparation Workshop
- Poomsae Upgrading Course
The details are as follows.
Grading Preparation Workshop
Date : Sunday 14 September 2008
Time : 2.00 to 5.00 pm
Place : National Training Centre (NTC)
For whom : Black belts, poom belts and red belts
Dress Code : ‘Dobok’
Certification : Certificate of Participation
Fee : $30
Closing Date: Tuesday 9 September 2008
(By the end of the course, participants will be able to better prepare for their grading and understand how they are assessed. It will be conducted by senior examiners.)
Poomsae Upgrading Course
Date : Sunday 21 September 2008
Time : 2.00 to 5.00pm
Place : National Training Centre (NTC)
For whom : Coaches with Level 1 qualification, Black belts
and Poom belts
Dress Code : ‘Dobok’
Certification : Level 2 certification (for coaches with Level 1
qualification) Certificate of Participation (for the rest)
Fee : $30
Closing Date : Tuesday 16 September 2008
(Coaches will revise their pattern from Combined Basic Movements to Koryo Poomsae and learn senior patterns from Keumgang to Sipjin. The course will be conducted by an international poomsae referee.)
Nine Coaches Attend Briefing
The following coaches attended the briefing held on 13 August 2008 at the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) Secretariat.
- Teo Zhe Ming Benjamin
- Mok You Hong Kingston
- Mok Lip Wee
- Lee Kar Aik
- Yeo Kwee Kee
- Ang Heng Teck
- S’ng Li Heng Ronn
- Ong Tian Ling
- Maung Soe Nyunt Zaw
Among other things, they were informed of the Federation’s commitment to promote positive values, provide a safe environment for the exchange of skills and make taekwondo enjoyable for all participants and their responsibilities in making that happen.
They were also reminded that the tournament coach pass which they would be applying reflects their professionalism, rectitude and compassion – qualities which all coaches must possess.
The STF believes the coaches will wear their passes with pride.
35th National – Schedule & Fixtures
The schedule and fixtures for the 35th National Pesta Sukan Taekwondo Championships 2008 are attached.
The STF wishes all participants and spectators an enjoyable and rewarding experience at the tournament.
Coach Briefing
At the request of some clubs, the Singapore Taekwondo Federation will be conducting another coach briefing on Wednesday 13 August 2008 at 7pm at the Secretariat.
Those who have not attended the briefing and are interested to do so are requested to register with Jolene, Theresa or Rosalind at 63451491.
The participation fee is $50.
According to the regulations, the fee for the professional coach pass will be $50 if the application reaches us on or before 8 August 2008 and $75 if it is received from 9 to 13 August 2008. All applications will be rejected from 14 to 31 August 2008.
If you are going to attend or have attended the coach briefing, you may submit your application immediately.
Important Tournament Information
For the coming national ‘kyorugi’ championships in August 2008 and future competitions organized or sanctioned by the Singapore Taekwondo Federation, the following rules will be implemented.
Sizes of Body Protectors
The minimum sizes of body protectors to be worn by players shall be as follows.
- Senior
|
Weight Divisions |
Minimum Size |
|
|
Male |
Female |
|
|
Fin |
2 |
2 |
|
Fly |
2 |
2 |
|
Bantam |
3 |
2 |
|
Feather |
3 |
2 |
|
Light |
3 |
3 |
|
Welter |
3 |
3 |
|
Middle |
4 |
3 |
|
Heavy |
4 |
3 |
- Junior
|
Weight Divisions |
Minimum Size |
|
|
Male |
Female |
|
|
Fin |
2 |
2 |
|
Fly |
2 |
2 |
|
Bantam |
2 |
2 |
|
Feather |
2 |
2 |
|
Light |
2 |
2 |
|
Welter |
3 |
2 |
|
Light Middle |
3 |
2 |
|
Middle |
3 |
3 |
|
Light Heavy |
3 |
3 |
|
Heavy |
3 |
3 |
- Young Junior
|
Weight Divisions |
Minimum Size |
|
|
Male |
Female |
|
|
Fin |
1 |
1 |
|
Fly |
1 |
1 |
|
Bantam |
1 |
1 |
|
Feather |
1 |
1 |
|
Light |
2 |
2 |
|
Welter |
2 |
2 |
|
Light Middle |
2 |
2 |
|
Middle |
2 |
2 |
|
Light Heavy |
2 |
2 |
|
Heavy |
2 |
2 |
Coach Attire
In order to avoid any complications, coaches shall at least be attired as follows.
- Tracksuit top, dobok pants, predominantly white taekwondo shoes and coach pass,
- Collared T-shirt (to be tucked in), tracksuit trousers, predominantly white sports shoes and coach pass,
- Tracksuit (top and trousers), predominantly white sports shoes and coach pass, or
- Collared T-shirt (to be tucked in), trousers, predominantly white sports shoes and coach pass.
- Full dobok cannot be used as coach attire.
- No waist pouch is allowed with coach attire.
- Coach passes are to be displayed prominently. It should not be hidden or partially hidden.
- Failure to observe any of the requirements will attract a ‘kyong-go’.
Entering the Arena
A ‘kyong-go’ shall be given to players who enter the arena without their headgear under their arm.
Please email the Singapore Taekwondo Federation at tkdf@pacific.net.sg if you need further clarifications. Alternatively, you may call Mr Lim Teong Chin at 63451491 during office hours to clear your doubts.