The President, Management Committee & Staff
of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation
wish all our members
Happy Holidays
&
A Happy New Year
Seasons Greetings From The STF
STF Website Is Archived
The National Library Board (NLB) is traditionally known to collect items in print. It is also committed to archiving online and electronic publications of lasting national, historical, research and cultural value in its Web Archive
The archive now has a collection of about 1,000 Singapore related online information on various facts of Singapore life.
We are pleased to announce that the STF website has been selected by the NLB to be included in the Archive.
Members can be proud to note that the STF Website is now part of the nation’s heritage.
Among the benefits of archiving the STF website is that it allows us to access to its original version.
We would like to put on record our thanks to NLB for having interest in the STF website.
J H Kim Taekwondo Institute Emerges Tops
The Jalan Besar Invitational Taekwondo Tournament 2006 organised by Jalan Besar CSC and sanctioned by the Singapore Taekwondo Federation was successfully held on 3 December 2006 at Geylang West Community Club.
The competition attracted 153 contestants from 10 clubs. J H Kim Taekwondo Institute fielded 34 participants, the highest number for the competition, followed by Chankra TKD Club and Radin Mas CC with 25 participants each.
As expected, J H Kim Taekwondo Institute also collected the highest number of medals. It went home with haul of 6 gold, 8 silver and 5 bronze medals. Chakra TKD was second with 5 gold, 6 silver and 7 bronze medals. Finishing third was Chinese Swimming Club with 4 gold, 5 silver and 3 bronze medals.
Said Mr Nordon Lim, the organizing chairman of the event: “The tournament provided opportunities for participants to assess their skills and interact. I am glad that the event completed without any incident and the participants not only enjoyed the competition but look forward to the next one.”
Mr. Koh Kok Weng PBM, Chairman of Jalan Besar CCMC, witnessed the competition and gave away the prizes.
Participating Clubs
Chinese Swimming Club
Chakra TKD Club
Elite TKD Club
Hong Kah North TKD Club
JH Kim Taekwondo Institute
Paya Lebar CC
Radin Mas CC
Valour TKD Club
Sports Connective Management
Ulu Pandan CC
Singapore Open – An Event For All
The Singapore Open Taekwondo Championships promise to be an exciting and memorable event for all – taekwondo and non-taekwondo practitioners. Scheduled to be held from 6 to 8 July 2007 at Singapore Expo, it will not be just another competition. There are lots of fringe activities aimed at securing maximum public participation.
Having to live up to the event theme, a weekend of fun for a life time of healthy living, the organizers will be putting in place activities like seminars, public lectures, workshops and exhibitions that cater to the varied sports and fitness interest. There will also be activities for participants to experience the thrills of taekwondo.
What’s more, the organizers will arrange for the World’s best demonstrators to showcase their dazzling skills and high-flying stunts during the event. The renowned performers have put spectators everywhere on the edge of their seats and will do the same in Singapore.
For the competition, top taekwondo nations including Korea, Chinese Taipei, China and USA will be invited. These are the countries which have produced the best exponents in the sport. Their awesome fighting styles, tactics and techniques will be a visual treat.
The Singapore Open, organized jointly by the Singapore Taekwondo Federation, Globerwerks International and Singapore Expo Pte Ltd, is an event which you must not miss.
For more information, please visit the Singapore Open website at www.tkd07.com. You are encouraged to do so as there are attractive prizes to be won.
2nd Hwarang Taekwondo Meet 2006 – Bout List
The Bout List for the 2nd Hwarang Taekwondo Meet 2006 may be downloaded below.
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Assisi Hospice Starts Taekwondo
Children with cancer under the care of the Assisi Hospice had their first taekwondo lesson under Mr Milan Kwee and Mr Lim Teong Chin on 9 November 2006. Their faces lighted up when they donned their ‘dobok’. Each movement taught was delivered with gusto. And the instructors were simply proud of them.
The taekwondo programme was introduced as a result of a request to the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF), the national sports association for the sport, from Ms Geraldine Lee, the Public Affairs & Volunteer Program Manager of the Hospice. It is conducted once a week, at first, at the premises of Assisi Hopice. Owing to space constraint at the Hospice, it was decided to move the training to the STF National Training Centre.
Said Ms Lee: “I believe the training will boost their confidence and make them mentally stronger to face their illness.”
Wanting to make a positive difference in the children’s journey with cancer, the STF Management not only approved the programme but also sponsored it in full. What’s more, many of its coaches came forth to volunteer their services in the spirit of taekwondo.
Mr Kwee and Mr Lim decided to take responsibility for the programme. They drew up the training plan which included a warrior’s ritual to help strengthen the participants mentally.
After four training sessions with the participants, Mr Kwee and Mr Lim were delighted with the progress. The enthusiasm displayed by the trainees was awesome.
Mr Kwee added: “We are glad to be given the opportunity to share our knowledge and make a positive difference in their lives.”
Assisi Hospice is a registered Charity and provides an integrated palliative care programme of In-Patient Care, Home Care and Day Centre Care for adults and children with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses.
Courses Organized By The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF)
As the STF believes in the importance of continuing education, it has conducted numerous courses and seminars for its members. While some courses offered will qualify participants in certain skills, others are organized to enhance or update their knowledge. For example, the referee course is a qualification course and the refresher course is to allow participants to review what they have learnt and provide them the latest information and development.
Here are the various courses organized by the STF.
Qualification Courses
– National Coaching Accreditation Programme (NCAP) Technical or Taekwondo Coaching Course
– National Kyorugi Referee Course
– National Poomsae Referee Course
– Poomsae Coach Course
– Unarmed Combat Programme
The common question asked by members is: What is the difference between Poomsae Coach Course and NCAP Technical? In NCAP (Level 1), we cover poomsae. But it is not as detailed as the poomsae taught during the Poomsae Coach Course. On top of that, the Poomsae Coach Course adequately prepares the coaches to train and lead players for the poomsae competition. Having an NCAP qualification does not give you the knowledge and qualification to do so.
To give you a clearer picture, NCAP (Level 2) covers competition rules and regulations. But having NCAP (Level 2) does not qualify you to officiate as a referee in a kyorugi competition.
Non-qualification Courses/Seminars/Workshops/Talks/Briefings
– National Kyorugi Referee Refresher Course
– National Poomsae Referee Refresher Course
– “Wired to Win” Seminar
– “Wired to Win” Workshop/Talk/Briefing
“Wired to Win” Seminar and Workshop/Talk/Briefing are organized regularly to update coaches on STF policies and taekwondo technical and educational developments. It also provides information on various areas of sports science, marketing and club management. Coaches registered with the Singapore Sport Council National Registry of Coaches are awarded Continuing Coach Education (CCE) points for their attendance in the activities.
A Fruitful Trip For Two Singapore Officials
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) and its partners – Globewerks International and Singapore Expo – are planning to organize the lst Sinapore Open Taekwondo Championships from 5 to 8 July 2007. The event already had the approval of the Singapore Sports Council and the support to the Embassy of the Republic of Korea.
On 22 November 2006, Mr Milan Kwee, STF President, and Mr Lim Teong Chin, STF GM, were in Korea to meet Mr Choue Chungwon, the President of the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF), and Mr Moon Dong-Hoo, WTF Secretary-General, to discuss about the organizing of the event. More specifically, they were there to seek the support and blessing of the WTF.
The two Singapore representatives were warmly welcomed at the WTF Secretariat in Gangnam. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the four officials sat down to talk about ‘business’.
After the discussion, Mr Kwee received a letter, endorsing the event and complimenting his leadership, from Mr Choue.
The WTF also accepted STF’s invitation to showcase the talents of 35 top members from the Korean national demonstration team during the championships and agreed to speak with Samsung (WTF Global Partner) to support the event. It would also consider STF’s request for the use of the latest electronic protectors for the tournament after the approval of the equipment in February 2007.
During the visit, Mr Kwee and Mr Lim also had a fruitful discussion with Mr Choi Ki Cheol, Secretary-General of the Asia Taekwondo Union (ATU) and Mr Sim Myeong Koo, ATU Referee Vice-Head. They also paid Mr Lee Dai Soon, ATU President, and Mr Park Hyun-Sup, Kukkiwon Director, a courtesy visit and updated them on the developments of taekwondo in Singapore.
OI Gathering At The NTC
On 25 November 2006, a non-taekwondo event was held at the National Training Centre. It was a gathering which brought together children suffering from brittle bone condition, their parents, doctors and nurses. They were there to interact, network and understand the disease better.
The STF provided them not only the use of the place but also a demonstration as part of its entertainment segment. What’s more, members of the national squad and their parents contributed food and drinks for the occasion.
Said Jeremy Lim, the organizing chairman of the event: “I am touched by the generosity of the taekwondo people.
“I had written to several organizations for the use of their premises only the STF gave me a positive response. Not only that, it offered to give a performance which I could not refuse.
“When the members of the national squad and their parents found out about the gathering, they volunteered to help out. What can I say? I was impressed!
“On behalf of the Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bone) Support Group, I would like to register our heartfelt thanks to the STF and all those who have contributed to the success of the event. All of you have shown the true spirit of taekwondo.”
The STF was pleased that it could play a part in the success of a good cause.
Certificate Presentation Ceremony Held For Poomsae Coaches
More than 150 qualified poomsae coaches attended the certificate presentation ceremony on 26 November 2006 at the National Training Centre.
It was a simple yet dignified ceremony which saw the coaches receiving their certificates from Mr Milan Kwee, President of the STF, according to their levels.
The levels were accorded to the coaches based on their grades. Level 1 (Provisional) was given to coaches who possess a 1st dan blackbelt. A full Level 1 qualification was awarded to 1st dan blackbelt holders with NCAP certification and 2nd dan coaches. While 3rd and 4th dan coaches were given Level 2 certification, 5th dan and higher coaches received Level 3 qualification.
For future poomsae coach courses, ALL participants regardless of their ranking will commence from Level 1 (Provisional) if they do not have NCAP qualification and Level 1 if they do. Their dan qualification will not be used as a yardstick for the different levels.
The levels will indicate the proficiency of the coaches to teach the various patterns. Level 1 (Probationary) and Level 1 coaches can teach effectively up to Poomsae Koryo. Level 2 coaches are qualified to teach up to Poosae Sipjin and Level 3 coaches, up to Poomsae Hansu.
The certificate presentation ceremony was preceded by an interesting talk by Dr Lee Chee Wee, CEO of LYNK Biotechnologies Pte Ltd, on the effect of martial sports on joints. It was rounded off with gifts for all certificate recipients and a buffet brunch which provided ample opportunity for officials and coaches to interact with one another.
