Ten instructors led by Demonstration Chairman Tan Cheng Hui conducted a taekwondo enrichment programme on 25 October 2007 at Fuchun Secondary School. It was a six-hour course commencing at 7.30 am and ending at 1.30 pm.
For the theory session, the participants watched a short introductory video on taekwondo. It was followed by question and answer session. After a short break, the more than 300 students were taught various techniques and their applications.
Said Cheng Hui: “It was quite challenging handling the students. Although most of them were keen to learn, there were a couple of students who were not serious enough.
“Anyway, our appointed discipline master Robin Chow did a good job in controlling some students who had the tendency to seek attention.”
The instructors were pleased that the course was successfully conducted and the objective of providing the students with some knowledge of self-defence was achieved.
Said Robin: “I believe that the students had a positive experience of taekwondo.”
Despite sending a depleted team, we returned with 16 medals in the 8th Asean Taekwondo Championships held on 12 and 13 October 2007 in Ba Ria Vung Tau, Vietnam. Although none of the medals were in the colour we wanted, we were satisfied with the collection considering the reduced strength of our team and the level of competition.
The breakdown of our medal haul is as follows: one silver and five bronze medals in the kyorugi events and three silver (individual), two silver (team), four bronze (individual) and one bronze (pair) medals in the poomsae competitions.
Team with Mr Kris Wiluan (President, ATF) and Mr Milan Kwee (President, STF)
Two of our better players, Jason Ong and Joyce Lim, who had been slated for the SEA Games in December 2007, had to stay home because of school commitment and injury respectively. Another SEA Games player, Lanetar Quek, was nursing a knee injury which put her at a disadvantage but not out of contention. Charlotte Tang was also suffering the same fate as Lanetar.
Said Singapore Team Manager Ng Lee Noi: “We were proud that the players gave their all at the competition. Not only that, they were sporting enough to participate in the poomsae competition although they were not really prepared for it.”
Singapore did not intend to field a team for the poomsae competition. At the last-minute request of the organizers, Singapore obliged and did well. Even the Team Manager jumped into the fray and won 2 medals.
Mr Milan Kwee, President of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation, was at the event to attend the Asean Taekwondo Federation meeting and give our team the much-needed morale support.
In order to help grade 1 (senior and junior) and higher candidates prepare for the grading, the STF will be organizing a grading preparation workshop.
The details of the workshop are as follows.
Date : Sunday 9 December 2007
Time : 9am to 12noon
Place : National Training Centre (NTC)
Dress Code : ‘Dobok’
Certification : Certificate of Participation
Fee : $30
Closing Date: Monday 26 November 2007
The registration form is attached.
The programme includes mock grading and talks on candidates’ responsibilities and examiners’ expectations.
The activity, which will be run by senior examiners, will be beneficial to members who want to know what they must do to achieve success in the grading. For candidates who wish to find out in detail why they fail, the workshop is a good place for them to get the answers.
Please note that parking is free at the NTC on Sunday.
Currently, Grade 1 (senior) and higher and 1st poom and higher candidates are centrally graded on Saturday under a panel of three examiners while Grade 1 (junior) – that is those going for poom belt – are graded together with the other colour belts.
With effect from January 2008 grading, all grade 1 candidates (junior) are also required to be centrally graded under a panel of three examiners. This is necessary because the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) wants to ensure a more consistent standard for 1st poom.
For more information, please check with the Secretariat at 63451491.
To accommodate numerous requests from affiliates, the Singapore Taekwondo Federation has decided to organize another session to brief coaches on the introduction of the tournament coach passes and the other tournament matters.
The options for coaches are as follows.
Saturday 27 October 2007 (from 6pm to 8pm at the National Training Centre)
Sunday 28 October 2007 (from 9am to 11am at the National Training Centre)
For more information on the briefing, please read the posting under ‘Tournament’ on 11 September 2007.
Coaches who wish to attend the briefing are required to register by calling either Jolene or Theresa at 63451491.
We will appreciate your cooperation in this matter because logistics is required for the organisation of the event.
The hard work of the Lady Committee under the leadership of Ms Goh Hong Wee resulted in the successful organisation of the lady self-defence workshop on 19 August 2007.
The hard work of the Lady Committee under the leadership of Ms Goh Hong Wee resulted in the successful organisation of the lady self-defence workshop on 19 August 2007.
The participants had great fun learning the various self-defence skills. Most of all, they enjoyed interacting with one another.
Said Ms Goh: “I am glad that the event turned out well. Thanks to Chrissie Liew, 1st Vice-Chairman of the Lady Committee, and Girlene Tan, the Secretary, for their relentless effort in putting the event together.
“I would also like to record my special thanks to Brian Peh, Chief Instructor of Zen TKD, who not only conducted the workshop proficiently but also contributed a lucky draw prize.”
Yes, some participants went home with more than the ability to defend themselves. They left with lucky draw prizes and a few additional calories from the refreshment provided after the session.
About 10,000 participants were promoted in the quarterly centralized grading held on 6 and 7 October 2007 at Toa Payoh Sports Hall. Many thousands more will be upgraded through the supplementary grading conducted at various centres by examiners assigned by the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF).
The grading is like a family carnival. Children participating in the grading are supported by their parents and grandparents. There were also plenty of photograph-taking opportunities for the family album.
One interesting fact of the grading is the increase in the number of families taking the test. This is not only good for the sport but also the families.
All blackbelt members, who aspire to improve their standards and eventually represent Singapore in various international tournaments, are invited to join the national training squad.
The squad trains from Mondays to Fridays from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at the National Training Centre – a centre where the best taekwondo exponents in Singapore become better.
If you are interested in joining the squad, you have to apply through your club or instructor who will be required to check with the Secretariat to find out the best date for you to start the training.
All players who participated in the recent National Championships are encouraged to register. It does not matter if you are not among the medal winners. You can apply as long as you have the determination to develop yourself further.
After all, the Singapore Taekwondo Federation is looking for players, who wish to go as far as they can in the sport, to guide and groom.
You should join the training squad if you want to realize your potential. This invitation is your opportunity.
We would like to invite your blackbelt members to participate in the course. If your Club does not have sufficient coaches, it will be a good opportunity for you to have more.
The course information and registration form are attached.
Although it is not necessary to complete the NCAP (Level 1) Theory to participate in this course, it is an advantage for blackbelts to do so.
Participants who successfully complete this course will be qualified to apply for the Tournament Coach Pass (Kyorugi),
