In order for the STF to release the results within two weeks of the grading for 4th dan and higher candidates, we have decided to adopt the following regulations.
4th dan
Theory test will be conducted within one and a half weeks of the practical test.
All candidates are required to take the theory test regardless of the outcome of their practical test.
Retests – practical and theory – will be conducted during the quarterly grading.
5th dan & higher
Candidates must submit their theses when they apply for the promotion test.
The above requirements will be implemented from the July 2006 grading.
We are pleased to inform you that the STF has appointed Liang Seng Sports Equipment Pte Ltd as the official supplier of martial equipment for three years ending December 2008.
The relevant information of the company is furnished below.
601 Sims Drive #02-12/13 Pan-I Complex (6858 1828)
The agreements with the company include, among other things, the requirements for contestants to wear only headgear and body-protectors – Adidas (WTF Approved) and Victory (STF Approved) – supplied by Liang Seng for all STF organized championships.
As Liang Seng remains an independent entity, the STF is not liable in any way for the products or services provided.
It has been brought to our attention that some instructors and their students do not wear their ‘dobok’ (taekwondo uniform) during class proper.
As such practice is not acceptable and attracts adverse comments from activity administrators and the public, we would like to advise all instructors to be in their uniform when they are conducting classes.
They are also to ensure that their students are appropriately attired. Instructors and students should be proud to wear their uniform which portrays the image and spirit of the art and sport of taekwondo.
We are pleased to inform all our blackbelt and poom belt holders that the STF has arranged with the following for special discounts on production of their blackbelt or poom belt cards.
Karri Family Clinic – 10% discount Tampines Central Community Complex 866A Tampines Street 83 #03-05 Singapore 521866 Tel : 6785 0311
Dr Tooth Dental Centre – 15% off list price & Tampines Central Community Complex waiver of examination fee 866A Tampines Street 83 #03-06 Singapore 521866 Tel : 6786 1936
We will endeavour to add value to the blackbelt and poom belt cards with more tie-ups
Look out for more announcements. NOTE: The STF will not be liable in any way for the products or services provided.
Our ‘warriors’ collect 1 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze medals to finish 4th in the multi-sport Danga Bay International Games
The taekwondo event, which was staged from 5 to 9 April 2006 at Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia, attracted 12 teams.
The medals winners were
– Cornelyus Ng (Gold) – Nicholas Lau (Silver) – Saw Teng Sheng (Silver) – Nur Zulaikha (Silver) – Dawn Ang (Silver) – Jason Ong (Bronze) – Lanetar Quek (Bronze) – Ed-Millia Ong (Bronze)
STF President Milan Kwee, who was happy with the results, congratulated the team on the fine performance. He urged them to continue training hard and bring honour to Singapore.
Eighteen teams from six countries converged in Hong Kong for the 10th Asian Cities Gold Cup Taekwondo Championships. The standards of the competition were elevated with the participation of top countries in the sport including Chinese Taipei and China.
Our team comprising 8 male and 5 female players acquitted themselves well despite the rigorous competition. Their determination and guts saw them clinch two team awards – 4th runner-up (Female) and Best Fighting Spirit (Male).
On top of the team recognition, the players returned with 1 gold (Jason Ong), 2 silver (Lanetar Quek and Dawn Ang) and 2 bronze (Ong Tian Ling and Nur Zulaikha) medals.
Asked to provide some highlights of our team’s performance, Ng Lee Noi, the team manager, said: “Jason Ong was without doubt, the most outstanding player of the team. He grew better and stronger with each bout. He made his way to the final by eliminating players from China and Malaysia. His final bout against Hong Kong was nothing short of brilliant. He controlled the fight right from the beginning and eventually wrapped it up 9-3.
“Chuan Kai’s performance was also interesting. He had no problem overcoming his opponent from China in the first match winning 7-4. In the next match, it was a closely contested affair with both players going for the kill. The match ended with 6 points each. It was a nail-biting sudden death round with the home crowd cheering for his Hong Kong opponent. Chuan Kai landed a perfectly timed counter kick but the point was awarded to the Hong Kong player instead. Chuan Kai was obviously robbed. As it was part and parcel of the game, we accepted the decision with grace.” All in all, it was a good outing for us.
318 coaches and 18 examiners attended the “Wired to Win” Poomsae Seminar held on 26 March 2006 at Toa Payoh Sports Hall.
The event was originally scheduled to be conducted at the National Training Centre. However, the overwhelming response forced the STF to change the venue.
STF President Milan Kwee kicked off the programme with a speech on various areas ranging from discipline to coaches’ continuing education.
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It was followed by a talk on the development of poomsae by Chief Examiner Lim Teong Chin and a practice session led by Senior Examiner Chin Khee Shin, Examiner Tan Cheng Hui and Examiner Yeo Boon Thiang.
Organising Chairman Edmund Tan said: “The coaches found the seminar useful. I believe the knowledge they gained would eventually benefit their students.”
“I am glad that the seminar has achieved its objectives of, among other things, keeping the coaches abreast of the latest changes and development in poomsae and equipping them with the finer points of the various movements.”
On the application for conversion from Poom to Dan certification, the STF requires members to apply through their respective clubs under which they had taken the grading. This may not always be possible or convenient as the club may have closed or the members may have joined another club.
Under the circumstances, we will allow the application through the new club provided we are satisfied that the former club has no objection to the application or that it is no longer existing.
If you need any further clarification, please call the Secretariat.
We notice that more and more female participants are wearing coloured T-shirt with their uniform. This is actually against conventional practice. Furthermore, coloured T-shirts ‘kill’ the significance of ‘dobok’ (taekwondo uniform).
Please inform your female participants to wear plain white T-shirt with their uniform. This will be required for all events organized or sanctioned by the STF.
While we are on this subject, we would appreciate it if you could remind your male participants that they should not wear any T-shirt with their uniform.
We have decided to postpone the Pee Wee Poomsae Championships to accommodate two new categories and reduce the requirement for the competition. This decision is made after considering the numerous feedback and requests from our affiliates.
In view of the extension of the ages of competitors, the event has been renamed National Young Junior Poomsae Championships. The relevant information is attached.
Registration – On or before 26 May 2006 at the Secretariat
Competition – 11 June 2006 at 9.00am at the Toa Payoh Sports Hall
Those who have registered for the Pee Wee competition do not have to reapply.
If you have any queries, please call the Secretariat.
