The Unarmed Combat Course (Level 2) will be held on 9, 10, 16 & 17 December 2017 at the STF National Training Centre.
The course details are attached.
The registration form is available in the Forms folder.
Unarmed Combat Course (Level 1) Results (Sep 2017)
The results for the Unarmed Combat Course (Level 1) held on 23, 24 & 30 September 2017 at the STF National Training Centre are attached.
Retest for unsuccessful participants will be held on Saturday 2 December 2017 at 1.30pm The fee is $21.40. On the sport registration for those those who have not registered is $32.10 per component.
Those who are interested in the retest must call the STF Secretariat at 6345 1491 by 5.00pm on Monday 27 November 2017 to register. Payment may be made at the venue before the retest.
Information for Referees for 2017 POL-ITE Taekwondo Championships
The 2017 POL-ITE Taekwondo Championships will be held on 18 & 19 November 2017 at Temasek Polytechnic, Level 2, Block 26A Sports and Arts Center.
Referees are to report to Mr Jimmy Tay (Chief Referee) as follows during the 2 competition days.
– Saturday 18 November 2017 (Poomsae) at 8.20am
– Sunday 19 November 2017 (Kyorugi) at 8.20am
Referees who have not registered but are interested to officiate may report at the above timing to Mr Tay at the venue.
The program for the event is as follows.
167th Centralized Grading
| SATURDAY | 13 Jan 18 | 2.00PM –6.00PM | (Senior Red 1 & above) | Toa Payoh Sports Hall |
| Sunday | 14 Jan 18 | 9.00AM –6.00PM | (All grades except Senior Red 1 & above) | Toa Payoh Sports Hall |
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Submission for the Grading can only be at the STF office during office hours.
- Please ensure that ALL grading cards are properly completed and duly endorsed. A recent photograph of the candidate must be attached.
- For ALL candidates who are going for Red 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.
- The last day of submission is on 18 DECEMBER 2017 (MONDAY). Any submission after this date will be considered as LATE SUBMISSION.
- Late submissions for candidates taking Red 1 & above are to be done within two (2) weeks from 19 December 2017 (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 (19 DEC 2017 – 26 DEC 2017) | SGD 10.00 |
| 2nd subsequent week from last day of submission (27 DEC 2017 – 2 JAN 2017) | 50% of the grading fee payable by candidates for their respective grades. |
- An administrative fee of SGD 5.00 will be charged for late submission of candidates taking all other grades except Brown 1 & above.
- A roll call will be taken at 1.30pm for Red 1 (Senior) candidates going for 1st dan and 2.30pm for 1st dan and higher candidates. Those who miss the roll call will be considered as ABSENT or LATECOMERS. Latecomers will not be graded.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- For any enquiries, please contact the STF Secretariat Office or the Grading Department.
Brandon Low Soars High
Brandon Low, youngest member of the Singapore team, soared high by winning 2 gold medals in the 1st Kimunyong Cup International Open Taekwondo Championships which were held from 28 October 2017 to 1 November 2017 in Seoul, Korea.
After coming back empty-handed from the Chuncheon Korea Open International Taekwondo Championships in July 2017, Brandon continued to work conscientiously to sharpen his movements and on areas that needed improvement.
His hard work paid off when his beat opponents from Korea, Mongolia, Philippines, Malaysia, Russia and India to win gold in the Recognized Poomsae and Music Poomsae events.
Said Brandon, “I am grateful to the STF for giving me this opportunity to compete in the tournament. I still have a lot to learn and I need to work further on my kicks.”
The team, led by Mr Tan Cheng Hui, also achieved excellent results by winning another 4 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze medals in addition to the 2 gold medals won by Brandon.
The medals were won by the following team members.
– Jason Tan (Music Poomsae – gold)
– Tow Lee Ting (Music Poomsae – gold)
– Woon Yong Chuang (Music Poomsae – gold / Individual Poomsae – bronze)
– Chelsea Sim (Music Poomsae – gold / Individual Poomsae – silver)
– Diyanah Aqidah (Music Poomsae – silver / Individual Poomsae – bronze)
– Chelsea Sim, Tow Lee Ting & Diyanah Aqidah (Female Team Poomsae – silver)
Mr Ng Ser Miang (IOC Executive Board Member & Kimunyong Sports Committee Chairman) and Mr Milan Kwee (STF President) were present at the event to congratulate our team.
Coach Induction Course (8 November 2017)
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation will be organizing a Coach Induction Course on Wednesday 8 November 2017 at 10.00am at the STF office on the request by some clubs.
Attending the course is mandatory for coaches who intend to apply for a coach pass.
Those who are interested to attend the course may call the Secretariat on 6345 1491 to register by Tuesday 7 November 2017. The course fee is $64.20 (inclusive of GST).
Taekwondonomics Staff Recruitment Exercise
Taekwondonomics is looking to recruit full time taekwondo coaches & customer service staff for their various branches. Looking for individuals with an adventurous personality.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:-
– Conduct Taekwondo Lessons for all age groups
– Monitor students progress and report to senior coaches
– Groom students for tournaments
Requirements
– Passion in Martial Arts or taekwondo
– Good teamworker
– Able to engage kids & toddlers
– Minimum 1st dan STF Black Belt certified
– Able to communicate in English
Candidates without coaching experience are welcome to apply
Interested candidates may send their resume to enquiry@taekwondonomics.sg.
Kicks Taekwondo Looking for Part-Time Instructors
Kicks Taekwodo is looking for parti-time instructors. The recruitment information is as follows.
Job Details:
Saturday: 10am to 3pm (5 hours)
Sunday: 11am to 4pm (5 hours)
Salary: $10-$15/hour
*** Flexible in arranging working schedule
Job Scope:
– attend to student enquiries
– take care of students before and after classes
– work well with kids
– able to teach Taekwondo in both English and Mandarin
Requirements:
– able to work on weekends
– posses good communication skills and positive attitude
– Minimum 1st Dan black belt
If you are interest, please send your resume to kickstkdsg@gmail.com.
41st Annual General Meeting – Co-opted & Reserved Members
In accordance with the Constitution of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation, the following members have been nominated by the out-going Committee for co-option in the new Committee.
(a) Milan Kwee
(b) Dr Ho Mun Wai
(c) Dr Lee Chee Wee
(d) Wong Liang Ming
The following five affiliates are each entitled to a reserved seat in the Management for the new term.
(a) Edgefield Secondary School
(b) St Teresa TKD Centre
(c) J H Kim Institute (Bukit Timah)
(d) Acme TKD
(e) J H Kim Institute (Main)
The affiliates concerned are asked to submit in writing the names of representatives who will take up the reserved seats by Friday 27 October 2017 to the Secretary-General, Singapore Taekwondo Federation, 260A Tanjong Katong Road Singapore 437048 or email at stkdf@mail.com.
If the names of the reserved member are not submitted by the stipulated date, the seat will be offered to the next affiliate in line.
The Passing of Kevin Tan Tian Teck
It is with deepest sadness that we, at the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF), bring you of the sorrowful news of the untimely passing of Kevin Tan Tian Teck, a fourth dan taekwondo instructor, on 16 October 2017. He was 48 years old and left behind a wife and 3 young children.
Kevin Tan was an active taekwondo exponent who was part of the national demonstration team in the 80s. He went on to assist in the organizing of promotion tests under the purview of the STF from 1999 to 2005. Having taekwondo at heart, he also contributed to the development of the sport through his involvement in refereeing and instructing.
Many in the taekwondo community who knew him would miss his perennial smiles and friendship.
You may pay your last respect at his wake which is held at Blk 161 Rivervale Crescent Multi-purpose Hall from 17 to 20 October 2017.
On 20 October, the last prayer will be conducted at 9am and cortege will leave for Tse Tho Aum Buddhist Temple and Crematorium at 10am.
The STF, on behalf of the taekwondo community in Singapore, extends its condolences to the bereaved family of Kevin Tan and wishes them strength and resilience in overcoming their loss.