The Taekwondo Coaching (Level 1) Course attracted 72 participants from 31 affiliates. It was conducted over two weekends on 24 and 25 June and 1 and 2 July 2006 at the National Training Centre. The tests – theory and practical – were held on 9 July 2006While 2 participants had no comment, the rest agreed that the panel of course conductors comprising the following were proficient.
– Mr G Rajendran
– Mr Ng Keng Boon
– Mr Tan Cheng Hui
– Mr Tan Kok Heng
– Ms Wong Liang Ming
– Mr Yeo Stanley
Generally, all the participants found the course useful for various reasons.
Said a grateful participant, Wayne Koo: “I have benefited from the course and am impressed with STF’s continued effort to instill taekwondo spirit and tradition. These values, I feel, have been lost in most dojang.”
All successful candidates will be required to complete 3 months (twice a week) or 6 months (once a week) of coaching attachment before they are awarded their certificates.