Taekwondo members from the Bishan Community Club, led by Mr Rocky Go, performed at the Martial Arts Demonstration Day held at its premises on 17 January 2016.
Mr Go said, “It was a very good performance despite having only 6 demonstrators. I am glad that the members exercised good team spirit and the seniors showed good leadership in taking care of the event and guiding the juniors.”
The participants who had successfully completed the the Unarmed Combat Course (Level 2) held on 21, 22, 28 & 29 November 2016 at the STF Naitonal Training Centre are as follows.
– Alastair Shee
– Catherine Medway
– Cheong Kit Ryan
– Ching Kai Xian
– Elton Neo
– Evita Lee
– Fredrick Tan
– Ge Ming Qi
– Guhan s/o Sanmugam
– Hun Teck Kwang
– Jonathan Neo
– Juay Ailing
– Marilyn Goh
– Mok Swee Kean
– Mok Swee Penn
– Teoh Hock Ming
– Tian Zhen
– Wallace Lim
Successful participants will be exempted from the self-defence component for their promotion test from 2nd poom to 3rd poom or 2nd dan to 3rd dan.
The following participants have successfully completed the Sparring Course (Fundamental) held on Sunday 31 January 2016 at the STF National Training Centre.
– Antu Angelena (Jurong Town TKD)
– Cheong Jun Kai Harry (Presbyterian High)
– Cheong Yang Hui Tony (Presbyterian High)
– Chua Boon Teck Austin (Jurong Town TKD)
– De Souza Izzac (Aspire TKD)
– Farah Nowshad (Jurong Town TKD)
– Fatima Nowshad (Jurong Town TKD)
– Hia Joo Hong (Acme TKD)
– Hoh Kar Li Claire (Lions TKD)
– Nicholas Adam Khaw (Taekwondonomics)
– Nicole Alethea Khaw (Taekwondonomics)
– Ong Mei Cheng Agnes (Hankuk TKD)
– Prerana Aditi Cheekoty (Raiders TKD)
– Shreyansh Kumar Daga (Aspire TKD)
– Tan Suan Wee Reynard (Aspire TKD)
– Toh Yi Long (Aspire TKD)
– Wong Eng Wai Kylan (Summit TKD)
– Wang Dylan (Aceme TKD)
– Nani Sufi (Aspire TKD)
Successful candidates will be exempted from sparring when they go for their red 1 to 1st poom / dan. They may also register for the Sparring Course (Level 1) which would be held on Saturday & Sunday 20 & 21 February 2016 at the STF National Training Centre.
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation has received several requests by clubs to organize an Unarmed Combat Course (Level 1).
It has decided to conduct the course on 27 & 28 February 2016 and 5 March 2016 at the STF National Training Centre for poom and black belt holders.
The course timings and other details are attached. Please take note of the registration period and fees.
The registration form is available in the Forms folder.
The next coach induction course for coaches who wish to obtain the professional coach pass will be held as follows.
Date : Saturday 27 February 2016
Time : 4.30pm to 7.00pm
Place : STF National Training Centre, Block 80 Lorong Limau #04-191, Singapore 320080
Fee : Closing date : Monday 22 February 2016 – $60.00
After closing date – $100.00
Dress Code : Dobok
Eligibility : Minimum NCAP (Level 1) Technical or Poomsae Coach (Level 1P) qualifications
Recitation of the STF pledge is part of the component for all participants.
On successful completion of the course, coaches may apply for the appropriate professional passes to accompany players to the competition area.
The registration form is available in the Forms folder.
The Sparring Course (Level 1) will be held on 20 & 21 February 2016 at the STF National Training Centre.
The other details of the course are as follows.
Time : Saturday 20 February 2016 – 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Sunday 21 February 2016 – 2.30pm to 5.30pm
Test : Sunday 21 February 2016 – 5.30pm onwards
Venue : Block 80 Lorong Limau
#04-191 Singapore 320080
Fees : Closing date Monday 15 February 2016 – $70.00
After closing date – $110.00
Requirement : Sparring Course (Fundamental) Certification
Dress Code : ‘Dobok’
Successful candidates will be exempted from sparring when they go for their1st to 2nd poom or dan grading.
The registration form is available in the ‘Forms’ folder.
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) Secretariat will be closed on 8, 9 & 10 February 2016 for the Lunar New Year.
Normal office hours will resume on Thursday 11 February 2016.
The Management Committe and staff of STF would like to wish one and all a Prosperous, Happy and Healthy Lunar New Year!
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation will be introducing a new grading system for participants 12 years old and below (based on year) with effect from the October 2016 grading season. July 2016 grading season will be the last time students (12 years old and below) will start at White 10.
Coaches who wish to introduce the Foundation Levels to their students earlier may do so.
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation will be introducing 3 foundation levels for participants (12 years old and below) and an intermediate poom belt stage for juniors (15 years old and below).
The primary objectives of the change are to ensure that participants are ready for the challenges of the sport and enhance their standard and to support coaches in their effort to guide their students.
Option 1
| Foundation 1 | Time-frame to be decided by the coaches |
| Foundation 2 | 3 months or more |
| Foundation 3 | 3 months or more |
Option 2
| Foundation 1 Foundation 2 | 3 months or more |
| Foundation 3 | 3 months or more |
Option 3
| Foundation 1 | 3 months or more |
| Foundation 2 Foundation 3 | 3 months or more |
Option 4
| Foundation 1 Foundation 2 Foundation 3 | 3 months or more |
The coaches will have full discretion to decide on the Option and the time-frame for the 1st foundation test.
Yes, candidates who do reasonably well in Foundation 3 will be given a double promotion.
$50 for all three foundation stages payable when the candidate takes the first level. The fee allocation between the Federation and the club will remain unchanged. The club may give discounts from its share to support its students.
| Level | Requirements |
| Foundation 1 | ‘Cha-ryeot’, ‘Kyeong-rye’ & ‘Joon-bi’ Fist formation Twin downward block (Parallel stance) Punches – middle (Parallel stance) Belt tying |
| Foundation 2 | Punches – high, middle & low (Parallel stance) Twin downward block (Natural stance) Forward stance – moving forward and backward (with or without the aid of movement lines Bounce – clockwise and anti-clockwise (‘Kyorugi Joon-bi’ stance) |
| Foundation 3 | Middle-section punch (Horse riding stance) – slow motion Twin downward block (Natural stance) and middle-section punch Raising kick (Natural stance) 4-direction stepping with the aid of movement lines (Natural stance) |
For candidates 5 years old (based on year) and younger, coaches do not have to send them for formal testing for foundations 1 & 2. Their assessment may be based on the observation of their competency and recommendation by their coaches. And the grading card shall be endorsed by the coach and countersigned by the examiner assigned to the club. If the coaches so wish, they may send their 5-year old and younger candidates for foundations 1 & 2 assessment under the examiners.
For candidates taking two or three foundation levels at the same time, the examiner will decide on the performance items. It can be all if the examiner so desire.
Yes, the decision shall be made by their respective coaches.
They will all start wearing white belt. On obtaining their first foundation level, they will wear a white belt with one star. Two stars will adorn their belts for foundation two and three stars for foundation three (that is, White 10).
All candidates going for the poom belt, except those who are exceptional or perform poorly, will be awarded a provisional grade. The examiners will inform the coaches the areas of improvement required for each candidate. 6 months later, the candidates will be required to go for a confirmation test. They will be tested only on the areas that they have to improve – for example candidates who are weak at poomsae will be required to do poomsae for their confirmation. Only confirmed candidates will obtain their 1st poom certification.
Confirmed 1st poom candidates may take the grading six months after confirmation.
It will be $25 per candidate. The standard fee allocation will apply.
The President and Management Committee of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) cordially invite all members of the various departments – for example grading department, tournament department, etc, club leaders, instructors and volunteers for a Chinese New Year gathering which will be held on Saturday 20 February 2016 at 7.00pm at the National Training Centre.
It will be a simple gathering which provides participants the opportunity to let their hair down, network and have fun. Food and soft drinks will be served.
If you are attending the event, please inform any of the Secretariat staff – Jolene, Theresa, or Rosalind – by telephone (6345 1491) or email (stkdf@mail.com) by Monday 1 February 2016. Chairmen of the various departments may co-ordinate with their members and informed the office the number from their department coming.
Please do not just turn up. If you do, there will be insufficient food and drinks to go around. This would not be fair for those who have the courtesy to inform the organizer of their attendance.
The STF will only cater for those who inform the office that they will be attending so that there will be no wastage. Your co-operation is appreciated.
Have a great Lunar New Year!
The National School Games Taekwondo Championships (Primary, A B & C Divisions) will be held as follows at Toa Payoh Sports Hall.
– Primary Divisions (Poomsae ) – Tuesday & Wednesday 12 & 13 April 2016
– Primary Divisions (Kyorugi) – Thursday & Friday 14 & 15 April 2016
– B & C Divisions (Poomsae) – Monday & Tuesday 18 & 19 April 2016
– B & C Divisions (Kyorugi) – Wednesday & Thursday 20 & 21 April 2016
– A Division (Poomsae) – Friday 22 April 2016
All registrations must be made online through the students’ schools during the eregistration period from 1 February 2016 to 10 March 2016. No submission will be accepted at the STF Secretariat.
Coaches are advised to use the hard copy forms attached to the Outlines for collation of data from athletes and submit to the school’s teacher-in-charge to facilitate the smooth flow of registering their students. A soft copy of the student’s grading card must be uploaded on the eRegistration system.
All the general rules and outlines pertaining to the competition are attached.
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