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) J H Kim Institute (Main)
(c) St Teresa TKD Centre
(d) J H Kim Institute (Bukit Timah)
(e) Acme TKD
The affiliates concerned are asked to submit in writing the names of representatives who will take up the reserved seats by Friday 11 September 2015 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 programme, fixtures and protector sizes for the 2015 Ambassador Cup National Kyorugi Championships are attached.
The PSS and Video Replay will be implemented for all 4 days of competition.
Recycled sensing socks will be provided. If the competitors are concerned with the hygiene, they may purchase the socks at the venue at S$90 each.
Clubs officials are advised to take note of the following reporting time.
– Volunteers
1) Day 1 & Day 3 – (Saturdays) 5 & 12 September 2015 by 9.00am at Toa Payoh Sports Hall (set up & training) 2) Day 2 & Day 4 – (Sundays) 6 & 13 September 2015 by 8.00am at Toa Payoh Sports Hall
– Referees
1) Day 1 & Day 3 – (Saturdays) 5 & 12 September 2015 by 12.00pm at Toa Payoh Sports Hall 2) Day 2 & Day 4 – (Sundays) 6 & 13 September 2015 by 8.30am at Toa Payoh Sports Hall
Each club must provide at least one volunteer for each competition day. Clubs without referees will be barred from the competition and action will be taken against them.
“There are not many years of early childhood opportunities for father and son bonding amidst the rigours of work and school.”
The impetus for joining the competition was really all about bonding with my son. There are not many years of early childhood opportunities for father and son bonding amidst the rigours of work and school. I am therefore very glad to have this opportunity to create a shared experience with my son, hoping that the experience will create good memories in the years to come.
Alexander has found great interest and passion with taekwondo at his young age. He is very enthusiastic about going for his taekwondo lessons and the fact that there is a competition gives him the additional drive and direction for this training. INDUK Taekwondo is a great place to foster his interest. The instructors clearly have a passion for the sport and it is contagious.
Shortly after registering for the competition, Alexander and I practised regularly together. Our instructors at INDUK Taekwondo spent a great deal of time, correcting what seemed to be really small imperfections to which I did not really understand its significance at that point in time. Nevertheless, we both tried our best to turn practice into habit and attempted to follow all the directions given to us by Ms Lee Na Lee, our instructor, and trusting in her judgment. It was only on the day of competition where I saw the performance of veteran competitors that I began to understand the difference these small imperfections could make in the outcome of the performance.
I would like to point out that one of the “Eureka” moments for us was when we saw the performance of Ms Chelsea Sim. It was at that point that I understood the goal of Poomsae, how the art should be performed, and how all the small imperfections mentioned earlier played such an important role in the overall performance of the Poomsae. Of course, I grabbed the teachable moment to explain to my son the art hoping that he would appreciate it as he watched wide-eyed.
Sitting on the bench and waiting for our turn to enter the arena was a rather intimidating experience. I looked to the left, there was all Black Belt competitors. I looked to the right, and there were also all Black Belt competitors. I felt rather small being a Yellow Tip holder. But my fellow competitors were very encouraging. They explained to me that in a Family of 2 competitions, the sophistication of the pattern wasn’t what was important, but the synchronisation and accuracy of the delivery. I was very grateful for their assurances. Nevertheless, my son and I shared a prayer together before we entered the arena, trusting in God.
The actual performance in the arena was quite a blur to me. I remembered being rather nervous and marveled that my son seemed to be more calm and collected than I was, which is quite the irony since I’m the father. I recalled seeing our score of 6.73 and thinking … “Hmmm…. that turned out better than I thought!”
I was glad to be the second pair to perform, coz that meant the nervous part was over early. Sitting at the side line and watching the performances of other competitors in my category was rather interesting. I watched each pair and all I could think of was, “Wow, they are really good!” As each pair performed and sat next to us, I watched in anticipation wondering if our score was good enough for a medal. I would have been satisfied as long as there was a medal, mainly because I didn’t want my son to be disappointed and go home empty handed. But with each performance, the hopes climbed. We were assured at least a bronze, then at least a silver and when the final pair completed their performance, it came as a shock when we realised that we had actually won. Alexander was over the moon with excitement and kept grinning like a cat that had just caught a fish. I was reeling with disbelief combined with a sense of surreality.
This weekend has been most interesting. I am certain that the National Taekwondo Poomsae Championship 2015 has established its roots into our fond memories together as father and son. Our training together at INDUK Taekwondo will probably take a new life as well, having been exposed to what a good Poomsae performance is like in a competitive arena. I would like to thank Singapore Taekwondo Federation for organising the event, INDUK Taekwondo and our Instructor, Ms Lee Na Lee for her patience and high standards, and also to God for blessing us with the opportunity for bonding over the shared experience.
The team managers briefing and drawing of lots for the 2015 Ambassador Cup National Kyorugi Taekwondo Championships will be held on Sunday 30 August 2015 at 7.00pm at the STF National Training Centre.
The programme and blank fixtures are attached.
Please print a copy of the blank fixtures for the briefing. Club officials are advised to check the competitors’ names and their events for any mistakes. Any amendments or verifications must be made before the drawing of lots.
“The time that we trained together was a unique and fun way of bonding.”
My daughter started learning taekwondo at INDUK Taekwondo in February this year, so this National Poomsae Championship was her maiden competition. I felt that taking part in the championship would be a good exposure for her and definitely a good opportunity for her to gain some experience. When she learnt that I would be taking part in the family event with her, she was delighted. I decided to participate as I wanted to encourage her for her first competition. This is also my first taekwondo competition. As I had to learn the pattern and train together with her, I found it easier to coach her at home. The time that we trained together was a unique and fun way of bonding.
We enjoyed ourselves very much during the Championship and the whole experience was itself very rewarding. To be able to clinch the gold medal was the icing on the cake. Thank you!
– Mandy Sng
(Photo courtesy of Induk Taekwondo)
Darren & Bryan Yap
GOLD Medal in the Family (Siblings) Event
“(My brother) gave me a sense of confidence …”
We didn’t get to train very much together, as my focus was in the mixed pair and team event. Bryan, my older brother, fell sick the week of competition, and didn’t get to train at all. We only managed to practice together, a couple of times on the competition day.
At the time of competition, when I was out there standing beside my brother in the court, he gave me a sense of confidence; and I was very proud as this was the first time we competed as a pair. Out of all the medals I have won, this gold medal, which we won together in the Family (Siblings) category, is the most special one.
The next Grading Preparation Workshop will be held as follows.
Date
Sunday 20 September 2015
Time
2.30pm to 5.30pm
Venue
STF National Training Centre Blk 80 Lorong Limau #04-191 Singapore 320080
Dress Code
‘Dobok’
Certification
Certificate of Participation
Fee
Closing Date – Monday 14 September 2015 – $30.00
After Closing Date – $50.00
(Fees paid are not refundable unless the application is rejected.)
The workshop is open to red (senior and junior), poom and black belt holders. Senior Red 1 and black belt holders are reminded that they will be required to recite the STF pledge at the end of the workshop.
The primary objective of the workshop is to point out to participants their performance flaws and the areas they should work on from the examiners’ perspective. This will give the candidates a better chance of passing.
During the workshop, participants will be briefed on the grading guidelines and the expectations of the examiners.
Coaches may use the information acquired by their students at the workshop as a basis to guide them for their grading.
All candidates who have attended the workshop are reminded to submit a copy of the certificate of participation with their grading applications.
For red (junior) and 1st poom candidates, a copy of the certificate should be attached to their grading cards. This is necessary for the examiners to give them special consideration, if required.
The registration form is available in the Forms folder.
1. Submission for the Grading can only be at the STF office during office hours.
2. Please ensure that ALL grading cards are properly completed and duly endorsed. A recent photograph of the candidate must be attached.
3. 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)
DDDSubmission will not be accepted if any of the documents is not available or, for Form B, partially completed.
4. Submission will not be accepted if candidate fails to produce any of the documents mentioned above.
5. The last day of submission is on 21 SEPT 15 (MONDAY). Any submission after this date will be considered as LATE SUBMISSION.
6. Late submissions for candidates taking Red 1 & above are to be done within two (2) weeks from 22 SEPT 2015 (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
(22 SEPT 2015 – 28 SEPT 2015)
SGD 10.00
2nd subsequent week from last day of submission
(29 SEPT 2015 – 05 SEPT 2015)
50% of the grading fee payable by candidates for their respective grades.
7. An administrative fee of SGD 5.00 will be charged for late submission of candidates taking all other grades except Brown 1 & above.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. For any enquiries, please contact the STF Secretariat Office or the Grading Department.
The 3rd Daedo Taekwondo Open Championships, sanctioned by the Singapore Taekwondo Federation and organized by J H Kim Taekwondo Institute (Bukit Timah), will be held on 28 & 29 November 2015 at the United World College of South East Asia (Dover) at 1207 Dover Road Singapore 139654.
Affiliate members will have an opportunity to compete with foreign athletes, including those from the Philippines and Malaysia, in the tournament to be held in Singapore.
More information on the event is attached. For any further classifications, please call the organizer at 6463 0323 or email westdojang@tkd-singapore.com.
