In response to the many queries on whether the grades are based on January or April grading, the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) would like to clarify thatit shall be based on January grading season.  This means that the grades obtained in the first quarter grading.  For example, if it is a supplementary grading held in February 2016, it will be considered as January grading season.  If it is delayed to March 2016 for any reason, it is still considered as January grading season.

The April grading season or the second quarter grading starts in April 2016.  White 10 candidates taking their grading in the April grading season may also participate in the competition for the Grade 9 (White with yellow tip) category.

It is the responsibility of all club officials and coaches to ensure that the participants compete in the correct catergories.

The STF hopes that the above explanation will remove any doubts. 

After much deliberation, the Management Committee, in its monthly meeting on 26 April 2016, has decided to introduce head kicks for cadets (12 to 14) and juniors (15 to 17) to provide them the opportunity to optimize their skill development. 

The clearance for head kicks will also stand the players in good stead if they decide to compete overseas as all World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) recognized tournaments for the two divisions allow head kicks.  The WTF has also made head shots more rewarding. 

In order to meet the needs of all members, there will be two categories for the two divisions – that is cadet and junior players can participate in either the head kick or non-kick category.  For the head kick category, players will be required to wear headgear with protective face shield.

If you require any clarifications on the introduction of head kicks for cadets and juniors, please send your questions to stkdf@mail.com.

The 2016 National Inter-School Taekwondo Championships were held from 12 to 15 and 18 to 21 April 2016 at Toa Payoh Sports Hall.

It had been a hectic but exciting 9 days of intense and zestful competition for students and officials.  But every moment was worth it as the event was successfully and breezefully conducted.

The tournament saw Jurong Junior College bagged the overall title for the Male ‘A’ Divison for the first time beating some of the colleges who had previously dominated the event while Springfield Seconday School reigned in the ‘B’ and ‘C’ poomsae divisions.

The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) appreciates the support of teachers, officials, referees, medical team and volunteers, especially Mr Darren Ng (Physical & Sports Eduction Officer, Sports Education, PESEB, MOE), throughout the competition period.  Without their tireless devotion to the operations of the competition, it would not have been possible for the championships to be stage.

The overall positions and results for Primary, ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ Divisons are attached.

Congratulations to all students on their achievements!

The 10^th National Taekwondo Poomsae Championships will be held on Saturday & Sunday 4 & 5 June 2016 at Jurong East Sports Hall.

More information is available in the attached competition outline. The registration forms are also attached.

All participating clubs are reminded that they must provide a referee for the event.

The 2016 National International Schools Taekwondo Championships were successfully held on Monday 11 April 2016 at Toa Payoh Sports Hall.

The event saw Singapore American School clinching the overall title.  Attached is the competition overall results.

The Singapore Taekwondo Federation would like to thank all parents, school officials, participants and coaches for the success of the tournament.