The Unarmed Combat Course (Level 2) will be held from 12, 13, 20 and 26 June and 10 and 11 July 2010 at the National Training Centre. For the timings and other details, please see the attached course outline
You will notice that the timings for poom belts and black belts are different. However, if the response is not so good for either the poom belt or black belt course, it will be combined. The combined course will be held at the earlier timing.
Besides exemption from the unarmed combat component for the promotion test, the qualification will allow successful participants to move on to Level 3.
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) Anniversary Dinner and Dance which will be held on Saturday 19 June 2010 at Suntec International Convention Hall receives overwhelming support from affiliate members and well-wishers.
The organizers’ target of 100 tables was reached on 26 May 2010 when Megaforce Taekwondo purchased the 100th table for the function with the ‘we are family’ theme.
Yes, taekwondo family members have shown tremendous support for all activities organized by the STF and it certainly presages well for the future of the organization.
Now the organizers are looking forward to surpassing its target and encouraging those who have not bought the tickets to do so in order not to miss the color, excitement and festivity of the evening. As the function hall can accommodate a maximum of 110 tables, the STF urges members to pick up the tickets from the Secretariat before they run out.
The program for the evening starts at 6.30pm with a cocktail reception and includes imaginative games, sensational entertainment and attractive prizes.
STF President Milan Kwee said: “I am delighted to learn that we have hit the 100 mark and would like to thank one and all for their support and contribution to the event.”
Thank you all indeed. The STF cannot make it without you. See you at STF greatest gathering ever for such function.
The National Taekwondo Poomsae Championships staged on 22 and 23 May 2010 would be remembered for the family event. The event was introduced to encourage families to train together and compete together. The primary aim was to foster family bonding.
When the first family took to the arena, the attention was drawn to the performance of the father and child. Both were yellow belts and they synchronized well to reveal the amount of effort they had put in training together.
Eight families were shortlisted for the finals. On the recommendation of the President of Singapore Taekwondo Federation, all were awarded medals in recognition of their efforts, performances and sporting spirit.
The title for the inaugural family event was captured by Lee Thiam Huat and his daughter, Lee Yan Ting.
The organizers were pleased that the event attracted a record number of 1,164 participants.
The National Inter-School Taekwondo Championships 2010 concluded on 21 May with a poomsae competition for ‘A’ Division. The event staged at Bedok Sports Hall attracted 439 participants from 3 schools and 10 colleges.
The National Inter-School Taekwondo Championships 2010 concluded on 21 May with a poomsae competition for ‘A’ Division. The event staged at Bedok Sports Hall attracted 439 participants from 3 schools and 10 colleges.
The top honors for the championships were shared by Hwa Chong Junior College and Temasek Junior College.
Hwa Chong Institution, which had always been in contention for the top spot in past poomsae tournaments for Junior Colleges, finally clinched the male division title. It garnered a total score of 87 points. In the process, it denied Temasek Junior College a clean sweep it was used to.
For the division, Temasek had to be satisfied with the 2nd position with 67 points. Jurong Junior College with 42 points finished third followed by Victoria Junior College with 39 points.
Temasek Junior College proved that it had the best female contestants by dominating the female division with its outstanding performances and collecting 104 points – 56 points ahead of second placed Jurong Junior College. Hwa Chong Institution with 39 points came in third. Victoria Junior College with 38 points took the fourth spot.
For the event, two special prizes were awarded. Celestine Lee of Hwa Chong Junior College was voted the best coach while Jurong Junior College was presented the Most Improved Team trophy.
The championships ended with raucous school cheers by the various colleges and a thank-you announcement from the President of Singapore Taekwondo Federation.
80 participants went through the unarmed combat course (Level 1) held on 8, 9, 15 and 16 May 2010 at the National Training Centre.
The course was conducted by Leon Koh under the supervision of RA Jeyaraman, Martial Arts Committee Chairman. They were assisted by Peter Wong and Brian Peh.
All the participants were attentive and followed the instructions given to them. It was also obvious that many of them did their own training as their effort was expressed during the tests.
Those who passed the tests will be exempted from the unarmed combat component required of candidates going for the 2nd poom or 2nd dan. They may also proceed to the next level.
The following is a list of national poomse referees who attended the Poomsae Referee Refresher Seminar on 16 May 2010 held at the STF National Training Centre
Ananurmelati Bte Abdul Rahman Acme TKD
Chen Rowena Acme TKD
Kang Rui Jie Acme TKD
Lim Soon Yi Joyce Acme TKD
Low Zi Ping Melvin Acme TKD
Mar Wee Chen Acme TKD
Merly Q Laperme Acme TKD
Ng Le Bing Acme TKD
Ong Yong Le Acme TKD
Tan Nicholas Acme TKD
Thong Denise Acme TKD
Wee Li Sheng Sherman Acme TKD
Ho Johnnaton Aljunied TKD
Lee Thiam Huat Darran Anglican TKD
Muhd Fadhil Bin Musa Anglican TKD
Lee Thiam Poh Anglican TKD
Jahangir Khan Apex TKD
Lee Joseph Apex TKD
Tan Kok Heng Apex TKD
Sim Hui Shan Aspire TKD
Ronald Lim Aspire TKD
Tan Thiam Sing Samuel Axiom TKD
Chong Kin Fei Ben Bukit Panjang TKD
Tan Cheah Her Sam Bukit Panjang TKD
Lee Yen Yen Eunos TKD
Quak Soon Meng Eunos TKD
Lee Seung Mun Induk TKD
Lai Han Seng J H Kim TKD
Ganesan s/o Sundaram Jurong Town TKD
Ho Mun Wai Liang Seng Sports
Yow Pauline Nee Soon East ‘7’ RC
Goh Darwin NTU TKD
See Xinyou NTU TKD
Choon Kean Fatt NTU TKD
Tan Kheng Juan Henry NUS TKD
Ng Keng Boon PAP Leng Kee
Goh Kai Lin Radin Mas CC
Loh Christopher Radin Mas CC
Ong Bee Ai Alice Radin Mas CC
Ong Ker Seng Peter Radin Mas CC
Qui Gladdy Radin Mas CC
Teo Yeow Hong Radin Mas CC
Teo Ghim Hock Polo Raiders TKD
Tay Xiong Sheng Shota TKD
Lee Wei Kang Samuel Shota TKD
Leon Koh Shota TKD
Lee Zhen Chong Sports Team TKD
Koh David St Teresa TKD
Ong Ze Lin St Teresa TKD
Poon Jackie St Teresa TKD
Suriana St Teresa TKD
Tan Dion St Teresa TKD
Tan Willy St Teresa TKD
Lee Yew Jin Sebastian Summit TKD
Ho Michael Summit TKD
Tan Kok Seng T & T TKD
Bong Peng Luck TEAMgOLD
Linda Sim TEAMgOLD
Lai Hai Mei Temasek Polytechnic TKD
Yeow Yasmin Victoria JC
Teh Kiang Chye Donald Vosper TKD
Tan Lee Fong Girlene Zen TKD
Only the listed referees are qualified to officiate in poomsae tournaments for the next one year from 22 May 2010.
All STF Secretariat staff have been assigned to Bedok Sports Hall to perform official duties at the National Inter-School (A Division) Taekwondo Championships on Friday 21 May 2010.
As a result of the assignment, the office will be closed for the day.
The schedule and list of competitors for the National Poomsae Championships which will be staged on Saturday 22 May 2010 (1pm to 10pm) and Sunday 23 May 2010 (9am to 10pm) are attached.
The following categories will be completed on Saturday 22 May 2010.
Individual Female (A and B Divisions) – S/N 1 to 14
Pair – S/N 111 to 131
Prizes for the above categories will be presented at the end of the competition day.
All participating clubs are reminded that they are required to provide one poomsae referee each. The referee must have attended the poomsae referee course conducted on Sunday 16 May 2010. Performers from clubs without referees for the competition will not be allowed to compete.
If you do not know what to expect for your important promotion test and want to find out, you should attend the next grading preparation workshop which will be held as follows.
Date
Sunday 6 June 2010
Time
2.00pm to 5.30pm (for participants below 15 years old) 6.00pm to 9.30pm (for participants 15 years old and above)
Venue
STF National Training CentreBlock 80 Lorong Limau#04-191Singapore 320080
Dress Code
‘Dobok’
Certification
Certificate of Participation
Fee
$30
Closing Date
Thursday 3 June 2010
The workshop is open to red (senior and junior), poom and black belt holders.
The primary objective of 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.
Coaches may use the information acquired by their students at the workshop as a basis to guide them for their grading.
During the workshop, participants will be briefed on the grading guidelines and the expectations of the examiners.
All candidates who have attended the workshop are reminded to submit a copy of the certification of participation with their grading applications. This is necessary for the examiners to give them special consideration, if required.
The registration form is attached.
Please note that if there are insufficient participants, the STF reserves the right to combine the 2 workshops to be held from 2.00pm to 5.30pm.
