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A Fruitful Trip For Two Singapore Officials

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A Fruitful Trip For Two Singapore Officials

The Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) and its partners – Globewerks International and Singapore Expo – are planning to organize the lst Sinapore Open Taekwondo Championships from 5 to 8 July 2007.  The event already had the approval of the Singapore Sports Council and the support to the Embassy of the Republic of Korea. 

On 22 November 2006, Mr Milan Kwee, STF President, and Mr Lim Teong Chin, STF GM, were in Korea to meet Mr Choue Chungwon, the President of the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF), and Mr Moon Dong-Hoo, WTF Secretary-General, to discuss about the organizing of the event.  More specifically, they were there to seek the support and blessing of the WTF.

(L to R: Mr Lim Teong Chin, STF GM, Mr Milan Kwee STF President, Mr Choue Chungwon, WTF President, Mr Moon Dong-Hoo, WTF Secretary-General)

The two Singapore representatives were warmly welcomed at the WTF Secretariat in Gangnam.  After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the four officials sat down to talk about ‘business’.  

After the discussion, Mr Kwee received a letter, endorsing the event and complimenting his leadership, from Mr Choue. 

The WTF also accepted STF’s invitation to showcase the talents of 35 top members from the Korean national demonstration team during the championships and agreed to speak with Samsung (WTF Global Partner) to support the event.  It would also consider STF’s request for the use of the latest electronic protectors for the tournament after the approval of the equipment in February 2007.

(L to R: Mr Lim Teong Chin, STF GM, Mr Lee Dai Soon, ATU President, Mr Milan Kwee STF President)

During the visit, Mr Kwee and Mr Lim also had a fruitful discussion with Mr Choi Ki Cheol, Secretary-General of the Asia Taekwondo Union (ATU) and Mr Sim Myeong Koo, ATU Referee Vice-Head.  They also paid Mr Lee Dai Soon, ATU President, and Mr Park Hyun-Sup, Kukkiwon Director, a courtesy visit and updated them on the developments of taekwondo in Singapore.

OI Gathering At The NTC

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OI Gathering At The NTC

On 25 November 2006, a non-taekwondo event was held at the National Training Centre.  It was a gathering which brought together children suffering from brittle bone condition, their parents, doctors and nurses.  They were there to interact, network and understand the disease better. 

The STF provided them not only the use of the place but also a demonstration as part of its entertainment segment.  What’s more, members of the national squad and their parents contributed food and drinks for the occasion.

Said Jeremy Lim, the organizing chairman of the event: “I am touched by the generosity of the taekwondo people.

“I had written to several organizations for the use of their premises only the STF gave me a positive response.  Not only that, it offered to give a performance which I could not refuse.

“When the members of the national squad and their parents found out about the gathering, they volunteered to help out.  What can I say?  I was impressed!

“On behalf of the Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bone) Support Group, I would like to register our heartfelt thanks to the STF and all those who have contributed to the success of the event.  All of you have shown the true spirit of taekwondo.”

The STF was pleased that it could play a part in the success of a good cause.

Certificate Presentation Ceremony Held For Poomsae Coaches

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Certificate Presentation Ceremony Held For Poomsae Coaches

More than 150 qualified poomsae coaches attended the certificate presentation ceremony on 26 November 2006 at the National Training Centre. 

It was a simple yet dignified ceremony which saw the coaches receiving their certificates from Mr Milan Kwee, President of the STF, according to their levels.

The levels were accorded to the coaches based on their grades.  Level 1 (Provisional) was given to coaches who possess a 1st dan blackbelt.  A full Level 1 qualification was awarded to 1st dan blackbelt holders with NCAP certification and 2nd dan coaches.  While 3rd and 4th dan coaches were given Level 2 certification, 5th dan and higher coaches received Level 3 qualification.

For future poomsae coach courses, ALL participants regardless of their ranking will commence from Level 1 (Provisional) if they do not have NCAP qualification and Level 1 if they do.  Their dan qualification will not be used as a yardstick for the different levels.  

The levels will indicate the proficiency of the coaches to teach the various patterns.  Level 1 (Probationary) and Level 1 coaches can teach effectively up to Poomsae Koryo.  Level 2 coaches are qualified to teach up to Poosae Sipjin and Level 3 coaches, up to Poomsae Hansu.

The certificate presentation ceremony was preceded by an interesting talk by Dr Lee Chee Wee, CEO of LYNK Biotechnologies Pte Ltd, on the effect of martial sports on joints. It was rounded off with gifts for all certificate recipients and a buffet brunch which provided ample opportunity for officials and coaches to interact with one another.

STF Financial & Non-financial Information

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The STF Financial & Non-financial Information may be downloaded from the attachement.

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Accreditation Accorded To 13 Coaches

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Accreditation Accorded To 13 Coaches

13 coaches locked, threw and kicked their partners on 19 November 2006 at the National Training Centre to impress the assessors.  They had to do that because they were undergoing the unarmed combat accreditation assessment. 

Candidates were given 15 minutes to display their unarmed combat skills including defence against an assailant using various weapons.  After that, they were assessed on their theoretical knowledge of self-defence.

Most of the candidates could perform reasonably well.  However, they found it challenging when it came to answering the questions.

The oldest participant, seventy-year-old Mr Ong Ban Guan, proved that age was of no barrier.  He could still execute a mean throw and take a bad fall.  Although he could not outperform his younger counterparts, he certainly could draw some admiration from them for being so courageous and sporting.

Mr Milan Kwee, STF President, who witnessed the assessments conducted by Mr Lim Teong Chin and Mr Chin Khee Shin, shared his observations with the participants at the end of the session.  While he was impressed with some of the performances, he felt that some of the techniques shown were not practical.  

Mr. Kwee should know as he was trained in unarmed combat too!

The results:  All 13 coaches were accredited their respective levels ranging from Level 1 to 3.

A Spectacular Show

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A Spectacular Show

On 3 November 2006, more than 1,500 students and their teachers from Catholic High School gathered at the school hall to witness a taekwondo demonstration.  They greeted the visitors from Gwangjingu Taekwondo Association with thunderous applause.   

The warm welcome seemed to have inspired the 60 young Korean demonstrators who took to the stage to show of their skills.  Each performance drew oohs, aahs and a lot of excited cheers from the crowd.

Mr Park Chang-sik, the head of team, was visibly pleased with his charges.  With each successful item, he smiled, nodded and clapped.

For the students and teachers, it was a visual treat.  They found the performance unbelievable, fantastic and awesome.  These were the words used by them to describe their feelings of the demonstration.

The half-hour demonstration ended with an exchange of gifts between Mr. Park and Mdm Chua Puay Eng, the Head of Department (Chinese).

Mr Milan Kwee, President of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation, hosted a dinner for the team officials on 5 November before they left for home.

Last Course Attracts 31 Participants

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Last Course Attracts 31 Participants

The last in the series of poomsae courses was successfully conducted on 11 November 2006.  31 participants attended the course.

A few qualified coaches from the other courses joined them to reinforce what they had already learned.  Among them was Leong Yun Yuet.  She showed why she was selected as the best trainee in her course.  Her willingness to learn more was admirable.  

She said: “I don’t want to miss anything.  I am glad that I come today as I have a clearer picture of a lot more of the poomsae movements.”

“I appreciate what the course conductors are doing to upgrade the skills of coaches.”

Sharing Yun Yuet’s sentiments, Patricia Ong said: “I would like to thank the Federation and all the instructors.  They have sacrificed all their weekends just to ensure that we are well informed with the latest development of poomsae.”

Like all good coaches would do, Patricia said that she would pass down the knowledge to her students and look forward to further upgrade herself.

As usual, it was difficult for the course conductors to select the best trainees.  After some deliberations, they gave the awards to Jeremy Poh Boon Chai and Tan Wan Ting.

123rd Centralised Grading

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 Saturday 06 Jan  2007 2.00PM –
6.00PM		 (Senior Brown 1 & above)Toa Payoh Sports Hall
 Sunday07 Jan 2007 9.00AM–
6.00PM		 (All grades except Senior Brown 1 & above) Toa Payoh Sports Hall

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 Brown 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)

Submission 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 14 December 2006 (Thursday). Any submission after this date will be considered as LATE SUBMISSION.

6.  Late submissions for candidates taking Brown 1 & above are to be done within two (2) weeks from 15 December 2006 (Friday). 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
(15 Dec 2006 – 21 Dec 2006 )		 SGD 10.00
2nd subsequent week from last day of submission
(22 Dec 2006  – 29 Dec 2006)		 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 Brown 1 (Senior) candidates going for 1st dan and 2.30pm for 1st dan , 1st poom 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.

Unarmed Combat Programme Accreditation Assessment

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The accreditation assessment will be held on 19 November 2006 at the National Training Centre from 9.00am.  Candidates have been informed of the timing.

The assessment will comprise the following:

  •  Interview to determine your understanding and knowledge of unarmed combat.
  •  Performance of unarmed combat skills

                – Locks and holds (Level 1)
                – Throws and breakfall techniques (Level 2)
                – Defence against an assailant with short stick (Level 2)
                – Defence against an assailant with knife or long pole (Level 3)
                – Self-defence techniques in different situations (Instructor Level).

If you have any queries, please contact Lim Teong Chin at 63451491 during office hours.

Certificate Presentation Ceremony

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All successful candidates in the poomsae coach courses are invited to attend the certificate presentation on Sunday 26 November 2006 at 9am at the National Training Centre to collect their certificates.

The dress code is ‘dobok’.  For those who are driving, it will be free parking on that day.

Food and drinks will be served to celebrate the success of the series of course and encourage networking and interaction among coaches and officials of the Federation.

Dr Lee Chee Wee, CEO of LYNK Biotechnologies Pte Ltd, will be giving a short presentation on the effect of martial sport on joints. This topic should be of interest to coaches who have their students’ welfare at heart.   

Certificate recipients are requested to confirm their attendance with Jolene or Theresa at 63451491 by 17 November 2006.

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