Kindly note that the Federation’d Office tentative re-opening date is 29th June 2020.
There will be another update should there be any changes. Do check the website for changes or to give the office a call before coming down in order not to make a wasted trip.
Should you have any urgent queries, please send an email to stkdf@mail.com
Please see the latest updated Advisory For Resumption Of Sport And Physical Exercise & Activity For Phase Two (“Safe Transition”) by Sport SG published on 17 June 2020.
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation will issue our advisory shortly based on above and the other guidelines and measures that we have previously advised you to review and take guidance from (http://stf.sg/news/local-news/moving-into-phase-two-of-re-opening/). These and other advisories from relevant authorities should be considered when you come out with your safe management plan for your re-opening.
SportSG has advised that affiliates can resume their activities as long as they adhere to the existing advisories.
We will publish STF’s advisory once it has been reviewed and approved by SportSG. Please check back for the latest update.
Based on the announcement on 15 June 2020, the Multi-Ministry Taskforce has assessed the situation and decided to start Phase Two after 18 June 2020, 2359 hours. Taekwondo classes can thus resume from 19 June onwards.
The Singapore Taekwondo Federation will issue our advisory based on the latest guidelines from SportSG and other relevant authorities. In the meantime, we encourage affiliates to review and take guidance from the guidelines and measures that are listed below and which may be updated from time to time. These and other advisories from relevant authorities should be considered when you come out with your safe management plan for your re-opening.
Affiliates who are conducting classes in community clubs or similar establishments/associations must also work with the relevant parties to ensure that the measures are in place.
Ministry of Health (15 June 2020)
Moving into Phase Two of Re-opening
https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/moving-into-phase-two-of-re-opening
Ministry of Manpower (9 May 2020, updated 1 June 2020)
Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace
https://www.mom.gov.sg/covid-19/requirements-for-safe-management-measures
Joint Advisory by Enterprise Singapore (ESG), Housing & Development Board (HDB), Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) (16 June 2020)
Advisory for Phase 2 Re-opening of Retail Establishments and Lifestyle-Related Services
(Please note that the linked SportSG advisory is linked to an older SportSG advisory)
STF will make another announcement will be made once we have received the latest SportSG advisory. Please check back for the latest update.
This is to inform the 176th Grading will close on the 14th June 2020.
Clubs who have yet to send in the pre-recorded videos for Poom belts or for “double” promotion, kindly do so before the closing date.
The next senior grading(177th) will be held in August 2020. The last day for video submission will be 29th August 2020. Criteria for grading will remain the same as the 176th. (Up to 2nd going to 3rd Dan only)
All videos for senior red 1 and above (Up to 2nd going to 3rd Dan only) must be pre-recorded and to be sent in to the following email address : stf.grading@gmail.com by the 29th August 2020.
All videos for poom belts and “double promotions” must be pre-recorded and to be sent in to the following email address : stkdf@mail.com by the 12th September 2020
Closing date for registration will be the 14th August 2020 by the clubs for total numbers (including colour belts) going for grading.
The examiners have graded those who have submitted their videos for the 176 Grading (Seniors R1 and above).
The results will be released to the Club’s instructors only. Instructors kindly email in to stkdf@mail.com for your students’ results.
Members kindly note that the Federation’s office will remain close till Phase 2 of the circuit breaker measures.
The actual date will be advised later.
If you have any urgent queries or matters, kindly email us at stkdf@mail.com
This is to update our members on the status of the preliminary suspension of individual members previously published on the STF website.
http://stf.sg/news/local-news/wt-preliminary-suspension-of-individual-members/
In a letter dated 11 January 2020, World Taekwondo has informed us that Ms Wong Liang Ming has been suspended by World Taekwondo for grave misconduct. As a consequence, Ms Wong Liang Ming has forfeited all rights as member of World Taekwondo and as such is not allowed to be involved in taekwondo related activities in Singapore as well as any taekwondo related activities worldwide.
Gentle reminder for those who have yet to submit in the videos
Email then to : stf.grading@gmail.com
Should you decide to withdraw or postpone taking the grading, kindly email stkdf@mail.com to state your intentions.
Please note the email addresses
For juniors (Poom)
Stkdf@mail.com
For senior red1s (Dan)
stf.grading@gmail.com
Kindly do not copy and paste the email as it does not always work.
Do note that you will have a response of receipt if your email/video is received.
If you have any queries or doubts, kindly contact Mr Sebastian Lee @ 97688418
Due to the elevated set of safe distancing measures (circuit-breaker) announced on the 3rd April 2020, the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF) will be making adjustments to the online grading process that was announced on 29 March 2020 (http://www.stf.sg/grading/2167-online-grading-during-suspension-of-activities-from-27-march-30-april). These adjustments will help our members to continue to pursue their sporting aspirations while not compromising their safety and the social distancing measures that has been set in place.
These adjustments will affect SENIOR RED 1 and above (up till 2nd dan going to 3rd dan) who were grading on the 18th April 2020. Instead of “live” grading, candidates will now submit pre-recorded videos of their performances.
Candidates are to submit their pre-recorded videos based on the following guidelines.
| Rank | Poomsae | Basic Kick | Sparring |
| Senior Red 1 to 1st Dan | Taeguek 8 (candidate choose 1 out of Taeguek 5, 6 or 7) | 360 Turning Kick followed by Back Thrust 2 times forward, turn around, 2 times back | Shadow Sparring 45 seconds to 1 minute |
| 1st Dan to 2nd Dan* | Koryo (candidate choose 1 out of Taeguek 5, 6, 7 or 8) (candidate choose 1 out of Taeguek 1, 2, 3 or 4) | NIL | Shadow Sparring 45 seconds to 1 minute |
| 2nd Dan to 3rd Dan* | Keumgang Koryo (candidate choose 1 out of Taeguek 5, 6, 7 or 8) (candidate choose 1 out of Taeguek 1, 2, 3 or 4) | NIL | Shadow Sparring 45 seconds to 1 minute |
* For 1st dan and 2nd Dan, self-defence component will exempted, however, candidates may be required to attend an unarmed combat course.
Please note that the online grading process will remain the same for other candidates (e.g. red belts and below, junior red 1 and higher). Furthermore, due to the closure of the STF office, results for the 176th grading may be delayed. We thank you for your kind understanding and hope that the fraternity continue to co-operate closely during this period.
For further queries, please email or contact Mr Sebastian Lee, Head of Grading Department at stkdf@mail.com.
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