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BRITISH TAEKWONDO TODAY - BACK ON TRACK... Support British Taekwondo Today to see what’s what, what’s on and what’s coming in the future! Backing the Brits at the nationals Athletes showcased their steely determination at the Sheffield EIS Centre made in manchester - taegerific Taegers at the Wt Grand prix The lovable cheeky British Taekwondo Mascots at the WT Grand Prix Manchester Want to be a coach? Many people don’t realise the effort and time, Instructors and Coaches put in at grass roots level - But it’s A tale of two Taegers! worth it!

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BRITISH TAEKWONDO TODAY BRITISH TAEKWONDO TODAY by Master S.H. Blomeley by Master S.H. Blomeley email: [email protected] email: [email protected] Foreword TAEKWONDO TODAY Tel: 0161 456 1976 Tel: 07598 413664 TAEKWONDO TODAY

Taekwondo GB U-21 European Championship Bringing you all the official information Team presented with uniforms about NGB Taekwondo in the United Kingdom Today he Great Britain U-21 European Championship Team received their Tusah World Taekwondo approved Practise “Taekwondo Today” with the Tuniforms ahead of the competition in Warsaw, Poland next month. They were presented by British STEVE BLOMELEY • Local Clubs Taekwondo CEO Shirley Stapleton at the National Championships in Sheffield. The kit was supplied by 6th Dan National Governing Body Stuart Taylor at Ki Company of Plymouth who was in attendance at the weekend’s Championships. • Training Tips Editor-in-Chief Ki Company will also supply the kit to the GB Cadet team heading to Spain for the European Foreword from the Editor. Championships and the GB Poomsae team who will be in Chinese Taipei for the World Championships • Instructor Profiles in November. Contributors: Welcome back to British Taekwondo Today 2018, the Official Magazine for The recognised Phill Payne National Governing Body of World Taekwondo in Great Britain. The downloadable • Competition Dates Mark Yell magazine can be accessed via the link displayed on www.britishtaekwondo.org.uk Steve Blomeley This is a bumper issue as it has been such a busy month with very prestigious events • Results happening in Manchester and Sheffield. Light, fun and informative reports are inside Shirley Stapleton concerning the British National Championships, Sheffield, The World Taekwondo Grand • Seminar Details Rod Neilson Prix in Manchester and some small articles based around Taekwondo practice. With Gemma Beiscas your continued support once again I should be able to firmly establish it in the mindset of the membership and you will be able too, as before submit reports, articles of • Seminar Reviews interest, competition and grading results along with many other pieces of information that relate to training in our beloved art. • Grading Dates

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CONTENTS YIN CONTENTS YANG Page 3 Foreword Page 2 U21’s presented with doboks Page 7 Speed-science behind the martial arts Page 4 Want to be a coach? Page 8 Back the Brits Page 9 Back the Brits Page 10 British Taekwondo Nationals Page 11 British Taekwondo Nationals cont.. Page 14 Taegerific Taegers at the Grand Prix Page 19 Caroline Facer Memorial Trophy Page 18 No Payne-No Gain! Page 21 Maisie Catt - An Inspiration Page 20 Ki-dz Korner Page 22 Pilsung & Ki Dan Page 27 Calendar of Events Grading Page 24 Tokyo Taeger Page 26 Control the Page 29 Grand Prix Tag Teams Control Page 28 Poomsae Squad Page 31 Perfect Vs Practical Poomsae Page 30 Nino Ontoy Page 33 Young adults in training! Page 32 Ki-dz in Martial Arts PAGE 4 PAGE 5 email: [email protected] NOVEMBER 2018 YEAR OF THE DOG www.britishtaekwondo.org.uk email: [email protected] BRITISH TAEKWONDO TODAY by Master S.H. Blomeley Article email: [email protected] TAEKWONDO TODAY Tel: 07598 413664 Do You want to be an Instructor or Coach? The rewards are worth it - You can make a difference in someones life! By a Martial Arts Instructor and Coach that much better about themselves when their may not be responding to your coaching does not competitions and at events. Educate them about the The best coaches GET THEIR STUDENTS TO squads succeed. These individuals understand that mean that he/she has an attitude or commitment sport and what it takes to excel. Lets in the first instance whether you’re a student, BELIEVE in themselves - good coaches inspire coaching is only one thing of many that they do problem. Coaches who are rigid, who continually player or parent, catch your breath and acknowledge their players to do more than they think they can. and therefore they do not let this one thing solely adopt the attitude that it’s my way or GOOD COACHES WALK THE TALK - good how very difficult this profession of coaching really In fact, all good teachers do this. They get their define themselves as a person. Coaches who get the highway are far less effective than coaches know that what you say and how you is. students to entertain possibilities that stretch the into trouble with their athletes do so because they those coaches who have mastered the act need to be in harmony. YOUR MOST limits of their beliefs. Taekwondo study involves a are emotionally more vulnerable and tend to feel fine art of being flexible. Understand POWERFUL TEACHING TOOL Coaching is sometimes a thankless, frustrating no- structured approach for progression in the ranks as threatened by a loss or failure. Their egos are on here that flexibility does NOT mean IS MODELING. They win kind of situation. It’s an occupation that whether does building a players confidence. Good coaches the line whenever these individuals compete and being wishy-washy. You can be operate on the done on an amateur level or professionally paid it is always build self-esteem by praising what is right. therefore they feel like they have much more to lose. flexible and strong at the same principle that most often done in a public fishtank. if you coach, In other words, the coach doesn’t praise a mediocre Many blatant coaching mistakes come directly from time. their actions and teach Martial Arts then you are in a highly visible effort. He/she simply makes it a practice to catch the coaches overemphasis on the game’s outcome how they conduct position that continually exposes you to the public his/her athletes doing things RIGHT. The good coach because that individual self-esteem is too caught up The great coaches are themselves will scrutiny and evaluation. Its one of those pastimes doesn’t get caught up in mind games that leave the with this outcome. GREAT COMMUNICATORS always speak much where the general public, friends, family, parents student or player questioning their abilities. - they understand that louder than your regularly weigh in on what kind of a job they think Great coaches UNDERSTAND INDIVIDUAL communication is a two-way words, therefore, you’re doing whether you want their evaluation or The really effective coach praises things done DIFFERENCES IN THEIR ATHLETES the best street and involves a back they actively model not. When it comes to judging your role in teaching, correctly and chips away in small segments the coaches have a basic understanding that and forth between coach and the behaviours and coaching and or results, every man and his dog things that need to be improved upon without each student on their team is different in attitude, student. Bad coaches think attitude that they seems to be an expert and have the qualifications overloading the student with too much information. personality, response-ability, sensitivity and how that communication is a one- want their players to to criticize you. Parents, students, alumni, the press, In other words, one little step at a time helping to build they handle criticism and adversity. These coaches way street. You talk and the adopt. and the team’s organization or administration all mental toughness, self-esteem, enhancing physical take the time to get to know each athlete’s individual students listen. Instead, seem at the ready to offer you either the thumbs up performance rather than creating performance differences and styles. They then hand-tailor what effective communication Good coaches KEEP or thumbs down signal. Even more frustrating for problems. they say to, and how they treat this athlete to achieve entails that you as a coach THE LEARNING a coach is that so much of this external judgment maximum coaching effectiveness. They know that carefully listen to what ENVIRONMENT comes from people who don’t seem to have a clue The greatest coaches are GREAT LIFE TEACHERS a while one athlete may respond well to a hard edge your athletes are saying. EMOTIONALLY SAFE about you, your students, players, or what you’re good coach understands that what they are teaching and raised voice, this approach may totally shut When your students they understand trying to accomplish with them or the squad. goes far beyond the realms of the martial art. This another one down. talk you must BE QUIET that the emotional kind of coach does not just teach the skills, technique INSIDE SO THAT YOU climate student/athlete Teaching and coaching is also one of those activities and strategy within the narrow confines of the art or The best martial artists COACH THE PERSON, CAN LISTEN. Unless dramatically affects how where your effectiveness is almost always narrowly sport. Instead they provide opportunities where the NOT JUST THE ATHLETE really effective coaches you carefully listen to players practice and perform. measured by something that is very often totally more important life lessons can be taught such as take the time to get to know the athlete as a them when they talk They make it their job to out of your control: Achieving or failing promotion, mastering hardship, handling and rebounding from person. They take an interest in the athlete’s life then you won’t have directly and immediately deal winning and losing competitive matches on the mat. setbacks and failures, trusting your teammates, off the field, court or track. They don’t see personal, a clue as to what your with scapegoating, bullying, There are many ways you can be a bad or ineffective sacrificing for the benefit of the group, emotionally academic or social problems as a distraction to the athletes are really saying ostracism and petty jealousies coach, yet if you are fortunate to have good players dealing with winning and losing, good sportsmanship, job of coaching. They view outside problems as an or how to best help them. Far too that sometimes arise between in your group, you win all the more regularly. courtesy, perseverance, fair play, honesty, integrity, opportunity to further build a relationship with the many coaches are too busy countering in fighters. They give a very clear Because of this, you can be thought of as a good being good community members etc. athlete. This kind of caring is never lost on the athlete. their head what their athletes are saying to actually message that cruelty and coach. You can be a really good coach and teacher Coaches who take an interest in the athlete’s total hear them. If you can’t learn how to listen then you mistreatment of others will not but because of a lack of general talent, luck, or other The best coaches KEEP THE ART IN PERSPECTIVE life are more trusted and respected than those who will never truly be effective in reaching your players. be tolerated and are counter to the mission of the circumstances beyond your control such as student they do not get distracted by how big any don’t. As a result, coaches who really care about the group. As a consequence, this kind of coach creates injuries, your record on the competition mat is just one competition is in relation to their role as athlete as a person find that their athletes are more Good coaches TAKE THE TIME TO EDUCATE an atmosphere of safety in the club that is absolutely mediocre and, as a consequence of this, you’re seen an instructor. Similarly, they understand that motivated and work harder. You can’t ever separate THEIR ATHLETES PARENTS they make it a regular crucial for optimal learning and peak performance. as an ineffective coach. combat sports competition are just games and are the athlete as a performer from who he/she is as a practice to communicate with the parents and merely a vehicle to teach their students other, more person. educate them about the martial art-combat sport Great coaches CONTINUALLY CHALLENGE If you’re a coach or thinking of coaching, teaching a important life lessons. They comprehend that what and the role that they need to play. Your success as THEIR ATHLETES TO DO BETTER AND PUSH player or a club then hopefully this article will help they teach and how they teach it will have an impact The best coaches are FLEXIBLE they approach a coach often depends upon getting parents to work THEIR LIMITS they inspire their students to you get a better sense of how the best martial art on the student that goes far beyond the martial art their teaching by continuously studying for a with you, not against you. The only way to make this believe in themselves by continually putting them instructors conduct themselves. You will learn which or sport. better way to reach each athlete. When an athlete happen is if you take the time to speak to and train in situations which challenge their limiting beliefs. behaviours and characteristics will best motivate struggles to learn something the better coaches do your parents. Take a proactive role with them. Do They don’t allow their students to just get by with and inspire your students or players. How do the A really good coach DOES NOT LET THEIR not look at this as a learning disability and blame NOT wait for a problem or crisis before you decide the status quo. They do this by pushing their fighters really great teachers conduct themselves? What it is EGO AND SELF-WORTH GET TIED UP IN THE the athlete for their incompetence. Instead, they that its time to actually approach your parents. Do outside of their comfort zone, physically, mentally and about these coaching individuals that make them so OUTCOME - the best coaches are mentally approach it as a teaching opportunity and therefore so right from the beginning of the season and do it emotionally, and then helping them discover that, in successful? What are some specific things that you healthy enough to know that they are NOT their change how they present the material to that often. Let them know about their support role on the fact, they can do better than they first believed they can learn from them that will help elevate you to performances, regardless of what others around athlete. If one approach doesn’t work, then they try team. Help them understand that their job is NOT could. They teach the GET COMFORTABLE BEING get more success from yourself and your students or them may say. They do not feel diminished as an another until they figure out the best way to reach to motivate or coach their child. Teach them what UNCOMFORTABLE principle, which states that the players? individual when their students fail nor do they feel that particular student. Just because that athlete are appropriate and inappropriate behaviours at only way to grow physically and emotionally is to PAGE 6 PAGE 7 PAGE 7 email: [email protected] NOVEMBER 2018 YEAR OF THE DOG www.britishtaekwondo.org.uk email: [email protected]

BRITISH TAEKWONDO TODAY by Master S.H. Blomeley Article email: [email protected] TAEKWONDO TODAY Tel: 07598 413664 constantly challenge yourself to do things that aren’t Good coaches are NOT DEFENSIVE IN THEIR easy. In this way, they refuse to tolerate mediocrity in INTERACTIONS they understand that part of The Science behind the Martial Arts effort, attitude, technique, training or performance. being a good communicator is that you have to be Challenges, Gradings, Tests and competitions are a open to negative feedback and criticism because within good indicator of how they are doing. this feedback are the seeds to become a better, more successful coach. The best coaches CONTINUALLY CHALLENGE THEMSELVES they continually model the attitudes A great coach USES THEIR STUDENTS MISTAKES and behaviours that they want their players to AND FAILURES AS VALUABLE TEACHING SPEED adopt. They maintain a beginners mind when it comes OPPORTUNITIES - they know that their athletes to their professional development. They understand need to be relaxed and loose in order to PERFORM that regardless of how much success they may have to their potential and that a fear of making mistakes had in the past doing things their own way, they get out will always undermine this relaxed state. To this end, by Dr Mark Yell, 4th Dan there themselves and attend seminars or study from the good coaches give their athletes permission to others. In this way, these coaches continually step out fail and make mistakes. They instil in their players the t is important as we develop ourselves in our Martial Arts, that of their comfort zone as experts and put themselves understanding that mistakes and failures are nothing Iwe understand the principles, the Martial Science, behind why in the more uncomfortable position as beginner and more than feedback, feedback about what you did wrong our techniques work and why certain principles are very impor- learner. Because these coaches walk the talk and and specifically about what you need to do differently tant, and others less so. If we understand these important factors, demand from their athletes exactly what they demand next time. Getting overly angry about mistakes is a then the way we apply our techniques becomes very much more from themselves, their athletes are far more motivated coaching mistake and this response to your athlete’s effective. If you understand which principles are important, then to meet the coaches higher expectations. mistakes will ensure that they will make plenty more it gives you focus on what gives you the greatest benefit as you of them. Knowing that your coach gets impatient and develop yourself. I will be writing articles about Martial Science. The very best coaches are PASSIONATE ABOUT angry when you make mistakes will cause you to worry WHAT THEY DO these coaches know that about this while your performing. The best coaches he first thing I want to discuss is the importance of speed. In passion is a high test fuel that will power you over teach that failure is feedback, and feedback is the food Tthe first article, I will discuss one of the most important aspects obstacles, beyond setbacks and through frustration of winners! of speed:Kinetic Energy. When we deliver a martial arts strike to until you achieve success. Their passion is infectious, an opponent, we are delivering kinetic energy / focusing our power motivational and inspiring. into our opponent. It is the energy that is driven into our opponent. Good coaches are EMPATHIC AND TUNED INTO The mathematical equation for Kinetic Energy is: THE FEELINGS OF THEIR PLAYERS - they have the ability to communicate to their athletes that they K.E. = 0.5 M * V2 truly understand them. When you are empathic you leave your athlete feeling that you as his/her coach Where K.E is kinetic energy, M is mass, and V is velocity. deeply understands. This goes a long way in building athlete loyalty, self-esteem and motivation. Keep in ypically a well trained martial artist will be able to use about mind that being empathic doesn’t necessarily mean T50% of their body weight behind any strike or technique that that you are an emotional pushover. You can have the they use. If someone is twice the weight of their opponent, the ability to understand where your players are coming kinetic energy that they can deliver is twice that of their opponent. from and still make the coaching decisions that you feel It is a pure linear relationship. However, if their strikes are twice are necessary. as fast as their opponent, the kinetic energy they can deliver is four times that of their opponent. Three times the speed / velocity Good coaches are HONEST AND CONDUCT therefore becomes nine times more kinetic energy. Conversely if THEMSELVES WITH INTEGRITY - they know that martial artist is three quarters the speed of their opponent, then their most powerful teaching tool as a coach the kinetic energy they can deliver is half that of their opponent. If is modelling. They also know that how they conduct they are half the speed, then the kinetic energy they can deliver is themselves in relation to their students, the parents, a quarter that of their opponent. opponents, the referees etc is never lost on their fighters. They are honest and demonstrate character o if a person who is twice the weight of their opponent, but can and class in everything they do. Sonly deliver a strike at ¾ the speed of their opponent, they can only deliver the same kinetic energy or power as their oponent. The best coaches MAKE THE SPORTS SIDE OF This may surprise you, the fact that smaller people can deliver as THINGS FUN FOR THEIR PLAYERS they realize that much power in a strike if they hit with sufficient speed. Speed is sports are just games, and games are meant to be therefore the key factor to consider in determining the power that fun. They find creative ways to integrate this fun into can be delivered in strike. The curves that correlate speed with what they do over the course of the training period, on a kinetic energy / power are shown below for interest: daily basis in practice and during competitions. When students are enjoying themselves they are loose and hen you are therefore training to deliver powerful strikes into relaxed. Since loose and relaxed are two of the most Wyour opponent, forget about brute force, focus on the speed of crucial ingredients to peak performance, it is in your your strikes or kicks. Deliver your strikes / kicks like the crack of a best interests as a coach to find innovative ways to whip! I will cover more benefits of Speed in the next article keep your athletes motivated be it for promotion tests, demonstrations and competitions. Dr. Mark Yell, from Warrington is currently a 4th Dan at Cheshire Taekwondo Academy and trains regularly with the editor at Ki Taekwondo Stockport. 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BRITISH TAEKWONDO TODAY BRITISH TAEKWONDO TODAY by Master S.H. Blomeley by Master S.H. Blomeley email: [email protected] Article email: [email protected] Article Tel: 0161 456 1976 TAEKWONDO TODAY Tel: 07598 413664 TAEKWONDO TODAY Kick Kick BacktheBritswith BacktheBritswith BT News and Events in the UK. BT News and Events in the UK.

ongratulations to the Jacob Wishart – WLM MALE TEAM FEMALE TEAM LONDON lovely evening was University of East London, Executive Director (NED) hank you to all our he AGM for British CGB Cadet Female ‘Tag Phillip Cabrot – Kixstar -46kg Shayanne Sarsoza Saturday 15th Ahad out at the Official Docklands Campus, 4-6 appointments. TBritish Taekwondo TTaekwondo has been Team’ winning 70-59 Shahid Naim – Superior Zack Sarsoza -33 (Kixstar) -46kg Lauren Watson DecemberSunday 16th BT Grand Prix meal University Way, London members who applied set for Saturday 24th against Team Keumgang Sam Oluwatoyin – ATA Jacob Wishart -37 (WLM) December for special guests and E16 2RD. United Kingdom The original applicants to be a child mascot at November in Manchester. in Manchester this #Taekwondo Rhys Turner -37 (Team -49kg Kristina Lees dignatories in Manchester Organiser British for the position the World Taekwondo Please see British evening #NextGeneration Ultimate) All applications are to be on the Saturday evening Taekwondo numbered 30, with some Grand Prix in Manchester Taekwondo website for The GB Cadet Female #WeAreBritishTaekwondo Jamie Mcintosh -41 -53kg Tia Thompson made online at tpss.eu after the competition outstanding candidates. last month. We had a details. Team: (Premier) #Poomsae had finished for the hat an inspiration The selection panel tremendous response ADET TEAM Marvin Sabutanan -45 -57kg Ella Sands day, at the Etihad Wlittle Maisie Catt is narrowed this number to Congratulations to all Eve Htut – Taekwondo CANNOUNCEMENT (Kixstar) eorge Eldrington complex. The President for anyone wanting to five interviewees. Despite those mascots who Cymru – The Cadet European Elias Asef -49 -62kg Ellie Bowden Gdecides to call it a of World Taekwondo do Taekwondo and how much discussion, no participated and we hope Niamh Ryan – Premier Championships 2018. (Taekwondo Machine) -62kg Ellie McCormick day on his International was in attendance as if you are determined unanimous decision was you had a great time Latisha Garbett – After the excitement Rhys Williams -53 Refereeing career at was the CEO of British enough you can overcome achieved. leading the players out Ultimate of the Grand Prix in (Empire) -67kg Simone Abley the British Taekwondo Taekwondo. It was a many obstacles. The little for the finals. Neve Hogg – Central Manchester we are Shahid Naim -57 -67kg Mollie Schofield Nationals. To mark and good chance to catch girl got to perform at the The options available to Jodie McKew – Horizon ready to announce the (Superior) honour his commitment up with old friends and WT Manchester Grand the Board now included a peaking of mascots GB Cadet European Adam Cassere -61 MALE TEAM and dedication to the colleagues who had been Prix for Dr. Chung-won re-interview process with Sthere were some cups #kickingforglory‬ Championship Team 2018. (Horizon) cause Bianca Walkden very busy throughout the Choue . Read about it a new committee, but available at the Grand #NextGeneration ‬ Samson Oluwatoyin -61 -58kg Tyron Moores- presented George in front day behind the scenes at inside the magazine. given the proximity of the Prix with The Taegers #WeAreBritishTaekwondo The competition will take (ATA) Duffield of all the players, officials the innaugural event. AGM, it seemed sensible on plus some at the place in the beautiful Zak Lambert -65 (Storm) -58kg Luke Jones and spectators a signed and democratically Nationals. There were resort of Marina D’or Danyaal Butt +65 (Elite dobock from everyone in beneficial to put all five also card board cut out in Spain from 29th Academy) -63kg Jamie Simpson- the middle of the arena candidates to the up and masks for the little ones November – 2nd Kidd at the EIS Sheffield. coming AGM for final that you could purchase December. The team who STAFF George is such a regular arbitration at both events and a will be representing Great he World Taekwondo face at events and his small handful of tote Britain: Sarah Jennings – Team TManchester Grand easy manner enamoured he editor and bags with Tokyo Taeger. If Manager Prix was a huge success him to everybody. He Tpublisher of BT you would still like to get FEMALE TEAM Daniel Flesher – Coach on many fronts for took to the mike to say a Today would like to them please contact the he GB Male Cadets Kathy Hook – Coach British Taekwondo, GB few words thanking the thank the clubs that editor Tteam following their Mia Hadfield -29 (WLM) Ben Shaw – Coach Taekwondo and the GB British Taekwondo family. are supporting this new ‘Tag Team’ match with Niamh Ryan -33 Sophie Morrison – athletes who performed venture by placing their on’t forget you Team Keumgang in (Premier) Performance Analysis really, really well on advertisements on the BT Dbudding writers Manchester on Saturday. Latisha Garbett -37 Cemil Yesilyurt – Physio home soil. Two Golds, club page or placing them out there within British A great experience for the (Ultimate) two Silvers and a Bronze inside the publication Taekwondo. Let the editor Cadets in an entertaining Tegan Paynter -41 (BTS) -21 European were the tally from the advertising their seminars know what is happening, encounter that saw them Mia Pachansky -44 UChampionships 3 day innaugural event and events. It all helps results, gradings, seminar come out on the wrong (Aquila) – Great Britain Team at the Etihad Campus. contribute to him being reports etc. Foreward side of a 59-79 defeat. Beth Christy -47 Announcement British Day 1 saw the enigmatic able to continue to any articles that you may (Manchester Aces) Taekwondo are pleased to Lauren Williams with her be able to create and wish to consider about The GB Cadets Male Ruby Lee -51 (NTC) announce the team that dynamic style of playing promote the magazine, Taekwondo training, Team: Jodie McKew -51 will be representing Great reach the final on the which does take a practice, lifestyle, (Horizon) Britain at the forthcoming Friday evening to take ritish considerable amount training tips, nutrition, Kimberley Barnes -55 World Taekwondo Europe Gold in a very positive BTaekwondo National of time and effort. In mentoring, self defence (Lion TKD) U-21 Championships in fashion. Poomsae Championships turn, he hopes that if tips etc for consideration Leyla Palser -55 (Aquila) Poland. The competition 2018 will take place he Board held an everybody passes the to be included in the Amy Bone -59 (Team takes place 8th – 11th EGISTRATION IS over the weekend of Telectronic Board links or pdf on to friends, publication for the Warrior TKD) November 2018 in ROPEN for the 2018 Saturday 15th and Meeting at the National families and business membership by the Adele Williamson +59 Warsaw. NATIONAL POOMSAE, Sunday 16th December. Championships yesterday colleagues, it will further membership. (BTS) FREESTYLE AND PARA This event will be hosted in an attempt to resolve promote your clubs in the CHAMPIONSHIPS in at the SportsDock UEL, the outstanding Non- communities. PAGE 10 PAGE 11 email: [email protected] www.britishtaekwondo.org.uk www.britishtaekwondo.org.uk

BRITISH TAEKWONDO TODAY BRITISH TAEKWONDO TODAY by Master S.H. Blomeley by Master S.H. Blomeley email: [email protected] Article email: [email protected] Article Tel: 0161 456 1976 TAEKWONDO TODAY Tel: 07598 413664 TAEKWONDO TODAY

The British Taekwondo National Championships

aekwondo athletes from the majority of he medal ceremonies were held at one Tclubs in Great Britain all came to Sheffield Tend of the arena with the traditional 1, 2, to showcase their Kyorugi (Free Sparring) 3 podium set at different levels with number talents and steely determination inside the one, of course, being the highest and it was English Institute of Sports complex. It had obvious to see the joy on the faces of those been a busy month in October for BT clubs, that had endured the trials of competitive members, Instructors and coaches have had Taekwondo, to have the honour and prestige of the World Taekwondo Grand Prix just the week stepping onto that podium. Looking back over before in Manchester. The British Taekwondo the two-day event the majority of Instructors, staff had been working non-stop under the players, staff, spectators and officials all gave guidance of new CEO Shirley Stapleton. it a big thumbs up and are already preparing for next years championship to enjoy. he competition rings were set up in the Tcentre of the large hall surrounded by an athletics track with the spectators seating just on the outside of that and not too far away from the action. The first day was designated to the kup grade (non-Black Belt) divisions both adult and children categories. Of course, there were plenty of the little ones waiting to test their skills on the big stage. For some, it was their very first time being in an open after building some experience in the many local and parents avoiding long delays which can as near as they could depending on which here were quite a few very experienced weight divisions. There were plenty of exciting one to one tournaments. be very frustrating, plus if a youngster didn’t side of the arena was closest to their player’s Tnational academy athletes too building moments as the competitors battled it out in make their designated competition weight competition mat cheering enthusiastically more and more ring time up plus it was a good the well run National competition overseen by here were a few stalls set up around the they were easily and successfully moved especially if it was a family member also, all test for other athletes to compare and compete Chief Referee Paul Timms who had stepped Tarena for merchandise and Taekwondo to another division. The competition got adding to a great atmosphere inside. The against them. It wasn’t long before some of up to the plate after short notice. equipment to be purchased and the Marvel underway after the coaches meeting and all competition rings had a staggered break for the National athletes from the last weeks WT superhero body armours were on display officials were in place. No large-scale event lunch to ensure the action continued and on Grand Prix edals were won across which caught the eye, especially if you were ever runs 100% smoothly but with the calibre schedule. The officials really appreciated the arrived to add Mthe many clubs of the a youngster. Amongst some of the souvenirs of refereeing officials operating under Chief to the prestige country from a variety of were event cups from the Taegers of Taekwondo Referee Paul Timms, the BT staff behind the of the event. different players and different who were often seen going around the event scenes plus the coaches and competitors Bradly Sinden, styles of play showcasing the amusing both children and adults with their being well organised if there were any Lauren great versatility within British antics. The Kidz swamped the cheeky big problems you didn’t really notice them and Williams Taekwondo. There were some cats getting selfies and snapshots at every the atmosphere was fabulous. Over in the and Bianca teams who had a large group opportunity. Lots of competitors were also far corner of the event arena, there was a Walkden of of students and others with getting photos in front of the Daedo Marvel matted area for players to warm up with their GB Taekwondo plus Aaron Cook. just a few but all enjoyed the experience superhero large pop-up banners all adding to respected coaches in advance of their match and competitive spirit of the day. There were a great atmosphere inside the stadium. You numbers coming up. Fighters or players as he action was getting hotter and hotter as repeat Gold medallists from the previous year can still get the event official merchandise too they are known in Taekwondo had to come Tplayers progressed to quarter-final stages in some categories but also newly crowned if you visit the BT website. through the check-in desk to reach the and when the timing was right there were champions in others. Team trophies were competition mats. The check-in staff worked a few announcements and presentations to also up for grabs for the most points he weigh-in previously had been well tirelessly and made sure everyone had the make during a short break. Bianca Walkden gained via medal positions with BTS Torganised and many comments were made necessary equipment on before they were presented George Eldrington a signed dobok taking the top spot. about how much better it was for both coaches allowed through and all players were fighting off everybody as he’s decided to hang up his under pss (electronic) scoring system with a Referees jacket after a long service for British video playback also being used for contested fine display of quick food laid out for them Taekwondo and he will be sorely missed with decisions. This equipment was only put on for much-needed refreshment as they work his pleasant and easy manner. Also, the once the fighters had reached their match tirelessly all day for the benefit of good open selected Under 21s European squad were ring and were ready to play in their respective fair competition. The novice or kup grade presented with their doboks for their up and matches. divisions came to a close early enough on coming major championship this month. As Saturday evening enabling everyone to the day progressed into the early evening it was he kup grade players were giving it their all regroup, refresh, go to their accommodation time for the business end of the competition Tduring the competitive bouts and there was and get a good meal during the evening, where it was going to be decided through the some excellent skill on display from both child ready to do it all again the next day but with semi-finals and finals who would be crowned and adult alike. The spectators would gather the senior Black Belt divisions. 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he Taegers of British Taekwondo was once again in special needs group were all lined up waiting to go a grand entrance through the players tunnel onto the wanting to be outdone by the other as plenty of paws competition at the Etihad complex was really hotting up Taction supporting and cheering on the GB athletes plus Ainto the main arena when Tokyo Taeger approached competition mats. Kyle the presenter had gone out ahead were also flying around trying to score points on the now as it had reached the quarter-final stages and a entertaining the spectators at the 3-day event, especially them to their delight and plenty of high fives were given and welcomed all the new schools to the event getting body armour. The match was close but then Tiger Kwon couple of GBs athletes were doing rather well. One more the children. The Taegerific inaugural competition which is all around, as they sat patiently waiting to go and watch them to play a few games plus show them some footage managed a push kick which saw Tokyo knocked down and match and they would be in the finals which were to be The World Taekwondo Grand Prix was held in Manchester some of the matches. As they were about to go into the on the large screen hanging right above the middle ring having to take a referee count but he made it back up on screened live on the BBC red button from 7:00pm. It was at the Etihad stadium complex from Friday the 19th of competition Tokyo Taeger went ahead of them to to the of the arena. The school children were informed his feet in time to recover. serious Taeger time now and the business end of the October until Sunday the 21st. The Taegers of Taekwondo great delight of a now pretty full arena of very excited that very shortly the event mascots were soon competition, so Tokyo and Tiger Kwon were both keen to have been at every British Taekwondo Grand Prix event kids all beckoning for the Taegers to come over so to come out and demonstrate a Taekwondo e flew straight back into carry on supporting our British Taekwondo athletes and kicking off the first one back in 2013, which was also held that they could high five them or even give them match for them adding that bit Hthe match and by now both entertain the crowd where they could. in Manchester but at a different venue. a hug. The atmosphere was now really of fun and alternative Taegers were feeling the rocking up and Master Steve Blomeley entertainment pace but were spurred on auren Williams and Bradley Sinden of GB Taekwondo ith the knowledge that over 600 school children were who was escorting to the by the children cheering Lhad now reached the finals after successfully navigating Warriving at the Manchester Regional Arena inside the Taegers at this and eventually Tokyo the quarters. The finals going out live on the BBC red the Etihad complex on the Friday morning sessions, the point had all the Taeger managed to land button meant that the arena was now cleared and the Taeger crew were keen to get Taegering and entertaining school children a decisive blow which lights dimmed ready for the fans to return for the evening the ki-dz in their own unique way plus give them plenty of roaring like a Tiger Kwon didn’t recover session. It also meant this is where the Taegers can really photo or selfie opportunities. As in many big events, the Taeger everytime from in time and so he come into their own welcoming the crowd, cheering on best-laid plans don’t always pan out and there was a little Tokyo went in and was attributed to be the their favourite athletes and generally getting the already Taeger surprise as many of the designated schools arrived sat amongst the winner by TKO. Taeger excited crowd going even more. The Taegers have a few literally all at once, as some were ahead of schedule for crowd. Tokyo Tastic Tokyo was more than little tricks up their sleeves for the ki-dz, one being their their allocated time slots. is used to by happy although a little fatigued. magic thumbs which light up and they use in various now getting They both retired to their dressing ways to amuse and baffle the unsuspecting child and he Taegers were quickly on hand to lend a paw or swamped room to recover but with big smiles some adults ha ha ha. Ttwo and began mixing in with the different groups of and plays on their faces for the fun children who were mesmerized by the cheeky big cats as the odd spectacle. Two thirty was he events team had asked that The Taegers be behind well as the World Taekwondo players competing on the few funny fast approaching and this Tthe scenes so that they could again be utilised for an mat. It was even better when a British player was out in tricks to meant it was time for emoji game on the big screen with a couple of children who the arena vying to get through to the next round. There entertain the fighting had been selected out of the crowd. This game followed was plenty of cheering going on from both parties the little to resume in on from the Tag Team event in which previous years the ones. The Teachers or carers the arena. Taegers have walked out with the teams but in Manchester he children were shown around the arena in stages were also having fun and With all the 2018 this time they were kept for the games and came out Tand also given the opportunity to TRY TAEKWONDO joining in with British children to join the ki-dz sitting next to them whilst they battled it with the many instructors and coaches who were waiting Taekwondo mascots and having outguessing the names of films. Tokyo Taeger was really on a specially matted area placed in the fan-zone. It was many commented on how returned pleased that his side won after a tie-breaker and got very great to see the ki-dz taking their shoes and socks off they brought a lot of fun and back to their excited seeing himself on the big screen. getting into lines to test their kicking skills joy to their school children schools in and flexibility. The coaches would show and of course, they all took readiness for he Friday evening finals saw Bradley narrowly lose them a kick or a combination of kicks that pictures on their phones or their home Tout in his semi-final but Lauren went one better and they wanted to try and then have them i-pads for a keepsake of their time the reached the final which meant The Taegers had even execute on the focus mitts or paddles as they visit. crowd. Its more cheering and crowd leading to do, to try to see are known in Taekwondo. no easy feat trying Lauren through to victory in this 2018 Grand Prix. The two s dinner time approached to spar as a Taeger of them were up and down in between rounds beckoning he Taegers not averse to being shy were Athere was a break in the especially with those the crowd to be ever more vocal, which they were and Teagerly waiting to join the queues and competition for the fighters but even more school large heads. Not only everybody was pleased to see her win Gold! show off their fancy footwork too. One little children were arriving at 1:00pm. A plan had were the Ki-dz loving the one was a little apprehensive about doing already been put in place for the tv presenter and match between the two this activity but as soon as Tokyo Taeger team to introduce The Taegers to the new batch British white Taegers, but demonstrated the kicks on the paddles he of school children and so after a short rest Tokyo Tiger Kwon the female and quickly forgot his shyness and was merrily Taeger and Tiger Kwon the female of the pack Tokyo Taeger the male, the kicking away. were asked to be ready behind the scenes to do two combatants were not PAGE 16 PAGE 17 email: [email protected] www.britishtaekwondo.org.uk NOVEMBER 2018 YEAR OF THE DOG email: [email protected]

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n the Saturday after such an exciting night before with was due out, so back out we went to lend our Taegertastic partying and posing in the fan zone as it wouldn’t be long Headhunter fighting in her usual style and gameplan. The Otwo medals for GB Taekwondo and the prospect of a support and try to cheer them on to victory. The Taegers before crowd favourite and double Olympic champion Taegers were sticking to their usual style too and getting couple more with the quality players that were entering also bumped into a few of our very own Ki Taekwondo Jade Jones was due ringside. There were no worries as to up in between rounds trying to raise the crowd noise and the fray today, the Taegers were now at full strength with Birmingham University club students who were there to where the cheeky big cats would be once her match was support, not that it takes much when Jade is on. Again Jade their team also. At any given point there were three or watch the event plus they photo bombed Peter Adamsons due up. worked her way to victory and sent the crowd into joyous four of the cheeky white big cats wandering around being daughter who was involved in a short tv clip wearing rapture as this meant two finals on the final evening and their mischievous selves and having a good time. Taeger one of our cardboard Taeger cut out masks with the tv s Jade Jones, the Head Hunter came out to rapturous two Brits battling for Gold medal positions. the Tiger, Tiger Tae, Tokyo Taeger, Tiger Kwon, Grandmaster presenter. We were also asked if we could quickly pop Aapplause The Taegers were just walking into the Taeger, Man Taeger, Queen B Taeger and of course Tiny and see Stephen and Sarah (Stevenson) Jennings and spectator area and passed each other. You could see the irst out was the men and the GB player was aiming to Taeger, the Taeger cub were all making an appearance their children who were at the event as they wanted to determination on Jades face as she meant business and Fbeat his opponent in front of the tv cameras which were at various stages throughout the day to entertain the meet The Taegers. We of course gladly obliged and in true the Taegers themselves were focused on giving her the also getting in amongst the spectators, giving The Taegers Taekwondo family. Banana Splits style (the older Taekwondo generation will best support possible. She came out of her early round some footage to which they didn’t shy from showing some remember the Banana Splits Saturday morning tv show match quite comfortably to progress to the next stage flowing hand movements for the big screen. This match for kidz), the two little ones were running around doing with The Taegers as this Grand Prix they were hidden much to the crowd and Taegers delight. By now the seemed to elude the GB player a little as he fell behind kicks shouting bacha every time they saw us. away more due to the layout of the competition floor. The Taegers were handing out Taeger stickers to the children on points and couldn’t claw them back despite a valiant referees normally all clamber for a picture in between their they came across plus the odd facemask to add to the effort, but it was a tremendous achievement getting the “Thank you to Stephen Blomeley and the Taegers, official duties. Wishing Queen B a massive good luck the occasion. Silver as Queen B had done so the previous evening. they made our kids day” Taegers headed towards the fans to join them and cheer After the medal ceremony, it was Taeger time for the last Stephen and Sarah Jennings them on. It was a great atmosphere again as she battled time at this event as our double Olympic champion was it out with another Mexican player to reach the final. due out to fight in her final and finish the event off on ianca Walkden having reached the quarters gave The a high, we hoped. Jade was Taegerific, as usual, stalking BTaegers something to cheer about as they all gathered fter a short break for the player and the Taegers, it was her opponent all around the centre ring and picking in the crowd at the ring near the player’s entrance. Against Athe final being beamed right across the globe to the up the points when she needed too, The Taegers didn’t Mexico, this was going to be a bruising battle everybody Taekwondo world and the BBC. Out came Bianca Walkden really need to pick the crowd up but they still added their reckoned due to the calibre of her opponent. It turned out to rousing support and Grandmaster Taeger had made his uniqueness to the buzz and were encouraging all the to be just that as The Taegers enjoyed rousing the crowd in first appearance to help cheer her on. This time it was ki-dz to cheer loudly. Kyle the commentator screamed between rounds. One quite amusing moment was when against China. It was such a close contest going right into ‘Manchester Make Some Noise’ so they roared her all Taeger creator Steve Blomeley shouted come on Taegers the final round and with seconds to go the Taegers were the way to success and take yet another Gold in a home get them all going which preceded with the Mexican wondering whether it would be like a film script where Grand Prix. Jade in her interview after stated how much supporters leading the chant for their player in earnest. their heroin pulled off a comeback to either make the score the crowd play an important part for her on home soil. It didn’t take long for the Brits to fire back with “GBR even or snatch victory. Alas, it was not to be but it was Taegertastic Jade Gold Medal Winner - Taegerific Taegers GBR GBR” ...it all helped create a great atmosphere and very enjoyable and of course, GB and Bianca had earned Made in Manchester - Here We Go! Bring on the World B Olympians were on the competition mat for day 2 of you could hear Queen B’s boyfriend Aaron Cook getting another crucial medal along with invaluable Olympic amon Samsun was back out and literally at the same Championships now, next May in Manchester, which will Gthe Manchester Grand Prix plus other British athletes hoarser as he was shouting encouragement. In the end, it qualification points for Tokyo 2020. It was now 10:00pm Dtime as another crowd favourite Aaron Cook which be an event and a half - It’s huge! too for the Taegers to cheer on. The Taegers were out in was the Brits who were celebrating as Bianca came out on all added to the atmosphere as both players were vying force early on parading around the fan zone area where all top to reach the finals and the evening session. She even to get through. The Taegers were gathered in the corner the stalls were, giving people and especially the Taekwondo took time for a pose at ringside with two of the cheeky big at Damos ring cheering him on to victory plus got to see children, who were now at the event opportunities for cats who were delighted and excited. More joy and work I think the first sudden death or golden point match as photographs and fun. It was great seeing some of the for The Taegers! Cook and his opponent were tied at 4-4. Aaron was first volunteers too from previous Grand Prix in Manchester and to score to take him through and Join Damon Samsun London, who remembered us very well and came up to say he full Taeger team were looking forward to the in the next round. Both players were out again not too hello. The Taegers base was now the WT room behind the TSaturday night evening session especially with having long after and a Taegerific effort from the GB player saw scenes and also gave them a sanctuary to rest after busy British interest in the event that was again live on the BBC him progress to the finals whereas Cook again went to times Taegering. Steve Blomeley the creator of The Taegers red button at 7:00pm. They did manage to make a quick a sudden death match against the Egyptian player and gave Bianca Walkden one of the cut-out Taeger masks as visit to the nearest McDonalds for a well-earned treat this time it went against him. The Taegers and Damon a memento. He was also armed with Taeger stickers to before taking on their duties of cheering and supporting were delighted that he had made it to the semi-finals. give the Taekwondo Ki-dz when they were out and about again. As Bianca was due out they were all gathered Our double Olympic champion was back out and again in the competition cheering the athletes on. Tiger Kwon behind the scenes whereas previously the Taegers had on fire as she cruised into the final stages which meant it was seen to be flossing and dab-ing at one point to the photographs with the children mascots enhancing their in the evening and Steve Blomeley the Taeger creator left was brilliant for the home fans and the mascots as there amusement of Master Blomeley. Grandmaster Shin and whole experience of the event before they led the players the Taegers quickly to get to the official BT meal being was double British interest and potentially two more Gold his friend a fellow Korean master from Spain came over out. Some referees even found time to have pictures taken attended by Dr Chungwon Choue the president of World medals. to say hello and have photographs with the whole pack of Taekwondo. The rest of the crew got everything ready Taegers. for the penultimate Sunday where some of the big, big he evening came around quickly and as the arena names in Taekwondo were finally joining the competition. Tdimmed the lights another tag team event took place t was great to see some of the players who we know Tired Taegers went home to rest up ready to do it all again before the players came out for their semi finals. First up Ipersonally having seen them at previous Grand Prix the following day. was the GB -80kg player to meet the Egyptian that had events and of course get the obligatory photo. Aaron beaten Aaron Cook on golden point. This was going to be a Cook always has time for the Taegers plus he granted an unday soon arrived, well, in fact, Master Blomeley close one but the crowd, Grandmaster Taeger, Tiger Kwon interview with a friend of Master Blomeleys, who runs Sdidn’t get back home from the Saturday until the early and Tiny Taeger were all behind him cheering him on. As World of Martial arts TV. The newly appointed CEO of British hours of Sunday after a very enjoyable meal with the expected it was tight and close but no one expected it to Taekwondo Shirley Stapleton and Mike McKenzie also did Taekwondo family. The Taegers were back in action very finish before the final third round. Unfortunately for the interviews for him too which was much appreciated, as early as Damon Samsun was one of the first on ringside, Egyptian player he went over badly on his knee and could it was his first time covering a major Taekwondo event. so they sat with his family cheering him on and then with not continue sending the GB player into the final and The Taegers were pretty busy on the Saturday with quite a successful passage to the next round posed for photos we had still got GB double Olympic champion to come. a few British Athletes competing, some even in the same with Damo’s Dad and family and then when he came out A quick change over by two of the Tiny Taeger mascots weight division as the day before. We would be out one for a brief spell to see them we had a snapshot with him saw us back in position to welcome the GB -57kg female minute, nip back for a rest but then find another player too. 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BRITISH TAEKWONDO TODAY BRITISH TAEKWONDO TODAY by Master S.H. Blomeley by Master S.H. Blomeley Article email: [email protected] email: [email protected] Article TAEKWONDO TODAY Tel: 0161 456 1976 Tel: 07598 413664 TAEKWONDO TODAY The Caroline Facer No Payne A Club Growth Memorial Trophy No Gain ! Journal 6... 2018 By Phill Payne of business. Hopefully Is there an extra charge get a reduction from the top tip is to phone the this quick guide will help for building insurance? If local council if you’re local planning office and y name is Phill instructors have a better the unit has any shared a ‘not for profit’ or a ask the question ‘Could MPayne and I am a understanding of the areas with other tenants, mandatory reduction you see any potential British Taekwondo coach. process of setting up is there a service charge? of 80% if you are a problems with this I currently run two full a full time martial arts Are the utilities (heating, Community Amateur application?’. centre. electricity, water) included Sports Club. time martial arts centres in the rent or separate? while also helping other fter opening two full 10 Solicitors fees martial arts coaches Atime venues with 7Lease Before you sign a lease, develop their coaching, over 500 members and 4Size How long will your lease find a local solicitor that This year’s Caroline Facer Memorial In Caroline’s honour, last year British £1000 to go towards competition and business and technology helping other coaches Is the space big enough be? I initially take a 6 deals with commercial Trophy 2018 was launched today at the Taekwondo introduced The Caroline travel. Please submit your nominations systems. set up their own venues, to provide a suitable year lease with 1 way leases. You may want to National Championships in here is my top 10 list of training area? You will break clause on the 3 shop around and get 2-3 Facer Memorial Trophy. The trophy to [email protected] op 10 considerations important considerations. probably also need at year mark. Make sure you quotes. The landlord will Sheffield in the presence of Caroline’s is awarded to a nominated British Nominations deadline is FRIDAY 30th Twhen selecting your least 1 toilet, an area for a know how much notice normally ask you pay his family. Caroline was a leading figure in Taekwondo member who fits what NOVEMBER 2018 dream full time venue desk and filing cabinet, a you need to give, when solicitors fees too. On British Taekwondo representing GB and Caroline stood for. 1Are you self motivated spectator area and a little the rent review is (and more than one occasion I winning Silver and Bronze at the In 2017 the trophy was won by any instructors and how well do deal with storage space. the basis of the review), have had the solicitor pay British Taekwondo has asked clubs to Mollie Schofield a member at BTS dream about pressure? who is responsible their own fees but this M European Championships in Rome and earning a living teaching I personally deliver about for the upkeep of the is usually dependent on nominate a member they see fit to win in Southampton. Her inspiring story martial arts and for many, 6-7 weekly classes out 5Parking building and if you need how desperate they are Manchester. Caroline with her hard work this prestigious award. The nominations showed her hard work, determination this dream will include of around 60 but in the Where are your customers a Schedule of Condition to get a new tenant in and dedication was also crowned British will be shortlisted and a winner selected and positive attitude in coming back running their own full beginning, I was doing going to park? Do you before you more in. an empty building. Don’t Champion 13 times during her career by a panel, which will including members from a series of career-threatening time martial arts centre. everything myself. Even have allocated private forget that there will representing Scorpion Taekwondo. In of Caroline’s Family. The winner will be injuries to become the Senior British Before you jump in feet though I do not lead as parking or are you relying probably be VAT to add on May 2017, Caroline sadly lost her brave notified and presented with the trophy Champion at last years National first though, you need many classes now, I am on public parking. Visit 8Access to toilets to these fees too. to know that as well as still always busy. If you the parking areas at the They could be in your battle with Breast Cancer aged just 34. at their club along with a cheque for Championships in Manchester. having a good grasp of don’t like being busy, this times you would be open unit or shared with other opefully this crash modern coaching, it is path is probably not for to get a better overview tenants. The different Hcourse will help just as important that you you. availability. type of access will some instructors on the GARY SYKES OF DONCASTER ALL-STARS understand the basics usually dictate if you verge of committing to are responsible for the a full time centre. For AWARDED HONORARY BLACK BELT 2 6Rateable value cleaning and upkeep or a more tips on martial arts The rateable value of a third party. coaching, business and he award was presented to Gary at The eventually, International Taekwondo evolved. Location property is set by the technology system TWorld Taekwondo Grand Prix Manchester Peter Adamson, Kathy Hook, Wayne Green all With the growth of Valuation Office Agency. you can find me on 2018 by Dr Chungwon Choue for his services started their career in that little scout hut back online marketing it If the rateable value is 9Use class facebook, twitter to Taekwondo over the many decades he in the early 1980s. no longer essential under £12,000 you will not Business buildings in the and linkedin using to be located on a pay any business rates. UK all have a designated @coachphillpayne has been involved in the art. Gary used to busy main road. If it is between £15,000 ‘Use class’. Martial coach Sarah (Stevenson) Jennings, who went 988 was to see Master Sykes first That said, you will and £12,000, it will be arts centres usually on to Olympic GB fame. Gary is a full-time 1involvement with the Olympic Games as need to be within calculated on a sliding come under the D2 Taekwondo Instructor, a 6th-degree black he was requested to coach the GBR squad in a 15 minute travel scale. If you have to pay (Assembly and leisure) belt Master chief instructor of the Allstars Seoul, South Korea. He has never looked back time of your target business rates with no classification. If the Taekwondo Academy. since. By the early 1990s, the club had earned market. reduction, this will cost building you are looking roughly around half of the at is currently under a an unprecedented reputation for success on 3 rateable value annually. different classification, urrently, the Academy stretches from the the full contact sports fighting scene across Rent You can normally spread you make submit Cdepths of Doncaster and Barnsley to the the country. However, it was in the mid-1990s What does the these payments over 10 a ‘Change of Use’ wilds of Wakefield, Leeds and Dewsbury. He when the club made their presence felt on cost of the rent months. planning application. started out teaching a small group of pupils the international scene, where his team of include? Do you If full business rates are This is not necessarily each Sunday morning in a small run down fighters became regulars at events all over need to add VAT? due you can sometimes a show stopper but my scouts hut in Cantley, Doncaster. Where some Europe of the most influential names in English, and PAGE 20 PAGE 21 email: [email protected] NOVEMBER 2018 YEAR OF THE DOG www.britishtaekwondo.org.uk email: [email protected]

BRITISH TAEKWONDO TODAY by Master S.H. Blomeley Kidz email: [email protected] Article TAEKWONDO TODAY Tel: 07598 413664 TAEKWONDO TODAY Hey Kidz here’s one method of How to Tie Kidz MaisieCatt During the Manchester Grand Prix, Oct. 20, 2018 Maisie Catt who is a rising taekwondo star and inspiration showed off her skills in front of a packed out your Belt!... crowd and the World Taekwondo President Chungwon Choue. When Maisie was just ten months old, She was Korner tragically diagnosed with meningitis. This forced her to have to have both legs amputated and later replaced with prosthetic limbs. Maisie has never let this hold her back and started doing Taekwondo just like her Brother did. I started doing taekwondo because of my brother. He seemed to really enjoy it and it looked like fun, said the young lady from Great Britain.

Maisie hasn’t looked back since starting training and Just nine months into her taekwondo journey, Maisie has already been selected for the Great Britain Taekwondo Para-Poomsae Squad. She has recently tested for and received her green belt 6th kup rank. President Choue After learning about Maisie’s incredible story invited her and her family to Manchester to watch and meet some of her idols in the taekwondo world, which included Bianca Walkden and Jade Jones. Maisie thoroughly enjoyed her day that she deserves and will never forget as neither will the spectators. I loved meeting my favourite athletes. Meeting Jade was really cool. I can’t believe I’ve met the President too! said Maisie. Following Maisie’s demonstration, President Choue was full of praise for her attitude and taekwondo skills: When I heard about your inspirational story, I was truly touched by your determination and passion for taekwondo. It has been great to meet you and see some

The Taegers of Taekwondo C Steve Blomeley 2018 TM of your excellent skills! You are an inspiration for people

Ta Da! around the world and a true credit to our sport. Maisie and her story will undoubtedly inspire others around the world to take up taekwondo, which is some- thing she is incredibly honoured by. I’m proud that my story makes others want to take up taekwondo. she states It makes her feel happy! and she wants to keep practising to get better and better at it! Maisie’s story highlights the Korean Martial Art and Olympic combat sports ability to inspire, to bring hope,

O and to change lives. She is a role model for the Combat sport, and if anything is to go by her showing at the Manchester Grand Prix, then Maisie Catt certainly has the attitude, determination and talent to realise her dreams and become a future para-taekwondo star!

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BRITISH TAEKWONDO TODAY by Master S.H. Blomeley Article email: [email protected] TAEKWONDO TODAY Tel: 07598 413664 Students had to have nerves of steel over in Sheffield for the ... Pilsung & Ki Dan Grading... n the Steel city of Sheffield 16 candidates from Ki Taekwondo and Pilsung Taekwondo tested for 1st Dan/Poom or higher at the very 1st Dan Promotional grading hosted by the Pilsung group. The Igrading panel consisted of Master Craig Wallace, Master S. H. Blomeley and 4th Dan Raymond Richards at the Springs Academy Sheffield. October 7th 2018. Master Blomeley has an old friendship with Pilsungs old Chief Instructor and was asked if he could assist them in lending his experience, which he was more than happy to do. Therefore it transpired that they decided to make it a joint Dan grading between the two groups as Ki Taekwondo had students eligible and ready to test too.

he Grading itself consisted of 4 sections which were basics, Poomsae, Step Sparring and Free Sparring finishing with destruction for the senior adult students. A big emphasis was placed on Tthe students to go through a system of basic techniques first which gave all the examiners chance to look at and assess every candidate individually plus it gives them a considerable amount of time on the floor. Master Blomeley believes that if you follow this system first it gives chance for the students to build into the test and also candidates can’t hide on the floor and be easily missed, especially if there was a large group grading. Also, certain students may have special requirements which again gives them a chance to overcome some limitations they may have which the average student does not. The students were well tested in the first section but not to the point they were overly fatigued.

he second section of patterns or poomsae was next and as the students were by now fully enmeshed into the grading you could see a relaxation within them and their performance of the Tpoomsae which are a very big part of Dan promotion. The students had to perform the compulsory patterns for the grade they were going for plus at least another 4 were picked at random from the whole range of poomsae that they should know. The usual 1 step sparring, 1-2-1 and free sparring were assessed with all candidates being rotated around all the others to give a decent time factor on the floor in full sparring gear and body armour. Even the older group of 40+ were put through their paces to showcase their attacking and counter-attacking skills. Self-defence was also incorporated into the test with the candidates having to demonstrate releases from locks and holds of varying degrees dependent on the level of Dan they were going for. Destruction was on wood which most candidates agree is a far better process than the plastic break boards.

he grading itself ran very smoothly especially since the students knew in advance of how it was to run as we demonstrated to them the format. Ki Taekwondo Tstudent Shaun Peter whos only 15 very confidently stood in front of everybody in the warm-up hall and performed to commands of what was required, especially in the basics section. Another major factor in the smooth running of the Dan promotion was down to Pilsungs Simon Turton who has worked for a National Governing body before (Basketball) and had everything collated, packaged and ready, as far as administration goes and that was with the added stress in the fact that he was grading too. The Dan grading panel would like to extend a big thank you to him for his efforts.

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“The creator of the Taegers, the cheeky mascots from the Manchester WTF Grand Prix events has added another character to the family” All in time for the 2020 Olympic Games of course! The Tokyo Taeger!

Ki-dz. Originally drawn for Ki Japanese mainland. Leading funding and a company who Taekwondo club newsletter up to the Games were hoping can make the heads a little many years ago to inspire that you might see a bit more more comfortable to wear. As and encourage the children of Tokyo Taeger with his Great the Ki Taekwondo students of the club, the family of them Britain hogu showing his who operate them will tell you, has steadily grown reflecting appreciation of our national its pretty hard work being a various aspects of training athletes and with tail and Taeger albeit tremendous fun! and supporting Taekwondo. paws crossed, that they New CEO Shirley Stapleton achieve podium positions has had talks with Master he creator is constantly in the future qualification Blomeley and they together Tdeveloping them and events. are exploring the possibilities often gets fresh ideas for that the cheeky mascots can new characters or themes. t the second Manchester bring to British Taekwondo The full costumed mascots AGrand Prix we had some helping to promote our art were put together by Mrs cuddly toys made up which all to the children plus making Barrett, Stephens now went like hot cakes and at the it more fun and engaging for 85-year-old Mother, who third we had developed them them. after being asked to see if we a little bit more, reflecting the could transform the cartoon cartoon drawings. We even opefully, there will be drawing into a full costume had some referee Taegers Hsome merchandise that used her amazing machinist with their highly distinctive students or club instructors skills to create the original blue jackets. The cuddly toys can purchase to help promote ith the record-equaling ones. There was some initial were not mass produced your BT clubs in the areas Wsuccess of GB athletes talk of them appearing at the but handmade by Stephens that you are encouraging on the competition mat at European Championships mother with a little help from more and more Ki-dz to give the recent World Taekwondo the other year in Montreux, him but it would be nice in the Taekwondo Grand Prix in Manchester Switzerland and twin future if they could be further a go! Great Britain is well on characters were developed developed with help to cover track looking forward to the to reflect the topography of the cost of a company doing Olympic Games in Tokyo, the area. These were thought them in the future. The Ki-dz Japan 2020. up from the initial drawings spectating at the Grand Prix that had been done last loved them and those that teve year for the character that is purchased one wasted no time SBlomeleys being introduced now that in getting the international full costumed the Olympic Games are fast athletes, Olympic, world, characters The approaching. and European stars to sign Taegers have them further increasing their featured okyo Taeger is quite joyful experience of the event, at every Manchester different from the prestige and value. New BT CEO Shirley Stapleton and Michael McKenzie T with Tokyo Taeger at the Manchester Grand Prix 2018 Grand Prix original Taegers as his furry supporting our quiff on the top of his head e hope that the full The Tokyo Taeger athletes and entertaining symbolises Mount Fujiyama a costume mascots can Copyright Steve Blomeley 2018 W the spectators, especially the famous landmark icon of the be further developed via PAGE 26 PAGE 27 email: [email protected] NOVEMBER 2018 YEAR OF THE DOG www.britishtaekwondo.org.uk email: [email protected]

BRITISH TAEKWONDO TODAY by Master S.H. Blomeley Article email: [email protected] TAEKWONDO TODAY Tel: 07598 413664 T ON H RO E ON or RO ATTACKC THET ATTACKL Self Defence Techniques and Tips for the Beginning Student By Master S. H. Blomeley Thur 8th November - Sunday 11th November Self-defence tip for the beginning Taekwondo student or The World Taekwondo Europe under 21 Championship Kicksister this month covers your wrist being grabbed to pull you along, stop you reaching for your baton or handcuffs if an officer 1 Sunday 11th November - Bradford 1-2-1 Competition of the law or to immobilise your hand as they try to hit you. Of course, if you can avoid somebody stepping into your personal Saturday 24th November - British Taekwondo AGM. Manchester space who hasn’t been invited is much better and this is down to your awareness and perception of a threat, but what if they do 2 Sunday 25th November - Ultimate Dan Grading manage to get to this position and grab out at you. Thursday 29th November - Sunday 2nd December The Cadet European Championships 2018. 1: The attacker grabs out and seizes your right wrist with their right hand and steps forward with their left leg in preparation for Opposite hand grab to your wrist Saturday 15th - Sunday 16th December the strike they are going to aim at your head with the opposite The British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships hand

3 trap and pin with your left hand, raising their arm 2: Immediately trap their hand onto yours with your left hand on top of theirs pinning them to you. Try to be in a stable a stance as possible. 4 3: Now move your right arm in a circular motion to position their grabbing arm up and in front of their chest beginning to exert a little pressure enabling a lock to come on. Note: they cannot pull their hand away as you’ve already pinned it with your left hand Exert a little rotational pressure on top of theirs

5 Aim pressure downwards to drop them on knees 4: Now you are beginning to gain a little control from their attempt to control you, the pressure of the lock and positioning of their arm will bring them to their knees, as they will naturally drop forward from the pain (please practice with care and 6 respect for your partner under a qualified Instructor).

In your back stance you can control or strike! 5: As the opponent has dropped to their knees and depending on the severity of the situation, you can control or if a needed strike to a target. This is one explanation of the first two moves in Pyongwon Poomsae, a higher Dan pattern and hence why Opposite view of strike position you turn immediately the opposite way in case of having to deal with multiple assailants. In other words, the low knife hand block (2nd move of the pattern) is not really a block at all!

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Note: This technique shows the ability of a smaller person being able to defend against a larger opponent from a common assault. Always train or practice with a qualified Instructor. PAGE 28 PAGE 29 email: [email protected] NOVEMBER 2018 YEAR OF THE DOG www.britishtaekwondo.org.uk email: [email protected]

BRITISH TAEKWONDO TODAY by Master S.H. Blomeley Article email: [email protected] TAEKWONDO TODAY Tel: 07598 413664 Grand Prix Tag Teams!

Poomsae

SquadPoomsae Practice & The Road to Chinese Taipei MANCHESTER 2018

und-Raising Seminars uring last weekend’s exciting Grand Prix in or most of the GB players this was their DManchester the GB Cadets gained some Ffirst experience of competing at a big F valuable experience by taking to the mats in a event, and this would see them being n October the National Poomsae Coaches and World ‘Tag Team’ encounter against hugely talented tested against some of Europe’s best ITeam Players hosted 3 fund-raising sessions where all Team Keumgang. First up on Friday evening players.In an explosive first five minutes proceeds were given to the World Team to fund clothing was the GB Female Team which lined up as and a fast start from the Keumgang Team follows: GB found themselves down going into the for the Championships. Sessions were held in Scotland, five-minute flag round. The boys were up Southport and Hillingdon and were well attended and Eve Htut –Cymru for the challenge and put in a fantastic enjoyed by everyone. Niamh Ryan – Premier performance in the second five minutes Latisha Garbett – Team Ultimate slowly pulling the score back as the round Portugal Neve Hogg – Central went on. However, it wasn’t to be, and the Jodie McKew – Horizon match ended 79-59 to take a hard-earned silver medal. On 27th October members of the Great Britain Poomsae he GB team went into this event against Squad attended the Portugal Open in Loures. The team Tas underdogs against a Keumgang team he Crowd, coaches, players and Grand of 29 competitors and there were also 9 club members whose five players had all qualified for the TPrix competitors all enjoyed the from Gajok, LTA and Harrogate who also competed at the forthcoming European Championships spectacle of the fast paced Tag Team Championships. All the Dan Grade categories were judged in Spain. Both teams were excited to be event on every night which set the by top A-Class referees including UK representatives competing on such a great stage and in tone for the finals to come going live Grandmaster Shin and Master Damian Duffy. There were front of a big crowd. Team GB set out with on the BBC red button. All the players several Countries including World Team Players from the game plan of keeping the scores tight, from both sets of teams should be very Norway, Spain and Portugal. Great Performances from which proved successful and following the proud of their performances on the big the Squad Members gave the medal tally of 13 Gold, third player finishing Team GB was in the stage and we’re sure the parents of the 7 Silver, and 13 Bronze. With these results Great lead, and with a strong finish to the individual players were puffed up with pride and Britain won the overall team Trophy for both Dan rounds saw Team GB 43-41 ahead. Brimming took away some great memories of their with confidence after the great initial rounds, childrens escapades on the mat. Will Male, and Dan Female. With 3 Gold Medals World the girls continued to play well throughout we see them back next May in the World Player Natasha Wilson from Central Taekwondo the flag round and finished the exciting and Championships? club in Scotland was awarded the Best Female hard-fought contest winning 70-59. Dan Award and James Hayes from Gajok was Coaches Kathy Hook & Daniel Flesher: awarded the Best Male Kup Award. ollowing the girls win on Friday night, it Fwas the turn of the GB Cadet Males to take on Team Keumgang on the Saturday evening. A hugely talented Keumgang team with all five players regularly among the medals at G Class international tournaments. The GB Male Team: Jacob Wishart – WLM Phillip Cabrot –Kixstar Josh Dancer – NTC Shahid Naim – Superior Sam Oluwatoyin – ATA PAGE 30 PAGE 31 email: [email protected] NOVEMBER 2018 YEAR OF THE DOG www.britishtaekwondo.org.uk email: [email protected]

BRITISH TAEKWONDO TODAY BRITISH TAEKWONDO TODAY by Master S.H. Blomeley by Master S.H. Blomeley Article email: [email protected] email: [email protected] Article TAEKWONDO TODAY Tel: 0161 456 1976 Tel: 07598 413664 TAEKWONDO TODAY Proud British Taekwondo moment for Nino Ontoy and... Manx Taekwondo - Isle of Man anx Taekwondo - Nino Ontoy qualifies for is qualifying competitions are the British Mthe World Championship 2018 - (Chinese HNationals, French Open, German Open Taipei) Taiwan as part of Team GB. Nino and British International were he won gold By Master S. H. Blomeley Ontoy from Manx Taekwondo will represent medals except for the French open were he the Isle of Man as part of Team GB Cadet got silver medal. He made a big margin erforming patterns well can be accomplished on two separate fronts or even combined 12-14 A-class at the forthcoming the 11th from his closest rival in the GB squads. Ptogether depending on your understanding and outlook, as to what they are for and why edition of the World Taekwondo Poomsae On 29th July 2018, he shined through to so much emphasis is placed on them for promotion. Do we practice them to be executing Championships scheduled to be held in the the play-off competition by far. Finally, the nicest techniques visually, showing great flexibility, balance and control with perfect city of Taipei which is located on the Island of after a long process of qualifying timing, as is required for Poomsae competition or do we perform them with a pragmatic 1 Taiwan just off the coast of China from 15th to competitions, he received the approach being able to deliver decisive blows, locks and holds to a would-be assailant? 18th November 2018. official letter from Master Gemma Biescas, Head Coach, British ooking at an earlier article in the British Taekwondo Today magazine where a self- o meet Nino Ontoy, you would assume he Taekwondo Poomsae and the Ldefence tip is featured, here is how it is actually contained in the opening move of one Twas a regular 11 year old boy. He enjoys official announcement from the of the higher Dan Poomsae movements. We’re sure you’ll recognise which one! playing the guitar, hanging out with his British Taekwondo website and friends and doing all the ordinary 11 year old Facebook account. He is going yongwon starts with feet together and left hand placed over right hand boy stuff. That is until you wind up with his represent two categories: Ppushed down towards the floor just below where the knot of your belt sits. mind boggling CV of achievements on your Under 14 Individual and The Pattern Starts with a slow movement of the arms down from chest height desk. That’s when you realize that not only is Team. and then they separate to either side of your body before bringing them back up 2 Nino a polite, funny and courteous young man, in a double knife hand position. he is also a nigh on undefeatable Taekwondo is parents, Dom and champion! HJosefa were so proud 1: The left hand is placed on top of the right hand with your feet together and delighted that n the 7 years that he has been training he secures the spot. Iwith Manx Taekwondo Douglas and Also, his master, Rod 2: Slowly push hands downwards to just below belt keeping your feet together Onchan Trinity Taekwondo team, under the Nielsen, head of watchful eye of Master Rod Nielsen, Nino Manx Taekwondo, 3: Moving left foot outwards to parallel stance slowly place knife hands on either side of has amassed a whopping 74 gold, 34 silver is humbled and your body at an angle, like you are cutting at 45 degrees. 3 and 7 bronze medals. Plus enough trophies deeply honored to single handedly keep Brasso in business. to have Nino 4: Slowly bring the arms back up in front of your chest forming a double knife hand His hard work, professional attitude and as his student position similar to the start of Koryo Poomsae committed training ethic, along with the for achieving unwavering support of his parents Dom and exceptionally well and hope Josefa, have meant that Nino has been able this will inspired his students and 5: Immediately and quite quickly turn to your right and execute a low knife to travel to competitions in the UK, Northern young kids around the island and be the hand block in back stance position. This is the opening sequence of Pyongwon Ireland, Holland, Austria, France, Portugal and young ambassador of Taekwondo on the Isle Poomsae. Depending on your point of view this block position could actually be Germany. Always returning with a medal, of Man. Now, he is preparing hard to achieve a low knife hand strike (please see the earlier page in the magazine Control the trophy and a story to tell his team mates. his dream to win gold in the world stage. You Control or Attack the Attack). 4 can support Nino and his dream by visiting his year, Nino has made history as the first the website www.gofundme.com Tperson from the Isle of Man to qualify for the world championships as part of Team GB. An accolade that will take him to the far If anyone would like information on Manx reaches of Taiwan in November, a journey Taekwondo please visit the clubs Facebook 5 which he is seeking sponsorship for. page. Low ot only is Nino Ontoy an extraordinary Block Nathlete, he is also an excellent role model or Low for the younger students in his team. Always Knife Hand taking time out for friendly banter with his Strike? Depending team mates or to open the door for a parent. on how you view It is encouraging that a child who is such a talented and successful sportsman, also takes the Pattern pride in becoming a well-rounded, humble Not everything is as it seems in patterns! Can you figure out which Dan Poomsae, this rarely seen move in Taekwondo of escaping an arm bar is from? and intelligent member of the community. We look forward to following Nino on his journey and seeing him proudly plant Manx Taekwondo firmly on the map.

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BRITISH TAEKWONDO TODAY by Master S.H. Blomeley email: [email protected] TAEKWONDO TODAY Article Tel: 07598 413664 Fast, Fun & Forever teaching them lessons for life! Ki-dz in Martial Arts Young Adults in Training !

nrolling your child in a Martial Art class check out the credentials of Esuch as Taekwondo can reap many the Instructor and which rewards, especially in this day and age organisation he belongs of technology. The children who partake too etc. Ask yourself is or those children who started training in can be great learning opportunities, acting y demonstrating the virtues of humility, in martial arts training help to develop the class fun, engaging FTaekwondo and practice martial arts as as humbling reminders for students that Bpersistence, patience and self-discipline, their self-esteem, physical fitness and co- and inspiring and do they grow into young adults, understand there is always room for improvement. An Taekwondo students learn to master ordination plus gain self-discipline, respect the children already that their training is much more than unexpected loss can also help students techniques as taught by their instructors for others and learn not only good manners belonging to the club the technique behind their kicks or hand realize their weak points, allowing them to or masters. These accomplishments are but good self-defence skills too including know how to behave techniques. Taekwondo is not so dissimilar improve their own training. achieved through hard work and dedication, situational or environmental awareness. If and appear to have from other sports or Martial Arts as it does which increase the student’s confidence as they have a lot of energy (which most ki- good structure and require dedication, hard work, discipline, and t is only through consistent practice and a result. Going beyond this sense of sense of dz do) then training at least twice a week discipline whilst integrity (the 2nd tenet of Taekwondo)to be Ipersistence that a martial arts student achievement, students also learn to defend can help them focus some of it into very still enjoying successful. In addition to all of these virtues, can truly succeed in his or her practice. themselves and can feel more capable if they constructive avenues. The Martial arts help themselves and training in martial arts also helps youngsters Taekwondo Training is a life-long endeavour are confronted with a threatening situation. them attain goals and set them, plus strive that the experience isn’t build a foundation for a healthy and active and some form of failure is inevitable. This is Whether it’s in the school classroom or the to be better in themselves learning new skill too overbearing. lifestyle lasting throughout their lifetime and where persistence is crucial; when a student business boardroom, confidence helps young sets which can be transferred into the many lifestyle. persists, only then can he or she succeed adults to positively impact those around sports that they do. If they are competitive ne of the great things about Ki-ds in learning and performing techniques. No them with greater autonomy and will. These minded there is also the many competitions Olearning a martial art is that they do ighlighted on the previous page shows Taekwondoist begins with perfect forms qualities, which are necessary for success in that they can attend in their chosen art develop great confidence and can perhaps Hhow practising martial arts as a child can or perfect technique; it is through the Taekwondo for children and young adults, which again is tremendous outlet which be able to deal with some of the issues that impact an individual throughout their young persistence of spirit and determination to can help a student build strong character. teaches them about gain and loss and how seem to present itself every now and then leadership qualities that some of them have lives. Patience, humility, persistence, respect, push forward that makes a Taekwondoist The benefits of martial arts training reach far to handle not only winning but sometimes like bullying. A good instructor will help them and how they can help others too, especially confidence, and self-discipline are frequently better. beyond physical fitness and self-defence. losing too. Most coaches I am sure would not to be intimidated, learn how to deal with their friends. All in all, joining a group and revisited in martial arts and one of the most agree this all goes to helping them become a some things in a constructive manner plus enjoying training has helped many, many valuable things that can come out of one’s ourtesy and respect are two of the more rounded person and human being. also have a realisation that they mustn’t school children focus more at school gaining training is character development. Through Cmain tenets of Taekwondo. Taekwondo behave like that to other people as well. As better results and attainments. Many schools Taekwondo training, students can build emphasizes the importance of respect f you decide to pop along to one of your they progress up the ranks in a traditional these days have after school Taekwondo a commendable, disciplined and strong in all aspects of training: towards one local classes, as a parent make sure you martial art class this also helps bring out the clubs. Come and try Taekwondo! character. another, your instructor, your master, your I grandmaster and also for the traditions of echnique is important to every style martial arts. A student must co-operate Tof martial arts and repetition is key with seniors in rank or authority figures to mastering Taekwondo techniques. throughout their training, they must practice Taekwondo schools require students to respect during every session and of course, practice and perfect certain techniques are encouraged to apply this outside of their before advancing to the next belt promotion, training as well. which in turn means the next level of training. Often it takes some students nother important principle in the world of TO FIND YOUR NEAREST CLUB VISIT www.britishtaekwondo.org.uk longer than others to get there and it is very ATaekwondo is Self-discipline. All students important for both instructors and students must train and master a specific technique, to realize this. Taekwondo practice can teach so he or she must have a strong work ethic students how to be more patient not only to succeed. A lack of self-discipline can turn with learning and mastering patterns and into missed classes and misbehaviour, both techniques but also with other parts of their of which can be detrimental to a Taekwondo lives and themselves outside of the dojang. students practice and/or their fellow colleagues. Taekwondo requires students to rom free sparring in class to compete commit to regimented self-discipline and Fin competitive tournaments, students martial arts training help set up children and of Taekwondo learn quickly that there are young adults for success. much better, Taekwondoists out there. These