This link goes to a copy of a magazine published by the ITF back in 1984.  Interesting for anyone who likes the historical stuff!

http://api.ning.com/files/Umgs4VeHTCVydR43chT5ZHgabTj3vV2r9Pi9NfruiYmmZR0dnZcYyTcBi2hnD*EwoMlRGyklN-qQnjSnrJF3VYpybpJ3Cm-D/humanweapon84.pdf

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Taekwon-Do Impact Open Championships for individuals at the Olympos Leisure Centre, Haywards Heath on Sunday 27th June 2010.

The competition is open to Yellow Belts to Black Belts. It is split into four age categories: Under 13’s; 13-17 yrs, 18+yrs and Veterans. The events are Sparring, Patterns, Special Technique (Under 13’s and 13-17yrs), Power (18+yrs only).

The competition will be held on Sunday 27th June 2010. All competitors must register and weigh in on Sunday at their weigh in time.

The competition will be held at the Olympos Leisure Centre, Pasture Hill Rd, Haywards Heath, RH16 1LY. Telephone 01444 457337

The competition will be run in accordance with the new AETF competition rules, except where specified otherwise in this invitation.

All competitors must wear an ITF Dobok and hold a valid licence.

Referees must wear a navy blue suit with a white shirt, white trainers and either navy blue or Impact Tie.

The following equipment is mandatory for each age category, otherwise competitors will not be able to take part:

Under 13’s

Head Guard      Mouth Guard        Closed fingered gloves       Groin guard (Male)        Shin Guards        Feet pads

13 yrs. and over

Head Guard   Mouth Guard   Closed fingered gloves   Groin guard (Male)    Feet Pads

18 yrs. and over

Mouth guard   Closed fingered gloves  Groin guard (Male) Feet pads

No refunds will be given after the closing date for any reason even if a competitor withdraws or is disqualified.

The cost for spectators is £5.00 for the whole day.

Under 5 yrs. go free.

A coach is not a requirement and therefore they must pay the entry fee. All coaches must wear training shoes (no heels) and a track suit (dobok tops should be covered).

The closing date for return of entry forms is Sunday 13th June 2010.

Registration is on Sunday 27th June 2010. If any competitor has not made their weight/height (or have been entered incorrectly) they may be disqualified from that event. Alterations may only be made at the discretion of TKD Impact and will incur a charge of £6. All competitors should register at the following times:

9.00 am Under 13’s
12.00 pm 13 yrs. and over
3.00 pm 18 yrs. and over

SPECIAL TECHNIQUE
Competitors will perform one special technique:

Under 13’s Flying Side kick Male & Female together
13-17yrs Flying Upward kick Male & Female separated

For Under 13’s there will be 10 categories, Yellow/Green Belts (Tots, Pee-Wee, Low, Medium, High and Tall) and Blue Belts and above (Tots, Pee-Wee, Low, Medium, High and Tall)

SCHEDULE

Depending on numbers, the competition will run based on this approximate schedule. Please note times are subject to change:

9:00am Under 13’s Registration
10:00am Under 13’s Competition Start
12.00pm 13-17yrs Registration
1.00pm 13-17yrs Competition Start
3.00pm 18+ yrs Registration
4.00pm 18+yrs Competition Start
7:00pm Competition Finish

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Master Nardizzi 8th Degree ran a seminar on free sparring on 6th June 2010. Mr Collins, Mr Maslin and Mr Keighrey all attended.

The seminar was well attended on a very warm and muggy day as we would soon realize as Master Nardizzi started to take us through some drills. The seminar started with Master Nardizzi explaining what free sparring is, after first making us have doubts on the term his usual excellent teaching style soon cleared up any confusion.

We quickly moved onto some movement drills with careful consideration given to how we can move differently depending on the distance we wish to cover. The seminar continues apace for 3 hours and the quality of instruction from Master Nardizzi was once again apparent.

Much was learnt at the seminar and there is blood, sweat and blisters to prove it!!

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The next colour belt grading is 16th June at 7.15pm in Cams Hill School Dance Studio.

Start Studying!!!

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The following article was in the Portsmouth Evening News on Monday 24th May – a whole page – just goes to show how popular this is getting!!

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The Vantage Academy Summer Seminar with Mr Philip Lear is coming soon!

This course will consist of 2 hours of Taekwon-Do training from a 5th Degree ITF International Instructor, European and 2x World Champion!

The second 2 hour slot will focus on Tactical Edge Self Defence – Tactical Edge is an elite cutting edge combatives system for 18 years and above only. Created by internationally renowned Close Combat Instructor Mr Mark Davies, it was originally developed for use by elements of UK Special Forces. This original military syllabus has been expanded through the years to include a civilian system.

For further details click here

The seminar is on the 11th July 2010 in Cams School in Fareham

Places are strictly limited so email to book your place now.

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This Saturdays kettlebell class will still be in Cams school as normal but will be in the events hall. Go into the school main entrance to the reception area and turn left, you’ll see us there!

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Click here to see the News of the World article!

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http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3861845&id=17782939095

Yay for Mars Refuel!

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Just a reminder that as classes are now nearing capacity you need to reserve the kettlebell you want if you are definitely coming to a session. It’s on a first come first serve basis so get in quick!

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