1. August 15 – Gup Gradings (Tauranga in the morning).
2. November 19/20/21 – National Kids Camp.
3. November 28 – Star Series 3 Tournament, Tauranga.
4. December 11/12 – Black Belt Grading, Auckland.

TAURANGA STUDENT OF THE MONTH!

PAPAMOA STUDENT(S) OF THE MONTH!

STAR SERIES TOURNAMENT:

Tauranga is hosting the November 2010 Star series tournament.

DATE: Sunday 28th November 2010 REGION: Tauranga ORGANISERS & VENUE: TBA Any volunteers?

NEW BRANDING:

Well it’s nearly here and very exciting in the history of I.T.F.N.Z. You will each be receiving a new badge. The deadlines for the badge to be on doboks is as follows:

2011 at National Championships.

2012 at Regional Championships and above.

2013 at all levels including club trainings and gradings.

OUR NEW CLUB BADGE IS NOW AVAILABLE:

$10 each … see me. ($5 goes into the fundraising account from each sale).
To be sewn over the “Top Pro” logo and beneath the seam of your sleeve.

BOP TKD Academy T-SHIRTS:

Well lot’s of people have been asking for this … and I’m pleased to say that BOP TKD Academy T-shirts will be available soon and I’m glad you all liked the design.

Simply print out the order form below, fill it in and return to me with $25. There are limited numbers of sizes so “FIRST-IN FIRST-SERVED”.

Bop t-shirt order form (word doc)

2009 IN BRIEF:

1. November 27 – ITFNZ Kids Camp.
2. December 15 – Tentative date for breakup (TBC)
3. March 2010 – Regional Camp March 26-28th.
4. Date TBC – Master Class with Master Mahesh Bhana.

TAURANGA STUDENT(S) OF THE MONTH!

PAPAMOA STUDENT(S) OF THE MONTH!

75% of trainings!…. That’s what I need to see in order for you to grade.

YOUR OTHER SOURCE FOR REGIONAL INFORMATION:

http://www.midlandstkd.com/main/

MERCHANDISE:

A lot of you have been asking about merchandise e.g. a new Theory handbook, Patterns workout book, DVD’s  etc. Then go to …

http://www.paulm.co.nz/tkd/merchandise.htm

SPONSORSHIP:

Thanks to the following who have sponsored Shane and Ross Black to Argentina so far … anyone keen to support the boys can contact Lou on taurangaccltd@xtra.co.nz

Trudie Maloney    A @ J Demolition    Industrial Footwear and Safety Ltd    Page Transport

Performance Diesels Ltd    Body Mechanix    Ingham Mora Accountants    Colin and Pauline Wrigley

PEE WEE TOURNAMENT 2009 SUNDAY 8 NOVEMBER 2009:

Hosted by Eatern ITF Pakuranga, Farm Cove Intermediate( new gym), Butley Drive, Pakuranga

http://monstar.co.nz/n_q.php?php=n_inz_otdb_2&tnum=25&no_hdr=1

BLACK BELT GRADING CHANGES: (Amendments made since the 4th Edition (2009))

Testing for 1st Dan:

Destruction: Power Test: Hand. Downward punch or downward knifehand strike.

Men: 6 tiles. Women: 3 tiles. Juniors: front elbow strike – 2 boards.

(This change gives the option for both men and women to use knifehand instead of a forefist. Number of tiles remains the same.)
Approved September 2009.

NATIONAL JUNIORS CAMP 2009:

Hi Kids,

It’s back, for the 7th Year! The 7th Annual ITFNZ National Juniors Camp, open to all 14 year olds and younger.

To be held at Aongatete Lodge during the weekend of 27-29th November.

Visit http://www.itfnz.org.nz/kids/action/national_camp_2009.html for more details.

INTERNATIONAL INSTRUCTORS COURSE:6-7 MARCH 2010

WHAT EXACTLY IS AN INTERNATIONAL INSTRUCTORS COURSE AND WHO CAN GO?

The ITF International Instructors Course is a two day seminar open to red belts and above. The name is a little deceiving, as it is not really a course just for instructors or about instructing. It is an amazing two days of everything to do with ITF Taekwon-Do, from patterns, fundamentals and sparring, to self defence and philosophy. Senior dans and split into separate groups for some of the seminar so they can learn their particular techniques.

The course is run by the ITF Technical Committee – three of the top Masters in the world today. They put across an informative, interesting and fun seminar that everyone enjoys. We only have an IIC held in New Zealand around every two years – so don’t miss this opportunity.

REGISTERED FOR THE IIC:

PIX FROM THE PAST:

Mr.Rosser from November 14 2004 as a Yellow Belt!

COMMUNIQUÉ FROM THE STANDARDS AND DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE.

RE: ITFNZ Inc. position on MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Tournaments, no holds barred events and cage fighting.

To all members of ITFNZ,

It has come to the attention of the organisation that there is a growing interest among some members to enter and compete in MMA, cage styled fighting events.

As an organisation, ITFNZ Inc. , does not condone this style of event within its own operation, nor does it have any connection with outside martial arts organisations in regards to these types of events.

The tradition, culture and strong history of ITF Taekwon-Do as created by General Choi Hong Hi also in no way reflect what these MMA or cage events stand for.

Members of ITFNZ Inc. need to note the following:

1. ITFNZ Inc. does not support you as a member in these events, they are your individual choice.
2. Express permission needs to be sought from your instructor to compete outside of the organisation.
3. Registration to compete cannot be affiliated with ITFNZ Inc. or ITF Taekwon-do.
4. You cannot under any circumstances wear your ITFNZ dobok.
5. If an Instructor says you cannot compete, you must then decide. Are you a Taekwon-Do practitioner who follows the tenets and what we stand for? Or is Taekwon-Do and what we do not right for you? If you cannot stand by what your instructor asks, then they are in their right to ask you to leave.

We are part of a wonderful ITF family and a rich history. Ample opportunity exists within ITFNZ Inc. to test skill and prowess. Take the opportunities that are already present and make the most of them. It is extremely important that we all cherish and protect this gift that General Choi gave us, and not allow it to be tarnished or damaged by false impressions.

Yours in Taekwon-Do.

Mr. Kane Raukura (V Degree) Director – Standards and Discipline Committee. ITFNZ Inc.

F E E S  R E M I N D E R !

PLEASE have these sorted at the beginning of each month thanks.

This reminder goes back to January 2006.

BE PROUD OF WHO YOU ARE … BE THE BEST THAT YOU CAN BE …

Photo Above Hayley at a Technical seminar in Tauranga September 26 2002.

Make cheques out to: S J Lander Internet Transactions can be made into account:
ANZ 01-0322-0032689-50 
with entrants surname and number of competitors from that family as the reference, for example, Lander1, or KudoBooth2

Online Entry here 

Entries close 12 days beforehand. No entries will be accepted past Monday 6th July 09, 6pm.

70% of your entry fee will help support Rachel Lander in her efforts with Save the Children Projects in Nepal

Donations can also be made directly at www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/rachellander/ ]]> http://www.midlandstkd.com/bop/2009/06/26/coloured-belt-tournament/feed/ 0 http://www.midlandstkd.com/bop/2009/06/25/midlands-nationals-team-update/ http://www.midlandstkd.com/bop/2009/06/25/midlands-nationals-team-update/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:04:09 +0000 admin http://www.midlandstkd.com/bop/?p=48

There has been some confusion over who is in the team with no deadline given so last day for team registration is Sunday June 28.

Christine has gone to Vietnam for 3 weeks and we need to get this sorted so those that perhaps have not sorted flights etc know exactly what is happening.

I have agreed (along with Grant & Jodie) to look at the final layout of the team to be published next week.

This will give those who have yet to arrange Christchurch plenty of time rather than letting it drag on for too long.

Any late entries are welcome providing there is space of course and that you have your instructors blessing.

Early indications are that most of the team will be Black Belts so any coloured belts keen please let your instructor know… I realise that times are hard for some tho.

Some have already booked. Several of the Tauranga crew are at http://www.allseasonsholidaypark.co.nz/

There is another nearby at http://www.southbrightonmotorcamp.co.nz/ and both these venues are reportedly about 10/15 minutes from the venue.

We contacted one Motel with 42 units and this was completely booked! It is the school holidays and apparently there will be a swimming tournament on at the same time so DON’T DELAY!

To register go to http://hamiltontkd.co.nz/team/

Talk soon.

James Rimmer

CONGRATULATIONS TO MR.JUAN ROSALES (1 DAN BOPTKD-PAPAMOA) AND MEGAN ON THE ARRIVAL OF MARCO ROSALES AND TO MR.CHRIS COKER (8th GUP BOPTKD-PAPAMOA) AND ANNA ON THE ARRIVAL OF GAIA LILY COKER (just last night July 9).

Dear Instructors,http://www.itfnz.org.nz/taekwon-dotalk/advertise.html 

MESSAGE REGARDING OUR REGIONAL PRESIDENT:

I am pleased to inform you that Mr.Simon Mallinson from Te Awamutu has been voted on to the Midlands incorporated society as our new president.

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Simon on his appointment and wish him the best of luck.

This now puts us in the position to call for club members who wish to support their region to step forward and become club representatives.

Midlands already has a few names and they will be contacted shortly, but if anyone else is keen then contact Mr.Cale on familycale@xtra.co.nz and he can inform you of what is required. If all goes well we shall soon have a committee up and running to support our region with all sorts of things.

So for all those that believe more could be done to promote Taekwon-do in the region now is the time to step up to the mark. Perhaps you are in the background thinking “WHY DON’T WE DO THIS, WHY DON’T WE DO THAT?” well now’s your chance.

Mr.Cale looks forward to hearing from you all soon.

James Rimmer

The ITF Technical Committee will once again hold an International Instructors Course (IIC) and senior dan grading in New Zealand – this time in Summer!

The IIC will be conducted by the ITF Technical Committee:

Grand Master Hector Marano (9th degree)
Grand Master Pablo Trajtenberg (9th degree)
Master Wim Bos (8th degree)

This course will be a COMBINED AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZELAND IIC open to red belts and above.

Accompanying the ITF Technical Committee will be Master Alberto Katz, Chairman of the ITF Umpires & Tournament Committee who will conduct an ITF Umpires course on the 8th March.

This will enable members from both New Zealand and Australia to become ITF qualified as umpires (B & A Grade), ahead of the ITF World Champs which are being held in Wellington the following year. Master Katz will also be conducting a training seminar on Friday 5th March 2010 for all to attend.

For more details including early discount rates visit:

http://itfnz.org.nz/events/courses/2010_iic/register.html

What exactly is an International Instructors Course and who can go?

The ITF International Instructors Course is a two day seminar open to red belts and above. The name is a little deceiving, as it is not really a course just for instructors or about instructing. It is an amazing two days of everything to do with ITF Taekwon-Do, from patterns, fundamentals and sparring, to self defence and philosophy. Senior dans and split into separate groups for some of the seminar so they can learn their particular techniques.

The course is run by the ITF Technical Committee – three of the top Masters in the world today. They put across an informative, interesting and fun seminar that everyone enjoys. We only have an IIC held in New Zealand around every two years – so don’t miss this opportunity.

MIDLANDS REGIONAL GRADING

SATURDAY AUGUST 22

OTUMOETAI ACTION CENTER
WINDSOR ROAD, TAURANGA

10th Gup – 7th Gup 9.30 till 12.00 (form up 9.15, arrive by 9.00)

6th Gup – 2nd Gup 1.00 till finish (form up 12.45, arrive by 12.30)

(start and end times may vary)

ALL SCHOOLS ARE ASKED TO SUPPLY MARSHALLS FOR THE DAY.

REMINDER:
THERE WILL BE A REGIONAL MEETING AFTER THE RESULTS SO ALL CAN BE PRESENT.

ALSO INCLUDE YOUR ASSISTANT INSTRUCTORS.