Remember the rules of the do jang
Hi Parents and Students Please read these rules carefully. We expect all students to know and apply the rules of the do jang. Rules of the do jang The Taekwon-Do training area is called a do jang. Training safely is our top priority, and rules are important to minimise risks of injury. As a martial art, we…
Read MoreRemember to print your syllabus sheet and bring your notebook!
Hi Students Many of you recently graded. Ensure you print your grade’s syllabus sheet and bring it to every training session with your training notebook. Syllabus sheets are available to download here. These sheets are so you can keep track of how you are progressing towards grading. Before or after class, take your sheet to…
Read MoreNominate someone for the Taekwon-Do Awards
Dear Students and Parents Every year at the National Tournament, awards are presented: Club of the year Gup student of the year Dan student of the year Instructor of the year Sports person of the year Junior sports person of the year Outstanding official Presidents award for outstanding contribution to International Taekwon-Do. Anyone can nominate…
Read MoreSaturday disruptions in September
Dear Parents and Students Churchill Park School is unavailable on four consecutive Saturdays. We seek alternative venues. The dates are: 29 August, 5 September, 12 September, 19 September. The latter two dates are due to national elections. The former two dates follow Friday night events at the school. Those who have been with us for…
Read MoreMighty Fist Patterns Tournament 15 August
Hi Students and Parents Mr Trevor Topfer and Mighty Fist NZ would like to officially invite you to the Mighty Fist Annual Round Robin Patterns Tournament, to be held in Auckland, on Saturday the 15th of August. This tournament has been officially sanctioned by the ITFNZ and is open to all ITFNZ practitioners in the…
Read MoreDo you need a new syllabus book after grading?
Hi everyone Congratulations to everyone who graded last term. Now is time to check whether you have the correct syllabus books to help you with your Taekwon-Do journey. All books shown below are $20ea, and are available from Master Banicevich. Once you attain yellow belt, you should buy the coloured belt syllabus handbook, kids or…
Read MoreNational tournament and training to make the team!
Hi Everyone This year’s National Tournament is in Tauranga on 12-13 September. The tournament is open to yellow belts and above. Tournament details are here. Tournament rules are here. Note that (contrary to the rules), there is no limit to the number of competitors allowed in each division. However, to compete in the National Tournament,…
Read MoreClasses continue during school holidays
Hi Parents and Students Remember that all of our classes (except Saturdays) continue during school holidays. Bring a friend or two along, and have some fun! (And parents, take an hour off!) Those who train on Saturdays, please attend an alternative class: Kubz, try Monday or Tuesday 5-6pm at Churchill Park School; 6-8yos, try Monday…
Read MoreImportant temporary class changes
Hi Everyone Over the next three weeks, we have some important temporary class changes. Kohimarama, Thursday 2 July, no 7-8pm class (6-7pm class continues as usual); Kubz, Saturday 4 July, combined class 9:00-10:30am (followed by certificates and book stamping); Kohimarama, Thursday 9 July, hall unavailable, please attend Glendowie School 6:00-7:30pm Wednesday 8 July; Saturday mornings…
Read MoreGrading invoices are out
Hi Parents and Students Grading invoices were sent out on Sunday 21 June. Congratulations to those who are invited to grade. If you are not invited to grade this term, ask your instructor for feedback about what to do to be ready to grade next term. Remember that if you are training hard, you are…
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