UPDATES
In Memorian - Mario Retjano
Bundaberg Head Instructor of ASP Taekwondo (originally instructing in Sydney), Mario Rejtano, 44, has died suddenly overnight, 30 April, from causes unknown. We believe he died in his sleep and is survived by his wife, Penny and daughters, Brittney, Maddison and Montanah. Mario contributed greatly to Taekwondo in Queensland following a significant history in NSW and was friendly, approachable and always lots of fun. He has always had a smile for everyone, even when, as a coach, he may have had some on-court 'concerns'. He was passionate about his athletes and his club and about taekwondo and Taekwondo Australia. He was an active coach, International Referee and strong community contributor. Bundaberg, as one of Qld's regional centres had an unusually high taekwondo profile, thanks to Mario and his work in the community, with frequent media coverage of taekwondo activities and a strong network with the local education community. Mario was a passionate family man and an asset to the community and to taekwondo and will be sadly missed. Taekwondo Queensland will advise of further appropriate details when available through website www.tkdqld.com and any condolences sent through Taekwondo Queensland will be forwarded to the family. (Taekwondo Qld, tkdqld@bigpond.com , PO Box 2432 Chermside Centre 4032 - c/- Kate Eggar 0408 982 248)
NEW SOUTHSIDE SPARRING CLASS
A new sparring class is starting at soon at Chambers Flat and will be held by 3rd Dan Scott Curtis, an experienced competitor. Below is a flyer containing details on dates, location, cost and contact details.
Flyer
RAWLINS CHALLENGE RESULTS
Results are still coming for Rawlins. But photos are available.
Photo Gallery
APRIL GARDING
Although a bit later than usaul, the first grading of the year provided some great showing of skill and determination. Check out the gallery for all the photos from the grading. Congratulations to everyone who was there over the weekend.
At the grading, the awards winners from 2008 are as follows:
Instructor of the Year - Craig Drabsch
Student of the Year - Malcolm Tweedie
Black Belts of the Year - TJ Sharouni and David Jones
Congratulations to them
Photo Gallery
QLD OPEN RESULTS
What a competition to start the year. This years Open was a huge event with entries from over the country which provided some great challenges for our competitors. Some great results were achieved with Megan Penny poomsae on the Saturday placing her third currently on the Wayne Brown Memorial Trophy with a score of 16.37 and with Laura Kirby not far behind on 16.20. These are spectular scores and good luck to both girls later in the year when they try and beat their scores and possibly bring home the Wayne Brown Trophy.
Results
GOLD |
SILVER |
BRONZE |
Laura Kirby
Megan Penny
Linda Lawerence(x2)
Brendan Mercer
Timothy Jones
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Scott Edwards
Samanatha Covey
Tayla Notle
William Eggar
Reanna Jane Maree
Jasmyn Rae
Sean Louw
Chris Notle |
Lesleigh Owen
Scott Edwards
Jake Sullivan
Demi Mercer
Chauna Mafoe
Brandon Beloff
Nathan Harvey |
Photo Gallery
KOREAN MASTERS VISIT QLD
Recently some members of Yun Hap were lucky enough to have the opportunity to train with two Korean Masters. Below is an excerpt from Tkd Qld website on the visit.
Queensland was the first state to welcome Masters Hae Man Park and Young Woo Kwon on Friday 17 April at our state training centre at Brendale with 42 present at the seminar. The evening's training was well presented and thoroughly enjoyed by all. There were many comments about the finer points of techniques that were improved from the very personal approach from Masters Park and Kwon. With a little assistance the attending coloured belts kept up with the execution of techniques related to the higher patterns Master Park reviewed and the opportunity to work on the high-Dan patterns was highly valued by the higher ranked black belts. While Master Park worked with the higher dans Master Kwon did a sparring skills session with the lower black and coloured belts and this session was energetic and a great review of skills. The Masters, though they must have been tired from their flight from Korea were approachable and helpful to all participants and TQ is greatful for the opportunity to work with these true Masters of Taekwondo. With great thanks to the Masters TQ also thanks TA for the sponsorship of the activity and hope our members enjoyed the opportunity.
Grand Master Hae Man Park
- Is credited with, along with other Masters, the creation of Taegeuk and many of the Black Belt Poomsae.
- In 1980, he was Acting President of the Kukkiwon for six months.
- He is the Kukkiwon's Chief Instructor.
- For 18 years he was the Korean President's bodyguard's instructor.
Master Young Woon Kwon
- He was for many years, the Korea Special Forces Instructor.
- He has also been Korea National Kyorugi Champion for approximately 10 years.
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Upcoming Events |
2009
May
3rd - State Training
16-17th - Tans Open
June
7th - State Training
18-20th Yun Hap Grading
21st - Caboolture Open
July
12th - State Training
19th - Technical Seminar
25-26th - Queensland Selections
August
9th - State Training
16th Junior Olympic and World Championship Selection Event (TBA)
23rd - Yun Hap Competition (TBC)
September
4th - International Taekwondo Day
6th - State Training
10-12th - Yun Hap Grading
30th - Nationals (Chandler, Brisbane)
October
1-4th Nationals Including Australian Uni Games (Chandler, Brisbane)
November
1st - State Training
December
6th - State High Performance Squad 2010 Camp
10-12th - Yun Hap Grading
Download the calendar
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QLD OPEN
The first tournament of the year is just around the corner. The Queensland Open on the 21st and 22nd of March at Bondall is once again a selection event for both sparring and individual technical. Yun Hap will have many competitors in this event so come along and cheer them to victory.
GRADING
A reminder that grading is at the start of April, so get practicing because it will be here before you know it.
INSTRUCTOR VISIT
One of our Head Instructors Wayne Reeves, had the pleasure last year from Martuin Beard an instructor from England for some training. Wayne has written a little report of the visit and passed on some photos for you to look at.
Wayne's Report
WTF CHANGES COMPETITION RULES
The WTF recently amended competition rules and regulations, there is no current word on when these changes will take effect here in Australia, but stay tuned and you will be inform as soon as we know when they will take effect.
Amended Competition Rules from WTF
Amemded Rules and Regualtions from WTF
KINGS TOURNAMENT
Congratulations to the following on their performances at the recent Kings Taekwondo Competition.
Gold |
Silver |
Bronze |
Tim Jones (x2)
Nathan Wilkins
Jodran Blauw |
Casey Brooks
Jordan Blauw
Nathan Wilkins |
Nathank Wilkins
Jordan Blauw
Nick Wilkins |
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