A few stylised ICENI Taekwon-do images from our Monday & Thursday Tribes, getting ready for their grading next week! – Mr B has a new filter for Photoshop 🙂 … interested in joining us? Book a Free Session @ iceniTKD.uk
GTUK British Taekwon-do Championships 5th March 2022
ICENI Taekwon-do competitors travelled 150 miles to Coventry for the GTUK British Taekwondo Championships, and came back with 6 medals!
Soph Akerman – Black Belt, won Silver for Patterns
Michael Wickwar – Blue Tag, won Silver for Patterns, Silver for Sparring & GOLD for Destruction!
Harry Dyble – Green Belt, won Silver for Patterns and Bronze for Sparring
ICENI students shone throughout the tournament, showing their respect to their opponents, and their indomitable spirit whenever it was called upon. Gaining applause and praise from all quarters, especially from Grandmaster Oldham!
As always there is more to this story than just the medals… Etiquette & Indomitable Spirit!
Other ICENI students competed fantastically on the day but without the success of medals, finishing as quarterfinalists, but bringing back smiles, new friendships, battle experience and a few bruises to boot:
Jay Akerman Black Belt
Jack Chapman Black Tag (Junior)
Danny Abramson Green Belt
Kieran Huggins Yellow Belt
All proudly represented our ICENI Tribe.
Black belt Mr Paul Chapman was officiating all day, along with ICENI instructors Mr and Mrs Bedingfield.
The Pattern sections were very competitive and high in standards, some with large categories of students, all vying for a spot on the medal rostrum.
The Sparring was fiercely contested throughout the day, some were exceptional and reached ‘Pay Per View’ standards for entertaining the spectators!
Destruction is always a great contest, especially when there is only 1 medal up for grabs, well done Michael.
This little video helps sum up the day! (Thanks for the photos Danny)
If anyone out there wishes to join us at ICENI Taekwon-do please go to our booking page for more information on how to book a Free session: iceniTKD.uk
YOU NEED TO LET YOUR INSTRUCTORS KNOW IF YOU CANNOT MAKE THIS DATE.
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Black Tags: You are welcome to take part in the grading for extra practice, but if not please come and help out with the other colour belts.
See you in the Dojang
Taekwon – Mr and Mrs B
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New members always welcome! Come and Try Taekwon-do for FREE!
Bring All the family: Children, Parents and Grandparents …All are Welcome! Our self defence martial arts training gives all our students knowledge and awareness to Protect using Taekwon-do.
Registration will be open from 6th February!! If you are interested speak to your instructors!
Venue: Sports Connexion, Leamington Road, Ryton on Dunsmore
Doors open 8:30am
Colour & Black Belt Championships
This Competition is for all ages and belt categories “Pee-wee, Junior, Adult, Veteran”
This is a great competition, so come and give it a go.
GTUK National Tournament Categories: Dragons – under 6 years old Peewee 6-7 inclusive and 8-10 inclusive Junior 11-13 inclusive and 14-16 inclusive Adult 17-39 inclusive Veteran 40+
BRITISH TAEKWON-DO CHAMPIONSHIPS
Competitor entry fee: Coloured Belt and Blackbelts £20
Grand Master Oldham and the Tournament Committee are honoured to invite and welcome you to our GTUK 2022 Individual Championships. We are working hard to ensure that our tournaments are a memorable and enjoyable experience for both competitors and their families, bringing together members of the GTUK, young and old from all of our regions of the UK. Grand Master Oldham and the Tournament Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your competitor(s) for the continued support at the GTUK championships.
This individual championship is open to students of all ages and levels of TaeKwon-Do, giving each and every student the opportunity to take part in competitive patterns, sparring and where age appropriate destruction. All students are placed into categories according to their age and belts to give everyone a fair chance to compete to become GTUK National Champions.
The venue has free parking and there will also be opportunity to purchase photographs and refreshments on the day if desired.
Don’t miss this opportunity to take part! Please complete the form below and return with fees to your Club instructors before1st March 2022. Spectators pay on the day. Entry Fees: £20, Spectators £5 – under 8s free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Date & Time Saturday 5th March 2022, registration starts at 8:30am.
Could you please meet your Instructors outside the venue; they will then escort the competitors into the Main hall. Spectators are free to pay and enter through the spectators door as and when.
Location The competition is being held in the external hall at: Sports Connexion, Leamington Road, Ryton-On-Dunsmore, CV8 3FL
Equipment & Dress code All students are recommended to travel in casual clothes, please wear any club or GTUK merchandise if you have it. There are facilities there for all students to change into their Doboks when they arrive. Please don’t forget your belt! All boys are required to wear groin guards, and we suggest that any long hair is tied up and pulled back off the students face. If you have your own sparring gear please ensure you have it with you. Any jewellery should be removed, or covered with plasters if it really cannot be taken out; please be advised though any jewellery worn is completely at your own risk.
Format of the day Students will register as a club, and will be taken through to the main hall, where they can rejoin their parents/guardians, we would recommend they then get changed and then use any spare time to warm up and practice. Grand Master Oldham and the senior grades will open the tournament at aprox. 9:30. There will be a holding area where all competitors will remain until their category is ready to commence. Students will be called and will bow to the judges. In the patterns category they will be asked which pattern they will be doing, and they will then perform that pattern against their opponent, judges will signal which competitor is successful at the end. This will continue through to the final. Similarly for sparring, students will be called up, and will bow in and then students will compete to see who achieves the most points during the time.
Medals will be presented during a number of ceremonies throughout the day.
Photographs/Video Any parents wishing to take photographs or video need to sign a form when they arrive into the building. There may also be a 3rd party professional photographer onsite, who will be taking photographs during the day. If students’ photos are taken you can purchase these to take away on the day.
Food/drinks We recommend that you take a pack up with you and some entertainment for young children. There is however a cafeteria which sells hot and cold drinks, crisps, bacon and sausage sandwiches for you during the day should you need it.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask your Instructors on the day.
We would like to wish you all the very best of luck and hope you enjoy your day, and also take this opportunity to thank you for your support!
Our self defence martial arts training gives all our students knowledge and awareness to Protect using Taekwon-do, no matter how shorter time they can train with us, they will learn something they will remember all of their lives.
At ICENI Taekwon-do we can teach all the basics in 3 months of regular training.
We realise not everyone wants to become a Taekwon-do Black Belt!
If you train regularly with us for 3 to 12 months you will become stronger, fitter and more confident. Ready to face the challenges of everyday life!
So Come and Try for FREE!
Bring All the family: Children, Parents and Grandparents …
Taekwondo is a fantastic form of exercise and is a lot of fun, but it’s also the opportunity to learn a specific set of skills and disciplines that you won’t find on any old gym floor. If you have been inspired to try Taekwondo as a fun way to get in more exercise and to learn this brilliant martial art, you might be wondering how to prepare for your first session. Well, below are a few tips to help you out and make sure you’re getting the most out of the experience.
Invest in a Quality Gym Bag
If you’re attending your classes after work, you’ll need to bring a suitable change of clothes with you. This is where a quality gym bag will be useful, one that is big enough for you to keep your gym wear, water bottle, and to put your keys, wallet, etc., all in one place. Backpacks are a good style of gym bag as they are easy to carry, so why not treat yourself to one of these backpacks for sports people.
Fuel Up
Your first Taekwondo session might not be too strenuous as it will be a chance for you to go over the basics, but that doesn’t mean you won’t still need energy. Just like any form of exercise, it’s sensible to fuel up on smart foods to give you an energy boost beforehand. Don’t eat straight before your class, but about an hour before so you’re not moving around on a full stomach. A healthy snack would work well, and then eat a nutritious meal afterwards to help your body recover. You must remember to bring water with you as well, as staying hydrated is key.
Be Punctual
There are many things that could make you late for your class but try to be punctual. Your instructor has other students to teach, and it is better for everyone if they are not interrupted with you arriving late. You’ll also benefit from the full session if you arrive on time rather than having to try and catch up when you have missed the introduction. Aim to be at your class at least ten minutes before it starts, and if you are late for whatever reason, slip in quietly at the back to minimize disruption to the rest of the class.
Be Prepared for a Few Bruises
Martial arts can get rough at times, but it’s important to remember that you are in a safe space. You should be prepared to perhaps walk away from your first session with a few bumps and bruises, but provided you follow the safety guidance from your instructor, you shouldn’t come away with any serious injury. You will be going over the basics at first so you can build up your confidence and get used to sparing with your classmates during your sessions moving forward.
Taekwondo is a great sport and fantastic discipline, it’s easy to see why so many people are drawn to it. If you are about to attend your first session, use these tips to help you prepare for it.