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Last Update 02 July, 2009

STATE TRAINING

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2009 QLD Taekwondo Selections

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STATE TRANING SPARRING

12 July at Brendale State Centre
Warren Hansen (ex Olympian and international medallist!) Times to come!

State training!!!

When: On Sunday the 7th of June.
Where: WHERE: South Pine Sport Complex Cribb Road Brendale

State training times:

• 12.00pm-2.00pm Patterns
  Master Kang shall be taking the technical state training.
• 1.30pm - 4.00pm Sparring
  (1.30pm-2.00pm shall be putting out mats/warming up/stretching)

At 2.00pm the new Coaching director Wayne Mahoney wishes to have a meeting with students, parents and coaches in regards to the new systems he wishes to put in place for the coaching board.

Coaching Course

On Sunday the 7th of June a coaching course is being held, there was a technical issue with the application forms, so they will be there waiting for you in the morning.

TA National Meeting

TKD QLD will be the first state to host a meeting with TA Board about the proposed changes to the national constitution and the meeting will be held this Monday night (Queen's Birthday weekend) from 6:30pm at the State Training venue at Brendale. The meeting is open to all members throughout the association, irrespective of voting status.

For more information please contact Acting CEO, Kate Eggar on 0408 982 248.

Dear All,

Vale - Mario Rejtano

I have spoken with Penny Rejtano this evening and can now advise you of Mario Rejtano's funeral arrangements. If there is anyone receiving this email who has not heard the news, Mario sadly passed away in his sleep on Thursday night last week from an unknown cause and is survived by his wife, Penny and 3 daughters, 16,12 and 10 years. Penny advised that the autopsy has not revealed any obvious cause and that the test results could be some days. Penny tells me he had been feeling a little off-colour and nauseus during the day on Thursday but had felt better before going to bed that night. Mario's body has been released and the funeral will be on Friday in Bundaberg as follows:

  - 11am - funeral service at the Apostolic Church, Ashfield Road, Kalkie, Bundaberg
    This will be followed by a gathering in the church hall to have a drink, something to eat and share some memories together.
  - 1pm - burial service at Bundaberg cemetery

I believe there will be some cars heading up from Brisbane. If you can take passengers or are interested in being a passenger please feel free to contact me and I will try and put drivers and passengers together to minimise cars. If you are driving up there please stay safe on the highways!

Vale - Shin Boo Kim

It is with great sadness that I also advise of the passing of Master Shin Boo Kim from Western Australia. Master Kim recently underwent surgery for a brain tumor and we have been advised this morning of his death. It is indeed a great loss to the taekwondo community and he will be greatly missed in WA and throughout Australia. He had several family members involved in his club and in Taekwondo Western Austraia and he is remembered particularly for his contribution to the National Technical Committee.

In Memoriam

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 Queensland'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.au 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)

Queensland Technical Open Results

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State Training

When: On Sunday the 3rd of May.

Where: WHERE: South Pine Sport Complex Cribb Road Brendale

State training times:
12.00pm-2.00pm Patterns
1.30pm - 4.00pm Sparring
(1.30pm-2.00pm shall be putting out matts/warming up/stretching)

Also we have introduced yellow belts back into the training, but still will not allow any players under the age of 10.

NOTICE

The following list are the medals forwarded over the Anzac weekend to clubs for distribution. TQ thanks the clubs and athletes for their patience and the overwhelming support for the Qld Open that resulted in the medal shortage (entries went from the usual 250+ to over 400!). If there are any other medals missing please advise the state office as soon as possible by email to tkdqld@bigpond.com

Hanuman Taekwondo - Tahlia Hickford - Edgar Harvey BTC - Alex Jaquet ASP Taekwondo - Kayla Hochmuth - Xelinne Ryan-Andrews Macarthurs Taekwondo - Jacqui Comello - Steven Bult - Janine Nicolson - Jason Ginn Diamond Martial Arts - Indianna Tyndall - Isaac Mayhew - Arian Hurley Kicks Taekwondo - Rochelle Small - Zichxyna Mikola x 2 - Kieran Ramsdell - Daenamoo Taekowndo - Blake Watkin Rawlins Taekwondo - Robert Robertson - Bilal Deen New Dawn Taekwondo - Chris Chung PMA - Heather Gradidge - Teaghan Lamont - Tans Taekwondo - Wayne Lewis - Elouise Dempsey - Max Dempsey - Nicholas Findlay Fighting Lyons - Jeremy Attard Team Taekwondo - Jacqueline Herbert - Paul Wilson - Jarrod Bull Bjorns Taekwondo - Igor Geyl x 2 - Liam Trisoglio - Alan Erlandsen Ste Kris Soo Taekwondo - Morteza Bakhtiari Southern Cross - Chi Wai Man Yun Hap Taekwondo - Timothy Jones - Linda Lawrence Kings Taekwondo - Joshua Gell - Ayden Murphy - Mitchell McKee - Mounir Mesbah - Omar Al-Merhebi - Mohammed Ghamrawi - Dylan O'Connor - Ammar Shihan Muirs Taekwondo - Mackenzie Ireland - Jason Muir - James Saunders One Taekwondo - Alexander Dodd

2009 Qld Open Results

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Note: Missing medals wil be mailed later this week.

Qld Masters Seminar

TQ 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.

NOTICE

Hi all,

I'm sorry about the short notice on this one but we have only just confirmed the availability for Masters Park and Kwon.

Their tour starts with us and these Masters are both highly respected internationally. This is a rare opportunity and I encourage you to get as many students there as possible.

Venue-Brendale
Time - 6:30 to 9:30
Cost - $25 (all ranks welcome)
- members of High Performance Squad $20
- Head Instructors FREE

Please RSVP if possible but don't be afraid to just turn up on Friday night.

ALSO - I have spoken with Haris and anyone who is competing on Saturday is welcome to weigh-in at the seminar on Friday night.

Grand Master Hae Man Park & Master Young Woon Kwon will be coming to Queensland on 17April 2009.

Seminars will be held for all who are interested in fine tuning their Traditional Poomsae with Grand Master Hae Man Park or alternatively they can work through the finer points of Kyorugi with Master Young Woon Kwon.

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.

• He was for many years, the Korea Special Forces Instructor.
• He has also been Korea National Kyorugi Champion for approximately 10 years.

Rawlins Taekwondo Challenge Championships Saturday 18tht of April 2009

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State Training
When: On Sunday the 5th of April.

Where: Nudge College 2199 Sandgate Road Boondall (Mckenniary Centre)

State training times:
12.00pm-2.00pm Patterns
1.30pm - 4.00pm Sparring
(1.30pm-2.00pm shall be warming up and stretching)

Also we have introduced yellow belts back into the training, but still
will not allow any players under the age of 10.

NOTICES

• State Training is THIS SUNDAY - 1 March
• Coaching Seminar scheduled for this Sunday is postponed and I will advise a new date shortly
• There were some incorrect dates in the Qld Open package - I will fix the package and republish on the web shortly but the dates are as follows:
  
  event 21/22 March
  closing date for entries Monday 9 March
  selection is for the 2009 team and age for entries is as at 31/12/09
• Technical Seminar and Technical Judge Accreditation scheduled for early March is definitely happening and will be on 8 March at a venue to be advised shortly. It is aimed at increasing our number of judges and providing for familiarisation opportunities for everyone to understand the judging process. All participants are welcome and lunch will be provided. Booking forms will be out shortly and bookings will be essential.
• Referee Seminar scheduled for early March is being postponed to later in the first half of the year.

Sorry for the confusion and date changes, several of which relate to venue issues beyond our control.

Also, I will be out of the office most of this week so please call my mobile if you need anything.

Kind regards,
Kate Eggar
State Administrator Taekwondo Queensland

On Sunday the 8th of February our first state training for the year shall start.

WHERE: South Pine Sport Complex Cribb Road Brendale

State training times:
12.00pm-2.00pm Patterns
1.00pm - 4.00pm Sparring
(1.00pm-2.00pm shall be setting up matts, if you are late for that every minute over shall be laps or pushups)

To better our sparring players the following pre-requisites have been put in place:

• No players under 10 yrs of age
  
• No yellow belts unless they received a gold or silver at the nationals.

If they fall under one of these categories and they turn up to state training they will be refused training.

If you have any further questions you can email adammorris@aapt.net.au

2009 Tkd Queensland state calendar

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Queensland players representing Australia

In early November three Queensland players Renea Perkins, Brianna Wilson and Jonathan Imger, were chosen to represent Australia at the Commonwealth Games in Canada. To help support there travel costs Taekwondo Queensland presented them with a cheque totaling fifteen hundred dollars. To find out how they went please click HERE.

Tkd Queensland end of year dinner invitation

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Taekwondo Masters 2008 results

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2008 Queensland Open Team Results

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Masters 2008 Draws

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2008 Queensland Open Team Selections

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Renae Perkins and Mustafaa Olomi - Medalists at Korean Open

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New Committee for Taekwondo Queensland

As The Taekwondo Queensland AGM was held on Friday evening, the election outcomes are as follows:

These elections saw the departure from the committee of both Rob and Kerry Lister, who have been long serving members of the Association and were a vital role in building up Taewondo Queensland into what it is today. We look forward to continuing to work with both of them in the future with their ongoing contribution as instructors.

Moreton Bay Year 4 Fun Day - Great Success:

On Thusday the 6th of June, Michael Tan, David King and myself held 1/2hr workshop's all day for 10-11 yr olds introducing them to the world of Taekwondo. By the end of the day we went through around 500 kids and had them "kihaping" all the way home on the bus with a flyer in hand.
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Story by Adam Morris

16th Tans Open Wrap Up

TKD Queensland would like to thank all Officials, Volunteers, Competitors and Spectators for making this years competition a huge success. We had one of our biggest turn outs with 395 competitors. A special thanks to our interstate teams and of course New Zealand for making the journey to Queensland. We hope you have enjoyed your stay and we welcome you back to the event next May.

2008 National Championships and Australian Open

Olympic Park, Sydney NSW Australia 4-6 September 2008

Womensports Qld Sponsors Taekwondo Athlete Development

Taekwondo Qld is very appreciative that Womensport Qld recently approved funding to help develop one of our athletes. Their funding provides for participation is a series of workshops being conducted through Griffith University titled "Lifeskills for Elite Athletes" and funding is supported through Qld Govt Dept of Sport and Recreation.
With participation over the last few years of a wide cross-section of sports the course is providing a significant insight into trends and skills that assist athletes in a number of ways. Womensport Qld contacted Taekwondo Qld after having met our athlete, Laura Kirby, through a networking seminar on athlete sponsorship which Laura attended. Womensport Qld asked us to pass on an invitation for Laura to take part.
Thanks to Womensport Qld and their CEO Barb Barclay for the interest in taekwondo.

Brisbane Black Belt assists with Solomon Islands Taekwondo

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Australian Olympic Referee Announced - Qld Referee in Final Consideration.

Qld Referee Director, Kerry Lister, was among those few in the final consideration for the Australian referee slot for Beijing. Kerry has been working very hard in recent times and has attended several international events as part of the selection process. Unfortunately she was not chosen on this occasion but we congratulate her on her efforts and dedication. Sam Lociano, who was the Australian referee in Sydney, has again been chosen for this special task. Congratulation Sam and Thanks Kerry (and good luck for London!).

Queenslanders show the Americans how its done!

Ben Hartmann and Byron Coleborne have just competed at the 2008 US Open in New Orleans. Ben and Byron are the only Australian competitors at this years US Open. Ben in Light Weight division had 2 walk overs before losing in sudden death 4th round to Canada's A Fernano in the 3rd Round. Byron the current Australian heavy weight champion had 4 fights and went on to win the silver medal.

On behalf of Queensland Taekwondo, its committee and members we would like to congratulate them on job well done!

The 2008 Calendar of Events is now available.

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Queensland Bronze in Incheon

Australian women's Senior 2 team, including Rebecca Green, won a bronze medal in the Women's team division at the World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships on November 4/6. This is the first ever Taekwondo Poomsae World Championship medal for a Queenslander, and an examination of results from previous years show it may be the first at a world championships of either taekwondo discipline.

Germany won the division, with Spain taking out silver. The Spanish team beat the Aussies by only 0.09, which is less than one mistake. The Germans were only a further 0.21 ahead. This incredibly close result is very encouraging, as the two European teams compete all year at various events in Europe, where Poomsae is very competitive. In contrast, the Aussie team, from Perth, Melbourne and Queensland, trained together twice before departing for Korea, and with more training perhaps they might continue their success at the next world championships.

Taekwondo Queensland funded most of the cost of Rebecca's airfare to and from Perth for one of these two training sessions and this support is testament to the benefit of funding athletes on a State-wide basis.

The women's team were actually disqualified for a short time: The bus was very late arriving at the hotel, and then the driver became lost on the way to the venue. The whole Australian team was late, and the women's team was competitor number 1 in the very first division of the day. The Head of Team, Master Cho, had to do some fast negotiation, and upon official confirmation with the travel agent that the bus had indeed been delayed, the Aussies were allowed to compete after the last team.

The team that came 4th, USA, were given bronze also, in line with the new rules for sparring. This decision seemed strange, and the gap between the scores at 3rd and 4th was much larger than that between the top 3.

It is Rebecca's 3rd year on the Australian Taekwondo Poomsae team. Previous medals include a Bronze at the Korean Open in 2005, and a silver medal at the Commonwealth Championships in 2006.

In the individual division, Rebecca placed 12th, which was not an improvement from the previous year's 7th. The pattern selected to progress to the final eight was "Pyongwon", a pattern she traditionally struggles with, although there has been some improvement over the year.

Australia finished with 4 bronze medals, to finish 9th on the medal tally from 45 nations. Korea topped the table with Spain second and Iran third. Only one Korean competitor was beaten to the gold medal, and that victor was Denmark's Ky Tu Dang, who thoroughly deserved the win.

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Patterns Update

State Merchandise Form - order clothing, badges, DVDs

ARE YOU REGISTERED? - ALL students training with Taekwondo Australia affiliated clubs are required to be registered each year and should EACH have one of these cards for 2007. Your registration currency can be checked on the Taekwondo Australia's members list. If you are missing your card please see your instructor as your insurance may not be valid. Renewals will be received by your instructor in January and are due as at 1 February each year.

EARLY COMPETITIONS AND SEMINARS IN 2007 MEAN IT WILL BE IMPORTANT TO PAY YOUR REGISTRATION EARLY SO YOU CAN PARTICIPATE.

BLUE CARDS - Working with children application

http://www.childcomm.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecard/applications.html

Taekwondo Queensland complies with requirements of Blue Card issuance for volunteers and volunteers may download application forms from the Commission for Children site and present them to our State Administrator with identification in order to arrange their blue card - blue card issuance is FREE for volunteers. Anyone over 18 who is involved with volunteering at Taekwondo Queensland functions should click here to go to the commission's site to get your application form. (If your children are involved in the activity you are exempt but we encourage you to consider obtaining a blue card anyway, even if you are exempt.) APPLY NOW!

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