KHANDALLAH TAEKWON-DO SCHOOL NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2007 Grading Results Congratulations on 100% pass rate for the club. Christmas Break Last training for the year will be Thursday 13 December. This will be an informal session, still in dobok but also bring outdoor sports shoes and some finger food for afterwards. The club annual awards will be presented at 7pm followed by food and drink. Family members/partners/friends are welcome for the entire session and/or from 7pm. Club will re-start on Monday 14 January 2008, with training times as currently. There will be a couple of informal sessions on Thur 20 Dec, Thur 3 Jan and Thur 10 Jan 6:30-7:30 (note the later start and only for 1 hour) mainly concentrating on fitness/sparring that all are welcome along to. Good idea to practice patterns a few times over the break and keep up some regular fitness and stretching... Fees Fees will be due for both Dec and Jan and the extra will be used to pay for annual ITFNZ registration ($20) for each member. Please ensure you are fully paid for 2007 before the end of the year. Fees will increase be a small amount from next year. Junior Tournament Congratulations to Matthew (gold special tech), Justin and Sean (gold patterns) for their representation of the club at the Fuji-Mae Junior Tournament last month, all showing impressive attitude and fighting spirit. TKD Television Including coverage of recent Nationals. See details about this here. ITFNZ Blood donation initiative Reminder again that ITFNZ is encouraging adult members that do not already donate blood to consider doing so. This is a form of community service and they also serve great biscuits and drinks afterwards. More information and chance to register here. Master Van de Mortel Seminar If you missed the sparring seminar earlier this year, highly recommend making an effort to get along to this one on Mon 17 December. More details to follow. National Camp coming up All members strongly encouraged to attend ITFNZ National Camp 2008, Feb 1-3 near Rotorua. Closing date for applications is 12 Jan. Theory quiz: stances 10 Gup (white belt) and up: Which leg is in front in a left walking stance? 8 Gup and up: What is your body-facing (hint: full-, half- or side-facing) when performing a forearm low block? 6 Gup and up: What are the main 2 differences between an L stance and a fixed stance? 4 Gup and up: What are the length and weight distribution for a rear foot stance? II Dan and up: What are the distances between the hands and the body for close ready stances A to D? Have a safe and enjoyable festive break, and look forward to seeing everyone back refreshed for 2008. Sincerely, Jake Pearson IV Dan Head Instructor Khandallah Taekwon-Do School Email bopalop@gmail.com Ph 3858851 or 027 2768356 Back to home.