Titan a held grading this month for the first time at Craigholme Sports Complex. Well done to all who gained their new grades and special congratulations to all of our new students sitting their first grading and to Saad Ahmed who was the star performer. Full results can be found in the grading results page.
Author: Laura
Paris takes silver in the Highland Open
Team travelled up to Elgin this weekend for the Highland Open hosted by focus taekwondo. Paris represented Team Titan and put in an awesome performance in the final finishing 7-5 taking the silver medal. Well done Paris!
Next grading 22nd October Craigholme Sports Complex
The next grading is on the 22nd of October at Craigholme Sports Complex and starts at 6pm. The grading form can be downloaded here to print out and bring along or you can fill one out on the day if the grading. Payment can also be made online or on the day of the grading.
http://glasgowtkd.com/pay-online/
Due to the grading classes will be off this Thursday
New Gorbals Club Open
New Club Open!
We now have a new club in the Gorbals Leisure Center on Tuesdays from 5-6. The class is open to new and existing members age 5+
Change of class location
Classes on the Saturday the 17th of October have been moved to the Couper Institute on Clarkston Road due to a double booking at Langside Halls. All class times remain the same, the adress can be found below.
84-86 Clarkston Rd
Glasgow
Lanarkshire
G44 3DA
Highland Open 25th October
4th HIGHLAND OPEN
moraytaekwondo@hotmail.com
Dear Coach / Instructor
We are very happy to invite you and your team to once again attend the 4th
Highland Open Taekwondo Championships which will take place at its new
home Elgin Community Centre. This new venue will make it easier for teams
to access and also provide a wealth of amenities in the immediate vicinity of
the venue.
This year we will be using Daedo PSS for all categories
Our aim is to provide a WTF style Taekwondo competition of the highest
standard and we truly hope you will be able to join us for this 4th edition of the
Highland Open Taekwondo Championships. This event is truly open to
anyone from any association from any club.
I look forward to welcoming you to the event personally and wish you every
success. Enclosed in this entry pack you will find all the information you will
require regarding the event. If however you require further information or
assistance, please contact moraytaekwondo@hotmail.com and we will respond to
your request as soon as possible.
Kind regards,
Mark (spike) Russell
Time and Place
Date: 24th and 25th of October 2015
Location: Elgin, Scotland
Venue: Elgin Community and Sports Centre, Trinity Road, Elgin IV30 1UE
Timetable
Saturday 24th:Registration and weigh in for Sunday
17:00 – 19:00 at Focus Martial Arts Centre
There will a further weigh in for teams arriving Sunday at the venue from
8am-9am
Drawsheets for Saturday available on the day of event
Saturday 24thth:Poomsae begins for all categories at Focus Martial Arts 3pm
Registration and weigh-in for Sunday categories only
17:00 – 19:00 at Focus Martial Arts Centre
Drawsheets for Sunday available on the day
Sunday 25th: Matches begin for all categories at 10:30
Estimated finish time 17:00 on Saturday / 17:00 Sunday
Contestants
Elgibility: All players and coaches must hold a valid WTF style licence issued by
their association. This must be presented at the weigh-in. This event
is open to anyone from any association from any club.
Contestants must provide proof of age by presenting their passport
or identification card at the weigh-in. WTF GAL licence is not required for this
event
Liability: All competitors participate at their own risk. The organisers will not accept any
responsibility for any injuries, damages or losses sustained or incurred.
Graduation: All players must be a minimum 9th Kup to compete
Entry
Registration: Registration for this event can only be made using email.
moraytaekwondo@hotmail.com
Deadline: Thursday the 22rd of October at 11pm
No entries will be accepted after this date and no refunds will be given
to players who do not turn up to the event.
After the closing date all teams will be liable for the entry fees of all
players registered.
Entry Fees: £20. Additional divisions will be half the entry fee
Spectators: Adults £5 / under 14’s £3 per day.
Family of 2 adults and 2 children – £12 per day
Payment: Competition entry fees must be paid by cash/cheque on the day
A cheque payable to “Focus Taekwondo” can be sent to
Focus Martial Arts & Fitness Centre, 172a High Street Elgin IV30 1BD
Competition Rules
Rules: WTF single elimination rules
coring: Daedo PSS in all categories on all days
Match TaekoPlan match management will be used. All coaches will receive a list of
Management: their players’ match numbers at the coach meetings.
Equipment: All players must provide their own Daedo sensor socks.
All players will be provided with a Daedo electronic hogu before each of their
matches. Players must provide all other WTF approved protective equipment
Gum shields are compulsory for all players and must be white or clear.
Players with any other colours will not be allowed to compete
Head kicks: Full contact head kicks are permitted in all categories.
For pee wee, children, cadet, junior and senior divisions there are NO
restrictions on head contact with the feet. All head kicks are permitted.
Contact moraytaekwondo@hotmail.com if you require further information
Awards: 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 2 bronze medals awarded in every division.
The two players who reach the final will receive the gold and silver medal
regardless if one player retires prior to the match
Team 1st, 2nd and 3rd Team trophy will be awarded to the teams with the highest Awards:
cumulative points following the WTF team scoring system of Gold 7pts, Silver
3pts, Bronze 1pt, matches won (not by withdrawal of opponent) 1pt
Match Times: Pee Wee 3 x 1 Minute with 30 seconds rest
Children 3 x 1½ Minutes with 30 seconds rest
Cadet 3 x 1½ Minutes with 30 seconds rest
Junior 3 x 2 Minutes with 45 seconds rest
Senior 3 x 2 Minutes with 45 seconds rest
Category Information
It is the responsibility of teams registering their players that each athlete is entered in the correct
weight division and not that of the event management team. Divisions with less than 3 entries
may be combined where appropriate
Please note that age division is based on the year of birth and not the day of birth
Pee Wee – Athletes born in years: 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
Beginner – 9th -> 6th Kup Advanced – 5th -> Above
Male and Female -23 -26 -30 -34 -39 +39Kgs
Children – Athletes born in years: 2006, 2005, 2004
Beginner – 9th -> 3rd Kup Advanced – 2nd Kup -> Above
Male and Female -26 -30 -35 -40 -45 +45Kgs
Cadets – Athletes born in years: 2003, 2002, 2001
Beginner – 9th -> 3rd Kup Advanced – 2nd Kup -> Above
Male -33 -37 -41 -45 -49 -53 -57 -61 -65 +65Kgs
Female -29 -33 -37 -41 -44 -47 -51 -55 -59 +59Kgs
Juniors – Athletes born in years: 2000, 1999, 1998
Beginner – 9th -> 3rd Kup Advanced – 2nd Kup -> Above
Male -48 -55 -63 -73 +73Kgs
Female -44 -49 -55 -63 +63Kgs
Seniors – Athletes born in years: 1998 and earlier
Beginner – 9th -> 3rd Kup Advanced – 2nd Kup -> Above
Male -58 -68 -80 +80Kgs
Female -49 -57 -67 +67Kgs
Referees
Referees: invited to attend will be notified no later than the 20th of October 2015
Note to all teams: Please do not add any referees through the TPSS officials
page. Any referees added in this way without contacting the referee director
in advance will be removed. Only coaching staff should be added with this
facility
note- the elgin community centre does not have disabled access. we apologise for any
inconvenience.
Titan Taekwondo on the BBC
The BBC get inspired team popped down to Titan Taekwondo recently to see how parents were getting involved in the sport. Check out the video here!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/scotland/33226074
Sports day bonaza for Titan Taekwondo
The last week of term was a busy one for Titan Taekwondo! We attended 3 Sports Days at schools in the South Side of Glasgow. Taekwondo was one of many sports that Shawlands, Langside and Battlefied Primary decided to offer to their students. It was a fantastic opportunity for Titan to get out into the community and we look forward to working with the schools in the future.
Glasgow Open
Titan Taekwondo had its biggest team yet at an open competition with Luke, Daniel, Paris and Willow taking part in the Glasgow Open at the Emirates Arena organised by the Glasgow Taekwondo Association. Both sets of siblings put in excellent performances and returned with 1 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals.
Luke started the day and was merged up into the advanced category, it was a tough match for him and he gained valuable experience against a tough opponent and finished with a bronze medal. Willow was up next at her first ever open tournament again she fought an extremely good fight but was unfortunately beaten by Emily from Caledonian who went on to take the Gold, a bronze for Willow, well done! It was then the turn for her big sister Paris who was fighting her first competition as a cadet and fought up a division (and then some!) The weight difference was always going to be too much but she put up a very courageous fight and tried many new techniques she has been practicing in class. Silver for Paris! Last but not least Daniel was also fighting in his first ever open tournament, he won his first fight against Caledonian then faced Vision in the final. It was a very close game with vision leading most of the way but a last minute head shot from Daniel gave him a 1pt win and a fantastic match from both players. Gold medal for Daniel and Titan’s first ever Gold medal from an Open competition.
Thank you to everyone who helped out at the event and congratulations to all players!
Daniel – Gold
Paris – Silver
Luke – Bronze
Willow – Bronze
South Dublin Championships
Titan Taekwondo attended its first international competition on the 6th of June at the South Dublin Championships. Luke Carroll represented the team and it was the first time he had competed abroad. He was combined up to the advanced category and although he put in a good performance he was beaten by an experienced player in the semi final. He left Ireland with a Bronze medal and valuable experience, well done Luke!