Mexico, Turkey, U.S.A., China, Korea Win 1 gold Each on 2nd Day of World
Junior Championships

YOG Qualification Event - Day 2 Results

Australia's two remaining fighters in the WTF Youth Olympic Games Qualification Event in Mexico lost their opening matches on the second and final day of the competition.

Jason Noh from Hong's Taekwondo in NSW lost 7-2 to Ukraine in the Male Under 63kg division, while Taiha Gorton of Taekwondo Oh Do Kwan in Western Australia was beaten 24-2 by Sweden in the Female Under 55kg divsion.

The athletes get a day of rest on Friday, with the WTF World Junior Championships beginning on Saturday morning.

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YOG Qualification Event - Day 1 Results

Australia's four fighters on day one of the WTF Youth Olympic Games Qualification Event in Mexico were all eliminated in early rounds

Cem Kahraman of Powerhouse Taekwondo in Victoria advanced the furthest, winning his first two matches in stellar style in the Men's Under 55kg division (6-3 over Sweden and 14-2 over Argentina). He went down to Egypt 9-3 in the third round.

Anja Vukomanovic of Titans Taekwondo in Victoria had a bye in the first round, and then dropped her second round fight in the Female Under 63kg division 6-1 to a former European Junior Champion from Germany.

In the Men's Under 73kg division, Mohammad Abdallah of Fighting Lyons in Victoria was out-pointed 6-4 by Great Britain in the first round, while Courtney Sinclair of Hall's Taekwondo in Victoria fell 12-1 to Croatia in the Female Over 63kg.

Over 320 athletes from 85 countries are competing in the WTF Youth Olympic Games Qualification Event, at which 30 athletes will qualify to participate in the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore in August. Australia has two fighters competing on day two of this tournament.

Craigieburn Festival
Well I just wanted to thank everybody for putting on such a great display of skill and determination whilst demonstrating the art of Taekwondo.
Even the wind and dust did not prevnt us from having a great day together.
Thank you all for your wonderful support.

4TH World Taekwondo Festival and Culture Expo (Korea)

WTF Signs Collaborative Agreement with National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts

The World Taekwondo Federation signed a collaborative agreement with the National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts in a ceremony in Seoul, Korea on Feb. 5, 2010.
 
The agreement was signed between WTF President Chungwon Choue and Mr. Il-Hoon Park, director general of the National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts, at
the latter’s office.
 
Under the agreement, the two sides will cooperate for the promotion of taekwondo and Korea’s traditional music at home and abroad.
 
The two sides also agreed to make joint efforts especially in the WTF’s ongoing Taekwondo Peace Corps project.
 
A total of 100 members of the Taekwondo Peace Corps are now doing their voluntary services in 25 countries around the world during the winter vacation.
 
“Taekwondo and Korean traditional music are two of the most well-known cultural contents representing Korea. The combination of the two will create a synergy in promoting them abroad as well as enhancing the image of Korea,” WTF President Choue said in his remarks during the signing ceremony.
 

 

4TH World Taekwondo Festival and Culture Expo (Korea)
The Koryo T.K.D Club is going to put together a Team to compete in Sparring,
Poomsae and Breaking at this annual event. If you are interested, please contact
me via email.
Training for this event starts on the 7th March at the Craigieburn College, Hothlyn Drive
Craigieburn.
Time: 10am to 12 noon. Fee: $7.00 per session
Note: All clubs are welcome to join us.

This competition is scheduled to start on the 3rd July 2010 and conclude on the
5th July.

Preliminary Itinerary
Friday 2 July
Accommodation allocation upon arrival

Saturday 3 July
9.30 am to 11.30 am               Taekwondo Seminar
1.00 pm to 1.30 pm                 ‘A’ Match Coach Meeting
2.00 pm to 5.00 pm                 Taekwondo Seminar
7.00 pm  to 8.00 pm                Opening Ceremony
8.00 pm to 9.30 pm                 Stage Show

Sunday 4 July
10.00 am to 12.00 noon          Moo Ju Sightseeing
2.00 pm to 7.00 pm                 ‘A’ Match Taekwondo Competition including Poomse, Kyorugi, Breaking, Taekwondo Dancing

Monday 5 July
10.00 am to 12.00 noon          Poomse and Kyorugi
1.30 pm to 6.00 pm                 Poomse Kyorugi ‘Extreme’

Tuesday 6 July
9.00 am to 6.30 pm                 Sightseeing tour around Ocean side
8.30 am to 9.00 pm                 Closing Ceremony

Wednesday 7 July
7.00 am  to 8.30 am                Breakfast
After Breakfast                        Individual or Group Departures

Taekwondo Australia Limited ACN 139 237 522 - www.taekwondoaustralia.org.au
Chief Executive Officer – Kate Eggar – PO Box 2466 Chermside Centre QLD 4032
Ph 0408 982 248 – Email keggar@bigpond.com
15 February 2010

An OPEN LETTER to Sport Taekwondo Australia
Chairman – Steven Howard
Secretary General – John Kotsifas
Dear Sirs,
The President of the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has again urged both Taekwondo Australia
(TA) and Sport Taekwondo Australia (STA) to either resolve their dispute or agree to have it referred to
the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) for final determination on the basis that each of the AOC and the
World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) agree to be bound by and implement the determinations of CAS.
TA has agreed to the settlement proposal advocated by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and
agreed by the AOC. It is STA that still refuses to have this dispute referred for independent arbitration.
Whilst STA maintains that unacceptable position the Olympic future of our sport hangs in the balance.
Common sense dictates that the referral to CAS is the only way this dispute can be unequivocally
resolved. TA calls upon STA to do the right and proper thing and to formally accept the offer of the CAS
resolution put by the IOC and supported by the AOC. If STA seriously wishes to contend that it is
‘Athletes First’ then it has to put aside its own animosity towards TA and agree to submit to and be bound
by the ‘Umpire's’ decision which here is CAS.
The attached letter from John Coates is unambiguous and clear. That is, for the sake of the athletes refer
this dispute now to CAS. TA may or may not be successful before CAS but as an organisation will take
that risk to ensure our athletes are permitted to compete at Olympic level. It is time for STA to stop
prevaricating and state publically that it will participate in the IOC resolution plan. If it refuses to do then it
must explain to the countless Australian athletes who will suffer by there being an unresolved impasse
why they do not have the courage of their convictions to have an independent body finally resolve this
issue.
TA stands willing and able to resolve the dispute in the manner recommended by President Rogge.
Surely it is now time for STA to do the Australian thing and let the Umpire decide.
If you have a view on this please let both organisations know. Our respective email addresses are
keggar@bigpond.com for Taekwondo Australia
and
steven@howard-marketing.com for Sport Taekwondo Australia
TA will do our best to respond to all emails whether they be supportive or otherwise. We challenge STA
to do likewise.
Kind regards,
KATE EGGAR
Chief Executive Officer
CC – John Coates, President AOC; Dr Chongwon Choue, President WTF; The Hon Kate Ellis, Minister for Sport

----- Original Message -----
From: Pamela Harris
To: Hassan Iskandar
Cc: Steven Howard STA ; Fiona de Jong ; Craig Phillips ; Yasmine Braeckevelt ; pere.miro@olympic.org ;
Christophe Dubi ; Phil Coles ; George, Patrick ; Kate Eggar
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 3:33 AM
Subject: RE: Taekwondo
Dear Mr Iskandar,
I am not in a position to comment on the issues raised in your latest email of 12
February and by Mr Howard in his of 10 February 2010.
I hope you can both agree with the suggestion of the IOC President, Jacques Rogge
that an agreement be found between your two bodies and failing that through mediation
at the level of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
If you are unable to resolve your differences with the help of CAS mediation, I hope you
will both agree to refer the matter (i.e. which of your bodies does and should exercise
the real and specific sports activity of taekwondo in Australia) to CAS arbitration for final
settlement, in which case you know the AOC will agree to participate with the WTF, as
interested parties, and be bound by the determination.
Yours sincerely
John Coates
John Coates AC
President, Australian Olympic Committee
and IOC Executive Board Member

Victorian NCAS Presenter / Co-Ordinator

Taekwondo Victoria wish to advise that applications are being sought for the position of Victorian NCAS Presenter / Co-Ordinator. For more information please see Taekwondo Victoria's Website. ENQUIRIES
Enquiries in regard to the position may be made to the National Coaching and Officiating
ENQUIRIES
Enquiries in regard to the position may be made to the National Coaching and Officiating
Accreditations Manager, Zarko Mikulic on 0404 856 460 or via email ta.ncas@bigpond.com

Important Board Announcement Regarding Youth
Olympic Games

Taekwondo Australia (TA) has today agreed, at the invitation of Mr John Coates, the President of the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC), to participate in a further
mediation with Sports Taekwondo Australia (STA) at the suggestion of the President
of the International Olympic Committee, President Jacques Rogge. In the event that mediation fails the matter is then to be referred to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) for final resolution. It is on this basis that TA has agreed to participate in the further mediation subject to the proviso that in the event of there being no resolution that CAS will ultimately determine the dispute between TA, AOC, STA and the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF).

Whilst it is the practice of the TA Board to resist the temptation to respond to the numerous announcements made on the STA website, we feel constrained to formally state our position with respect to the eligibility of athletes to attend and represent Australia at the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Tijuana, Mexico. The latest
announcement from STA purports to state that it is STA, with the imprimatur of WTF alone that can select athletes to compete for Australia in the YOG in Tijuana. That is a fundamentally misconceived and wrong position. It does STA no credit to continue to broadcast such statements.

The fact is that this is an Olympic event. It is the AOC, and the AOC alone, that determines whether Australia is represented at the YOG. As STA and unfortunately the WTF refuse to accept the decision of the AOC which is that TA, and TA alone, select
the players for the YOG event in Tijuana then it is probable that Australia will not be represented at the YOG.

Whilst that will cause great grief to many of us TA fully understands and accepts the basis for the position put by the AOC. TA remains entirely supportive of the position
being put by the AOC in this regard. It is the AOC that must control selection for
Olympic events and until that fact is accepted and acknowledged by STA and WTF
there is the real prospect that our athletes will not be representing Australia at Olympic events.

It is for this reason that your Board has unanimously resolved to accept the invitation from President Rogge and participate in the further mediation and if that fails to have the matter referred for final determination to CAS. TA remains completely committed to making Taekwondo the best sport it can be and to provide pathways for our young athletes to compete on the world stage in both Olympic and WTF sanctioned events.

STA need only withdraw from this process and acknowledge that the team for YOG is
to be that as selected by TA with input from AOC to enable Australia’s participation
in the YOG to be assured. As we do not expect that to occur you may rest assured
that we will use our best endeavours to facilitate the process as suggested by
President Rogge to hopefully enable there to be a solution to this ongoing dispute so
as to enable our young athletes better opportunities to perform at the highest level.

2010 Koryo Club Agenda
Koryo Taekwondo Club agenda is now available for download Click Here to Download.
Note that the Agenda will be available in the right hand side information bar towards the bottom.

T.V.I Calendar of Events

2010 Koryo Taekwondo Classes start on the following dates,
Broadford: 19th January
Craigieburn: 21st January
Craigieburn : Thursday night class starts on the 4th February.
Mansfield: 27th January
Roxburgh Park: 18th January
Seymour: 2nd February
Shepparton:1st February
Tallarook: 26th January
Wallan: 28th January
Whittlesea: 12th February

Joyce's Martial's Arts to Music Class
Craigieburn: 4th February


About the W.T.F

	Established _ May 28, 1973
	Location _ 4F Joyang Building 113, Samseong-dong Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea, 135-090
	President _ Dr. Chungwon CHOUE [re-elected on Apr. 12, 2005]
	Secretary General _ Mr.Jin Suk YANG
	Member Nations _ As of Nov. 24, 2007

	Affiliation to GAISF _ October 8, 1975
	IOC Recognition _ July 17, 1980 [83rd IOC Session in Moscow]
	Olympic Games Demonstration Sport _ 1988 Seoul Olympic Games & 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games
	Official Olympic Sport: Sydney 2000 Olympic Games _ September 4, 1994 [103rd IOC Session in Paris]
	Confirmation of Taekwondo as an Official Sport for Athens 2004 Olympic Games _ December 11-13, 2000 [IOC EB Meeting in Lausanne]
	Expansion of Taekwondo quota at Athens 2004 Olympic Games to 124 in eight weight categories, respective four weight classes for men and women _ Sep. 18-20, 2001 [IOC EB Meeting in Lausanne]
	IOC Executive Board decided the number of sports programs of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games to be 27, including Taekwondo. The 114th IOC Session held in Mexico City, Mexico on November 29, 2002 also confirmed inclusion of Taekwondo in the Bejing 2008 Olympic Games.
	IOC reviewed the Olympic programme for 2012 London, Taekwondo was voted to retain in the Olympic Programme of the London 2012 Olympic Games at its 117th Session in Singapore on July 8, 2005.

W.T.F 2010 Calendar

XV11 Mediterranean 2013 Games

Our Last Koryo Grading for 2009
Once again we had a very successful grading which was mainly due to the work preformed by Joyce, Carl, Damien, Ivana, Andrea, Lee, Alan, Evie and Tina.
This was one of the biggest grading's we have held as we had two courts operating from around 9.30am to 5pm.
Lusia Da Silva after a flawless performance gained her 2nd Dan promotion, whilst Sammy Scaffidi and Jessica Williams were both promoted to 1st Dan after completing their grading with flying colours.
The attitude displayed by our members and their parents during the long day also contributed to the success of the grading.
Well Done Everybody.

2009 KORYO CHRISTMAS B B Q
Well we could not have had a more beautiful day for our end of year B.B.Q as it was sunny all day with very little wind. We had Koryo members from Shepparton, Seymour, Broadford, Wallan, Whittlesea, Craigieburn and Roxburgh Park attend the B.B.Q. It was great to catch up with all the instructors and students as among other things we were able to discuss our past achievements.
All the kids had a great time playing games and receiving gifts from Father Christmas.
Thank you to all those who were able to make it.

2009 KORYO CHRISTMAS B B Q

Where: Hudson Park, Sydney Street Kilmore                                                  

When: 6th December, 2009    Time: 12.00noon onwards.

B.Y.O. Food and Drinks, BBQ’s are available.

Shops are close if you would like to buy lunch.

Bring the whole family for a fun day filled with lots of games, prizes and fun.

The Annual Tug-a-war & Sack Races

And a special visit from Santa

For Additional Information please ring one of the following Instructors

Joyce Stivala: 0397151300 / Alan Guinelly: 0357843079 
Jenelle Booth: 0411183099 / Carl Ure: 57922572
Lee Thomas: 57871537 / Francisco Diaz: 04218302636
Damien Hauser: 57922658 / Ron Habel: 0415599422
Nathan Peterson: 0425860277 / Sammy Rachelle: 58311378
Russell Wood: 93086019 /  Mobile: 0405659684

Koryo Awards Night
What a wonderful night we had, as all the kids had a ball playing games and dancing to the music which of course made everybody happy. I would like to thank all the parents for attending and a special thank you to those who traveled from our country clubs.
What a wonderful job Joyce did helping me organised the night with Ivana, Andrea, Luisa and Natasha supporting us with the presentation of the awards.
Thank you to everybody who stayed back and helped Joyce and myself clean up.

POOMSAE SQUAD INVITATION – OPEN CHALLENGE CUP

21st November 2009

Dear Team Victoria Member

              We are pleased to invite you to be part of the Australian Poomsae Team
to compete at the 2010 Open Challenge Cup (OCC) in Tongeren, Belgium.
his event is only open to Team Victoria members in 2010. We would also like
to welcome parents who may wish to travel with competitors.  The Open
Challenge Cup has been selected as it is a very high standard competition,
with teams from over 25 countries. 
The OCC website www.challengecup.be has full details.

Each club wanting to send athletes to the Open Challenge Cup must nominate
an adult trip co-ordinator to act as the point of contact for that club. This may
or may not be the Head Instructor of the club. Ideally the trip co-ordinator will
be travelling to Belgium with the team. If the club wants to send an athlete in
the 11-13 (Aspirant) or 14-17 (Junior) divisions, they must also send an
accompanying adult who could be the trip co-ordinator. Guardianship forms are
available through the Team Manager.

The Purpose of this trip is multi faceted.  The tour is designed to facilitate growth
in the individual beyond the scope of the competition, including exposure
to another culture, experiencing the benefits and responsibilities of being
part of a team and/or cementing friendships and positive team culture. Athletes
are expected to stay in the Team’s accommodation facilities, however, travel
can be with the group or independently arranged. Athletes are subject to team
rules and regulations and are under the direction of the coaching staff at all
times during the trip. All team activities including training, coaching and
information sessions are compulsory. Parents are asked to support the
coaching staff by discussing these points with athletes and being positive
role models.

All athletes, parents and support staff will be expected to uphold the highest
standards of behaviour. We are all representing Taekwondo Victoria, and
are expected to promote Taekwondo and good sportsmanship at all times
in every deed, word and action. While we encourage parents to be involved
in the tour, it is important that parents understand that the coaches have
the final say on the team timetable and training schedules.  It is important to
the coaching staff that the tour is a positive experience for every participant.

If you have any questions with regard to this trip please feel free
to email them to the Team Manager at chris.poppins@optusnet.com.au ours sincerely

Chris Poppins
Team Victoria

2009 World Taekwondo Tour to be Held in Mexico City on Nov. 14

The inaugural World Taekwondo Tour will be held in Mexico City, Mexico on Nov. 14, 2009.
 
The World Taekwondo Tour 2009 Mexico, which will take place at the Palacio de los Deportes, will draw 16 top athletes, mostly Olympic and World Championship medal winners.
 
The WTF-promoted event is aimed at entertaining spectators and TV viewers by displaying the spectacular techniques of takwondo. The WTF hopes the event can be further developed into professional taekwondo competitions.
 
The WTF originally planned to hold the event in Mexico City on May 2, 2009, but was put off due to the outbreak of the swine flu.
 
The one-day event, which has drawn great interest from international media, especially TV, will feature four weight categories: the men’s -58kg, the men’s -68kg, the men’s -80kg, and the women’s -57kg.
 
Four athletes will compete in each weight division for top prize of U.S.$20,000. The silver medalist will take home $10,000 in prize money, while two bronze-medal winners will earn $5,000.
 
Competitors in the men’s -58kg weight division are Brazil’s Marcio Ferreira, the silver medalist at the 2005 World Taekwondo Championships; the Dominican Republic’s Gabriel Mercedes, the silver medalist at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games; Mexico’s Damian Villa, the silver medalist at the 2009 World Taekwondo Championships; and Spain’s Joel Gonzalez Bonilla, the gold medalist at the 2009 World taekwondo Championships.
 
In the men’s -68kg weight category, Iran’s Mohammad Bagheri, the gold medalist at the 2009 World Taekwondo Championships will compete for top honors with Mexico’s Idulio Islas, the silver medalist at the 2009 World Taekwondo Championships; Germany’s Daniel Manz, the silver medalist at the 2008 CISM Championships; and Canada’s Maxim Potvin, the silver medalist at the 2009 World Taekwondo Championships.
 
The United States’ Steven Lopez, the gold medalist both at the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games, and the five-time champion at the World Taekwondo Championships, will vie for the top honors in the men’s -80kg weight division with Great Britain’s Aaron Cook, the gold medalist at the 2008 World Junior Taekwondo Championships and the fifth placer at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games; Iran’s Farzad Abdolahi, the quarterfinalist at the 2009 World Taekwondo Championships; and Korea’s Jung-ho Park, the gold medalist at the 2004 Asia Taekwondo Championships.
 
In the women’s -57kg weight category, Korea’s Su-jeong Lim, the gold medalist both at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and the 2009 World Taekwondo Championships, will compete with the United States’ Diana Lopez, the bronze medalist at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games; Spain’s Andrea Rica Taboada, the bronze medalist at the 2009 World Taekwondo Championships; and Guatemala’s Euda Carias Morales, the bronze medalist at the 2009 World Taekwondo Championships.
 
The WTF Competition Rules will apply to the inaugural World Taekwondo Tour 2009 Mexico, with some modifications. A single elimination tournament system will be applied.
 
Electronic body protectors and an instant video replay system will not be introduced to the event and there will be no protest process. The fourth sudden-death round will be held with no time limit until the winner is decided by golden point.
 
Rules on valid points may be modified to encourage the athletes to attempt more spectacular techniques.
 
The 10-second rule will be strictly applied. Under the strict 10-second rule, each contestant inactive for 10 seconds after the last execution of techniques will be given a 10-second violation penalty and if a contestant receives four 10-second violation penalties, the concerned contestant will be disqualified from the contest and declared as a loser.
 
The opening ceremony of the World Taekwondo Tour 2009 Mexico will begin at 4 p.m. on Nov. 14, with the semifinal and final matches scheduled for 5 p.m and 7 p.m., respectively.
  

Development Squad Members Invited to 2009 French Open

The National Sports Committee (NSC) is pleased to confirm substantial interest for the 2009 French Open and for this reason we can confirm that TA will be sending a Development Squad to the event. As you may be aware the French Open was targeted as a strategic event for those members who placed 1st, 2nd, and in some cases 3rd (if deemed internationally capable) at the 2009 Taekwondo National Championships.
The NSC wishes to advise athletes and coaches that consideration will still be given to those who have yet to submit the appropriate paper work and the NSC also invites the recent World Championships Team and any other athlete who in the recent past has represented Australia but could not attend the National Championships.
Approval may be given to athletes and coaches to attend the Development Squad but however this does not mean funding will be forthcoming. TA would like its members to understand that in the current financial and political climate funding is particularly hard to come by. However we understand that avenues for high performance improvement must still be offered even if it is at the member's expense. TA has successfully establish highly desirable international networks that will bring the best value for money experience for all our members.
The French open will be held on the weekend of 5th and 6th of December 2009. Address Stade Pierre de coubertin 82 avenue georges lafont Paris 16eme
The competition will contest the following Olympic Weight divisions:
Male
58kg and under
58kg -68kg
68kg - 80kg
80kg and over
Female
49kg and Under
49kg - 57kg
57kg - 67kg
67kg and over
For more information please contact our International Events Manager, Gordon Twadell at gordonregina@optusnet.com.au or telephone 03 9703 0788.
On receipt of your confirmation of interest Gordon will send all relevant information. It is important that members make their decision on attendance promptly as unfortunately we are short on time.

Youth Olympic Games Qualification Selection Competition for Australian Team

Taekwondo Australia confirms that the selection competition for the Australian representative team for the WTF World Qualification Tournament for Youth Olympic Games (YOG) is to be held at Aqualink Box Hill, Surrey Drive Boxhill Victoria on Sunday 6th December 2009. Athletes born between 1 January 1993 and 31 December 1994 (16 - 17 year old in 2010) will be able to contest the event.
The event will contest the five Male and Female Youth Weight Divisions (as per information below), however only three Male and Female divisions will be selected to contest the YOG Qualification competition in Mexico. The successful male and female athletes will be determined after the competition and will be selected in accordance with the national selection criteria. The Selection Criteria and competition package will be available shortly to assist coaches and athletes with planning.  
Men's Divisions:
Under 48 kg
48 kg - 55 kg
55 kg - 63 kg
63 kg - 73 kg
Over 73 kg 
Women's Divisions:
Under 44 kg
44 kg - 49 kg
49 kg - 55 kg
55 kg - 63 kg
Over 63 kg
Athletes will have to place in the top six in their division to qualify for the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore. Australia has a maximum allocation of one male and one female contestant for the Taekwondo event. This means more athletes could qualify than we have an allocation for. For this reason an Australian Olympic Committee/TA Selection Policy will be used to determine which athletes will fill the final positions.
Athletes can contest both the Youth Olympic Games selection competition in Melbourne and the World Junior Championships competition in Perth. However even if an athlete wins a selection in both competitions, the likely hood of being able to represent Australia at both international events may be almost impossible due to there being only 3 days between events. See competition dates below.
The WTF World Qualification Tournament for Youth Olympic Games will be held in Tijuana, Mexico on March 3 - 4, 2010.
The World Junior Championships will be held in Tijuana, Mexico on March 6 - 9, 2010
Singapore will be hosting the 2010 Youth Olympic Games August 14-16, 2010. The event is expected to attract 3,600 athletes and 800 officials from 205 National Olympic Committees, along with an estimated 800 media representatives, 20,000 local and international volunteers and more than 500,000 spectators. Young athletes between 14 and 18 years of age will compete in 26 sports and take part in Culture and Education Programs.

Koryo Shepparton Grading
We had a very special grading in Shepparton on Sunday the 8th November as we had 4 of our members promoted to Black Belts.
Brendan Leeder and Wayne Van Den Tol were promoted to 1st Dan with Stacy Moutafis and Claudia Rachele being promoted to 1st Pum.
It was quite an emotional grading for Shepparton Chief Instructor Sammy Rachele as not only did he have four of his members promoted to Black Belts but one of those students just happened to be Claudia Rachele who is one of Sammys daughters.
From my point of view it was one of the best grading I have attended as Sammy show us all just how proud and happy he was to have four of his members achieve their Black Belts. Well done Sammy.

Victorian Junior Poomsae Selections
Well what a successful day we had, as our Junior Poomsae Team excelled winning 54 Gold, 20 Silver and 13 Bronze Medals.
This has been an extraordinary achievement for our Junior Team, as to win so many medals at a major competition is just so hard to do.
We can all be just so proud of each and every member of our Team for stepping over the line and competing.
I would also like to thank Joyce for looking after our Team during the day along with Paul and Spiro for Judging. Thank you to all those people who helped out during the day as well as the Parents for their great support.
Team Members
Amanda Gunawardena
Angela Gunawardena
Daniel Scaffidi
Sammy Scaffidi
James Damches
Elyse Damches
Thomas Bitmatta
Paul Bitmatta
Hannah Goodwin
Ivana Cvak
Luisa Da Silva
Molly Stuart
Katelyn Brockwell
Amanda Tripptree
Rachel McIntosh
Lelani Saranguhewage
William French
Daniel Rosano
Jack Summersby
Andrea Matias
Taylor Summersby
Isabella Rachele
Matthew Contin
Mohammed Shaban
Jessica Williams
Sachin Pathmaperuma
Matthew christian
Katrina Moutafis
Stacey Moutafis

Taekwondo Australia Members Excel At World Championship Selections

Taekwondo Australia congratulates all our athletes who took part in the World Championship Selection event in Canberra on the weekend.  The Board will continue to work with the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) to secure funding opportunities for the atheltes and we offer thanks to Fiona de Jong and the AOC and the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) for their support of Taekwondo and our athletes through their offered funding for the coming event.  The efforts of Fiona de Jong in stepping in to assist with funding opportunities has enabled additional athletes to take part and ensure that the team attending the coming World Championships in Copenhagen is a better representation of talented Taekwondo athletes from Australia.

We acknowledge the efforts of the atheltes who participated and in their preparation for the selections which in some cases was at very short notice.  As expected, TA athletes dominated the event and we congratulate our members listed below and wish them all success in their prepartions and participation at the World Championships:

Female Athletes

Under 46 Jasmine Branca
49-53 Bianca D'Andrillo
57-62 Carmen Marton
62-67 Chloe Iriadi
67-73 Amy Ash
73+ Ruth Rowe
 
Male Athletes

Under 54 Cameron Sutton
54-58 Gylan Al Atrouchi
58-63 Safwan Kahlil
63-68 Hayder Skara
68-74 Burak Hasan
80-87 Peter Vasili
87+ Byron Coleborne

have the opportunity to present at the IOC Session in Copenhagen in October for a final decision.  
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WTF Council Members

Presidents of WTF Member National Associations

Re: Taekwondo in the 2016 Olympic Games

Dear beloved Taekwondo Family, WTF Council Members, and Presidents of WTF Member National Association:  
I am pleased to share the good news that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board proposed yesterday the list of 26 core sports and 2 additional sports, golf and rugby, to be included in the 2016 Olympic Programme.h
With the news, I assure you that Taekwondo as one of the 26 "core" sports is officially on the Olympic Programme for both London 2012 AND the 2016 Games, putting an end to the controversy on this issue.  

I wish to dedicate this moment of triumph to all our taekwondo family who devoted their time and effort for the promotion of the sport of taekwondo and development of taekwondo as an Olympic sport.  I will commit myself to further enhancement of taekwondo in each member national association on this meaningful occasion.  

As the President of the WTF, I thank you for working with us for the cause of taekwondo, which, I believe, are being rewarded with great pride and joy.  I express my heartfelt appreciation to your ceaseless support and cooperation.  Let us enjoy the victory we have achieved together.

Yours Sincerely,
Chungwon Choue

President

Taekwondo Victoria Senior Poomsae Selections.
The Senior Koryo Poomsae Team preformed very well at the Victorian Senior Poomsae Selections on Saturday the 8th of August picking up a 37 medals.
20 Gold, 10 Silver and 7 Bronze.
Brendon Leeder excelled on the day winner 5 Gold from 5 events.
Team Members
Joyce Stivala: 3 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze
Herbert Vasconcelos: 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze
Sammy Rachele: 1 Gold
Paul Bitmatta: 3 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze
Sammy Scaffidi: 1 Gold, 1 Silver
Brendon Leeder: 5 Gold
Wayne Van den Tol: 3 Gold, 1 Bronze
Adrian Wright: 1 Gold
Russ Wood: 2 Gold, 3 Silver, 2 Bronze

Taekwondo Victoria Sparring Selections Championships
Our Koryo Team had some very hard fights over the weekend, however, with great support from, Ivana, Andrea, Lee, Daniel, Sammy 1, Sammy 2 and David we finished the weekend with 21 Gold, 12 Silver and 8 Bronze. A great effort by all. It was also reassuring to see so many parents there to support their children.
Well done everybody.
Team Members
Squeezer Da Silva, Ivana Cvak, Andrea Matias, Daniel Scaffidi, Thomas Bitmatta, Chloe Williams, Isabella Rachele, Amanda Tripptree, Mohammed Shaban, Sammuel Rachele, Eray Uzuner, Mattehew Contin, Owen Brond, Dino Camilleri, Jacob Burmeister, Mason Camilleri, Tyson Burmeister, Rachel Mc Intosh, Lelani Saranguhewage, Amanda Gunawardena, Angala Gunawardena, Jessica Williams, Sachin Pathmaperuma, Katrina Moutafis, Geoorgia Cucinotta, Melek Icbudak, James Conboy, Nicholas Grossmann, Jesse Cucinotta, Dylan Curwood, Sammy Rachele, Douglas Mckenzie,William Williams, David McArthur, George Moutafis, Natalie Williams, Tracey Burge, Chris Conboy, Matthew Mc Donald, Adrian Wright, George Moutafis, Sammy Scaffidi, Mohammed Alaboodi & Jesse Sherman. Team MembersTeam Members

Friday 24th July Training.
As I will be traveling to Tasmania with our Koryo team this Friday we have cancelled this Friday 24th July class for this week only.
However, all other classes will remain as normal.

City West Poomsae Competition
What a great day for Koryo, as not only did our club win 15 Gold, 6 Silver and 3 Bronze medals, Joyce, Ivana, Paul and myself judged a number of various events when we were not competing.
Once again I was just so proud of our of our team for the effort and time they put into preparing for this competition, and of course the success everybody achieved.
Our demonstration team which was made up of all the following members plus Ray, Josh and Aaron Sharp was very well received by the City West Crowd.
Hannah pick up Silver, William won 2 Gold, Sachin won Gold and Silver, Daniel won Gold and Bronze, Taylor won Gold and Bronze, Jack won Silver, Thomas won Gold, Paul won Silver, Luisa won 2 Gold, Ivana won 2 Gold, Joyce won Gold and Bronze, Matt won Gold, Daniel S won Silver, Andrea won Gold and Silver and I won 2 Gold.
Also it was great to see the parents there supporting our club.
Thank you to all at City West for organising such a great competition.
Well Done.

Craigieburn July Grading
This was a Special Grading for Dean Jordan, as after turning on a first class performance during the afternoon Dean gained his 1st Dan Black Belt, well done Dean.
The best overall person at the color belt grading went to Claudia Rachele who was not only promoted to Cho Dan Bo but also won the Trophy for the most outstanding student at the color belt grading.
Special thanks to Joyce Stivala, Damien Hauser, Ivana Cvak and Andrea Matias for the excellent work they did at today's grading.

Koryo Taekwondo Saturday 4th July Morning Class
On the 4th of July the 9.30am Class at the Craigieburn Primary School will be held at the Craigieburn College in Hothlyn Drive due to the gym floor being resurfaced.
The Craigieburn Primary School 9.30 am Class will resume to normal as of the 11th July

Seymour June Grading
I'm very proud and pleased to advise that the Sharpies Boys all gained their Black Belts after displaying the talent and skill that has won then a high number of State and National Gold Medals over the past 4 years.
Ray, Joshua and Aaron were also our first candidates to be graded using our new Black Belt syllabus which requires a written essay. All three of the boys completed their essays in great detail covering a number of topics.
Well done boys.

WTF Sparring Competition Rules & Interpretation - English Version
These Rules were passed on Feb 2009
Download Here

3 New National Technical Judges for Koryo.
Congratulations are in order for the following Koryo Members who obtained their National Technical Judges qualifications at the recent Poomsae Seminar.
Ivana Cvak, Paul Bitmatta and Spiros Papamikroulis

VICTORIAN OPEN MUYE CHAMPIONSHIP
Well it sure was a long day, training in the morning, helping set up the venue, Supervising the Breaking events and then Competing to around 11.30pm.
I have to say that Joyce and myself are just so proud of everybody from Koryo TKD and those guys who we have been training with from, Schembries Tkd, Fighting Lyons and Gisborne TKD.

I also have to say that regardless of the result one has achieved you have all shown that you are prepared to step over the line and led by example.
Joyce and I would like to thank all the parents and everybody else for their support as well as Katie Brockwell who helped run the Breaking events.
From all reports our clubs excelled at the competition winning a high number of medals.
Once I have the full details on the medal tally I will list them below.

Current Competitor and Medal List
Paul Bitmatta: 1 Gold/ 3 Silver/ 1 Bronze
Thomas Bitmatta: 2 Gold/ 1 Silver
Matthew Contin: 1 Silver
Ivana Cvak: 1 Gold/ 2 Silver/ 1 Bronze
Luisa Da Silva: 1 Gold/ 5 Silver/ 1 Bronze
Thomas Flordeliz:2 Gold/ 2 Silver
William French: 1 Gold/ 1 Silver/ 1 Bronze
Damien Hauser: 4 Gold/ 1 Silver/ 1 Bronze
Brendon Leeder: 3 Gold/ 2 Silver
Andrea Matias: 3 Gold/ 3 Silver
Rachele McItosh: 5 Gold/ 2 Bronze (Goldieloxs)
Stacey Moutafis:1 Gold/ 1 Silver
Sachin Pathmaperuma: 4 Gold/ 3 Silver
Claudia Rachele:3 Gold
Isabella Rachele:1 Bronze
Sammy Rachele: 6 Gold
Samuel Rachele:1 Gold
Aaron Sharp: 2 Gold/ 2 Silver/ 3 Bronze
Joshua Sharp: 1 Gold/ 1 Silver/ 1 Bronze
Raymond Sharp: 1 Gold/ 2 Bronze
Joyce Stivala: 5 Gold/ 2 Silver/ 1 Bronze
Daniel Scaffidi:3 Gold/ 1 Silver
Sammy Scaffidi: 1 Gold/ 1 Bronze
Molly Stuart: 1 Silver/ 1 Bronze
Jack Summersby: 1 Gold/ 1 Bronze (Fighting Lyons/Koryo)
Taylor Summersby: 1 Bronze (Fighting Lyons/Koryo)
Russell Wood: 5 Gold/ 4 Silver/ 1 Bronze
Wayne Van Den Tol: 1 Gold/ 1 Bronze
Herbert Vasconcelos: 3 Silver/ 1 Bronze

Medal Count
Gold:58.....Silver:39.....Bronze:22.....
Total Medal Count
120

Craigieburn May 2009 Grading
Our Craigieburn Grading proved be a great success as we not only gain a number of new Yellow, Blue and Red Belts but we also seen Natasha Papamikroulis be promoted to 3rd Pum which is a great effort for a 12 year old young lady. Spiros Papamikroulis (Natasha Father) was promoted to 2nd Dan. It was also great to see Evie Parker from Seymour and Daniel Scaffidi from Shepparton be promoted to 1st Dan. This was a special occasion for Instructors Carl Ure (Seymour) and Sammy Rachele (Shepparton) seeing their students achieve their well deserved Black Belts.

T.V.I May 2009 Sparring Competition
Our Koryo Team has once again proved that our members can compete in both Sparring and Poomsae and still come out successful.
Medal winners for our club are listed below, 11 Gold, 10 Silver and 8 Bronze with our Broadford Team topping the list.
Congratulations to all our coaches and support people who worked who helped make the weekend so successful.
Special thanks to Joyce who once again managed our team on the day.
It was also great to see our clubs Referee's Spiros and Francisco doing a great job.

BROADFORD
Chris Conboy Yellow belt – GOLD                                                                                         
Jessica Williams Red belt - GOLD                                                                                          
Jacob Burmeister Blue belt – GOLD

Bill Williams Blue belt – GOLD

Malachi De Machi – GOLD

Aaron De Marchi Yellow belt - SILVER

Peter De Marchi Yellow belt - SILVER

Dylan Curwood  Yellow belt – SILVER

ROXBURGH PARK  
Rachel Mc Intosh Red belt - GOLD

Matthew Contin Blue Belt - GOLD

David McAuthur Blue Belt - GOLD

William French Blue Belt - SILVER

Sachin Pathmaperuma Red Belt - BRONZE

Ivana Cvak Black Belt - 2 X BRONZE

Luisa Da Silva Black Belt - BRONZE

Lelani Saranguhewage Blue Belt - BRONZE

SEYMOUR
Adrian Wright Blue Belt - 2 x SILVER

Luke Mapey Yellow Belt - BRONZE

SHEPPARTON
Daniel Scaffidi Red Belt - 1 X BRONZE - 1 X SILVER

George Moutafis Red Belt - UNCONTESTED

Katrina Moutafis Blue Belt - SILVER

Georga Cucinotta Yellow Belt - GOLD

Jesse Cucinotta Yellow Belt - SILVER

Hassan Al Zaferee Yellow Belt - BRONZE

Mohammed Alaboodi Yellow Belt - GOLD

Nicholas Grossman Yellow Belt - GOLD

Total medal winners will be up dated in the near future                                                 

Taekwondo Australia loses two wonderful members who will be sadly missed by all that knew them.

Mr Shin Boo Kim
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of Mr Shin Boo Kim from Western Australia. Mr Kim came to WA in the early 1970’s and was credited as one of the early pioneers who started a strong and continuous Taekwondo following in WA and he made the South West of WA his vast home base. He had achieved much in his lifelong journey, his most notable when he was awarded best poomsae international referee judge at the 2007 WTF world poomsae championships. He had produced a number of national players both in sparring and in poomsae in the Australian teams that contested the WTF world championships, himself being appointed Deputy Head Poomsae coach and Team Manager in a number of Australian national teams. Mr Kim was a gentleman and he would always have time for anybody, be they new students to experienced players or members or even his fellow colleagues in Taekwondo teaching, coaching or instructing. He was very passionate about his Taekwondo, in particular as WA’s Technical Director he was instrumental in implementing a program to promote, develop and standardise Taekwondo techniques in poomsae, a field he has no peers in WA. He set the standard in WA for poomsae and poomsae judging. Even in his advanced age, his skill levels and techniques execution were still in prime form. He was very well liked by all and had such a calm manner about him and an outlook in life that one could only respect this man who was brim full of excellent Taekwondo values, martial arts spirit and the love of Taekwondo. He was always there helping out at tournaments from club to state and national tournaments in any capacity. His lifelong partner and wife, Mrs Kim would always be by his side, and the loving pair was always seen together. His Taekwondo members will remember him and will sorely miss him, his presence and his smile and his constant checks to make sure everything was alright. The Taekwondo community in WA will miss this gentleman and his presence. Mr Kim, we salute you, .. Yes siree. May you rest in peace. Your son and your members will continue on your Taekwondo teachings and your legacy. Taekwondo Australia extends its deepest sympathies to his wife Mrs Kim, son Harry and Aleisha.

Mr Mario Rejtano
It is with deep regret that we announce the sudden passing of Mario Rejtano (44) who was the Head Instructor of ASP Taekwondo in Bundaberg, Queensland. 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 a strong community contributor.  Bundaberg had an unusually high taekwondo profile thanks to Mario and his work with frequent media coverage of taekwondo activities and a strong network within 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 Australia extends its deepest sympathies to his wife Penny and daughters Brittney, Maddison and Montanah.

Koryo's Gold Winning Performance
Check out the winning Koryo Team Poomsae
Google koryowoody to view video.

Ivana's fight in Belgium
Check it out on You Tube, Google koryowoody to view video.
Note the very poor Judging and Refereeing.
Let me know what you think about the Head Kick.

TKD Victorian Open Sparring Competition March 2009 Results
This competition proved to be quite successful for our club as we won 14 Gold, 6 Silver and 3 Bronze. Our students were well supported by a number of our Instructors and Students with Joyce organizing our fighter prior to going on the mat making my job as a coach some what more simple.
Spiro of course was there to represent our club as a referee.
Thank you to all concerned.

New Gallery Photos added
Four new Photo Albums have been added in the Gallery section of this site.

Team Victorian / Australia - Final Results
12th Open Challenge Cup. Belgium

Poomsase Results for Koryo Members
8 Gold, 4 Silver and 1 Bronze

Sparring Results for Koryo Members
2 Silver and 1 Bronze

A big congratulations to the whole team!

More information about the results will be posted here.

Overall Ranking at the Challenge Cup

TA MEMBER NEWSLETTER 01/2009
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: US Open Team / Victorian Bushfire Legacy / New WTF Rules / Australian Masters Games / AOC Mediation / Governance Renewal Plans / Poomase Team Off To Belgium / Australia's Got Talent - Semis Again!

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Team Victorian / Australia.
12th Open Challenge Cup. Belgium
Listed below are the members of Team Victoria/Australia who will representing Australia at the 12th Open Challenge Cup which will be held in Belgium on the 7th and 8th March.

This again demonstrates the very positive direction that both Taekwondo Victoria and Taekwondo Australia is taking in exposing our members to international competition. I'm sure you will all join me in wishing them the very best in achieving their dreams of success at this event

Coaches
BUTTERWORTH Greg
WOOD Russell

Sparring
BROCKWELL Katelyn
MATIAS Andrea
CVAK Ivana
DA SILVA Luisa

Individual Poomsae

2009 Australian Master Medal Winners
Joyce Stivala: 9 Gold, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze
Russell Wood: 7 Gold, 4 Silver and 1 Bronze
Brendan Leeder: 7 Gold, and 1 Silver
Sammy Rachele: 6 Gold and 2 Silver
Angie McIntosh: 6 Gold
Adrain Wright: 5 Gold
Terrie Cunningham: 4 Gold, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze
David McArthur: 4 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze
Bende Zoega: 4 Gold and 1 Silver
Evie Parker: 4 Gold and 1 Silver
Matilde Matias: 3 Gold, 3 Silver and 1 Bronze
Andrew Barling: 3 Gold, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze
Paul Bitmatta: 3 Gold, I Silver and 1 Bronze
Wayne van den Tol: 2 Gold and 1 Silver
Bill Williams: 1 Gold,1 Silver and 1 Bronze
John Simpson: 1 Bronze
Total medals at this point of time, 64 Gold, 20 Silver and 10 Bronze
We still have quite a number of our members to contact me so keep watching this site.

1st Youth Olympic Games
The inaugrual Youth Olympic Games (YOG) will be held in Singapore 14-26 August, 2010. WTF announced the following information.
Qualification System for the YOG taekwondo competition.
Main Items: Taekwondo athletes must be born in 1993 or 1994.
5 weight divisions per gender.
Countries must qualify via YOG Qualification Tournament (Feb 2010 in Mexico) Max number of athletes that can qualify for each country is 6 (3 male, 3 female).
Watch this website for more information regarding the selection process for the Australian Team to contest the YOG Qualifiers.