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Jim McKenzie

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Newsletter 2012

Welcome to Forest East Tae Kwon-Do’s club newsletter for 2011.

On this page you will find out about any updates to this website and all events that are happening this year and the new year including TAGB competitions, details of all colour belt gradings, any cancelled training dates, black belt gradings including pre black belt training session dates.

What’s new?

Forest East Tae Kwon-Do's Children's Martial Arts Club

Aimed specifically at young children (from the ages of 4 to 8), it will cover children's martial arts, tae kwon-do and self defence classes helping to build up their fitness and, above all, confidence.

The days and times for the tigers' club will be:

DayTime
Mondays5pm to 5.45pm
Wednesdays5pm to 5.45pm

Training Fees

Can all students/parents who pay their fees by cash please put it in an envelope with their name, grade and amount written clearly on the front as this makes it easier to deal with on payment day. Also, can students/parents make sure that they get their payment cards stamped when fees are paid - sometimes mistakes can happen and this is your proof of payment.

If you take a break (holiday etc) that training fees are still due and should be paid as normal. You can make up your missed lessons by training extra hours when you come back or make up the missed hours by training at any one of Mr Freer’s clubs instead.

Remember, missed lessons will jeopardise your grading!

C-K Choi Seminar [^top of page]

Grand Master C-K Choi at a Recent Seminar Grand Master C-K Choi is one of the original pioneers of Tae Kwon-Do. Now in his 70s, he is travelling over from Canada to hold seminars all over the UK for the last time.

These special seminars are to be held throughout the UK in February and March. If you're interested in attending then please see your instructor for more details about the specific dates and venues.

Alternatively, book online at the TAGB website.

Who is C-K Choi?

Chang-keun Choi was promoted to 9th degree black belt in 2002.

He won the first Korean Tae Soo Do full contact heavy weight championship in the 3rd, 4th and 5th degree black belt division in 1963 and developed the sparring patterns during the 1980s.

He moved to Canada in the 1970s opening the first Tae Kwon-Do school in Vancouver.

Venues

DateTimeLocation
26th Feb10.30am - 12pmJohn Atkins Centre, Myton School, Myton Road, CV34 6PJ

Summary of all TAGB Events for 2012 [^top of page]

EventDateLocation
Umpires’ 1 & 210th MarNewbury Race Course, RG14 7NZ
Referees’ 1 & 211th MarNewbury Race Course, RG14 7NZ
English Championships18th MarTelford International Centre, TF3 4JH
Black belt grading20th-22nd AprBristol Academy, BS5 9LA
Lincoln Championships28th AprGrantham Meres leisure centre
Umpires 15th MayWillenhall, WV13 2NS
Umpires 26th MayWillenhall, WV13 2NS
Welsh Championships20th MarCardiff indoor arena
Instructors’ 19th-10th JunBristol Academy, BS5 9LA
Referees’ 130th JunWillenhall, WV13 2NS
Referees’ 230th JunWillenhall, WV13 2NS
Umpires’ 11st SeptNewbury Race Course, RG14 7NZ
Umpires’ 22nd SeptNewbury Race Course, RG14 7NZ
Scottish Championships8th SeptTo be confirmed
Black belt grading19th-21st OctBristol Academy, BS5 9LA
Umpires’ 1 & 23rd NovNewbury Race Course, RG14 7NZ
Instructors’ 210th-11th NovBristol Academy, BS5 9LA
British Championships25th NovTo be confirmed

Check the TAGB website for more details.

Cancellation Dates for Loughborough, Leicester, Syston, Groby and Forest East

DateClubReason
6th AprSyston TigersEaster break
8th AprLoughborough, SystonEaster break
9th AprLeicester, Forest East, GrobyEaster break
10th AprSystonEaster break
6th MaySystonBank holiday
7th MayLeicester, Forest East, GrobyBank holiday
3rd JuneLoughborough, SystonHalf term break
4th JuneLeicester, Forest East, GrobyHalf term break
5th JuneSystonHalf term break

Colour Belt Gradings [^top of page]

DateTime(start)Location
25th Mar*To be confirmedRadmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough.
17th JunTo be confirmedRadmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough.
16th Sept*To be confirmedRadmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough.
9th DecTo be confirmedRadmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough.

All gradings will be held in the "2012 Building".

*Star Grades will be held in March and September

Can't make a pre-black belt training session?

If you are taking your black belt grading, you must attend all 3 pre-black belt training sessions prior to your black belt grading otherwise you will not be eligible to grade.

Students who are not grading must attend one of these three sessions.

Tell your instructor if you cannot make any of the sessions.

Remember to take your black belt licence booklet to be signed together with your £5.00 training fee.

Black belt grading [^top of page]

April

DateLocation
20th, 21st & 22nd Apr 2012Bristol Academy, 163a Church Road, Redfield, Bristol, BS5 9LA.

April's pre-black belt training sessions

DateTime/Belts
17th Mar11-12pm (red belts) / 12-1.00 pm (black belts)
24th Mar11-12pm (red belts) / 12-1.00 pm (black belts)
15th Apr11-12pm (red belts) / 12-1.00 pm (black belts)

April's black belt grading forms must be handed in no later than 18th March

October

DateLocation
19th, 20th & 20st Oct 2010Bristol Academy, 163a Church Road, Redfield, Bristol, BS5 9LA.

October's pre-black belt training sessions

DateTime/Belts
15th Sept11-12pm (red belts) / 12-1.00 pm (black belts)
7th Oct11-12pm (red belts) / 12-1.00 pm (black belts)
14th Oct11-12pm (red belts) / 12-1.00 pm (black belts)

Christmas holiday dates for Groby, Forest East, Syston, Loughborough and Leicester

To be confirmed

Christmas Belly Buster [^top of page]

To be confirmed

When does it start and how much does it cost?

To be confirmed

Black belt fight night [^top of page]

To be confirmed

License Renewals [^top of page]

Must be in 2 weeks before your license expires or you will receive a fine of £8.00!

Thinking of going to squad?

You will need to ask permission to go from your instructor beforehand.

Center parcs winter camp [^top of page]

Back by popular demand. A chance for all students and non-students to spend a full 4 days at Center Parcs, Nottingham! Students who train must attend the 2 training sessions on Saturday and Sunday morning (9.30am-11.30am). Afterward a training session, the rest of the day is yours.

Be prepared for any weather and wear suitable clothing as we do train outside.

Non Students can go and enjoy themselves in the fantastic surroundings.

Students will be allocated to villas of 6 - as families or friends. Cost is £85 with a non refundable deposit of £40; payable per person by the end of February 2012.

Friday 30th Nov - Monday 3rd Dec

When does it start and how much does it cost?

Picture of 3 Pizza Hut pizzas Time: Usually from 7pm til midnight.

Tickets: £5.00

No food included but bring your own if you wish!

Christmas party [^top of page]

To be confirmed