Grading 19 June 2014
by Adeline Cheong V Dan Black Belt

Following a super 55 student grading on 7 June, the Manning dojang hosted the third grading for Term 2 2014 on Thursday 19 June.

There were a number of students ready at this time and we were able to facilitate it, so it became another great opportunity for our students from different dojangs to come together, maintain their friendships and demonstrate their Taekwon-Do skills.

The grading commenced at 6pm immediately following the two 5pm classes for kids, adults and parents. We had a total of 11 students testing from Cannington, Kelmscott, Manning, Maylands, Bedford (five out if out nine dojangs!) with half of those  participating in the preceding class as well, which was fantastic.

Examiners were Sabumnim Paul and Sabumnim Adeline who were both very pleased with the overall standard and were happy to complete the presentation of all promotions on the night which was a well received surprise for all students.

Congratulations to our newest…
9th Grades
Martin Phan – Cannington
Melody Tulloch – Kelmscott

8th Grades
James Andrews – Manning
Rakan Ozrain – Manning
Emereen Moratalla – Cannington
Jeff White – Maylands
Katalin Lanyi-White – Maylands

7th Grades
Belinda Scott – Maylands
Masaniga Boland – Maylands

6th Grade
Jacob Brancato – Manning

4th Grade
Euen Chong – Manning

Grading 12 May 2014 – Blog
by Adeline Cheong V Dan Black Belt

On Monday 12 May 2014 the Cannington dojang hosted it’s third coloured belt grading since it opened in Feb 2013. The Examiners were Adeline Cheong and Paul Raymond. Nine students found themselves ready, willing and able to grade on this day ranging from 10th to 7th Gup and from age six to adult.

It was very pleasing to see an additional 17 students attend to support those grading and gain the experience and pre-requisite credit. A special welcome to the Kelmscott Komodo dragons who attended their first grading. Term 2 2014 marks the one year anniversary of the Kelmscott dojang and a big congratulations goes out to Instructors Michael Harwood (III Dan) and Suzy Moore (II Dan)!

Starting with the four White Belts there was a fine display of techniques followed by their fundamental exercises: Saju Jurugi and Saju Makgi. Of course there is always room for improvement, but it made a great start to the testing. Once their practical components were completed it was time for the written test.

Next up were the 9th and 8th Gups and finally one 7th Gup, with testing also including step-sparring, close combat and flexibility. Congratulations to all students who graded, and also a special congratulations to Teresa Le who is awarded Grading Champion as the stand out student!

Grading results will be announced this week following the completion of the written component corrections. Remember the next grading is only a few weeks away on 7 June 2014 at the Claremont dojang.

Congratulations to;

Teresa Le – 6th Gup, Chris Gardiner and Emily Fursa – 7th Gup, Blake Peckham and Jenny Illgen – 8th Gup,Marc Crisp, Burak Igdeli, Adnan Terzi and Jerry Masaryk – 9th Gup

Term 1 Grading 01-2014 10 Mar 2014

Well to my surprise, I was promoted! Only a little surprised as I really thought I had some major points of improvement. Then, not long after grading I was improving; techniques were making sense. Everything was coming together. Sabumnims, Adeline and Paul saw my potential as I graded for green tip. It was a tough grading though; Instructor Adeline likes to keep you on your toes mentally and physically and Instructor Paul doesn’t miss a beat.

Teresa and I were grading together for green tip which is a pivotal level in Taekwon-Do as your skills are advancing and there are many new techniques to learn. Our new pattern, Do San has more moves to remember than our yellow belt pattern: Dan Gun and new moves like Sun Sonkut Tulgi, Nopunde Dung Joomuk Taerigi and Do San is our first pattern that includes a kicking move (ap chagi while performing a wedging block).

So I was a little nervous learning so many new blocking moves but Adeline and Paul are supportive and amazing teachers so I was more excited than nervous, even after I saw the two kicking pads laid out specially for Teresa and I. With green tip comes new moves and invitations to new classes. Next step… the Platinum TKD Open Sparring and Pattern Circuit!

Topaz Betuel, 7th Gup

The first grading for 2014 was held at the Cannington dojang. 11 students from the Cannington, Claremont, Dalkeith and Manning dojangs, ranging from 10th to 7th grade were tested and a number of others including students from the Maylands dojang clocked up their pre-requisite grading. The Black Belts in attendance along with the examiners coincidentally made for a unique photo opportunity with exactly one of each rank from I Dan to V Dan!