Seminars

Seminar Dates 2010

20th March 2010
17th July 2010
13th November 2010

March Seminar 2010 - Senior Master O'Neill

Saturday 20th March saw the first area seminar of the year, conducted by Senior Master O'Neill. As always the seminar was well supported with in excess of 80 students in attendance.

The senior seminar for 1st Kups and blackbelts covered class procedure, performance of patterns and the correct application of technique but also concentrated on the requirements for blackbelt promotion exam including jumping and flying kicks.

The colourbelt seminar was packed to the rafters with excitable children and the first hour was dedicated to helping them understand the importance of stances and starting positions and how important it is to do your best, not just in Taekwondo, but at school and at home too. Once the children were dismissed, the juniors and adults went through their pattern movements and also spent some time on all aspects of pre-arranged sparring, including correct measuring and procedure.

All students and Instructors would like to thank Master O'Neill for a very enjoyable and informative seminar. Mr Storton was pleased to note the very evident quality of the Tidworth students at the seminar, which is testimony to the hard work and dedication each and every one puts into their training and he looks forward to a very successful local grading in the very near future. Group Photograph

2009 Seminars

21 Feb 2009 - Conducted by Senior Master Taylor
23 May 2009 - Conducted by Senior Master Williamson
14 Nov 2009 - Conducted by Senior Master Cutler

November Seminar 2009 - Senior Master Cutler

Group Photo Tidworth Taekwondo members were delighted to welcome Senior Master Cutler to the local area to conduct a seminar on the 14th November.

As usual Master Cutler delivered an excellent seminar and all students who attended left feeling they had learnt a great deal. A large portion of the seminar was spent going through students' patterns, looking closely at the different techniques involved and ensuring everyone understood the correct practical application, with particular emphasis on the use of sine wave to generate power. Master Cutler then focused closely on kicking techniques, breaking down both side piercing kick and turning kick and allowing all individuals to refine their technique. Photographs from the day can be viewed here.

November Seminar Prior to the seminar a number of students were involved in the grading. All students performed well on the day demonstrating their abilities in a number of areas and were successful in promoting to the next grade. Further information can be found on our grading page.

May Seminar 2009- Senior Master Williamson

May Seminar 2009 The 23rd of May 2009 saw the second local seminar of 2009 for Tidworth Taekwondo students.

Senior Master Williamson delivered a technical seminar covering a variety of practical techniques and theory. Students were allowed time to work through all their patterns with particular focus on the the importance of correct stances and carrying out pivoting movements correctly. A great deal of time was also spent looking at the dynamics of kicking and all individuals learnt a lot in a short space of time. Tidworth Taekwondo is extremely grateful to Senior Master Williamson for the time and effort he went to in order to deliver such a valuable seminar.

May Grading 2009 Immediately following the seminar a number of Tidworth Taekwondo students took part in a grading, under the watchful eye of Senior Master Williamson. All individuals who applied to grade were successful, congratulations to you all.

(To view full size photographs please visit the gallery)

Grading Results:

Promoted to 2nd Kup (Red belt) - Martin Smith
Promoted to 3rd Kup (Red Tips) David Standidge
Promoted to 4th Kup (Blue belt) - Abigail Standidge
Promoted to 4th Kup (Blue belt) - Ellie Standidge