I shall observe the tenets of Taekwon-Do
I shall respect my instructors and seniors
I shall never misuse Taekwon-Do
I shall be a champion of freedom and justice
I shall build a more peaceful world
Counting to Ten in Korean
1 hana
2 dool
3 set
4 net
5 dassut
6 yassut
7 algop
8 yodool
9 ahop
10 yul
Merit Badges
New Merit Badge system this year. I will hand out slips at the beginning of the month which must be completed and handed back in along with £1 one week prior to badge night.
The Merit Badge list is on the Grade Theory page or alternately see me in class for the relevant merit badge sheet for your grade.
Black Belt Course, Grading & Pre-test & Masters Technical Seminar
The UKTF Technical seminar will be held in St Margaret Academy, South Road, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 6AT on Saturday the 27th of September from 10am till 4pm.
The course is open to +13 years 6th kup to 3rd degree & will cost £35.00 those who are attending the seminar.
Our National black belt exam will be on Sunday the 28th of March starting at 10am @ MSBBA Livingston.
Adult Classes
If you are an adult and interested in starting TKD please let me know. The senior class is on Tuesday nights between 6 and 7pm and Friday nights between 7 and 8pm.
Instructor's Course - 13th and 14th November
Open to all Instructors and assistants aged 18 years and over.
See UKTF web site for more information.
Information
Please visit the Patterns page to aid in practicing at home. We also have competition results on the Results page and competition pictures up on the Gallery, so go take a look.
Grade Theory and link to Merit Badges is on the Grade Theory page.It is also essential that everyone studies their terminology, as it is a big part of the grading syllabus. If you do not have terminology sheets please see me in class and I will provide you with one.
For those who haven't yet sent me your email address, please email me at shellyredmond@hotmail.com with an email address I can send the newsletter to. Also if anyone has any queries or concerns regarding competitions, gradings or other related topics please feel free to contact me.