Archives June 2013

Our summer timetable will take effect once again this year through the school summer holidays.  The gym will not close, but will run according to the following schedule from Monday 8th July.

Monday’s

6.00pm – 7.00pm  Little Ninja & Kickin Kids

7.00pm – 8.00pm  Junior & Senior Taekwon-Do

Tuesday’s

5.15pm – 6.00pm  TKD Tigers

6.00pm – 7.00pm  Little Ninja & Kickin Kids

7.00pm – 8.00pm  Teens & Senior Taekwon-Do

 
Wednesday’s

6.00pm – 7.00pm  Little Ninja & Kickin Kids

7.00pm – 8.00pm  Junior & Senior Taekwon-Do

 
Thursday’s

6.00pm – 7.00pm  Little Ninja & Kickin Kids

7.00pm – 8.00pm  Teens & Senior Taekwon-Do

Friday’s 

Gym Closed

Saturday’s

10.30am – 11.15am  TKD Tigers

Sunday’s

Gym Closed

These changes will be in place from Monday 8th July to Friday 16th August 2013.

Those heading off on holiday over the summer period, please advise us where possible when you will be absent from training.  We look forward to seeing you at your next class.

Classes will be Off on Wednesday 19^th June due to Mrs. McIlvaney attending a University Graduation in Aberdeen.

Unfortunately on this occasion due to other commitments from our instructors and black belts we were unable to arrange suitable cover.

We are however holding a class on Friday 21^st in replacement, times will be as follows;

• 5pm to 6pm    Little Ninja’s & Kickin Kids
• 6pm to 7pm    Junior & Senior Taekwon-Do

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and look forward to seeing you on Friday instead.

Sunday 16th June GMAC held an Umpire training course to update on the new ITF Tournament Rules and aid in preparation for the tournament on the 23rd June.

The course kicked off at 10am with an introduction to the ITF Tournament and Umpire Rules from Mrs McIlvaney with some visual examples of Pattern, Sparring, Special Technique and Power whereby the participants could score and give a result on the video examples they were shown.

This part of the course also allowed for questions from the participants which were answered in full, and examples given where appropriate.

After the presentation on the updated rules, we advanced to the Dojang for some practical application of the rules ran by Mr McIlvaney.  All participants were taught the correct way to start each event, the correct terminology to use throughout each event, and the correct way to give warning’s & fouls during a sparring bout.  Each participant was then given the opportunity to be Jury Presidents, Pattern/Sparring Judges as well as Centre Referee’s for the afternoon and put these newly acquired skills into practice.

All those taking part had an enjoyable course, and went away with skills required to further their refereeing knowledge.  We all look forward to putting them into practice at the next tournament.

Saturday 8th June saw GMAC’s last graduation prior to the school summer holiday take place.

We are pleased to announce the following results;

Promoted to 9th Kup:  Ben Melrose & John Melrose

Promoted to 7th Kup:  Andre El Masrour, Callum Gilchrist, Natalie Pennycook, Susan Morrice & Jade Morrison.

Promoted to 6th Kup:  Patrick Gamble, Harry Gamble, Josh Miller & Dominic Dobias

Promoted to 1st Kup:  Ross Strathearn

The next grading will take place in August, details to follow

Saturday 8th June saw the latest graduations for our kids programmes before everyone the summer.
The day began with our youngest group TKD Tigers who tested for new belt stripes.  All those on the floor started with their Taekwon-Do terminology, some even second guessing the examiner, rhyming off all their words without hesitation.  Great to see at such a young age!  They all continued to impress on their technique and pad work.

We are happy to announce the following results;

Yellow Stripe:  Lewis Hunter, Gabriella Lawrie & Zoe Boulter

Green Stripe:  John Boulter & Casey Core

Blue Stripe:  Alyssa Davis, Tyler Shand & Jacob Rowan

Black Stripe and promoted into our Little Ninja’s; Sophie Hunter.

Next up it was the turn of our Little Ninja’s & Kickin Kids withGrand Master MacCallum joining Mr McIlvaney as guest examiner.  The students put on a good show on the floor to succeed in receiving their new belts as follows;

Nifty Ninja;  Sophie Freckleton & Miles Anderson

Speedy Ninja;  Gray Nisbet

Super Ninja;  Lee Dunn

Ace Ninja;  Lennon McAvoy, Poppy Lord & Ryan Hentges

Champion Ninja;  Conor Linkston

Quick Kicker; Kelbie Mabon & Danielle Zeilins

Speed Kicker;  Lachlan Clark

Cool Kicker;  Callum Bruce

Super Kicker;  Finlay Alexander & Neave Kirkland

Top Kicker;  Lewis Gilchrist, Lauren Rea & Jon Rafferty

Premier Kicker;  Declan McAvoy, Jack Durie, Ben Snodgrass & David Aitchison

Champion Kicker;  Glen McLean
All photographs have been posted on Facebook

Please ensure you bring a copy of the following with you;

2013 ITF Umpire Rules & Regulations – Index

2013 ITF Umpire Rules & Regulations

The course starts at 10am, please wear tracksuit and Dobok.  A pen and writing pad are also required.

Venue: GMAC Livingston, Craigshill Road, EH54 5LU.

Cost is £10.00

Please advise GMAC HQ on gmactkd@sky.com of your participation.