Archives 2013

Mr Aaron Walker (1st Degree) and Mr Martin Clarke (8th Kup) both of GMAC Martial Arts Livingston has volunteered for a sponsored Leg-waxing in aid of the Five Sister’s Zoo Fire Appeal.

All at GMAC wish to support Aaron & Martin in their efforts to raise funds for this much loved local Zoo.  Please help them reach their fundraising goal and pledge what you can.

The sponsored Leg Wax will take place on Wednesday 24th April @ GMAC Martial Arts, Livingston.  Minimum donation for those at class who wish to help pull the wax strips off and watch them squirm!

On Sunday May 12th Mr Mark Davies (founder of Tactical Edge) will be conducting a seminar at GMac Martial Arts in Livingston.

We’ll be working on Combative training for personal defence. Over the course of 4 hours we’ll explore attribute development drills, pad drills for self defence, & applied self defence against common forms of attack. This seminar is open to ANY martial artists from ANY style or group!

Venue:  GMAC Livingston

Time: 10am – 3pm (with short lunch break)

Age:  Open to 14 years plus.

Dress:  This is not a TKD only seminar, please wear casual clothing.  No denim/football tops.

Cost: £20

To book your space contact us through the contacts page or via Mr or Mrs McIlvaney, spaces are limited and will be booked on first come basis.

Sparring Seminar with Stephen Tapilatu V Degree.

The 2013 Scottish Championships were held in Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, Motherwell on 7th April.  29 Students were in attendance at the event from GMAC, with 318 competitors taking part from 18 schools.

The day started at 9.30am with a welcome speech from Tournament Committee member Mr McIlvaney, who welcomed our Grand Master,  Master’s, Instructors, Competitors, Supporters as  well as guests from A.C.E. who also entered the competition.

The umpires in attendance worked hard throughout the day to ensure that the event ran smoothly and to time.  A big thank you to all who gave up their time to referee.

Once again GMAC done well in the medal table coming 4th Overall.

This year GMAC have brought in a points system, meaning all students who enter each competition will pick up a point for doing so, and each medal will will also be allocated points (3 for Gold, 2 for Silver and 1 for Bronze medals).

All results can be found below.

GMAC Competition Results 2013

ITF Scottish 2013 (Ind Results)

ITF Scottish 2013 (Schools results)

The next competition will be Scottish Open (Taekwon-Do UK) in Kelvin Hall on 18th May.

Entry forms are available here or from your instructor.

After our ITF Taekwon-Do grading on 23rd March, we would like to congratulate the following students on their promotions;

Promoted to 8th Kup – Susan Morrice, Natalie Pennycook & Andre El Masrour.

Promoted to 5th Kup – Angus McDonald

Promoted to 4th Kup – James Meechan

Promoted to 2nd Kup – Kieran Cain

Promoted to 1st Kup – Ethan McKenna

Saturday 23rd March Graduation

Our latest Little Ninja and Kickin’ Kids Graduation took place on Saturday 23rd March in Livingston.

After the hard work from everyone on the floor we are happy to announce the following promotions;

LITTLE NINJA’S

Nifty Ninja – Jamie Dixon & Gray Nisbet

Speedy Ninja – Olivia Boyce, Jack Snodgrass & Lewis McIlvaney

Cool Ninja – Fergus MacColl

Top Ninja – Callum Neill, Ryan Hentges, Poppy Lord, Charlie Harkin & Sam Jones

Ace Ninja – Ross McGahey, Conor Linkston, Paige Anderson & Logan Anderson

Champion Ninja – Callum Durie

KICKIN’ KIDS

Quick Kicker – Eamonn Mulholland

Speed Kicker – Callum Bruce

Cool Kicker – Kyle Jamieson

Top Kicker – Fraser MacColl, Tyrone Core, Callum Gibson & Skye Russell

Ace Kicker – Harris Russell, Mackenzie Shields & Stephanie Quinn

Premier Kicker – Dominic Burns & Toby-Jack McCart

The pictures from the event will be posted on our Facebook page.

‎***UPDATE***

In the interests of safety and with further snow forecast this evening we have decided to close the Livingston gym this evening (Tuesday 19th March).  Due to the closure any students wishing to catch up with classes can do so tomorrow evening (timetable on website).
We apologise for any innconvienience caused.

Group text / e-mail will be sent out also, happy sledging folks!!

Easter is almost upon us.

All schools will be closed over the Easter weekend;  Friday 29th to Monday 1st April, and will re-open again on Tuesday 2nd April.

We hope that you all have an enjoyable Easter holiday with family and friends.