Archives May 2018

One of our young students, 11 year old Roxanne Graham, recently passed away after a battle with a rare Synovial Sarcoma cancer.  Roxanne was an inspirational student who showed grit and determination throughout her battle will this rare disease.
We hope to inspire our students, as much as Roxanne inspired us all, by completing the sponsored climb in her memory, showing everyone can be AS TOUGH AS ROXX, with their determination to complete the climb.

When:  Saturday 9th June 2018

Where:  Tinto Hill, Thankerton, ML12 6PD

Time:  10am (to be confirmed)

Tinto Hill is the graceful cone shaped hill on Lanarkshire’s southern horizon. At 707 metres it is the highest point in central Scotland and the perfect introduction to hill walking.
The best reason for climbing Tinto hill is the excellent view. On the clearest days the view takes in the Lake District, the mountains of Mourne in Northern Ireland, Ailsa Craig and Arran in the Firth of Clyde, the Arrochar Alps and as far north as Lochnagar in the Cairngorms.

We ask each student to personalise and carry take up a pebble / small rock to be placed at the top of the cairn, in her memory at the summit.

Sponsor forms are now available in our download page.

We have now added a brand new “Student Zone” to our website.  This section includes downloadable forms you may require from time to time, including up coming competition forms.

We’ve also added Taekwon-Do theory pages for Little Ninja’s, Kickin’ Kids and our Taekwon-Do students.

We have sent out access details to all via email.

The North East Challenge Cup (NECC) will take place on Saturday 16th June in Aberdeen.

Please find below quick details and full invite.

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Dear Grandmasters, Masters and Instructors,

Our Taekwon-Do students took part in the Goodwill Championships on Saturday 19th May at Wishaw Sports Centre.

The day was split for different age groups, and grades, which meant that the day was quick for all the competitors.  This was a momentous day also, as it was the first time that there was a division for those students with assisted and special needs.  As a school we were very proud and privileged to be a part of this historic event with 6 of our students taking part.  On completion of this particular division, there was an ecstatic round of applause from everyone in the hall, and rightly so.  They were all absolutely fantastic!

We must thank our students who took up coaching for the day on completion of their respective divisions, and to Scott Crookston for coming through to support our ASN students, alongside Miss Fargnoli.  Thanks also to Mr Munro snr, and Miss Watson for umpiring all day too.

A final thank you to Mr Condie and his team for their invite, and another welcoming tournament.

Our results as follows:

GOLD

Kieran Cain (Pattern), Kyle Lynch (Pattern), Jakub Krug (Pattern), Ethan Massey (Pattern), Donatella Fargnoli (Pattern), Nathan Farrell (Pattern & Sparring), Allan Farrell (Pattern & Sparring), Sophie Hunter (Pattern), Junaid Abbas (Pattern), Jay Jervis (Pattern), Jason Munro (Pattern & Power), Lauren Watson (Sparring),  Kieran Farrell (Sparring & Special Technique), Finn Cooper (Sparring), Ashton McCarthy (Sparring), Gemma Gordon (Sparring & Special Technique), Shaun Murphy (Sparring), Harris Harvie (Special Technique), Eve Cooper (Special Technique) and Jaimie Singleton (Power).

Jason Seath (Pattern), Thomas Reape (Pattern), Amy Corner (Pattern), Bradley McKenzie (Pattern), Mary Seath (Pattern) and Karen Smith (Pattern).

SILVER

Kaity Weir (Pattern & Sparring), Harris Harvie (Pattern), Eve Cooper (Pattern), Finn Cooper (Pattern), Shaun Murphy (Pattern), Adam Weir (Sparring), Jaimie Singleton (Sparring & Special Technique), Kyle Lynch (Sparring), Junaid Abbas (Sparring), Jay Jervis (Sparring), Calum Mann (Sparring), Jakub Krug (Special Technique), Donatella Fargnoli (Special Technique), Nathan Farrell (Special Technique), Sophie Hunter (Special Technique) and Kieran Cain (Power).

BRONZE

Ellie Weir (Pattern), Kieran Farrell (Pattern), Cameron Sanders (Pattern & Special Technique), Jakub Krug (Sparring), Donatella Fargnoli (Sparring), Jason Munro (Sparring), Ethan Massey (Special Technique) and Pauline Penrice (Power).

Our Wishaw school will be closed for the Bank Holiday on Monday 28th May, due to the VANL building being closed for the holiday weekend.

We apologise for any inconvenience this change may cause.

Those who wish to, can make up the class at our Livingston gym that evening instead.

With increasing numbers in our Junior Taekwon-Do class, and in the interests of all training in the class, we have taken the decision to split the class into two separate classes.  With the first being for beginners (white – yellow belts), and the second for the advanced grades (green – black belts).

We have spoken about making the change for some time now, and were looking to implement from July, however we feel it would be more beneficial to make this change now, for all children in these classes.

We will have a new timetable in place from Tuesday 22nd May:

Monday:

No changes

Tuesday:

          5.00pm – 5.45pm  Little Ninjas

5.45pm – 6.45pm  Kickin’ Kids

6.45pm – 7.45pm  Junior Taekwon-Do Beginners (White & Yellow

belt)*

7.30pm – 8.30pm  Junior Taekwon-Do Advance (Green to Black

belt)*

*There is a 15 minute cross over period, this will only be in place until    July, when we will be in a position to change fully the timetable.

Wednesday:

No changes

Thursday:

          5.00pm – 5.45pm  Little Ninjas

5.45pm – 6.45pm  Kickin’ Kids

6.45pm – 7.45pm  Junior Taekwon-Do Beginners (White & Yellow

belt)*

7.30pm – 8.30pm  Junior Taekwon-Do Advance (Green to Black

belt)*

Friday:

No changes

Saturday:

No changes

Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

Five students attended the STA junior tournament on 29th April, in Armadale.

Congratulations to those who took part, between them they took home.

2 Gold, 1 Silver and 5 Bronze.  Placing 8th overall from 26 clubs in the medal standings.

Congratulations to our medal winners;

Lauren Watson – Gold Sparring, Gold Special Technique and Bronze in Pattern

Ethan Massey – Silver Pattern, Bronze Sparring, Bronze Special Technique

Sophie Hunter – Bronze Pattern & Sparring

Congratulations also to both Adam & Kaity Weir who didn’t medal this time round, but took away lots from the event.

Our Wishaw school will be closed for the Bank Holiday on Monday 7th May, due to the VANL building being closed for the holiday weekend.

All other schools will be open as normal.  We apologise for any inconvenience this change may cause.

Those who wish to, can make up the class at our Livingston gym that evening instead.