Archives September 2018

Fortnite comes to life @ GMAC Battle Zone

We are holding another of our popular Nerf Games on Saturday 6th October 2018, from 2pm – 4pm.  This exciting battle event will be a team game, based on the popular game Fortnite.  A game of strategy, and skill, choose your tactics wisely, and be victorious.

Game Info:

The event is open to players aged 7 years plus. We are limited to 10 teams, but will look to have a second time slot if numbers require.

💥 Each team should consist of four members.
💥 Team members must be minimum of 7 years old, no upper age limit.
💥 It’s a game of strategy, strongest team will win.
💥Teams will have to build and find weapons during gameplay.
💥Trophy for overall winners.

If you want to play but are not able to arrange your own team please register as an individual player and we can find a suitable team for you.

You MUST pre-book your space or team using the application below. Include team name & team players as required.

Cost is £5 per person, payable on the day.

Wishaw Public Holiday 24th September

Classes in Wishaw are off this evening Monday 24th September, as the VANL Centre is closed for the public holiday.  We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Those wishing to continue their training this evening, can attend class at Livingston instead;

5.15pm – 6.00pm Little Ninja’s

6.00pm – 7.00pm Kickin Kid’s

7.00pm – 8.00pm Taekwon-Do

10th Annual TAE Senior/Junior Championships Saturday 13th October 2018

Dear Masters / Instructor,

It is with great pleasure that you and your students are invited to the 10th Annual TAE Senior/Junior Championships, to be held on Saturday 13th October, 2018 at:

Sports Central, Northumbria UniversityNewcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST
Tel: 0191 243 7348

https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/conferencing-and-external-hire/venues/sport-central

The competition is open to all ITF Taekwon-Do students (Strictly no Kickboxers) white belts and above, adults and juniors from all TAE schools and others by personal invitation only.

The competition will be run using ITF rules with some amendments to accommodate age and competitor levels.

We would appreciate it if all instructors could personally verify the weights and heights of competitors to help us ensure safety and help with the smooth running of the day. All competitors must wear a white ITF Dobok.

For the first time we will be using the On-Line registration system at www.kihap.com

This will give the Instructors the opportunity to access and manage their competitors.

To assist with the smooth running of the Tournament, we kindly ask all schools/associations entering the competition to provide officials. It’s always a long day for the officials as our competition attracts 300+ competitors from both North & South of the UK. The more Officials we have the more breaks they get and the more rings we have working, which helps towards an early finish for everyone who travel a long way. Ringside refreshments and Officials buffet will be supplied as we are very grateful for your time and support.

Coaches are not a requirement but are welcomed, however we respectfully ask that all coaches are to be colour belt TKD students as Black Belts will be required to officiate.

Please advertise the event at your school using the event poster attached and pass on the relevant entry form orwww.kihapp.com registration information/instructions to your students. The closing date for this competition is Saturday 6th October 2018 and all schools/competitors should be registered and payment must be received by this date.

We look forward to working with you all and thank you in advance for your support. Yours in TaeKwon-Do,

Mr Brett Stronach

6th Degree

Tournament Director

TAE 2018 championships school entry form

Black Belt Grading Results September 2018

Saturday the 1st September saw our end of year Black Belt Grading held at our Livingston Gym, under the examination panel of Grand Master Tom MaCallum IX Degree, Mr. John McIlvaney VI Degree, Mrs. Gillian McIlvaney V Degree, Mr. John Munro IV Degree, Mr. Christopher Dickson IV Degree and Mrs. Kerris Dickson IV Degree.  Also special guest Mr. Andrew Chesworth VI Degree.  The exam was facilitated by Mr. Jason Munro III Degree.

The candidates were put through their paces over the course of the exam, lasting three hours.

The examination board and instructors would like to congratulate the following candidates on their successful promotions;

Mr. Dominic Burns – 1st Degree (Wishaw)

Mr. Declan McAvoy – 1st Degree (Wishaw)

Miss Jaimie Singleton – 1st Degree (Wishaw)

Mr. Kieran Cain – 2nd Degree (Wishaw)

Mr. Iain O’Hare – 3rd Degree (Braveheart)