Southside

Taekwon-Do

June 2010

 

 

 Upcoming Events

 

    

Sunday 8 August 2010 - Grading, Tuggeranong Workshop Room

                                   Masterclass (TBA)

 

Sunday 7 November 2010 – Grading, Tuggeranong Workshop Room

 

 

 

 Photos/Videos

 

Any photos or video clips of past events would be deeply appreciated so we can include these on the web site with appropriate commentary.  Please email to glen.mckinnon@fahcsia.gov.au

 

 Grading

 

(apologies for the delay in posting these results)

Congratulations to those students who successfully graded in April 2010 in front of Master Muleta:

 

9^th Gup:

 

Ms Caylin Thompson

Mr Joel Dreezer

Mr Cohan Boege

Mr Michael Killeen

Mrs Annette Shaw

 

8^th Gup:

 

Mr Riley Killeen

Mr Jake Borowski

Mr John McGuirk

 

^7th Gup:

 

Ms Nicolina Macneil

Mr Nicholas Shaw

Mr Bradley Collins

Mr Wulfgar Reichert

Mr Lauritz Strydom

Mr John Shaw

Mr Kyle Gately

Mr Michael Thompson 

 

6^th Gup:

 

Mr Jonathon Dahl

 

5^th Gup:

 

Ms Sarah McKinnon

Ms Jessica Apolinar

Mr S. Crome

 

^4th Gup:

 

Mr Sp. Crome 

Ms I. Crome

 

3^rd Gup:

 

Ms Talei Forrest

Mr Banjo Ward

Mr Chester Ward

Mr John Forrest 

 

1^st Dan:

 

Mr Aiden Butcher

 

 

 

Congratulations also to the Chapman primary students who have successfully graded in 2010 in front of Mr McKinnon.

 

  

  

Etiquette

 

Unfortunately recently we had to ask a guest not to come back to the Dojang because of his refusal to observe the Taekwon-Do code of conduct. This person was not a student of ours nor a member of the ITF but it’s a good example of why it’s important to know the etiquette of TKD if you want to be true martial artist.

 

This may be a timely reminder to all that we are learning a martial art for self-defence purposes in a safe family-friendly environment.  Respect those around you and remember your etiquette both within and outside the Dojang.

 

  

Rules and Regulations in the Dojang

 

DOJANG REGULATIONS:

 

1.                  Smoking is prohibited.

2.                  Refrain from swearing and idle chatter.

3.                  Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, or food is not allowed in the Dojang.

4.                  Wearing shoes is prohibited.

5.                  No one is allowed to teach without the Instructor’s permission.

6.                  No one is allowed to leave class without the Instructor’s permission.

7.                  Official Dobok must be worn during class.

 

 

CONDUCT IN THE DOJANG:

 

          Every student must observe the following in the Dojang in order to maintain and orderly and effective training hall.  

 

1.                  Upon entering the Dojang, bow to the front of the hall.

2.                  Bow to the instructor at a proper distance.

3.                  Exchange greetings between students remembering to bow.

4.                  Bow to the Instructor upon falling in to line before training.

5.                  Bow to the flag.

6.                  Meditate before and after training.

7.                  Bow to the front of the hall before leaving the Dojang.

 

 

 

 Tenets of Taekwon-Do  

 

In keeping with the above theme …. Always remember the tenets:

 

Courtesy                           Be polite

Integrity                           Be honest

Perseverance                     Don’t give up

Self Control                       Don’t throw temper tantrums or

                                           argue with the instructor

Indomnitable Spirit              Try your best

 

 

 

 Student Oath  

 

 

Student Oath:

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 for freedom and justice.
I shall build a more peaceful world.

 

 

 Reasons for Practicing Courtesy   

 

The nine reasons for practicing courtesy:

 

1.                  To promote the spirit of mutual concessions.

2.                  To be ashamed of one’s vices, contempting of those of others.

3.                  To be polite to one another.

4.                  To encourage the sense of justice and humanity.

5.                  To distinguish instructor from student, senior from junior, elder from younger.

6.                  To behave according to the etiquette.

7.                  To respect others’ possessions.

8.                  To handle matters with fairness and sincerity.

9.                  To refrain from giving or accepting any gift when in doubt.

 

 

  

 Examples of Poor Integrity  

 

The eight examples of poor integrity:

 

1.      The instructor who misrepresents himself and his art by presenting improper techniques to his students because of a lack of knowledge or apathy.

2.      The student who misrepresents himself by “fixing” breaking materials before demonstrations.

3.