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Training of taekwondo athletes on a skiing holiday

Weekday evening exercises as usual

This year, the school skiing holidays are scheduled for February 17-25. Practices for taekwondo athletes are normally held during the skiing holiday, excluding both Sundays, when no practices are organized. Saturday 24.2. an indoor competition for Taekwondo athletes is held, which you should not miss.

Ski holiday schedule

Sun 18.2. – Family groups and acrobatics on break 

Mon-Fri 19.-23.2 - Evening exercises according to the normal schedule

Sat 24.2. – Indoor competitions for taekwondo athletes from 10:00 a.m

Sun 25.2. – Family groups and acrobatics on break 

Have a nice and relaxing holiday for all schoolchildren!

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Sehoon Jang as a guest of Taekwondo athletes 12.-13.2.

Don't miss this top name at the international level

SeHoon Jang is e.g. 2008 world champion and 2015 Universiade gold medalist. In addition, he has been the head coach of Peru's successful business league national team from 2011-2017 and belongs to the prestigious Doboksori Youth Community!

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Training program and target groups:

Mon 12/02/2018:
08.00 – 12.00 (Additional exercise: competition boom, break in between)
18.00 – 19.00 (Enthusiast Poomse)
19.00 – 21.00 (Kilpapoomse)

TUESDAY 13 February 2018:
08.00 – 12.00 (Additional practice: Kilpapoomse, break in between)
17.30 – 19.00 (For children's advanced competition)

Additional fees for exercises: 10€/exercise or 15€/day. All those who participate in SeHoon Jang's training will be billed in addition to the normal training fees.

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The children's business league team is on fire in Germany

Great rankings from a tough competition

The children's business team had their first contact with the international competition mats in Sindelfingen, Germany, where 1. European President's Cup for Children gathered a bunch of young competitors to measure each other both in movement series and in the match. Added excitement to the game was the possibility of getting a place in the European Cadets Championship or WT's Multi European Cadets Championships for 9-11 year olds. The competition spot was released by finishing in the top four in their series. Taekwondo athletes in the competition were represented by Sofia, Bella, Victoria and Alex of the children's movement series team. The girls competed in the individual and group series, and Alex only in the individual.

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Cadet-age Alex competed in the blue-belt category and brought home the brightest medal from Germany this time. The solid performances left no doubt as to who dominated the series today. The medals around the necks of Sofia, Bella and Victoria from the group series were just as bright. The girls' performances become more uniform from race to race, and we can still expect a lot from this group. The girls all competed in the same individual series and were all close to the prize places. This time the order was Sofia's fourth place, Vickan's vito place and Bella's weaver place. Great rankings from a tough series!

Congratulations on the medals and a great race trip!

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Only a great trip to the US Open

Aino competed in both competition formats in Las Vegas

For the second year in a row, Aino applied for international competition experience at the US-Open held in Las Vegas, where the level is international top in all series. The children's series also gather plenty of participants from across the seas.

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In business series, Aino was one of 18 girls who aimed to win the series. Confident performances propelled Aino to ninth place, i.e. just outside the final round. So Aino didn't get to show his nails in the final, but ninth place is a hard performance in this race.

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In the match, Aino found a good focus on his first match and won the thrilling play 3-0. In the second match, Kaelin Chan of the USA, who won the series by far, stepped against her. This time, the keys were not found against the skilled Jenk, but all the more valuable experience.

As it should be in a good competition trip, after the competition, getting to know the local sights and culture continued.

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Several Nordic championships for taekwondo athletes

Six championships from a tough business series tournament

Business series competitions have been tougher year by year both in Finland and in the Nordic countries, and this time too the series were not only big but also extremely strict. The competition format has also enjoyed great popularity in the gym of Taekwondo athletes, and for the first time in the PM championships, the movement series team was bigger than the match team.

In the individual classes, Plum grabbed the championship trophy to decorate his trophy cabinet at the end of a very successful day. Christian also won the championship in the freestyle series with his flying performance, showing that he is still the number one fist in the Nordics when it comes to freestyle. The taekwondo athletes were part of several pairs and groups of Team Finland and the results speak for themselves. Taekwondo athletes participated in a total of four championship pairs or groups, and there were two silver placements. You can find more detailed results at the end of the news.

Coach Heikki Liukkonen was very satisfied with the team's performance:

”TU:n kilpailijoiden suorituksia oli ilo seurata, sillä lähes jokainen esitys lavalla oli aiemmissa kilpailuissa ja harjoituksissa nähtyä terävämpää ja keskittyneempää. Normaaleja kotimaisia kilpailuja isomman kilpailun tunnelma vain nosti suoritusten tasoa! Joukkueen kasvanut kilpailukokemus alkaa näkyä myös lavan ulkopuolella, kun nuorimmista kilpailijoista lähtien kilpailusuoritukseen valmistautuminen onnistuu entistä paremmin – valmistavat alkulämmittelyt sujuvat ihailtavan omatoimisesti ja joukkuekaverit tsemppaavat toisiaan mahtavasti! Kilpailijat alkavat löytää oman itselleen sopivan tyylin valmistautua.”

All in all, the competitions were really successful in light of both the competition performances and the results. It's really easy to be satisfied with these performances!"

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Teemu and Jenna as champions on the match side

The match tournament was also high-quality and the series were big. The PM competitions have clearly started to gain respect again in the Nordic countries and there were high-level teams from every country. Teemu has some kind of championship and award on his plate, but that didn't stop him from adding another championship to his trophy cabinet. Teemu tackled the familiar precisely and the opponents didn't have the right weapons to break the defense. Jenna's championship also came with clear match victories, and there was not even a moment of uncertainty as to who won the matches. Jenna's match style, physique and self-confidence start to show in matches as a really effective combination.

There were a gratifying number of taekwondo athletes in the final round, but this time Emmi, Iines, Bardia and Venne had to settle for silver. However, everyone had a great day and you can be very satisfied with the silver. With determined training, silver will turn into gold next year. Sami, Eddie and Milla each won their way to the semi-finals, but had to admit that their opponents were better there. Bronze, however, and excellent openings by all. Severi also fought very well and tactically considering that his right leg was unusable due to an injury. It was not far that Severi would have won his match with one working leg.

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Big congratulations to all the medalists for both competition formats!

Results, business series

Alex Jurgens C1P 6.
Plum Duplicator C1P 1.
Sara Quinones C1T 3.
Tara Tuokko B1T 6.
Christian Kamphuis U30M 4.
Ville Lehtinen U40M 4.
Elina Tikkanen U30N 12.
Laura Pihkala U40N 6.
Plum & Mia (EHT) Pairs U17 2.
Tara & Daniel (Pori) Pairs U17 5.
Laura & Jeppe (Vihti) Pairs U40 8.
Ville & Niina (Manse) Pairs U40 4.
Sara, Helmi (Pori), Mia (EHT) Groups U14 1.
Tara, Patricia (EHT) & Naam (Mudo Lohja) Groups U17 2.
Christian, Olli (Budokwai), Frans (Budokwai) Groups U30 1.
Elina, Nea (Tampere), Linda (Hipko) Groups U30 1.
Ville, Jeppe (Vihti), Kim (HTKD) Groups O30 1.
Christian Kamphuis Freestyle 1.

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Results, match

Venne Viitaniemi C1 -33kg 2.
Luca Leskinen C1 -37kg 5.-8.
Plum Duplicator C1 -49kg 5.-8.
Iines Korhonen C1 -33kg 2.
Eddie Quinones B1 -68kg 3.
Severi Sarala B1 -68kg 5.-8.
Bardia Mirzaei B1 -73kg 2.
Emilia Lahti B1 -55kg 2.
Milla Väyrynen B1 -55kg 3.
Sami Leskinen R1 -63kg 3.
Teemu Heino R1 +87kg 1.
Jenna Partanen R1 -67kg 1.
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Taekwondo athletes' newsletter for the beginning of the year

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Happy new year everyone!

In the attached newsletter, you will find the most relevant events and information for the beginning of the year. Stay in the cart and subscribe to the newsletter directly to your email from the right side of the pages. —>

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The spring season of taekwondo athletes begins - Welcome!

Training will start in full swing on January 8, 2018

The Christmas holidays are coming to an end and it's time to get back to training. Whether you are a new or an old enthusiast, there are sure to be interesting workouts. Read here how to start your hobby or what else is essential to know.

How do I start a taekwondo hobby in Taekwondo Athletes?

Getting started is extremely easy. Read the instructions for a few points from here and head to the gym!

Can I exercise together with my child?

Yes you can! Read more about our family groups from here.

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What are the spring practice times?

In the spring, there have been no major changes to the training times for the basic groups. However, go refresh your memory here.

Which group or training should I attend?

At least attend the basic training of your own age group (beginners, advanced or advanced) and in addition choose one or more additional exercises per week. Additional exercises are included in the price of your training contract, so don't Emmi participate in as many exercises as your body can handle:

  • Amateur match: Match practice for those amateurs who do not have competitive goals or who are at the beginning of their racing career. Training always focuses on the basics of the match, so don't be afraid to join even if you haven't done much match training
  • Amateur movement sets: Movement set training for enthusiasts who want to hone their movement sets and basic technical skills to a new level. Especially arrogant enthusiasts should make regular visits to this exercise
  • Acrobatics and trick kicks: Exercise for anyone who wants to learn how to use their body in new ways, often defying gravity. Whether your goal is a flying somersault or a spin kick, this exercise will help you get there. There are always easier and more difficult versions of all the exercises, so no one needs more time to participate
  • Fitness circuit, core and stretching: Exercises aimed at adults and young people training in competition groups, where physical characteristics are the focus of training. A very essential part of increasing holistic well-being

In addition to this, athletes are offered a whole slew of their own exercises. If you are interested in competing in either form of competition, ask your coach for more information.

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Where can I get information about upcoming events?

Subscribe to the Taekwondo athletes' newsletter on the right side of the page. You should also regularly visit our website and follow our Facebook channel.

See you at the gym!

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Thank you for the past year!

Taekwondo athletes the largest club in terms of number of licenses

The autumn season is officially closed for both basic and competition groups. Measured by the number of licenses, Taekwondourheilijat was the largest taekwondo club in Finland for the second year in a row! Thank you to all enthusiasts and parents for participating and active activities in the club! This is a good way to start 2018 with a fresh start. ;)

A very merry Christmas and New Year!

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Competition success in match and business series leagues

Taekwondo athletes reaped success in both forms of competition in the past season. Determined training pays off, and we can expect even better achievements from next season.

Big congratulations to everyone who was successful in the league!

Match

League champions:

Venne Viitaniemi, C1 -33kg
Plum Kopisto, C1 -49kg
Jenny Vettenniemi, C1 -33kg
Plum Kopisto, B1 -51kg
Sami Leskinen, R1 -63kg

Prize winners:

Luca Leskinen, C1 -33kg, 2nd.
Lauri Hulikkala, C1 -49kg, 2nd.
Aino Kortelainen, C1 -33kg, 2nd.
Jenny Vettenniemi, C1 -33kg, 3rd.
Aino Kortelainen, C1 -37kg, 2nd.
Tuikku Holopainen, C1 -51kg, 2nd.
Severi Sarala, B1 -68kg, 3rd.
Tuikku Holopainen, B1 -49kg, 3rd.
Bardia Mirzaei, R1 -74kg, 2nd.

Business series

League champions:

Christian Kamphuis, freestyle
Christian Kamphuis, Frans Salmi (Budokwai), Olli Siltanen (Budokwai), U30 groups

Prize winners:

Aino Kortelainen, cadet girls, 2.
Sara Quinones, cadet girls, 3rd.
Plum Kopisto, cadet boys, 2.
Christian Kamphuis, U30 men, 2nd.
Plum Kopisto, Mia Knutsson (EHT), U17 pairs, 2.
Sara Quinones, Mia Knutsson (EHT), Helmi Riuttala (Pori), U17 groups, 3.

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Spring practice times

No significant changes to practice times in the spring

Spring 2018

  • There will be no changes to the practice times of the basic groups
  • 3-6 year olds are merged back into one age group, 4-6 year olds, which has two practices a week. Wednesday's exercises are divided into two groups according to skill level: In the beginning, those who have completed the tiger sign practice, and in the advanced group, those who have completed the dragon sign and more advanced. For more information about group divisions, you can ask Mari or Paul in the gym. A new division is made, because many of the former 3-4-year-olds wanted two hours a week, and many went to practice with 5-6-year-olds on Mondays anyway.
  • The competition group of the match is divided into two groups according to age. Children practice Mon-Wed from 16-17, and young people and adults in later shifts. Sharing ensures precisely targeted exercises for all age groups. You can get more information about the groups from Sampo.
  • The Tuesday practice of the business series competition group is aimed at children and cadet-age competitors of their own club, who aim for success in both domestic and foreign competitions
  • The adults' own morning workout continues on Tuesday mornings. Welcome aboard!
  • The new practice times come into effect on Monday 8.1.2018
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Christmas break and training camp in the middle days

Christmas break 22.12-7.1.

Taekwondo athletes are on Christmas vacation 22.12.-7.1., when the hall is closed. On Monday, January 8, 2018, the spring season will start with Datu's radiators and the newest tracks. There will be no significant changes to the training times, but the spring training schedule will be published before the Christmas break.

Half-day training camp 30.12.

If it's impossible to stay away from the gym or your conscience demands a workout after the Christmas feast, the solution is a training camp on the days in between. The camp will be held in our own hall on Saturday 30.12.

Tentative schedule:

10.00-11.00 – Workout 1, body opening and mobility

11.00-12.00 – Lunch break, bring your own snacks

12.00-13.00 – Workout 2, spinning kicking techniques

13:00-13:30 – Break

13:30-14:30 – Workout 3, crushing

Price: Free for everyone with a valid contract, €20 for others.

Target group: All enthusiasts over 7 years old. Enthusiasts from other clubs are also warmly welcome.