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Autumn 2021 practice times

The autumn practice times have been published. You can find them here>>

As a new activity in the calendar, on Tuesday at 19:30 there is a time reserved for conversations with Pauli and Sampo. Enthusiasts and their guardians are welcome to discuss, ask questions and share their opinions about the activity.

With autumn, the amateur competition groups of the match and movement series will return to the program with their own training. All included, these workouts are part of the hobby fee and offer a great opportunity to develop!

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Dreams come true! Support for hobbies.

TU11 is involved as a service provider Unelmista.fi platform. Through it you can apply for support for your hobby.

SOS-Children's village's Dreams come true hobby support

SOS-Lapsikylä supports families in challenging life situations with the costs of their children's hobbies. Hobby support is aimed especially at children and young people (ages 7–17) for whom starting or continuing a hobby would not otherwise be possible. The hobby subsidy reduces the inequality and exclusion of children and young people from disadvantaged families in their leisure time.

Support can be granted for the participation fees of guided and regular hobbies. Primarily, support is granted to applications received through the school curator or family social worker and, if possible, also to applications made independently by the family. More information about the hobby at: www.unelmista.fi and unelmista@sos-lapsikyla.fi

Unelmista.fi is a part of SOS-Lapsikylä ry's activities and its development has been financed with the proceeds of Veikkaus.

https://unelmista.fi/

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OLYMPICS!

The taekwondo Olympic tournament will take place from July 24 to July 27. The tournament has therefore been moved from its traditional place from the end of the Games to the beginning of the Games.

The easiest way is to follow the entire tournament on the Discovery+ service, which at least with Elisa is part of the Eurosport package. You can get it separately from the service's website.

If you have a VPN, yes BBC offers perhaps the best set of Olympians, especially with the British included over three days.

A small warning, if you plan to watch the races from beginning to end live, you must wake up early, the broadcast of the morning session starts at 3:55 and continues until 11:03. Evening session 12:55-16:33.

That's about 40 hours of taekwondo celebration! You can read the presets at https://tu11.fi/taekwondo/2021/07/olympiaennakko/.

Schedules, match times and results service at https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/taekwondo/olympic-schedule-and-results.htm.

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The Tokyo Games will see two big innovations, when "4D" video replay is introduced and the athletes' outfits are renewed. Especially messing around with competition outfits has been the subject of quite harsh criticism.

In terms of sports, you can expect a lot from the games, and in several series you will see really interesting battles to decide. At the time of writing this, the charts were not yet public, so we're guessing on a rather shaky basis. Betting can be done with different parties, odds have been taken into this article From William Hill and from Betfair 17.7.2021

 

Women -49kg

In light of the statistics, there are three early favorites in the series, China's Wu Jingyu, Thailand's Panipak Wongpattanakit and Spain's Adriana Cerezo. Of these, WH realizes Cerezo has a clear odds (26/1), although it's really a matter of whether the previously mentioned or, for example, Bogdanovic of Serbia have found ways to prevent the 19-year-old Spaniard's seemingly inexorable winning streak. In matches registered in Taekwondodata, Cerezo's winning percentage is a whopping 90.77 % and he has lost only one major match in 2020 and 2021 (Presidents Cup semi-final against Bogdanovic, which he blanked at the European Championships).

Canada's Yvette Yong is an interesting competitor, although not quite a medal favorite. Look what a move!

Pools:

1. ESP
2. THA
3. CHN&SRB
Black horse: TUR and CAN for the really brave

Women -57kg

The series features one above the rest, once again, Jade Jones. The competition features amazing competitors, e.g. Canada's Skylar Park, USA's young Anastacia Zolotic, Turkey's Hatice Kübra İlgün and Russia's Tatiana Kudashova. However, the toughest challenger for Jones will be Korea's Lee Ah-Reum. Poland's Adamkiewicz showed great strength in the qualifiers and is an attractive target with 51 odds. Or what a young Greek does. Miracles happen!

Pools:

1. GBR
2 COR
3. TUR&RUS
Black horses: USA&POL

Women -67kg

There have been many rumors about the Nur Tatari camp in Turkey, e.g. about the challenges of personal life. Otherwise, the match condition has varied and Great Britain's Lauren Williams took the jacket in the European Championships as well. One of the most skilled contestants of the Games will be seen when USA's Paige McPherson steps onto the mat. The fitness of Ivory Coast's Ruth Gbabi is an enigma. Croatia's Matea Jelic, on the other hand, is certainly fine, but will the corner last? There is no sure winner in the series and even with big odds you can at least win medals. WH offers France and Jordan twenty attractive odds.

Pools:

1. TUR
2. GBR
3. CIV&CRO
Black horses: FRA&JOR

Women +67kg

Britti takes and the others win. The level of the women's heavyweight division has risen tremendously over the years, but the series is still surprising.

Pools:

1. GBR
2 COR
3. CHN/SRB/MEX/POL/TUR or any other

Men -58kg

It's hard now. Personally, I would name the representatives of Italy, Hungary and Iran as well as Russia as challengers for Korea's Jang Jun. I guarantee and underline that Artamonov is fine, but is it enough to win. I hope so, because in the fall (or maybe later, if the situation allows) it would be nice to host an Olympic champion's camp! Spain will certainly be a tough contender, but selection confusion must have affected the preparation.

Pools:

1. RUS
2 COR
3. ITA/IRI
Black horse: HUN

Men -68kg

Korea is the absolute favorite, Iran's toughest challenger. You should pick up at least the representatives of Belgium, Spain and Turkey wearing European glasses. Britain's Bradley Sinden is a tough guy and will certainly be so in these games as well. The choice between the representative of China and Taipei is tight, but I personally like Huang's style better, so let's put him higher in the betting.

Pools:

1 COR
2. IRI
3. GBR&TPE
Black horse: ESP

Men -80kg

Khramtsov is the favorite, others are challenging. Italy's Alessio has a clear advantage, as does the equally tall Dominican Moises Hernandes. I can't believe Azerbaijan's Beig, but Ivory Coast's Cheick Sallah Cisse must be in the running.

Pools:

1. RUS
2. CIV
3. ITA&DOM
Dark horse: CRO (multiplier 41!)  

Gentlemen +80 kg

Hevars are once again scrambling with a great cover. Karelia's own son Vladislav Larin takes the series and this time Korea takes second place. Although really this is going to happen so that Korea wins. Duller medals for Cho and Alba. I have seen Lari in Finland in the coming years and Cho has been training at our gym. Alba, on the other hand, is very familiar as a Cuban, at least to those who represented our club in the Presidents Cup. Germany's Bachmann is served as a black horse, let's see what kind of overdrive you can find, you haven't seen anything yet!

Pools:

1. RUS
2 COR
3. GBR&CUB
Black horse: GER

Previous guesses have gone differently. There have been surprises in every race and now is a good time for them. Some of the athletes have competed quite sparingly and their condition is a complete mystery. New Mersu it is not worth ordering, at least based on the hit expectations of these tips. I'm putting my little money on Cerezo, the odds are too good and so is Adriana.

 

 

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Chahrazed Boughrara and Jenny Vettenniemi to the merit competitions of their age groups

Chahra, Teemu and the medal.

The board of the Finnish Taekwondo Federation selected Chahrazed Boughrara and Jenny Vettenniemi for the prestigious competitions of their age groups. Chahrazed represents Finland in the under-21 European Championship and Jenny in the cadet (under 14) European Championship.

Both tournaments will be held on August 24-29. in Tallinn. In the same context, G1-level ranking competitions are also organized, where several representatives from our club go.

Taekwondo athletes 2011 congratulates those selected as representatives of Finland!

Jenny VettenniemiJenny Vettenniemi

Chahrazed Boughrara
Chahrazed Boughrara

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17 new dan values from the summer belt exam

The belt test was held by Hannu Vikström 5th dan and Timo Jansson 4th dan. Teemu Heino 6th dan and Petteri Kauppinen 5th dan were responsible for the assessment.

Taekwondo athletes 2011 got a new teacher's rank in the exam when parataekwondo multiple medalist Matti Sairanen passed the 4th dan.

The impact of the pandemic on the belt exam was obvious. For some, the exam had been postponed for an annoyingly long time, and for others there had been interruptions in training. Despite everything, the performances were at a good level and the belt values were deservedly increased.

TU11 dan exam 19 June 2021

1. Dan was performed by:

Juuli Mankonen
Jani Lall
Christian Holmberg
Renad Almalky
Rosa Mankonen
Mika Heino
Eemi Grönqvist
Lauri Hulikkala


2. Dan was performed by:

Raitasalo cherry tree
Riku Kytömäki
Joseph Phan
Minna Liiri
Laura Orjasniemi
Marita Kaakkola
Eero Halenius

3. Danin performed:

Plum Duplicator

4. Danin performed:

Matti Sairanen

TU11 dan exam 19 June 2021

 

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For Eddie, Bardia, Chahrazed and Juul Viljo ja Vieno Salon foundation grant

Since 1992, the Viljo ja Vieno Salo Foundation has been distributing coaching grants to young TUL athletes aged 15-23. The scholarship is intended for successful young athletes and teams from TUL's clubs.

This year, the following athletes from TU11 received the scholarship:

Eddie Quinones
Bardia Mirzaei
Chahrazed Boughrara
Juuli Mankonen

More information:
https://tul.fi/viljo-ja-vieno-salon-saation-apurahat-vuodelle-2021-julkaistu/

Taekwondo athletes 2011 congratulates the scholarship recipients!

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The training times of the summer season start on June 7.

The summer practice times are published on the practice times page>>

We practice throughout the summer, except for the two middle weeks of July, July 12-25, when we take a summer break.

In the summer, there are plenty of training opportunities for all age groups, no matter what your goals are in terms of development. Summer is e.g. what a great time to practice your skills or try out what competitive training in racing teams feels like.

Points to note about summer training:

  • Age and level groups have been combined a bit, because in the summer group sizes have traditionally been a little smaller. In addition, the training topics are designed so that there are challenges of a suitable level for all belt values.
  • There are two feature exercises for the competition teams during the day when schools are on vacation. We provide more detailed instructions for athletes. In addition, Fridays are reserved for competition teams' independent training and extra training.
  • Fitness circuit, core, stretching and hill training make the long-awaited return to the training offer
  • For those over 13 years of age, there is also an amateur match and an amateur movement series workout. The popular kick workout can also be found again on Sunday.
  • For children's groups, there are outdoor workouts on Thursdays in addition to the basic workouts. If you still want to increase the amount of training, you should ask about the possibilities of participating in the training of the racing group.
  • The advanced 10-15 pass over the summer to train in the 10-12 and 13-15 age groups.
  • In the summer, there is plenty of room in the calendar for private lessons or small group lessons. Book yours right away!
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European Olympic Qualifiers - LIVE

Follow the Olympic qualifiers live. Jenna competed on Friday and Matti competes on Sunday:

European Qualification Tournament for Tokyo 2020 - Day 3

Real-time result tracking:
Saturday: https://wt.uptkd.com/control_accesos_ant.php?camp=30 
Friday: https://wt.uptkd.com/control_accesos_ant.php?camp=29

Kannattaa klikata ”show fights” nappia, niin sivun alareunaan ilmestyy kentän ottelujärjestys.

Sunday 9.5.

Matti's first match number was 111. The opponent was the fast and skilled Imamaddin Khalilov from Azerbaijan, to whom Matti lost 19-3. Azerbaijan won the series and will go to the Paralympics. Mat's ranking is 3.

Matti Sairanen

Sunday Charts>>

Saturday 8.5.

On Saturday, Suvi Mikkonen competed for the Finns. In the opening match, he faced 112 Dutchman Bodine Schoenmakers (opponent information in taekwondo data>>). Suvi won the match 15-11.

In the second round, Suvi beat experienced Belgian Rahellah Aseman! The fourth time he said it. Next came a tough Pole who was much stronger.

Yle reports: https://yle.fi/urheilu/3-11922634
Also read the advance story about Suvi's qualifying from YLE>>

Saturday Charts>>

In summary from Saturday, Suvi's wonderful performances can be stated. Even though there were no points in the last match, knocking down Aseman was a tough feat. 3 previous attempts did not produce results, but in the most important place the performance was downright terrible.

 

Friday 7.5.

Jenna's match number was 211. The opponent was the experienced Cecilia Castro-Burgos from Spain, who has e.g. three EC medals. Castro-Burgos was stronger with 35-5 points.

Among other Finns, Niko Saarinen competed in the men's under 58 kg category on Friday. In the match, he defeated Sevede Naghibzadeh, who fought with 108 refugee status. Next in the match was the French 220 Cyrian Ravet, to whom Niko lost 30-10.

Friday Charts>>
Cecilia Castro-Burgos in taekwondo data>>
Friday's results>>

In summary from Friday, of course, it can be stated that the Finns did not reach the Olympic place. Jenna's coach Teemu Heino stated:”Ollut tosi rikkonaista loukkaantumisien kanssa jo viime ”kaudella” ja sama meno valitetavasti jatkui, kun Jennan ristisiteet napsui katki joulun alla sparreissa. Leikkauksesta ei olisi ehditty ennen karsintoja toipua, joten tartuttiin siihen oljenkorteen, että polvi ehtisi kuntoutua täyteen iskuunsa näihin kisoihin. Hetken jo näyttikin ihan hyvältä, kun helmikuun lopulla päästiin tekemään lajiharjoituksia, mutta aivan 100% paranemiseen ei aika kuitenkaan riittänyt. Ja melkein parantuneella polvella ei näissä kisoissa vaan pärjätä. Itse ottelua ei mielestäni ole syytä sen enempää analysoida. Polvi ei kestänyt täyttä iskutusta ja ottelu oli sitä myöten hyvin selvä.

Now we've picked up speed through the operating room and we'll look at things further after that."
 
8 Olympic places were divided between 8 countries. Adriana Cerezo's performance is especially worth highlighting on Friday. Only 17 years old, the Spaniard was completely superior and took his opponents like those famous liter measures, despite being the youngest participant of the entire tournament. He is coached by Jesus Ramal, who is also responsible for Suvi Mikkonen's coaching.

An interesting piece of information is related to Omar Salim, representing Hungary. He will be only the second 2nd generation Olympic athlete in taekwondo. His coach father Gergerly Salim won the under 50 kg category in the colors of Denmark in Barcelona, where taekwondo was the demonstration sport. Spain's Jesus Tortosa competed in Seoul 1988 and his son Jesus Tortosa in Rio.
Gergerly Salim on wikipedia>>

The news is updated.

 

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Matt thing on Yle

Read for yourself: https://yle.fi/urheilu/3-11909061