Category: General

Yesterday, Tuesday, October 23, 2012, indoor competitions were held in the Taekwondo athletes' hall in Konala, Helsinki, according to the already familiar formula.

Juniors first

The teams started the competition at five with warm-ups led by J. Kostiainen. This time, too, it was very nice to notice how many enthusiastic fans were already there during the warm-up. At the start of the competition itself, a few latecomers arrived to complete the group. According to my own calculations, there were more than 20 juniors present and this group managed to get through 57 taekwondo matches in a brisk two hours. At the same time, both the attendance record and the records of the matches played were new. Great! Nothing but the same excitement only for the upcoming competitions and indoor competitions.

Adults then

The adults started again as usual at seven o'clock with hujakas, and after all, more than twenty of the more grown-up hojots had arrived. By nine o'clock, 23 matches had been arranged according to the match lists. It was very nice to watch the taekwondo competition, as all the contestants participated with a good feeling and full heart. For many spectators, the evening dragged on longer than planned, as the constantly ongoing fast-paced and interesting matches delayed going home.

The new judges are at work for the first time

Taekwondo athletes Janne and Mikko also got to do real work and test the skills learned in the referee course. This way, as an observer from the sidelines, you can say that it went well. The confidence to do things was found during the evening and this is surely good for both of them to go towards the league finals. Applause and big thanks to Janne and Miko for acting as judges. Thanks also to Anna-Kristiina and Saija, who took care of the positions of timekeeper and scorekeeper.

Taekwondo athletes would like to thank all the contestants who were there. Once again, it was nice when we got high-quality competitors from other clubs in the vicinity who participated with good spirit to bring excitement to the match areas. You always bring your own extra spice to the soup when you get to kick other enthusiasts than those who visit your own gym.

 

Taekwondo match for all ages

On Saturday, an open match camp was organized at the taekwondo athletes' gym in Konala, Helsinki. The camp attracted 35 enthusiastic enthusiasts from all over southern Finland. The theme of the camp was overhead kicks, which have become very important in the modern game.

The day opened with a common initial dance, after which the children and adults both practiced two exercises. At the camp, upper techniques, dodges, defenses and, of course, practical applications in the match were reviewed - with an emphasis on upper kicks. The exercises were directed by Teemu Heino, Juho Kostiainen and Juho Ranta.

The taekwondo athletes thank all participants for their good mood and welcome everyone to the indoor games next Tuesday to test the skills learned at the camp. If there is still room for improvement in the match, you can apply to TU for more practice from open match practices.

 

In the belt exam held on October 18, 2012, Tanja Lovikka (2nd cup) and Jaakko Saha (6th cup) completed the new belt values. The new belt values were awarded by Teemu. The basic part of the belt test was held in connection with a normal one and a half hour training session, and match skills were tested during the one and a half hour match training session. In between, we "whistled" for 30 minutes in Paul's core exercise. Good luck with your new belt grades!

 

The summer challenge competition aimed at improving the taekwondo athletes' side split result was finally locked. The final results were not received from some of those who participated in the initial measurement, but from almost all of them.

He survived as the winner Mark Hannula from the adult follow-up group. Markku's result improvement was 9.36 % for body length. You took over the second place Elias Röyttä From the advanced group of 7-10 year olds by improving his stretch 9.16 % and thus falling short of Markus. Third, your wedge Lotta Veira from the elementary group of adults 7.60 % with its improvement.

The taekwondo athletes will reward the best three of the competition with the club's new T-shirts, with which you can participate in, for example, the club's for the shirt competition. Prize shirts can be redeemed at the gym. Good luck to the winners!

Taekwondo league continued in Porvoo, Success for TU11 athletes

Last weekend, Porvoo Taekwondo organized a competition of the Finnish Taekwondo Association's match league. There are also junior, amateur and senior series.

Among the competitors, we have to highlight Tanja Lovikka and Sophia Vassilaki, who won their league series, as well as the graduates of their own club, who opened their competitive careers with excellent performances,

 

TU11's team in Porvoo league competition match by match

C2, girls:

Emilia Röyttä

Emilia's match was unnecessarily cautious and both matches ended in defeat. A bronze medal was hung around the neck.

C1, girls:

Sophia Vassilaki -44kg

Sophia won the match in professional style. The last two matches ended before full time.

D2, boys:

Severi Sarala

Severi fought with a good heart rate, and improved his grips throughout the race. Rank 4.

Aha Moullaev

Aaha fought two match wins and won her series.

Megii Moullaev

Megii fought aggressively and, like Sever, improved her pace all the time, as a reward a silver medal.

C1, boys:

Vokker Feka -57kg

Vokker did not make it through the weigh-in, but since there were only two participants in the series, the match was played as a friendly match, which Vokker won.

Hobbyists, men:

Jaakko Saha +80 kg

Jaakko won all three of his matches and did it in style. With the main hits, the point differences became quite large. Great performance from a first timer.

League, men:

Elom Damalie -74kg

Elom failed to get his match started. 2 losses brought bronze.

League Women:

Tanja Lovikka -49kg

Tanja had only one opponent in her series, Lotta Linna from Jyväskylä. Despite her young age, Lotta is an experienced and skilled fighter. So the series win felt great after a really tight match.

Coaches:

Teemu Heino, Juho Kostiainen, Juho Ranta, Sampo Pajulampi

 

League results>> (note: the category for women under 49 kg is wrong, Tanja really won)

Juniors and enthusiasts>>

Tuesday 23.10. the club's indoor competitions are organized on Tuesdays during normal training shifts, so that 7-10-year-olds and 11-15-year-olds compete at 5-7pm. Both beginner and advanced group members can come and compete for the whole two hours, but it doesn't matter if you only get there for one hour.

After the children, the adults get to play from 19:00 onwards. Even adults, regardless of age, size and belt rank. Everyone can try the match with their own level of resistance.

Take part in the TU11 shirt contest!

The idea of the contest is to take a funny picture with a TU11 shirt or hoodie prominently in it. The picture will be put in the Facebook group of Taekwondo athletes for everyone to like. The photo with the most likes wins the contest.

Implementation of the competition

1. Take a fun photo with the TU11 shirt.
2. Publish the picture in TU11's facebook group. An album "Photo contest" has been set up on the group's website, where the competition photos are published.
   (If you don't have access to Facebook, you can post a picture at info@taekwondourheilijat.fi and tell who the picture is from. We will display the picture on the group's pages for you.)
3. Taking pictures starts immediately and ends at the end of the year.

Voting also starts immediately and ends at the end of January.

Competition prize

The prize in the competition is of course fun and excitement for all contestants and a free training month for the winner. The training month will be added to the next contract.

 

Even so, but much more fun!

 

 

TU11's summer challenge was to improve his side split result as much as possible. A few enthusiasts lack the final measurement and/or their own height, to which the improvement is related. The missing results must be recorded during this week, then the results will be published.

If you don't know if your data has been recorded, ask!

Taekwondo league continues in Porvoo

Porvoo taekwondo organizes the competition of the Finnish Taekwondo Association's match league. There are also junior, amateur and senior series. Spectators have free entry.

Taekwondo athletes will go to the competition with the biggest team so far. Those who started their hobby in their own gym are happily on the move. In addition, the league will see a completely new name when we received confirmation from Ghana, Elom Damalie will challenge other national tops in the series.

Competition invitation>>

Time and place:

SATURDAY 13.10.20120

7.45 – 08.30 Weigh-ins (first)
08.15 – 08.45 Jury meeting
08.45 – 08.55 Team leaders' meeting
09.00 – approx. 19.00 Matches (Juniors, morning and amateurs, C1, B1 and league evening)
12.00 – 13.00 Break (meal)
12.00 – 12.30 R, H, C1, B1 series weighing

The schedule is preliminary and changes will be announced on the competition pages of the Porvoo club: http://www.porvoontkd.net/ottelukisat/
Place: Porvoo sports hall, Laivurinpolku 3, 06100 Porvoo

TU11's team to Porvoo league competition:

C2, girls:

Emilia Röyttä

C1, girls:

Sophia Vassilaki -44kg

C2, boys:

Severi Sarala
Aha Moullaev
Megii Moullaev

C1, boys:

Vokker Feka -57kg

Hobbyists, men:

Jaakko Saha +80 kg

League, men:

Elom Damalie -74kg

League Women:

Tanja Lovikka -49kg

Coaches:

Teemu Heino, Juho Kostiainen, Juho Ranta, Sampo Pajulampi