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Silver for Chaimaa from the Luxembourg Open

Taekwondo athletes were represented in the high-level Luxembourg Open G1 competitions by a small but victorious team. Chahrazed, Chaimaa, Sara and Plum, who actively toured international competitions in the spring and achieved success, were also chasing medals this time. Chaimaa was responsible for the hardest result this time, who took silver in her own series, and the victory in the final was not too far away either. Sara took the bronze after having to admit that her German opponent was better in the semi-final. Unfortunately for Chahrazed and Plum, the opening losses, but the competition served as an excellent level gauge, and there is no need to be disappointed with the performances.

A big bow to the athletes and the coaching team Eddie and Fatima! We will definitely see great results from the upcoming summer and autumn competitions.

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New poom and dan values for taekwondo athletes

Determined training was rewarded on 15.6. in an organized exam

Luca, Janika, Sofia and Daniel showed their skills on Saturday 15.6. in the organized poom exam in Konala. A few days earlier, Luca, who turned 15 years old, completed his 2nd Dan black belt while the other trainees completed their 1st Poom belt grades. The test day was the culmination of years of determined and hard work, and the test subjects really showed what skills they had learned along the way.

The test started in the morning with a technical part piloted by Petter, where the entire spectrum of taekwondo was covered, from kicking techniques to hand techniques and positions. There was enough momentum both in the exam and in the trials for the whole morning. The level of technology was high. I especially remembered Sofia's clean and powerful techniques.

After the technical part, the test subjects demonstrated their knowledge of the sport in a theory test and at the same time had a short break. Janika got the highest points in the theory test. The test continued with the grappling part held by Paul, which tested the test takers' ability to apply technique to step fights, self-defense and taekwondo matches. At the end, speed was still sought with jump kicks and smashes. Luca, who is aiming for the top belt, got extra challenges here and there, but he solved them wonderfully and also showed flying performances even in the jumping kick phase.

All in all, great performances from the whole team. One milestone has now been completed, but the journey has only just begun.

Big congratulations to the new poom and dan values and good luck in your future training!

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The contract price list for taekwondo athletes will be clarified in the autumn season

Changes in prices and contract types

The activities of taekwondo athletes and the number of enthusiasts have grown steadily since the establishment. The biggest single growth spurt has of course been the move to new premises in the fall of 2018. The new premises have enabled increasingly high-quality and spacious training conditions for all enthusiasts, while it has been possible to establish new training and age groups.

With growth, new groups and changes in operations, the contract collection, which has remained fairly static since the beginning, needs updating and especially clarification. At the beginning of August 2019, we will switch to a new enterprise resource planning system, which will facilitate the work of office workers and enable even better customer service. Logging exercises and monitoring training visits also become easier.

New contracts and prices from 1 August 2019

Why do contract types and prices change?

The old model, where especially athletes have several contracts valid at the same time, is unclear, especially if the contracts start at different times.
The new enterprise resource planning system enables and also requires the creation of clearer contract types.
Exercises are still offered in abundance for all groups, which keeps the price of an individual exercise low.
The price increases have been kept very moderate. The reasons for the increase are the transition to new, larger training facilities, the establishment of new groups and the growth of the training offer.

Enthusiasts will be informed in more detail during the summer and early autumn about the practical steps of the contract change and the related new practices.

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Summer practice times

Summer is the best time to train!

Training for taekwondo athletes continues throughout the summer, excluding the middle two weeks of July, when the coaches are in the summer pastures. The summer is the best time to train when other busyness eases. The most diligent summer trainers also participate in the belt test organized in August.

Level groups are always combined in the summer before new elementary groups start in the fall. This is an excellent way to become part of the continuation group and get to train with new friends. There aren't any free workouts on Friday, but everyone can still find plenty of exercise options outside of the basic workouts.

In the summer, of course, we also spend time outside. As a new exercise for children, a training focused on games and games will be organized, where they will be in the yard whenever the weather permits. Young people and adults, on the other hand, get a tan, of course, on the jätämäki as part of a traditional hill workout.

Summer training in a nutshell

4-6 year olds

One basic exercise
You played and played with other children on Tuesdays. Bring equipment suitable for outdoor activities

7-9 and 10-12 year olds

Two exercises specific to the age group
You played and played with other children on Tuesdays. Bring equipment suitable for outdoor activities

13-15-year-olds and +16-year-olds

Two exercises specific to each age group
General kick practice on Wednesdays. Focuses on different kicking techniques through skill and repetition.
Additional exercises. Of course, hill training is included as an alternative to Wednesday's kick training.

Racing groups

3-4 training sessions of your own competition style per week
Ancillary training

Practice times 3.6.-8.8. (Note: summer break at the gym July 8-21)

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Great performances in the belt exams in May

Quickly new belt values for all age groups

The belt exams in May have traditionally had the largest number of people seeking a new belt rank, and this year was no exception.

Belt test week started on Monday, when Petteri took the level test for young children. Being active in training showed up as a sure thing to do in the exam and, above all, as great fun!

On Tuesday, it was the adults' lower belts, and the test was supervised by Pauli. The technical competence was at an excellent level, and the bar was not even blinked for anyone.

On Thursday, new belt values were earned by upper belts from both youth and adult groups under the watchful eye of Juho R and Paul. The two and a half hour exam was intense, but the group seemed to get even more fired up as the exam wore on. At the end of the test, it was not unclear that the group had earned their new belt values.

No fewer than three tests were held on Friday, when Teemu and Juho K. took the tests for the lower belts for children and young people. The fun and the company didn't run out for these groups either, and it was nice to see how much the enthusiasts have progressed again since their last test.

Big congratulations to everyone who completed the new belt rank!

Remember to train hard even in the summer, because August is the next opportunity to complete new belts. ;)

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The record-breaking team won medals from Nurtsi

Great thrilling performances and a great feeling in the Nurtzi Open 2019 competitions

The taekwondo athletes celebrated their medals on Saturday 11.5. in the international and high-class Nurtzi Open with 38 competitors. Success is indicated by the award for the second best club!

Those who were there testified to the top feeling in terms of the fighters and the supporters. Koutsei was in a hurry, but this did not hinder the going. Worked as a team leader in competitions Pot reports:

”Lasten pienimmissä sarjoissa ensikertaa mukana olivat Vivian, Lisandra, Arvi, Noel, Jalmari and Yusuf. Everyone fought their first races very well. You could see a good attitude and hard work from everyone on the field, as well as great attempts.

They also competed in the smallest series for boys Max and Luca, who had one race's worth of experience under them. This time Max won the entire -26kg series. Yusuf from the -30kg series also got a gold medal after tight matches.

9-11 year olds competed in the beginner's series Vanessa, Hasan, Teemu and Khalid. played on the more experienced side Alisa, Milay and Markus. You could see a good mood and great performances from everyone. After two matches, Teemu and Milay took home the gold and Vanessa the silver!

Hassan showed skillful movement and control of the situation for the first time. However, the tight fight still turned in favor of the opponent.

The cadets had great performances in both the beginners and more experienced categories. They were there to compete Iines, Sara, Jenny, Janika, Sofia, Kaisla, Honey, Priya, Alina, Venne and Hamza. You could really fight for the brightest medals and even those who missed the first rounds had excellent performances against tough opponents. A great series win for Alina on the beginners' side, and gold for Iinek and Sara on the advanced side. Both of their final fights showed great perseverance and focus after a long day.

Taekwondo athletes were represented in the juniors Emmi, Alina Shor, Lauri, Teresa and Eddie. Almost everyone won medals, even if the brightest fished this time around the necks of the opposition. Especially memorable was Eddie's high and steady fight against the Norwegian EC medalist. Lauri, Emmi and Alina took all the great opening victories, and Lauri even after the next one, still finishing with bronze. Alina Shor continued until the final, but this time she was satisfied with the silver medal.

In the adult leagues, the pitch was poor Bard and Severus and in the +30-year-old heavy Masters series Risto and Riku.

Bardia made a wonderful progress to the final, which turned out to be a real thriller. At the end of the wonderful match, Bardia got the gold around his neck and left the hall as the champion's first series winner. As usual, Bardia also shouted to the hall from the stands during the day.

Despite his good performance, Severi missed the first round this time.

Riku's opening match was decided in favor of the opponent despite some good moves. Risto made it to the final in the series, which his opponent took at the end of a long day.

From Koutsi, thank you to the entire team that participated. Kudos to the maintenance crews, who did a great job keeping the stuff in the stands in the coaches' field during the training session.

Congratulations to the contestants on their new achievements!"

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The results of the matches in the charts>>

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Kim Sinisalo's match camp 8.6.

Kim Sinisalo's popular March camp will continue in June. The camp is suitable for everyone interested in match taekwondo. Welcome from near and far!

You can pay for your participation on the spot in cash or later with an invoice.

Register here!

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May belt exams

7-15 year olds on Friday 24.5.
- 17:00-18:00 – 7-15 year old yellow belt winners
- 18:00-19:00 – 7-15-year-old green ribbon finishers
- 19:00-20:30 – 7-15 year old blue ribbon and blue belt winners
- Those who complete red ribbons and upper belts will take the test on Thursday 23.5 with adults performing higher belts.
- Those who do not have an exam have practice according to the normal schedule.

Adults on Tuesday 21.5. and on Thursday 23.5.
- Tuesday 20:00-21:30 Two blue ribbons and lower belt values
- Thursday 18:00-20:30 belt test for upper belts (blue belts and upper belts).
- Those who do not have an exam have practice according to the normal schedule.
Children aged 4-6 on Monday 20.5.
- 18:00-19:00 – Mark test during your own exercises

Getting to the belt exam requires, depending on the belt rank, a sufficient number of exercises and training months from the previous belt exam. Instructors check the training times in the login system. Sent to all participants in the belt test invitation by email. The list can also be seen at the instructor's desk in the hall about a week before the exam. Please also make sure that you know the things asked in the belt test by checking the belt test instructions on the gym wall or asking your trainer for more information.

Note! The belt test is sent invoice before the exam. By paying the bill, you register for the belt test. If you want to pay for the exam in cash on the spot, let us know in advance. The prices of belt tests can be found from the price list.

It is required of all participants in the exam Sports license of the Finnish Taekwondo Association, which can be ordered from the association's website.

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The Berlin Open provided TU with noise, emotions and results

TU's competition team won 3 medals from the match and 5 from the movement series

Eddie worked hard for gold in the junior boys' - 73kg category. The atmosphere of relaxed and excellent work was visible all the way to the stands. In the opinion of the final opponent, the performance was so convincing that the match was won by forfeit.

Sedge finished silver in the cadet girls' +59kg series after great matches. The final was fierce and Sara fought well until the end, looking for good points. Sara also won gold in poomsae synchro and bronze in individual. So a lot of medals for Sara!

Alina won her first two matches in the junior girls -59kg series. Alina also played hard in the semi-final against a tough opponent, who eventually won the whole series. So, a bronze for Alina at the end of a wonderful day.

A boat was in a strong mood already in the warm-up area and won his first match with a strong performance in the cadet boys -37kg series. Venne injured his leg in the first match. We had to start the second match feeling a little sore. Venne fought until the end of the match with a cool head, but this time the opponent continued.

Janika lähti ottelunsa ensimmäiseen erään hyvällä draivilla ja voittikin tilanteita kadettityttöjen -47kg sarjassa. Suojauksen herpaantuessa ottelu päättyi kuitenkin tyrmäykseen vastuksen pääosumalla. Janikalle siis kotiinviemisinä arvokkaan kilpailukokemuksen lisäksi ”luomivärit” silmäkulmassa.

Last year's series winner Jenny missed the first round this time, but the lack of attitude and effort can't be blamed at all. Jenny fought until the end and considered the competition an important experience for future competitions.

Aino works hard during the day both in the match and on the poomsek field. On the match flight, a long-haired Ukrainian stood against him, who managed to hit Ainoa hard in the nose, so the match had to be stopped. Despite the knock-out, Aino was still able to do a group performance with a bang. In Poomsse, the result was gold in the individual series and the team series!

Plum also competed in the match and business series. There was no luck in the match flight this time, even though victory in the opening match was not far off. Nevertheless, gold from Poomsae, driven by strong performances!

Severus fought a very even match in the men's 74 kg category, which was only decided in the golden point round in favor of the opponent. Sever's tactics worked well from start to finish and several times the foot was inches away from the opponent's helmet and once it sank nicely. Unfortunately, a few own warnings and the opponent's success in the extra set tilted the match in favor of the German.

Ines missed the first round this time. but the experience bank was credited comfortably. The opponent was fast and skilled, but Iines stayed well involved in the situations.

Sophia was the only TU member on the match mats on Sunday and had to move up a weight class to get opponents. Sofia made some great hits in her match and fought with attitude until the end. On Saturday, Sofia worked hard with Sara and Aino for gold in the cadet girls' group movement series and bronze in the individual.

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The business league team won medals from the HNMKY Taekwondo Open

Part of the business series team was competing in Berlin over the weekend, but the rest went to the HNMKY business series competition organized in Malmi and the results were great again!

Eron the competition fitness hit the button and the result was a win over the jinnuboys series with convincing performances. The scores also indicated a successful day. Eero also won silver in the doubles with Mudo Lohja's Elvi Ollila.

Gold was also hung Alex's and Bella's around the neck, both wearing their own cadet sets. For Vickan silver from cadets and bronze from doubles with Alex.

They competed in the adult individual series Titus and Laura, the latter also in the role of coach. Both succeeded perfectly in their hard-level series. Bronze for Laura in the U40 women and Tiitu a great fourth place in the U30 women. In addition to this, Laura won gold for pairing Vihti with Jeppe Aukio.

Big congratulations to the whole team!