"When were those belt tests anyway? Is there an indoor competition this week?" If these questions keep running through your head, don't worry. The answers can be found behind the link.
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March belt exams
March belt exams
The first belt test of the spring season is approaching.
Children and young people aged 7-14 – Tue 15.3.
- at 17:00-18:00 – Yellow and green ribbon finishers (8 cup – 7+ cup)
- at 18:00-19:30 – Green belt and higher graduates (6.- kup)
- Those who do not have an exam have practice as usual
3-6 year old children – Wed 16.3.
- from 18:00 to 19:00
- NOTE Those who there is no belt test now, is a joint exercise from 17:00 to 18:00
Adults – Thu 17.3.
- from 18:30 to 20:30
- Those who do not have an exam have practice as usual
You can take the belt test after collecting enough training marks and knowing belt-level techniques (techniques used in training) and movement sequences. The instructors calculate the training times based on the enthusiasts' own training logs and check the candidates who pass the tests from their groups. These enthusiasts will be sent a separate e-mail and told during the exercises. You can check the price lists for belt tests from here.
We require a sports license from the Finnish Taekwondo Federation from all participants, which can be purchased from here.
Competitive spirit and sparring
Those who are not going all the way to Turkey to experience the Olympic qualifiers can come over the weekend to watch Teemu and Suvi's preliminaries on the large TV screen in the hall. Along with the grandstand, the hall's carpet and equipment are freely available for independent training. Those looking for sparring opponents should be there around 12-2pm, when a free-form sparring ring is held. Juice, coffee and small snacks are also available.
The matches of the qualifying tournament start at 10:00, when the hall doors also open. The hall will be occupied as long as there are Finns participating in the tournament, but at least until 15:00. You should also watch Jenna and Toni's matches on Saturdays from home!
Welcome aboard!
The spring season starts fast
Taekwondo athletes' training is still on break for Epiphany week, but on Monday 11.1. training will start again as usual. There have been small changes in the practice times, which you can check from here. Tapiola's shifts will also continue with the same schedules as in the fall. Kalajärvi the spring course starts on Thursday 21.1.
The gym elves knew how to tell that the most enthusiastic trainers couldn't bear to stay away from the taekwondo mats during the Christmas holidays. A group of young competitors of Taekwondo athletes camped in Madrid in a tough company. You can read about their struggles from here. The ceiling height of the own hall was also tested on 27.12. at the organized skill and jump kick camp. The camp was attended by belt ranks from 10th cup to 4th dan and the age range was 7-45 years. Still, despite the starting level, everyone learned a lot of new ways to use their body versatilely.
At the same time, Jenna Partanen and Teemu Heino have finished their preparations for the European Olympic qualifiers, which will be held on January 16-17. in Istanbul, Turkey. Go read Teemu's thoughts from here and liking Jenna's athlete page here! Sampo Pajulampi and Juho Ranta will also go on the trip as support troops. Juho works as the team's physiotherapist. Our club is therefore quite strongly represented at the most important taekwondo event in Europe at the beginning of the year. We will hear more about this trip later!
Some changes to spring practice times
As the autumn season is still coming to an end, we are already looking to the future. Konala's spring training calendar has been edited. Due to the characteristics of our sport, the size of the groups, the age distribution and the distribution of belts live constantly, which forces us to check the training calendar again every time the season ends. Some of the changes are due, for example, to the fact that during the fall two groups practicing at the same time have grown so big that the gym is starting to get small for both. Some, on the other hand, have their roots in the instructors' scheduling issues. For the sake of clarity, the group in which the enthusiast should train at any given time is listed below.
| Group | Level | Hobbyists |
| 0-3 | Babies, toddlers and toddlers | See the descriptions in more detail on the groups' own pages |
| 3-6 | Rudiments | Beginners, one sleeve label owners |
| Sequel | Two sleeve badges and from the yellow belt upwards | |
| 7-14 | Rudiments | White and yellow belts |
| Sequel | Yellow belts with one or two green ribbons | |
| Advanced | Green belts and higher belt values | |
| 14+ | Rudiments | White and yellow belts |
| Sequel | Green and blue belts | |
| Advanced | Red and black belts | |
| Match | All | Everyone from yellow upwards who are interested in the match |
| Elite | A competitive team striving for international success | |
| Business series | Buff | Everyone who is interested in practicing movement sequences |
| Race group | Business series competitions are attended by enthusiasts and athletes |
Spring practice times
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Indoor competitions on Friday 18.12.
The autumn season of taekwondo athletes ends with indoor competitions
The last indoor competitions of the autumn season will be held on Friday 18.12. This time, the participant lists will not be collected in more detail in advance, but you can ask the instructors for the latest information about possible opponents. As before, visiting clubs are warmly welcome to join. The schedule is familiar:
17:00-19:00 – E, D, and C2
19:00-21:00 – C1, B1, A1 and H (can be started on a rolling basis even earlier at the end of the junnum races)
17:00-18:00 – skills competition for 3-6 year olds (both TU11 groups combined)
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Christmas break training camp
You don't have to spend the whole Christmas break
The taekwondo athletes' gym will celebrate the Christmas holiday from the usual training calendar from 19.12 to 10.1. However, this does not mean that the only option is to fortify yourself in the corner of the sofa with a mug of mulled wine and ham leftovers. On Sunday 27.12. kick-ass entertainment and sweat cranberries are offered in the gym, in the spirit of a traditional mid-day training camp. The camp is intended for all enthusiasts over the age of eight, regardless of skill level or age. Usually, the camp has had a large turnout for both adults and children. This year's themes are acrobatics and jumping kicks.
Schedule:
| 10:00-11:00 | Workout 1 – Warming up, body control and acrobatics |
| 11:00-12:00 | Snack break. Bring your own snacks |
| 12:00-13:00 | Training 2 – Skill kicks and special kicks |
| 13:00-13:30 | Coffee break |
| 13:30-14:30 | Exercise 3 – Jumping kicks |
| 14:30-15:00 | Final stretch |
Price: €20, paid in cash or by invoice afterwards
Registration: Applications to pauli@taekwondourheilijat.fi. Enter your name, age, club and belt rank when registering. Registration no later than 25.12.
To the taekwondo athletes, success in the match and movement series
This year's match league and pumse series were brought to a grand end in Parain on December 5. Taekwondo athletes were represented in both forms of competition, and you can admire the day's harvest in the table below. The club's league winners will also be announced later when the official results arrive.
Match
| Athlete | Series(s) | Investment |
| Lauri Hulikkala | D2 -40 kg | 3. |
| Henri Hulikkala | E1 -34 kg | 3. |
| Aino Kortelainen | E1 -30 kg, E1 -30 kg, D1 -34 kg | 2., 1., 1. |
| Janika Tatti | D2 -40 kg | 1. |
| Tuikku Holopainen | C1 -44 kg, C1 -47 kg | 3., 2. |
| Riina Korhonen | B1 -68 kg | 3. |
| Emilia Lahti | C1 -47 kg, C1 -51 kg | 1., 2. |
| Luca Leskinen | C1 -33 kg | 3. |
| Juri Mattila | C1 -53 kg | 3. |
| Sara Quinones | C1 -37 kg | 3. |
| Severi Sarala | C1 -57 kg, B1 -59 kg | 1., 3. |
| Hannes Tolonen | C1 -41 kg | 5. |
Business series
| Athlete | Series(s) | Investment |
| Essi Labart | Female A -30 | 1. |
| Sara Quinones | Lynx pun-black | 2. |
| Aino Kortelainen | Lynx celt-green | 1. |
| Sara Quinones & Milla Väyrynen | Couples, enthusiasts | 4. |
| Essi Labart & Christian Kamphuis (Vihti) | Pairs A -30 | 1. |
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December belt exams
December belt exams
It is possible to increase the belt value even before the Christmas break.
Juniors aged 7-14 – Tue 15.12.
- at 17:00-18:00 – Yellow and green ribbon finishers (8th cup)
- At 18:00-19:00 Green ribbon finishers (7th-7th + cup)
- at 19:00-20:30 – Green belt and higher graduates (6.- kup)
- Those who do not have an exam have practice as usual
3-6 year old children – Wed 16.12.
- from 18:00 to 19:00
- NOTE Those who there is no belt test now, is a joint exercise from 17:00 to 18:00
Adults – Thu 17.12.
- from 18:30 to 20:30
- Those who do not have an exam have practice as usual
You can take the belt test after collecting enough training marks and knowing belt-level techniques (techniques used in training). The instructors calculate the training times based on the enthusiasts' own training logs and check the candidates who pass the tests from their groups. These enthusiasts will be sent a separate e-mail and told during the exercises. You can check the price lists for belt tests from here.
We require a sports license from the Finnish Taekwondo Federation from all participants, which can be purchased from here.
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Late autumn dates
Taekwondo athletes' late fall dates
| PVM. | EVENT | TARGET GROUP |
| 5.11. | October replacement belt test | Invited |
| 14.11. | Ambassador cup, Nurmijärvi | Race group |
| 27.11. | Indoor competitions | All |
| 30.11 | Tapiola's belt test | Tapiola groups |
| 3.12. | Kalajärvi belt test | Kalajärvi course |
| 15.12. | Junior belt test, Konala | 7-14 year olds |
| 16.12. | Children's belt test, Konala | 3-6 year olds |
| 17.12. | Adult belt test, Konala | Adults |
| 4.12-10.1. | Christmas break in Tapiola and Kalajärvi | Tapiola, Kalajärvi |
| 19.12-10.1. | Christmas break, Konala | All |
| 27.12. | Midday training camp | All |
More information about the events can be found in the end-of-autumn newsletter, which is sent to all groups by e-mail. You can also download the bulletin from here.
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