Author: Sampo Pajulampi

Branimir Blecic's (Croatia) camp at TU gym 12.-14.1.

The Croatian national team took 6 medals from the Junior European Championships, including 2 gold ones. Branimir Blecic is one of the coaches behind the result. He will arrive as a guest of Taekwondo athletes on January 12-14. At the camp, tactics, technique and also physical training aimed at success in a taekwondo match will be reviewed. The camp also serves as an excellent finish to the PM competition!

Program:

Friday

20.00-> Practice

Possibility of free room accommodation

Saturday

10:00-12:00 All

14.00-16.00 Cadets and light juniors (approx. F -53kg – M -58kg, groups are divided in the first training session.)

16:30-18:30 Adults and older juniors

Possibility of free room accommodation

Sunday

10:00-12:00 All

The camp is aimed at national team level or national team aspiring competitors who already have G tournament experience. The price of the camp is 60 euros. Register for the camp by sending an email to info@tu11.fi

Branimir Blecic

Branimir Blecic, born 15.03.1981 in Zagreb. Former Croatian heavyweight champion and national team member. Graduated Faculty of Kinesiology at University of Zagreb with Specialty in Basic kinesiological transformations. At the moment Coach of national junior female team, ex. senior male national team. Lecturer at Faculty of Kinesiology at University of Split, and Sports Academy of Zagreb.

National team Coach since 2008. From 2008-2014 senior male team coach.
2009 World Championships
2010 European Championships – Filip Grgic 2nd place, Stipe Jarloni 3rd place
2011 World Championshps
2012 European Championships – Filip Grgic 2nd place, Tomislav Karaula 3rd place
2013 World Championships
2014 European Championships – Vedran Golec 2nd place

Since 2015. Junior female national team Coach
2015. European junior Championships – 2 gold, 1 silver, 2 Bronze medals, 1st place female team
2016 European senior Championships – trainer for heavyweight divisions
2016 world junior championships – 1 silver, 1 bronze
2017 European junior Championships – 2 gold, 2 Bronze medals, 2nd Place female team
2017 European cadet Championships – 1.place Helena Kicema (home club athlete)

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Tallinn Ambassador Cup success

The Estonian Ambassador Cup took place on December 9. in the traditional Kalev Hall. The teams from TU11 and Nurmijärvi participated from Finland. The trip didn't go without a hitch, but the sporting event was great.

Severi Sarala competed in the boys' -68 kg category, winning both of his matches and a gold medal was hung around his neck. The opposition was surprisingly tight, but the wins were clear.

Emilia Lahti and Milla Väyrynen competed in the under-53 kg category. Emmi lost her own quarter-final opener. The organizers already gave him a bronze medal, but they realized that he had to take it. So there was a bronze match between Milla and the other Estonian girl who lost the semifinal, and Milla took the medal with a clear and intelligent match. The tension caused by a break of a couple of years, which was visible in the opening match, was probably replaced by action.

Plum Kopisto and Venne Viitaniemi won clear victories in their series. Venne won both of his matches completely overwhelmingly and Plumkin won clearly in his three matches in the junior series. In the cadet series, Plum lost his opening match after a good fight to a much bigger Latvian opponent. There were already two tight junnumats below and there was hardly any break.

The most exciting day was for Sofia Sarala, who wasn't supposed to have matches in the first place. However, opponents were suddenly found in the B series, where head contact was prohibited. Sofia got into the first match cold, but she took it anyway. The final stretched to Golden Point, which, however, easily turned to Sofia.

The arrangements left much to be desired, e.g. there was no hotel room reserved for the second night, the schedules went as they were, etc... However, the resourceful parents and the calm-minded athletes managed things in the right order.

The successful season of the match team was wrapped up in the way it deserved, with a medal party!

The last night was spent in the Hostel. At least Sampa and Emmi adapted well.

Severin's final opponent wanted to take a picture with the winner.

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For Jenna, an opening win and a second round loss in the Paris Open G1 race.

Jenna Partanen and Severi Sarala represented our company at Paris Open.

In the 1st round, France's Anna Cognet fell 20-0. In the next round, Anna Leprowska from Poland was better 25-7

Severi faced Serbia's Dusan Bozanic in the junior series. The Serb has cadet EC gold and several tournament victories. Although Severi got a better grip on the Serb towards the end, a good move at the beginning took the Serb to victory.

Diagrams and results: http://www.fftda.fr/fr/news.html

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Eddie Quinones 5th in the cadet European Championships in Budapest.

Eddie Quinones finished fifth in 8.10. in the cadet European championships held in Budapest.

In the first round, Bosnia-Herzegovina's Eldar Abdulovic fell 20-0 before full time. In the second round, Eddie defeated the Russian Stanislav Babeshko 19-7. However, in the semifinals, France's Elias Ibisi was better 13-25. The match was still in Eddie's possession after the second set, but then a couple of mistakes gave the lead to the Frenchman. The risk-taking of the end didn't pay off this time, but still a good match from Eddie.

Overall, the level of the games was tough.

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At the weekend, we competed in Eura and Riga

Severi and the beginning of the match

Euro Cup 2017

The league series was attended by Jenny Vettenniemi and Iines Korhonen in cadets and Emilia Lahti in juniors. Jenny and Iines participated in two weight classes. In one, Jenny won and Iines took silver, and in the other, Jenny won silver and Iines took bronze. Emilia won one match, but injured her ankle in the semi-finals. There is no serious injury to the ankle, but there will be at least a week of rest.

In the children's series, Lauri and Lassi and Venne competed in two series. Everyone won one set and Venne was left with silver in his second set after kicking his opponent in the head against the rules in a 9-0 lead. Everyone dominated their series and the transition to the most demanding series is ahead during the autumn competition season.

Sampo Pajulampi coached and Ali Lahti refereed. Ali's refereeing was praised, the accumulation of experience can be seen in solid action on the field. The well-being of the contestants was taken care of by a large group of parents, whose contribution was again invaluable.

Lauri, Venne and Lassi and a bunch of medals

Latvian Open 2017

In Latvia, our club was represented by Tuikku Holopainen and Plum Kopisto in cadets, Severi Sarala in juniors and Jenna Partanen in adults.

Tuikku, Plum and Severi already fell in the first round, but Plum and Tuikku still got the bronze medals. Jenna won her opening opponent, but in the quarterfinals Russia's Katja Derbaneva was stronger.

Teemu coached and Katri Sarala and Sami Kopisto worked in the maintenance teams. Read the detailed race report here

Severi and Plum are warming up for their matches

Ready for weigh-ins together with the Nurmijärvi team

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Essi, Jenna and Christian at the Universiade and Eddie at the Cadet World Championships

Taekwondo athletes have an exciting week as they compete in the Universiade in Taiwan and the World Cadet Championships in Sharm-El-Sheik, Egypt.

The Universiade

Christian Kamphuis competed in the men's movement series group series, together with Budokwa's Olli Siltanen and Frans Salme. The ranking was the best of the European teams, 6th.

Essi Labart competed in the women's movement series, being 12th.

Jenna Partanen will compete in the women's under 67 kg category on Wednesday.

Participants, schedules and results: https://www.2017.taipei/home/detail/content/5970ee3e-0f95-45f2-ba35-0b6e6ea0b179

Recording from the business series competition: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1419779284738222&id=155740684475428&hc_location=ufi

Cadet World Championships

Eddie Quinones competes in the boys under 65 kg category. Eddie starts the race as one of the early favorites, after winning silver at the spring Presidents' Cup. Eddie fights on Thursday.

Charts and results: http://www.ma-regonline.com/tournaments/1055/3RD-WORLD-TAEKWONDO-CADET-CHAMPIONSHIPS

20935126_10154956087021687_6869647935516299389_o — Men's business series group after the race.

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Success from the SM championships

The championship competitions took place in Tampere on July 8. In addition, 9.7. the beginners' Tampere Cup was held. The atmosphere of the team was on the roof and the result was born. Success came from a wide front, both in the match and in the business series.

YLE made a live broadcast of the competitions, you can watch it here: http://areena.yle.fi/1-4108951

Championship competitions:

Cadets

SM – Cadets Female A -29, Sofia Sarala 2.

SM – Cadets Female A -33, Aino Kortelainen 1st, Jenny Vettenniemi 2nd, Sofia Sarala 3rd.

SM – Cadets Female A -41, Janika Tatti 3.

SM – Cadets Female A -44, Sara Quinones 1.

SM – Cadets Female A -47, Tuikku Holopainen 1.

SM – Cadets Male A -33, Luca Leskinen 3.

SM – Cadets Male A -45, Plum Kopisto 2.

SM – Cadets Male A -49, Plum Kopisto 1.

SM – Cadets Male A +65, Eddie Quinones 1.

Young people

SM – Youth Female A -49, Tuikku Holopainen 3.

SM – Youth Female A -52, Emilia Lahti 2.

SM – Youth Male A -68, Eddie Quinones 2nd, Severi Sarala 3rd.

Adults:

SM – General Female A -53, Emilia Lahti 3.

SM – General Male A -63, Sami Leskinen 3.

SM – General Male A -68, Sami Leskinen 5th, Severi Sarala 5th.

SM – General Male A +87, Teemu Heino 1.

Business series:

Cadets Male A, Plum Kopisto 2.

Freestyle Male A, Christian Kamphuis 1.

Cadets Female A, Sara Quinones 1st, Aino Kortelainen 3rd.

Under 30 Male A, Christian Kamphuis 3.

Under 30 Female A, Essi Labart 2.

Group of three: Christian Kamphuis 1. (Olli Siltanen, Frans Salmi, Budokwai)

Couples under 17, Plum Kopisto 4. (Mia Knutssonin, EHT)

Tampere Cup for enthusiasts:

Match

D1 juniors Male A -46, Henri Hulikkala 1.

C2 juniors Male A -50, Lauri Hulikkala 1.

D2-MA -30, Lassi Holopainen 1st, Markus Liuko 4th.

D2-FA -35, Kaisla Seimola 3.

Business series

Ilves greens A, Alex Jürgens 2.

Ilves blue-black A, Sofia Sarala 2.

Yellow-green Female A, Tiitu Sipilä 2nd, Maija Mansikkala 3rd.

Siniset Female A, Sofia Sarala 2.

Couples, hobby A, Sipilä, Tiitu / Mansikkala, Maija 2.

The coaches are Heikki liukkonen, Pauli Raivio, Juho Ranta and Sampo Pajulampi. The photos were taken by Matti Holopainen. In addition, the support crews helped throughout the day with minor and major adjustments.

All results: http://www.suomentaekwondoliitto.fi/sm-kalpiluot/tulokset/

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Summer break for taekwondo athletes July 10-23.

The taekwondo athletes' summer break begins and the instructors stay on a well-deserved summer break to plan for the coming fall.

We wish all enthusiasts, athletes and supporters sunny summer weeks!

hoping,

Instructors of taekwondo athletes

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Gold for Christian from Austria

Christian dropped quite a bomb by grabbing gold in the extremely tough U30 series of the Austrian G1 Championships on 17 June 2017.

Christian left behind a whole line of business series giants of the moment. There were e.g. the reigning European champion Joachim Wien and Joel van der Weiden fell in the final, who is the European champion of sleds from the last European Championships. Christian also knocked out this year's European doubles champion Benjamin Hellegaard Harden.

Aino excelled in the children's series, taking silver in her individual series and gold in pairs and groups, where Aino complemented the team of her Austrian training friends.

Warm congratulations to both of them for their amazing performances!

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Gold for Bardia from the 21-year-old championships

Bardia Mirzai took gold in the Under-21 Finnish Championship in Ikaalilsi on 21.5. The good result of the small team was completed by Emilia Lahti with her bronze

In the amateur tournament held in the morning, Venne Viitaniemi and Teemu Takala took silver and Lauri Hulikkala bronze.

The club was well represented by Ali Lahti, who got to referee the first SC final of his life from the middle.