Author: Sampo Pajulampi
Essi Labart participated on Saturday 25.4. to the Lohja Open business series competitions
April indoor competition statistics
No training on the holiday
On May Day 30.4. and on May Day 1.5. no rehearsals are organized. This applies to both Konala, Kalajärvi and Tapiolanki exercises. If the training burn is intense, ask the instructors about the possibility of a private lesson. Taekwondo athletes wish everyone a happy May Day!
Moldova Open and Para-EM

Moldova Open
Moldova Open took place on 16-19 April 2015. Our club was represented by Emilia Lahti (bronze), Milla Väyrynen (ranking 5th-8th) and Aleksi Väyrynen (ranking 5th-8th).
Eekwondo European Championships for the disabled
The competition took place on April 20, 2015. Our team was represented by multiple World Cup medalist Matti Sairanen (ranked 5th-8th).
Good atmosphere at Nurmijärvi
International atmosphere
In addition to Finland, competitors from Sweden, Iceland, Estonia and Turku had registered for the Games. The arrangements went well.
Good performances
The team's performance had improved across the board from the previous tournament. Emilia Lahti's victory in two series in particular was a hard performance, because there are really good competitors in the series.
Results of taekwondo athletes
1. Jenny Vettenniemi, E, Girls, -26 kg
3. Sofia Sarala, E, Girls, -26 kg
6. Kontula Leevi, D2, Boys, -30 kg
3. Luca Leskinen, C1, Boys, -33 kg
2. Ali Pirveisi, C1, Boys, -41 kg
2. Eddie Quinones, C1, Boys, -49 kg
3. Severi Sarala, C1, Boys, -57 kg
1. Sara Quinones, C1, Girls, -29 kg
3. Sara Quinones, C1, Girls, -33 kg
1. Lahti Emilia, C1, Girls, -44 kg
1. Lahti Emilia, C1, Girls, -47 kg
3. Juri Mattila, C2, Boys, -50 kg
3. Oliver Rajalin, C2, Boys, -50 kg
3. Ronnie Rajalin, H, Men, +80
3. Marinkov Cecile, C2, Girls, -48
5. Isabella Mattila, C2, Girls, -48
All results:
Jenna's spring can accommodate high-level competitions
Taekwondo athletes Jenna Partanen has toured throughout the spring in high-level international tournaments. The most recent of these was the EC tournament of the Olympic weight classes organized for the first time in Russia in Nalchik on March 26-29. Jenna represented Finland in the women's under 67kg category. In the opening match, Jenna beat Greece's Elpida Marina Dimitropoulou in style 7-1. In the second round, Sweden's Elin Johansson, who reaped international tournament victories, was up against her, who was better this time with a score of 6-1. Jenna's ranking from the competition 5th-8th. The club congratulates Jenna for a great competition!
Currently, Jenna is preparing for the world championships, which will take place from 12 to 18 May. also in Russia. Taekwondo athletes Teemu Heino will also go on the medal hunt as a representative of the men's heavyweight division.


Summer camp for children and young people
The almost traditional summer camp for children and young people will be held again this year right after school ends. The camp is a week-long day camp with two sessions, outdoor activities, lunch, snacks and games on each day. The camp is suitable for everyone aged 7-15, from beginners to more advanced practitioners. To register, email info@tu11.fi. When registering, please include the name, age, water level (if any) and any food allergies. It is advisable to register quickly, as only the first 20 registrations will be accepted. If there is a large number of registrations and enquiries, a similar camp can be organised in the second week of June.
What: Summer camp for children and young people
Timing: First week of June, Mon-Fri 1-5 June 2015
At: 9:00-15:00 (possibility to apply later)
Price: €175 (includes lunch and snacks)
Goal of the camp: The goal of the summer camp is to offer children and young people a physical activity at the beginning of the summer vacation. In addition, two extra exercises/day makes it possible to teach things more precisely and more versatile than what is gathered to attend the normal weekly exercises.
A more detailed schedule and description of the camp will be published after registration is closed.
The city of Espoo has canceled the exercises on April 2.
Hall closed on Easter 3-6 April.
The gym for taekwondo athletes is closed on Easter, April 3-6. between.
The club wishes everyone a very happy Easter!


















