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The belt exams in May wrap up the spring season

Congratulations to those who completed the new belt rank

The belt exams in May have traditionally been the biggest of the year for Taekwondo athletes, and this year didn't disappoint either. The new belt rank was completed by 83 trainees ranging from the 10th KUP tiger mark to the 1st KUP black ribbon. Even next Sunday, we can get excited about the performance of four poom experiments.

Thank you again to all who participated in the belt exams and to the coaches! This is a good place to start summer training. Remember to train hard in the summer as well, because already in August is the next chance to increase your belt value.

The belt exams in May wrap up the spring season

Congratulations to those who completed the new belt rank

The belt exams in May have traditionally been the biggest of the year for Taekwondo athletes, and this year didn't disappoint either. The new belt rank was completed by 83 trainees ranging from the 10th KUP tiger mark to the 1st KUP black ribbon. Even next Sunday, we can get excited about the performance of four poom experiments.

Thank you again to all who participated in the belt exams and to the coaches! This is a good place to start summer training. Remember to train hard in the summer as well, because already in August is the next chance to increase your belt value.

Success from the Korso Games with a lap shop

The business league team's spring season ended wonderfully in Korso

Korso's business series competition packages the spring competitions of the business series league. The team of taekwondo athletes has reaped success in one competition after another, and the trend continued even now. I promise you good luck with the SC championships in mind! Coach Heikki reports on the competitions:

”The Korso business kit competitions went well for TU! The ten-man strike team brought home a total of seven medals. Sofia Sarala won the silver medal and Sara Quinones the bronze medal in the cadet events. It is worth mentioning that three TU competitors were among the five finalists: Sofia, Sara and Aino Kortelainen. Alex Jürgens also claimed the silver medal in the cadet boys' competition with a good performance.

In junior girls, Tara Tuokko, who recently moved to the ranks of TU, achieved a silver medal in her series, even though a small leg problem hindered her kicking a little.

Aino Kortelainen was replaced to ”support” Mia Knutsson in the U17 group and as a result Sara, Aino and Helmi Riuttala from Pori won a gold medal. The silver medal in the same category was also claimed by TU's trio Bella Buuri, Victoria Hentunen and Sofia Sarala. The medallists in the U30 group also had TU colours, with Elina Tikkanen (TU11), Linda Räkköläinen (HIPKO) and Nea Säynäjoki (Tampere Keumgang) winning gold with excellent performances.

In the amateur series, Marita Jaakkola (Women in red and black) and Maija Mansikkala (Women in blue) did solid performances, but narrowly missed out on medals."

Score:

Gold:

U17 group – Sara Quinones (TU11), Aino Kortelainen (TU11), Helmi Riuttala (Pori)
U30 group – Elina Tikkanen (TU11), Linda Räkköläinen (HIPKO), Nea Säynäjoki (Tampere Keumgang)

Silver:

Sofia Sarala, cadet girls
Alex Jürgens, cadet boys
Tara Tuokko, U17 girls
U17 group – Bella Buuri, Victoria Hentunen, Sofia Sarala

Bronze:
Sara Quinones, Cadet Girls

Photos: Katri Sarala

Success from the Korso Games with a lap shop

The business league team's spring season ended wonderfully in Korso

Korso's business series competition packages the spring competitions of the business series league. The team of taekwondo athletes has reaped success in one competition after another, and the trend continued even now. I promise you good luck with the SC championships in mind! Coach Heikki reports on the competitions:

”The Korso business kit competitions went well for TU! The ten-man strike team brought home a total of seven medals. Sofia Sarala won the silver medal and Sara Quinones the bronze medal in the cadet events. It is worth mentioning that three TU competitors were among the five finalists: Sofia, Sara and Aino Kortelainen. Alex Jürgens also claimed the silver medal in the cadet boys' competition with a good performance.

In junior girls, Tara Tuokko, who recently moved to the ranks of TU, achieved a silver medal in her series, even though a small leg problem hindered her kicking a little.

Aino Kortelainen was replaced to ”support” Mia Knutsson in the U17 group and as a result Sara, Aino and Helmi Riuttala from Pori won a gold medal. The silver medal in the same category was also claimed by TU's trio Bella Buuri, Victoria Hentunen and Sofia Sarala. The medallists in the U30 group also had TU colours, with Elina Tikkanen (TU11), Linda Räkköläinen (HIPKO) and Nea Säynäjoki (Tampere Keumgang) winning gold with excellent performances.

In the amateur series, Marita Jaakkola (Women in red and black) and Maija Mansikkala (Women in blue) did solid performances, but narrowly missed out on medals."

Score:

Gold:

U17 group – Sara Quinones (TU11), Aino Kortelainen (TU11), Helmi Riuttala (Pori)
U30 group – Elina Tikkanen (TU11), Linda Räkköläinen (HIPKO), Nea Säynäjoki (Tampere Keumgang)

Silver:

Sofia Sarala, cadet girls
Alex Jürgens, cadet boys
Tara Tuokko, U17 girls
U17 group – Bella Buuri, Victoria Hentunen, Sofia Sarala

Bronze:
Sara Quinones, Cadet Girls

Photos: Katri Sarala

Emmi as the winning chicken in Ikaalis

Emmi found an excellent competitive spirit in Ikaalis

The Ikaali competition was the last match event before the WC competitions in July. The taekwondo athletes were on the move with an exceptionally small team, when there was only Emmi with her coach Mari in the medal hunt. Most of the rest of the team was camping in Konala at the same time.

Emmi's series was one of the biggest league series of the competition, so no free medals were given out. However, Emmi didn't leave much to worry about when she scored 20-3 in the first match and 17-3 in the next. The final was already more even, but Emmi left the mat as the winner! It is very good to continue towards the WC.

Emmi as the winning chicken in Ikaalis

Emmi found an excellent competitive spirit in Ikaalis

The Ikaali competition was the last match event before the WC competitions in July. The taekwondo athletes were on the move with an exceptionally small team, when there was only Emmi with her coach Mari in the medal hunt. Most of the rest of the team was camping in Konala at the same time.

Emmi's series was one of the biggest league series of the competition, so no free medals were given out. However, Emmi didn't leave much to worry about when she scored 20-3 in the first match and 17-3 in the next. The final was already more even, but Emmi left the mat as the winner! It is very good to continue towards the WC.

Summer practice times 28.5. from

We also practice in the summer

Summer is the best time to train, when the pressure from school and work eases. The gym for taekwondo athletes is also open in the summer, albeit with a slightly lighter calendar. In July, we will be completely closed for a few weeks and the instructors will be airing out in the summer pastures.

  • All groups have one less basic practice than in the spring season. Instead, everyone over the age of 12 is offered hill training as usual on Malminkartano's Jätemäki. The training is intense.
  • Exercise groups have been combined by age group. In the summer, training is focused on repetitions and features, so that everyone keeps up and still gets challenges that suit them.
  • Summer break is celebrated 9.7.-31.7. Two extra camps will be organized over the summer for everyone who has a valid training contract. One before the summer break and one after the break.
  • The training amounts of the competition groups remain unchanged. Morning workouts are arranged separately before the end of school. Amateur competitors join the Wednesday practice, which is designed to suit everyone. Those who have been in the children's match group participate in the training of the competition group.

Jenna represents Finland and Taekwondo athletes at the European Championships

Jenna Partanen represents Finland and Taekwondo athletes at the European Championships in Kazan, Russia. Jenna's series, women under 67 kilos, will be held on Saturday 12.5.

The entire event schedule here >>

The charts can be found here, Jenna's draw on Friday evening >>

Series participants >>

The whole club is cheering for Jenna in the toughest tournament of the year!

 

May belt exams

TU11 printing

May belt exams

  • 4-6 year olds on Wednesday 23.5.
    • 18:00-19:00 – All belt coils
    • 17:00-18:00 – Joint practice for those who do not have an exam
  • 7-15 year olds on Friday 25.5.
    • 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 24.5. with adults performing higher belts.
    • Those who do not have an exam have exercises as normal.
  • Adults on Tuesday 22.5. and on Thursday 24.5. 
    • Tuesday 22.5. 20:00-21:30 belt test for lower belts (yellow-second degree green belts)
    • Thursday 24.5. 18:30-21:00 Belt test for upper belts (blue belts and upper belts).
    • Those who do not have an exam have exercises as normal.
  • 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.

May belt exams

TU11 printing

May belt exams

  • 4-6 year olds on Wednesday 23.5.
    • 18:00-19:00 – All belt coils
    • 17:00-18:00 – Joint practice for those who do not have an exam
  • 7-15 year olds on Friday 25.5.
    • 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 24.5. with adults performing higher belts.
    • Those who do not have an exam have exercises as normal.
  • Adults on Tuesday 22.5. and on Thursday 24.5. 
    • Tuesday 22.5. 20:00-21:30 belt test for lower belts (yellow-second degree green belts)
    • Thursday 24.5. 18:30-21:00 Belt test for upper belts (blue belts and upper belts).
    • Those who do not have an exam have exercises as normal.
  • 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.