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On the spring day, the athletes of 2017 were chosen

More than 100 people participated in the traditional spring day this year. The theme was the new hall opening in August.
The best of 2017 were chosen as:
Adult athlete of 2017: Christian Kamphuis
2017 Young Athlete of the Year: Eddie Quinones
Adult enthusiast of 2017: Marita Jaakkola
Junior enthusiast of the year: Plum Kopisto

On the spring day, the athletes of 2017 were chosen

More than 100 people participated in the traditional spring day this year. The theme was the new hall opening in August.
The best of 2017 were chosen as:
Adult athlete of 2017: Christian Kamphuis
2017 Young Athlete of the Year: Eddie Quinones
Adult enthusiast of 2017: Marita Jaakkola
Junior enthusiast of the year: Plum Kopisto

Double gold for Christian Kamphuis from the World Championships in Beach Pooms


Our club congratulates Christian Kamphuis for the double gold at the Beach Pooms World Championships in Rhodes.

In addition, we especially congratulate Linda Räkkölää from Hipko and Nea Säynäjoki from Kumkang, who took bronze from the games and train regularly at our gym.

Score:
Frans Salmi, Olli Siltanen and Christian Kamphuis, O17 group male, Kultaa
Christian Kamphuis, O17 freestyle individuals, Gold

Nea Säynäjoki, U30 individual female, Bronze

Frans Salmi and Linda Räkköläinen, U30 pair, Bronze

Pictures: Poomsae Finland

Double gold for Christian Kamphuis from the World Championships in Beach Pooms


Our club congratulates Christian Kamphuis for the double gold at the Beach Pooms World Championships in Rhodes.

In addition, we especially congratulate Linda Räkkölää from Hipko and Nea Säynäjoki from Kumkang, who took bronze from the games and train regularly at our gym.

Score:
Frans Salmi, Olli Siltanen and Christian Kamphuis, O17 group male, Kultaa
Christian Kamphuis, O17 freestyle individuals, Gold

Nea Säynäjoki, U30 individual female, Bronze

Frans Salmi and Linda Räkköläinen, U30 pair, Bronze

Pictures: Poomsae Finland

Taekwondo athletes' hall closed on May Day 30.4.-1.5.

Taekwondo athletes do not organize any exercises on May Day Eve 30.4. or on May Day 1.5. 

The most hungry for training should participate on Saturday 28.4. for spring training. Read more! 

Taekwondo athletes' hall closed on May Day 30.4.-1.5.

Taekwondo athletes do not organize any exercises on May Day Eve 30.4. or on May Day 1.5. 

The most hungry for training should participate on Saturday 28.4. for spring training. Read more! 

Nurtzi Open medal ceremony for Taekwondo athletes

On Saturday, the league champions won tough matches in their favor

The Nurtzi Open has grown into such a big and international competition that it was held as a two-day event this year. On Saturday, the league series and the adult amateur series competed, while on Sunday it was the turn of the children's series and the youth amateur series.

The league contestants were in excellent competition condition and even tight matches were turned into wins with a high percentage. Almost everyone took the opening wins and the atmosphere of the match got better and better as the race day wore on. The biggest smiles were seen wearing gold medals around their necks at the end of the day Sarah, Kian's and Jenny's on the face. Sara's effective front foot did not give mercy to the final opponent this time either and Kian showed how to dig for points by continuing situations even when the opponent already thinks they are over. Jenny played three matches as if in a ecstasy, and the will to win, combined with precise movement and a cheeky search for points, brought Jenny a well-deserved series victory.

On Saturday, there was also an appearance Jenna, who made it to the final easily, even though the injured knee in the first match hindered his performance. Jenna didn't compete in the final, saving her knee for the upcoming European Championships. A boat flashed again top-class situational awareness and kicking skills. Without a few dozing offs and tactic slips, Venne would have fought for two series wins in very tough weight classes, where there were kickers from Spain and Russia. Severi, Teresa, Emmi and Plum were all at their own level and played their opening matches well. Even the matches of the second round looked really good despite the losses, although of course a little extra polishing still needs to be done. Also Alina fought very tough tactically against his opponent, but this time the food was not enough to win. On the side of enthusiasts Risto won his first match, but had to bow out in the second. However, taking home a bronze. Zaman opened his competition career, but the Estonian opponent won the match.

On Sunday, children and young people showed their skills

Sunday's firecracker was Mark, whose fast rhythm is difficult for opponents to follow. Markus showed what the will to win is by rising from a 7-0 deficit to a draw in the last 30 seconds of the final and deciding the match in favor of the overtime. Purposeful training was also visible Priya  and Aten in making, who also took their series with stylish victories. Noah unfortunately had to stop his match in the middle of the match as a result of a hard kick to the leg. Renad and Essi they fought well, but the opponents were even a hair better this time.

Coaches Sampo, Pauli, Teemu and Pot were satisfied with the team's performance and attitude in doing things. The team worked well together and Bardian the athletes who entered the field through the warm-up kicks always started to fight for victories. The team was the third best in the games right after the teams from Sweden and Estonia. In a few weeks, a large part of the athletes will be able to show their nails in Berlin, from which these screens are allowed to wait for victorious news.

Investments

League series

Rival Series Result
Venne Viitaniemi C1 – Cadets -33 2.
Venne Viitaniemi C1 – Cadets -37 5.
Aleksi Koskelainen C1 – Cadets -49 3.
Kian Nowrouzi C1 – Cadets -49 1.
Plum Duplicator C1 – Cadets -53 2.
Jenny Vettenniemi C1 – Cadets -33 1.
Sofia Sarala C1 – Cadets -33 3.
Janika Tatti C1 – Cadets -44 3.
Sara Quinones C1 – Cadets -55 1.
Severi Sarala B1 – Juniors -68 3.
Emilia Lahti B1 – Juniors -55 3.
Teresa Vepsä B1 – Juniors -55 3.
Alina Shor B1 – Juniors -59 9.
Jenna Partanen R1 – Seniors -67 2.

Children's series and amateur series

Rival Series Match 1
Noah Buri E1 – Kids -30 3.
Markus Liuko D1 – Kids -26 1.
Noor Almalky D1 – Kids -34 3.
Vanessa Vepsä D1 – Kids -34 3.
Atte Kortelainen C2 – Kids -56 1.
Priya Negi C2 – Kids -42 1.
Renad Almalky C2 – Kids -58 5.
Essi Kortelainen C2 – Kids -58 5.
Zaman Husseini H – Beginners -58 2.
Risto Hyvärinen S30 – Masters +80 3.

Morning workouts for adults, Sunday family groups and acrobatics for the summer break from May

Morning training for adults, family groups on Sunday and acrobatics training will be on summer vacation from the beginning of May and will continue again in the fall in the new gym.

The last practice of adult morning training is on Tuesday 24.4.

The last practice of the Sunday family groups is on Sunday 22.4.

The last practice of the acrobatics course is on Sunday 29.4.

Practices on weekday evenings will be held on a regular schedule until the end of May, after which we will switch to a lighter summer calendar. In July, the hall will be closed for three weeks as the operations move to new, bigger premises on the other side of Vihdintie.

Taekwondo athletes' spring day 28.4.

The spring day of the whole club, which has become a tradition, is coming again

It's time to gather again for training, talks, awards, good food and of course good company at the traditional spring days of Taekwondo athletes on Saturday, April 28. Come and have fun and bring a friend!

Please register for the spring days by writing your name on the glass table in the hall registration list, so we know how to reserve enough food and drink.

Spring days schedule:

 

Hobbyists Parents and coaches
10:00-10:30                            Day opening and morning coffee 
10:30-11:30 Exercise 1  Discussion about the hall replacement project
11:30-13:00                            Lunch, awards and presentation of the new hall to the entire hobby community
13:00-14:30 Exercise 2  Discussion: Training in the new gym. The needs of athletes and enthusiasts and responding to them 
14:30-17:00                           Free time at the gym or a break at home
17:00-24:00 People over 18 are welcome to join the evening Have an evening in good company!