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Several Nordic championships for taekwondo athletes

Six championships from a tough business series tournament

Business series competitions have been tougher year by year both in Finland and in the Nordic countries, and this time too the series were not only big but also extremely strict. The competition format has also enjoyed great popularity in the gym of Taekwondo athletes, and for the first time in the PM championships, the movement series team was bigger than the match team.

In the individual classes, Plum grabbed the championship trophy to decorate his trophy cabinet at the end of a very successful day. Christian also won the championship in the freestyle series with his flying performance, showing that he is still the number one fist in the Nordics when it comes to freestyle. The taekwondo athletes were part of several pairs and groups of Team Finland and the results speak for themselves. Taekwondo athletes participated in a total of four championship pairs or groups, and there were two silver placements. You can find more detailed results at the end of the news.

Coach Heikki Liukkonen was very satisfied with the team's performance:

”TU:n kilpailijoiden suorituksia oli ilo seurata, sillä lähes jokainen esitys lavalla oli aiemmissa kilpailuissa ja harjoituksissa nähtyä terävämpää ja keskittyneempää. Normaaleja kotimaisia kilpailuja isomman kilpailun tunnelma vain nosti suoritusten tasoa! Joukkueen kasvanut kilpailukokemus alkaa näkyä myös lavan ulkopuolella, kun nuorimmista kilpailijoista lähtien kilpailusuoritukseen valmistautuminen onnistuu entistä paremmin – valmistavat alkulämmittelyt sujuvat ihailtavan omatoimisesti ja joukkuekaverit tsemppaavat toisiaan mahtavasti! Kilpailijat alkavat löytää oman itselleen sopivan tyylin valmistautua.”

All in all, the competitions were really successful in light of both the competition performances and the results. It's really easy to be satisfied with these performances!"

Teemu and Jenna as champions on the match side

The match tournament was also high-quality and the series were big. The PM competitions have clearly started to gain respect again in the Nordic countries and there were high-level teams from every country. Teemu has some kind of championship and award on his plate, but that didn't stop him from adding another championship to his trophy cabinet. Teemu tackled the familiar precisely and the opponents didn't have the right weapons to break the defense. Jenna's championship also came with clear match victories, and there was not even a moment of uncertainty as to who won the matches. Jenna's match style, physique and self-confidence start to show in matches as a really effective combination.

There were a gratifying number of taekwondo athletes in the final round, but this time Emmi, Iines, Bardia and Venne had to settle for silver. However, everyone had a great day and you can be very satisfied with the silver. With determined training, silver will turn into gold next year. Sami, Eddie and Milla each won their way to the semi-finals, but had to admit that their opponents were better there. Bronze, however, and excellent openings by all. Severi also fought very well and tactically considering that his right leg was unusable due to an injury. It was not far that Severi would have won his match with one working leg.

Big congratulations to all the medalists for both competition formats!

Results, business series

Alex Jurgens	C1P	6.
Plum Duplicator	C1P	1.
Sara Quinones	C1T	3.
Tara Tuokko	B1T	6.
Christian Kamphuis	U30M	4.
Ville Lehtinen	U40M	4.
Elina Tikkanen	U30N	12.
Laura Pihkala	U40N	6.
Plum & Mia (EHT)	Pairs U17	2.
Tara & Daniel (Pori)	Pairs U17	5.
Laura & Jeppe (Vihti)	Pairs U40	8.
Ville & Niina (Manse)	Pairs U40	4.
Sara, Helmi (Pori), Mia (EHT)	Groups U14	1.
Tara, Patricia (EHT) & Naam (Mudo Lohja)	Groups U17	2.
Christian, Olli (Budokwai), Frans (Budokwai)	Groups U30	1.
Elina, Nea (Tampere), Linda (Hipko)	Groups U30	1.
Ville, Jeppe (Vihti), Kim (HTKD)	Groups O30	1.
Christian Kamphuis	Freestyle	1.

Results, match

Venne Viitaniemi	C1 -33kg	2.
Luca Leskinen	C1 -37kg	5.-8.
Plum Duplicator	C1 -49kg	5.-8.
Iines Korhonen	C1 -33kg	2.
Eddie Quinones	B1 -68kg	3.
Severi Sarala	B1 -68kg	5.-8.
Bardia Mirzaei	B1 -73kg	2.
Emilia Lahti	B1 -55kg	2.
Milla Väyrynen	B1 -55kg	3.
Sami Leskinen	R1 -63kg	3.
Teemu Heino	R1 +87kg	1.
Jenna Partanen	R1 -67kg	1.

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Taekwondo athletes' newsletter for the beginning of the year

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Happy new year everyone!

In the attached newsletter, you will find the most relevant events and information for the beginning of the year. Stay in the cart and subscribe to the newsletter directly to your email from the right side of the pages. —>

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The spring season of taekwondo athletes begins - Welcome!

Training will start in full swing on January 8, 2018

The Christmas holidays are coming to an end and it's time to get back to training. Whether you are a new or an old enthusiast, there are sure to be interesting workouts. Read here how to start your hobby or what else is essential to know.

How do I start a taekwondo hobby in Taekwondo Athletes?

Getting started is extremely easy. Read the instructions for a few points from here and head to the gym!

Can I exercise together with my child?

Yes you can! Read more about our family groups from here.

What are the spring practice times?

In the spring, there have been no major changes to the training times for the basic groups. However, go refresh your memory here.

Which group or training should I attend?

At least attend the basic training of your own age group (beginners, advanced or advanced) and in addition choose one or more additional exercises per week. Additional exercises are included in the price of your training contract, so don't Emmi participate in as many exercises as your body can handle:

Amateur match: Match practice for those amateurs who do not have competitive goals or who are at the beginning of their racing career. Training always focuses on the basics of the match, so don't be afraid to join even if you haven't done much match training
Amateur movement sets: Movement set training for enthusiasts who want to hone their movement sets and basic technical skills to a new level. Especially arrogant enthusiasts should make regular visits to this exercise
Acrobatics and trick kicks: Exercise for anyone who wants to learn how to use their body in new ways, often defying gravity. Whether your goal is a flying somersault or a spin kick, this exercise will help you get there. There are always easier and more difficult versions of all the exercises, so no one needs more time to participate
Fitness circuit, core and stretching: Exercises aimed at adults and young people training in competition groups, where physical characteristics are the focus of training. A very essential part of increasing holistic well-being

In addition to this, athletes are offered a whole slew of their own exercises. If you are interested in competing in either form of competition, ask your coach for more information.

Where can I get information about upcoming events?

Subscribe to the Taekwondo athletes' newsletter on the right side of the page. You should also regularly visit our website and follow our Facebook channel.

See you at the gym!

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Spring practice times

No significant changes to practice times in the spring

There will be no changes to the practice times of the basic groups
3-6 year olds are merged back into one age group, 4-6 year olds, which has two practices a week. Wednesday's exercises are divided into two groups according to skill level: In the beginning, those who have completed the tiger sign practice, and in the advanced group, those who have completed the dragon sign and more advanced. For more information about group divisions, you can ask Mari or Paul in the gym. A new division is made, because many of the former 3-4-year-olds wanted two hours a week, and many went to practice with 5-6-year-olds on Mondays anyway.
The competition group of the match is divided into two groups according to age. Children practice Mon-Wed from 16-17, and young people and adults in later shifts. Sharing ensures precisely targeted exercises for all age groups. You can get more information about the groups from Sampo.
The Tuesday practice of the business series competition group is aimed at children and cadet-age competitors of their own club, who aim for success in both domestic and foreign competitions
The adults' own morning workout continues on Tuesday mornings. Welcome aboard!
The new practice times come into effect on Monday 8.1.2018

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Christmas break and training camp in the middle days

Christmas break 22.12-7.1.

Taekwondo athletes are on Christmas vacation 22.12.-7.1., when the hall is closed. On Monday, January 8, 2018, the spring season will start with Datu's radiators and the newest tracks. There will be no significant changes to the training times, but the spring training schedule will be published before the Christmas break.

Half-day training camp 30.12.

If it's impossible to stay away from the gym or your conscience demands a workout after the Christmas feast, the solution is a training camp on the days in between. The camp will be held in our own hall on Saturday 30.12.

Tentative schedule:

10.00-11.00 – Workout 1, body opening and mobility

11.00-12.00 – Lunch break, bring your own snacks

12.00-13.00 – Workout 2, spinning kicking techniques

13:00-13:30 – Break

13:30-14:30 – Workout 3, crushing

Price: Free for everyone with a valid contract, €20 for others.

Target group: All enthusiasts over 7 years old. Enthusiasts from other clubs are also warmly welcome.

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December belt exams in a package

Those who perform green ribbons and belts have reason to vent

In December, new belt values were performed in all age groups

The beginning of December was a busy time for belt exams, when all age groups completed their new belt grades. The scale in terms of belt values was also large, with the emphasis, of course, on enthusiasts who started in the fall, and who now earned their ketai belt.

Vyökoerumba started with an adult exam on 7.12. Under the watchful eye of Juho Ranta. Special mention went to those enthusiasts who have actively gone to the hobbyists' movement series exercises to hone their technique. The training showed in the performances. The distribution of belts was too large for one test, but in the future adults will also pass their belts in separate tests in level groups.

Friday 8.12. There was only enough noise when Pauli Raivio supervised the test performances of the 4 level groups. There were so many yellow belt passers that they were divided into two separate tests according to age. In both groups, the general level and attitude were at an excellent level, and the hard training in the fall was clearly visible. In the spring, the groups move on to practice the first set of movements and refine the learned skills more and more. Those who completed higher belts also earned their belts with clean papers. It was already well past nine on Friday night when the red-belted guys showed off their crushing skills at the end of the test. However, the late date didn't bother me much, when a new belt value in a placard was able to leave the gym.

Wednesday 13.12. there was a smile in the tender groups of young children as the industrious ones performed the tiger and dragon signs. The children's enthusiasm and attitude did not go unnoticed by Petteri Kauppini and Mari Lapinsalo, who held the exam.

A smile in the sensitive children's group

Those who perform green ribbons and belts have reason to vent

7-9 year olds complete the yellow with clean papers

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Indoor competitions on Friday 15.12.

Friday 15.12. Indoor competitions of taekwondo athletes

Welcome to the season-ending indoor competitions in Konala! Participation is free for everyone, and you do not need to register separately. Representatives of other clubs are also warmly welcome to join!

17:00-19:00 – E, D, and C2 (7-12-year-olds and 12-14-year-old beginners)

19:00-21:00 – C1, B1, B2, R1 and H (12-14-year-old cadets, +15-year-olds)

If you are not sure which group you should join, ask your coach or contact us by email. In particular, larger C2 boats and those planning to transfer to cadet series should ask if more suitable resistors can be found in a later shift. We encourage all new enthusiasts to participate in the games, even if they don't even know what competing means. The first time you can look at the moods or even try it yourself if you feel like it.

E-armors are used for the shift starting at 19:00. Your own E-socks are therefore highly recommended if you want to fight with electric armor. There are also a few loaner socks in different sizes.

You can borrow the missing protectors from the club, but we encourage everyone to buy their own training protectors, which are regularly needed in training as well. Ask more from the gym's equipment store and coaches.

Note! No other exercises will be organized on the day of the Salika competition.

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The competition season ended handsomely in the league finals

The league finals ended the competition season for both competition formats at the familiar Maaniitu school in Nurmijärvi. Big hats off to the entire team of Taekwondo athletes who have been around all the competitions of the year reaping success. Of course, the coaching team and the ever-reliable maintenance crew also deserve their thanks.

Here's a race report about the great moments of the day, as well as a list of results at the end. You can read about our club's success in the competition leagues as a whole later in your own news.

If you want to go back to the best moments of the competition, all the live streams can be found here: https://www.taekwondonurmijarvi.fi/kalenteri/liigafinaalit-2017/livestream/

The mood is on the roof until the end of the day on the side of the match

The matches of the day were fast-paced, entertaining and thrillingly exciting until the last few seconds. One of these heart-pumping matches in the stands was the Lassi final in the morning, where points were hunted all the way to the overtime. Lassi's cool-headed solution and faith in his own tactics brought the decisive points home and the gold medal around Lassi's neck. Aleksandr and Markus also gave their own kind of show, who made their way to the mutual finals on both sides of their charts. This time the kick rally was decided in favor of Aleksandr. Kian and Aleksi also took a similar mutual twist, from which Kian emerged as the winner. Among the morning's top performances, Alina's series victory earned with three clear wins also deserves a mention. Alina's tactical understanding and reaching kicks were simply too much for the opponents.

In the afternoon in the league series, Taekwondourheiijat was, as usual, comprehensively represented, especially on the cadet side. The day culminated in a super fast-paced match between Aino and Doboksport's Viiv, during which the atmosphere and volume of the competition venue hit the roof. A sad one-point loss for Aino, but this should be understood because the match was already Aino's fourth in a row. The power girls Jenny, Iines, Aino and Sofia were real workaholics, only quickly changing the color of their armor after the start of a new match, always after the previous one. In particular, Jenny's day as a whole was wonderful, and her good performance led to victory in the -37kg category. Plum and Lauri faced each other again in the mutual final. Plum's precise clicks brought home the win this time, but an excellent day from Lauri as well. Venne's kicks sowed terror in the -33kg series, and the opponents didn't really have the keys to get around them. A great series win and quite a clear one. Tuikku showed his skills again by taking the cadets' -51kg series as usual with tactically mature and confident solutions. Severi's legs showed the same relaxed grip as in Vantaa, but after two clear victories, the final unfortunately went to Otso of Budokwa. Kian and Teresa tested their wings for the first time on the cadet mats. Apprenticeships were still paid this time, but there was certainly plenty of hunger left for the first season.

All in all, a great day on the match mats. Great performances and self-surpasses were also seen from those contestants who were not mentioned in the news. See you at the gym and continue developing together!

- Paul

Strong and confident performances in business series

On the business side, Taekwondo athletes were represented by Sofia, Victori, Bella, Alex, Tiitu, Plum, Aino and Sara. As a coach, it was a real pleasure to watch the performances of all the competitors, when all the competitors managed to make very good performances today. The level of performance was also reflected in the number of medals and standings. Another thing that warmed the coach's mind was seeing the improvement in level of all competitors during the fall. Level up was seen as more confident performances in all competitors, although the excitement of the competition tickled the bottom of the stomach a little more for others. The action was clearer, calmer and more power had been conjured up in both kicks and hand techniques.

This is really good to continue training towards the spring games and as a coach you can be really proud when we have such good competitors in our company.

- Peter

All results

Match, children and enthusiasts

Rival	Series	Investment
Noah Buri	E1 -30kg	3.
Alisa Väisänen	E1 -30kg	3.
Alexander Gorbachev	D2 -30kg	1.
Markus Liuko	D2 -30kg	2.
Priya Negi	D2 -40kg	3.
Lassi Holopainen	D1 -30kg	1.
Aleksi Koskelainen	C2 -50kg	2.
Kian Nowrouzi	C2 -50kg	1.
Atte Kortelainen	C2 -56kg	2.
Essi Kortelainen	C2 -58kg	3.
Teresa Vepsä	C2 -58kg	3.
Alina Shor	B2 -63kg	1.
Risto Hyvärinen	H1 +80kg	3.

Match, league series

Competitor/coach	Series	Investment
Venne Viitaniemi	C1 -33kg	1.
Luca Leskinen	C1 -37kg	5.-8.
Venne Viitaniemi	C1 -37kg	5.-8.
Kian Nowrouzi	C1 -45kg	5.-8.
Plum Duplicator	C1 -49kg	1.
Lauri Hulikkala	C1 -49kg	2.
Lauri Hulikkala	C1 -53kg	3.
Iines Korhonen	C1 -33kg	3.
Aino Kortelainen	C1 -33kg	2.
Jenny Vettenniemi	C1 -33kg	3.
Sofia Sarala	C1 -33kg	5.-8.
Iines Korhonen	C1 -37kg	3.
Aino Kortelainen	C1 -37kg	3.
Jenny Vettenniemi	C1 -37kg	1.
Janika Tatti	C1 -41kg	5.-8.
Sara Quinones	C1 -51kg	5.-8.
Tuikku Holopainen	C1 -51kg	1.
Teresa Vepsä	C1 -55kg	3.
Plum Duplicator	B1 -51kg	3.
Severi Sarala	B1 -68kg	2.
Tuikku Holopainen	B1 -49kg	3.
Emilia Lahti	B1 -55kg	3.
Sami Leskinen	R1 -63kg	2.

Business series

Rival	Series	Investment
Plum Duplicator	Cadets	2.
Aino Kortelainen	Cadets	2.
Sara Quinones	Cadets	4.
Plum Kopisto & Mia Knutsson (EHT)	U17 pairs	2.
Sara, Helmi (Pori) and Mia (EHT)	U17 groups	2.
Christian Kamphuis	U30
Christian, Olli (Budokwai), Frans (Budokwai)	U30 groups	1.
Tiitu Sipilä	Hobbyist green	1.
Bella Buri	Hobbyist blues	1.
Victoria Hentunen	Hobbyist blues	2.
Alex Jurgens	Hobbyist blues	1.
Sofia Sarala	Hobbyist-red-black	1.
Alex Jurgens	The children are blue
Bella Buri	The children are blue	1.
Victoria Hentunen	The children are blue	3.
Sofia Sarala	Children red and black	1.
Bella & Victoria	Upper pairs	1.
Tiitu and Aino Kangasmaa (Lohja)	The lower pairs	1.
Bella & Victoria	A couple of children	1.
Bella, Victoria, Sofia	Enthusiast groups	1.

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December belt exams

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December belt exams

3-6 year olds on Wednesday 13.12.
- 17:00-18:00 Joint practice for those who do not have an exam
- 18:00-19:00 Experience for those who have enough training notes
- In groups of small children, actual new belts are not completed, but levels. At the first level you get a tiger mark on your suit, a dragon mark on the second and after that yellow ribbons on your belt
7-15 year olds on Friday 8.12
- 17:00-18:00 – 10-15-year-old yellow belt graduates
- 18:00-19:00 – 7-9 year old yellow belt winners
- 19:00-20:00 – Green ribbons and green belts
- 20:00-21:30 – Performers of blue ribbons and higher belt values
- Those who do not have an exam have exercises as normal
Adults on Thursday 7.12.
- From 19:30 to 21:00
- 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. All participants in the belt test will be sent an invitation by e-mail. The list can also be seen at the instructor's desk in the hall about a week before the exam
Note! An invoice for the belt test will be sent before the test. 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
All participants in the test are required to have a sport license from the Finnish Taekwondo Association, which can be ordered from the association's website

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Indoor competitions on Friday 17.11.

Friday 17.11. Indoor competitions of taekwondo athletes

Welcome to the November indoor games in Konala! Participation is free for everyone, and you do not need to register separately. Representatives of other clubs are also warmly welcome to join!

17:00-19:00 – E, D, and C2 (7-12-year-olds and 12-14-year-old beginners)

19:00-21:00 – C1, B1, B2, R1 and H (12-14-year-old cadets, +15-year-olds)

E-armors are used for the shift starting at 19:00. Your own E-socks are therefore highly recommended if you want to fight with electric armor. There are also a few loaner socks in different sizes.

Note! No other exercises will be organized on the day of the Salika competition.

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