The examinees and the examiner after a successful dan exam

On Saturday, September 23, 2017, belt exams were held at the Taekwondo athletes' hall for the first four black belt tryouts and two who are increasing their dan rank. The seven-hour sweat job with ceremonies was crowned at eight in the evening, when the former red belts got the darkest belt on their hips. The whole group passed the belt exam with flying colours, and despite the occasional heavy fatigue, the faith in their own doing remained amazingly well in the end, even though the organizers of the belt exam, Teemu Heino and Juho Kostiainen, tried their best to challenge the test takers and sometimes even slightly open the door to disbelief.

It was gratifying to see how the trainees' understanding of technique, power output and fighting in its various forms has developed to a level that entitles them to a black belt. In both forms of competition, in the series of moves and in the match, the overall performance was strong. Of course, specialization in these forms of sports was visible in the tests in both directions, but on the other hand, it would be worrying if it was not visible. When the performances were good across the board even in the weakest part, you can be satisfied with the test also from the sports club's point of view.

Jumping back spin kick. Christian Kamphuis — Christian's flying back spin kick was seen dozens of times during the test

It's always a celebration when more black belts are added to the club. Our club, now six years old, is in a situation where enthusiasts who have started with us are increasingly becoming aware of the value of a black belt, and the number of black belt test takers will probably increase in the coming years. Good luck with your new black belts! Remember that the road is just beginning!

On September 23, 2017, they successfully increased their belt value

Matti Sairanen, 3rd dan
Christian Kamphuis, 2nd dan
Severi Sarala, 1st dan
Enni Jaakkola, 1st dan
Sami Leskinen, 1st dan
Aleksi Väyrynen, 1st dan

Fresh black belts and the examiner after the belt exam

New taekwondo dans to Konala

20.12.2016 in the 1st dan exams held at the taekwondo athletes' gym successfully fought for their belts Jannet Wargelin and Trap. The roughly four-hour exam began Essi Labartin in connection with movement series training with warm-up and kicking technique, from which the test continued in a private lodge with basic technique and movement series. The basic techniques were quite comprehensively reviewed one by one, after which the technique was done while moving in the form. The basic technique was followed by the business series part. After that, the trainees were able to show their steering skills by pulling the warm-ups of adult enthusiasts' training, after which they moved on to the fast-paced step fight and self-defense section. During the small physical Huil, the written part of the exam was completed.

Three hours from the start of the test, we got to measure the mental and physical edge for the match technique part, the warm-ups of which were again handled by the belt coilers. Petteri Kauppinen had come to the place face to face to make sure that the kokela's match part wasn't exactly dancing with thornless roses. In the match part, both old school and new age techniques were reviewed, and finally, of course, we sparred - belt coils also in two-on-one mode. After four hours, we still had to fight against fatigue and cramps in the jumping kick part, and at the end of the test we did the "crushings", which this time were applicable due to the lack of material, but measured competence and power output at a sufficient level.

After the hall had already quieted down for the night, cramps were massaged, test feedback was given, a beautiful but manly barren belt ceremony was held, and the accompanying portrait was taken with a self-timer. The examiner congratulates the new black belts, Jan-Eric Wargelinia and Janne Ritaa, about passing the dan exam with flying colors. The level of competence clearly exceeded the black belt criteria, although there was still room for improvement in a few areas. The measures to correct the "weaknesses" were initially reviewed, and in the next test, the gentlemen are allowed to expect an even more complete whole and a tougher performance.

The test was evaluated and the article was written by:
– Teemu Heino