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The business league team is deafeningly efficient in Lohja

Post date 12.3.2017

16 medals from the first business series competitions of the season

Lohja Open 2017 opened the competition season of domestic business series on Saturday 11.3. The games had a record number of participants and a total of 32 series were played. Of these, Taekwondo athletes were represented in 13 series, 16 of which won a medal. Officially, the best team was not awarded, but it's hard to say better!

From the ranking series, Plum got bronze for cadet boys as well as under 17-parwith Mia from the Espoo Hwarang Team. Aino and Sara competed with a special permit in the cadet series much younger than the others, but it seemed that age doesn't matter much by grabbing a double win in the series. Gold for Aino and silver for Sara. Bronze for Aino, Sara and EHT's Mia from the under 17 group. Bronze for Christian in both the under 30 men and the elimination series.

In the yellow women, Maija took silver, a really great performance from a first-timer! The minion trio Bella, Victoria and Sofia roared both among amateur women and among the lynx in their own age group. Gold for Bella in green women, green lynxes, lynx couples with Victoria and amateur group with Victoria and Sofia. Victoria also took gold from blue ladies and blue lynxes. Sofia took her lynx series as a warm-up and saved the bangs for the amateurs, from which the silver came off right after Victoria's gold. Bella and Victoria disturbed even more in the pairs of upper belts by taking silver there as well. The wild results and the number of sets speak once again about the effectiveness of the coaching activities and the athletes' goal-oriented approach to training. So thank you to the poomsa coaches, athletes and supporters!

Essi and Petteri acted as coaches in the competition.

All results

Cadets:
3. Plum
Cadet girls:
1. The only one
2. Sara
U30 men:
3. Christian

Under 17 pairs:
3. Plum and Mia (EHT)
Under 17 groups:
3. Sara, Aino and Mia
Lynx greens:
1. Bella
Lynx blue:
1. Victoria
Lynx couples:
1. Bella and Vickan
Yellow ladies:
2. Maia
Green Women:
1. Bella
Women in Blue:
1. Vickan
2. Sofia
Top Pairs:
2. Bella and Vickan
Enthusiast groups:
1. Bella, Vickan and Sofia

Tags Espoo, hobby, junior, juniors, freaks, competitive, competition, kyorogii, Kukkiwon, children, taekwondo, taekwondo, taekwondo athletes 2011, tu11

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Events of the beginning of the year

Post date 9.1.2017

Taekwondo athletes' first wave newsletter

It's time to get back to training routines again. There have been some small schedule changes for spring, which you should check practice times –from the side. In the newsletter below, you will find the most important information and dates that you should mark in your calendar.

tu2011-information-early spring-2017

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Black belt Jannet

Post date 21.12.2016

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

Tags dan, Konala, Kukkiwon, Black belt, taekwondo, belt test

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A huge haul of trophies from the Ambassador's Cup

Post date 12.11.2016

The Ambassador's Cup, organized for the second time, gathered taekwondo people to compete both in movement series and in a match in Vantaa's Tikkurila on November 12, 2016. Taekwondo athletes had a strong representation in both forms of competition, and we can be very satisfied with the day's performances.

Competitors at a good pace

The taekwondo athletes had no fewer than 29 representatives in the match series, so there was enough excitement for the whole day. The huge trophy haul shows that there were enough top moments and successes. A busy coach doesn't quite notice all the tricks, but at least Paul remembered Venne's gutsy three-win fight for a series win, Lauri's accurate spot-kicks, Iines' ferocious kicking power, Jenny's tremendous self-confidence, Janika's tactical skills, Plum's solid work ethic, Aleksi's will to win, Bardia's struggle against the Estonian hurray, and Jaden's , Markus and Kaisla's brave first contact on the national competition mats. Many other things also fell into place, and as said, one coach's eye is not enough to see everyone.

Sampo, Pauli, Juho, Riina, Petteri and Teemu were responsible for the coaching on the match side. The exchange of words between the coaches after the games was very positive. As the season draws to a close, many goals can already be considered fulfilled for the fall. Another big thank you from the coaching team to all the competitors and congratulations on your success!

An efficient and stylish team in the business series

The team of taekwondo athletes got in shape for competition under the treatment of the team's official stylist, Somporn Kopisto. The team was easily the most stylish of the games and there was no doubt about their efficiency. The coaches are Juho Ranta and Essi Labart. Of course, Essi managed to grab gold in both of his series before this. In general, the upswing of business series athletes that continued throughout the fall continued again at the Ambassador's Cup. Essi was satisfied and proud of the team's performance, and Juhokaa did not spare hyperbole in his later report.

The club and the coaching team congratulate the winners!

Special thanks to Subaru, who provided the team with subs at the end of the race! #hankssubaru

All rankings

Contestant / Match	series	Investment
Venne Viitaniemi	D2 – Kids -30 Kg	1.
Venne Viitaniemi	D2 – Kids -35 Kg	9.
Lauri Hulikkala	C2 – Kids -44 Kg	1.
Henri Hulikkala	D2 – Kids -40kg	5.
Iines Korhonen	D2 – Kids -30 Kg	1.
Jenny Vettenniemi	D1 – Kids -30 Kg	1.
Sofia Sarala	D1 – Kids -30 Kg	3.
Sofia Sarala	D1 – Kids -28 Kg	1.
Aino Kortelainen	D1 – Kids -30 Kg	3.
Janika Tatti	D1 – Kids -37 Kg	2.
Janika Tatti	C2 – Kids -36 Kg	1.
Markus Liuko	E1 – Kids -26 Kg	9.
Frans Orjasniemi	D2 – Kids -35 Kg	5.
Aleksi Koskelainen	D2 – Kids -45 Kg	1.
Kaisla Seimola	D2 – Kids -30 Kg	3.
Jade Salko	C2 – Kids -42 Kg	3.
Plum Duplicator	C1 – Cadets -41 Kg	3.
Plum Duplicator	C1 – Cadets -45 Kg	1.
Ali Pirveisi	C1 – Cadets -53 Kg	1.
Bardia Mirzaei	R1 – Seniors -68 Kg	3.
Aino Kortelainen	C1 – Cadets -33 Kg	1.
Emilia Lahti	C1 – Cadets -51 Kg	2.
Emilia Lahti	B1 – Juniors -52 Kg	2.
Luca Leskinen	C1 – Cadets -33 Kg	2.
Luca Leskinen	C1 – Cadets -37 Kg	3.
Jenny Vettenniemi	C1 – Cadets -29 Kg	2.
Severi Sarala	B1 – Juniors -63 Kg	2.
Sara Quinones	C1 – Cadets -41 Kg	2.
Tuikku Holopainen	C1 – Cadets -47 Kg	5.
Competitor / Business series		Medal place
Plum Duplicator	Cadets Male	3.
Christian Kamphuis	U30 Chess	2.
Essi Labart	U30 Female	1.
Aino Kortelainen	Kids Blue Female	2.
Bella Buri	Kids Green Female	2.
Victoria Hentunen	Kids Green Female	–
Sofia Sarala	Kids Blue Female	3.
Aino Kortelainen	Blue Belts Female	1
Sara Quinones	Kids Red-Black Female	2.
Essi Labart & Christian Kamphuis	U30 Pair	1.
Bella Buuri & Victoria Hentunen	Kids Pair	3.
Aino Kortelainen & Sofia Sarala	Kids Pair	–
Sara Quinones & Mia Knuttson (Espoo Hwarang Team)	Kids Pair	1.
Bella, Victoria, Sofia	Kids Team	–
Aino, Sara, Mia (Espoo Hwarang Team)	Kids Team	1.
Christian Kamhuis	Freestyle	1.

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Late spring events and dates

Post date 6.4.2016

"When were those belt tests anyway? Is there an indoor competition this week?" If these questions keep running through your head, don't worry. The answers can be found behind the link.

TU2011 announcement late spring 2016

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On Sunday, there is a free shift in the gym and a competition stand

Post date 13.1.2016

Indoor competitions in September

Competitive spirit and sparring

Those who are not going all the way to Turkey to experience the Olympic qualifiers can come over the weekend to watch Teemu and Suvi's preliminaries on the large TV screen in the hall. Along with the grandstand, the hall's carpet and equipment are freely available for independent training. Those looking for sparring opponents should be there around 12-2pm, when a free-form sparring ring is held. Juice, coffee and small snacks are also available.

The matches of the qualifying tournament start at 10:00, when the hall doors also open. The hall will be occupied as long as there are Finns participating in the tournament, but at least until 15:00. You should also watch Jenna and Toni's matches on Saturdays from home!

Welcome aboard!

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Spring training calendar for taekwondo athletes

Post date 15.12.2015

Some changes to spring practice times

As the autumn season is still coming to an end, we are already looking to the future. Konala's spring training calendar has been edited. Due to the characteristics of our sport, the size of the groups, the age distribution and the distribution of belts live constantly, which forces us to check the training calendar again every time the season ends. Some of the changes are due, for example, to the fact that during the fall two groups practicing at the same time have grown so big that the gym is starting to get small for both. Some, on the other hand, have their roots in the instructors' scheduling issues. For the sake of clarity, the group in which the enthusiast should train at any given time is listed below.

Group	Level	Hobbyists
0-3	Babies, toddlers and toddlers	See the descriptions in more detail on the groups' own pages
3-6	Rudiments	Beginners, one sleeve label owners
3-6	Sequel	Two sleeve badges and from the yellow belt upwards
7-14	Rudiments	White and yellow belts
	Sequel	Yellow belts with one or two green ribbons
	Advanced	Green belts and higher belt values
14+	Rudiments	White and yellow belts
	Sequel	Green and blue belts
	Advanced	Red and black belts
Match	All	Everyone from yellow upwards who are interested in the match
Match	Elite	A competitive team striving for international success
Business series	Buff	Everyone who is interested in practicing movement sequences
Business series	Race group	Business series competitions are attended by enthusiasts and athletes

Spring practice times

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Indoor competitions on Friday 18.12.

Post date 14.12.2015

The autumn season of taekwondo athletes ends with indoor competitions

The last indoor competitions of the autumn season will be held on Friday 18.12. This time, the participant lists will not be collected in more detail in advance, but you can ask the instructors for the latest information about possible opponents. As before, visiting clubs are warmly welcome to join. The schedule is familiar:

17:00-19:00 – E, D, and C2

19:00-21:00 – C1, B1, A1 and H (can be started on a rolling basis even earlier at the end of the junnum races)

17:00-18:00 – skills competition for 3-6 year olds (both TU11 groups combined)

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Medals were plucked from the league finals of the best

Post date 8.12.2015

To the taekwondo athletes, success in the match and movement series

This year's match league and pumse series were brought to a grand end in Parain on December 5. Taekwondo athletes were represented in both forms of competition, and you can admire the day's harvest in the table below. The club's league winners will also be announced later when the official results arrive.

Match

Athlete	Series(s)	Investment
Lauri Hulikkala	D2 -40 kg	3.
Henri Hulikkala	E1 -34 kg	3.
Aino Kortelainen	E1 -30 kg, E1 -30 kg, D1 -34 kg	2., 1., 1.
Janika Tatti	D2 -40 kg	1.
Tuikku Holopainen	C1 -44 kg, C1 -47 kg	3., 2.
Riina Korhonen	B1 -68 kg	3.
Emilia Lahti	C1 -47 kg, C1 -51 kg	1., 2.
Luca Leskinen	C1 -33 kg	3.
Juri Mattila	C1 -53 kg	3.
Sara Quinones	C1 -37 kg	3.
Severi Sarala	C1 -57 kg, B1 -59 kg	1., 3.
Hannes Tolonen	C1 -41 kg	5.

Business series

Athlete	Series(s)	Investment
Essi Labart	Female A -30	1.
Sara Quinones	Lynx pun-black	2.
Aino Kortelainen	Lynx celt-green	1.
Sara Quinones & Milla Väyrynen	Couples, enthusiasts	4.
Essi Labart & Christian Kamphuis (Vihti)	Pairs A -30	1.

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May belt exams

Post date 10.5.2015

Belt exams in Konala in week 21

The second belt exams of the spring will be held at the Konala gym on week 21. The exams also apply to Tapiola and Kalajärvi enthusiasts. The dates and times of the belt exams are as follows:

Children aged 3-6 – Wed 20.5.

18:00-19:00 (all test takers)
All those who is not the belt test has exercises at 17:00-18:00, also with the further group members!

Children and young people aged 7-14 – Tue 19.5

17:00-18:00 – yellow belt and one green ribbon finishers
18:00-19:00 - two green ribbons and green belts
19:00-20:30 – Performers of blue ribbon and higher belt ranks
People other than those taking the exam normally have their exercises on the other side of the hall

Adults – Thu 21.5

18:30-20:30 – all
People other than those taking the exam have exercises in connection with the exam

You can find the prices of belt tests from here. You can pay for the exam on the spot in cash or afterwards using the normal invoicing method.

Getting to the exams requires enough practice notes and months from the previous exam. The techniques and movement sequences used in the exercises must also be mastered in the exam. If you don't know which movement sequence or things you need to know in the exam, feel free to ask your instructor. Those who qualify for the belt test will be announced in the gym on the board next to the instructor's desk at the beginning of week 20 and in connection with the exercises. Make sure with your instructor that you know the necessary things. The most important thing in the exam, however, is hard work and the process of doing things.

In addition, participating in the belt tests requires a sport license from the Finnish Taekwondo Federation, which you can order for one year at a time from here.

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