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2010 posts
March 12 2010--Assessment & Grading
All students wishing to be formally assessed or graded, should attend the class at 6pm Monday 22nd March in the Amery Hill School Gymnasium.
We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at this event. Please Register Online.
March 12 2010--ITF-style Open Championship
To be held on 30 May 2010 in Blackbird Leys Oxford.
We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at this event.
March 12 2010--Certified ITF Black Belt Exam
Due to his attendance at the Barbados International Course Master Vella has advised that he will now be conducting an exam during the weekend 24th & 25 April as before anyone who wishes to be considered for grade verification or promotion must contact Master Vella on 0778 712 6434.
March 12 2010--BTC Instructor Course
On 21st March 2010, you will need to bring the original and a photocopy of ANY ONE (only) of the following: -
a) Passport
b) Driving Licence
c) Birth Certificate.
This course is open to all ages and grades including parents who help with classes (But do not train).
To attend the BTC course there is a small fee of just £25.
To attend and receive all documents and the CRB check plus official recognition costs £75.
If anyone under 18 attends and wants official BTC recognition they must pay £75 and complete all documentation.
All documents are held until shortly before your 18th birthday when they will automatically be submitted and process.
The next course is scheduled for the end of July in South Wales.
March 11 2010--Banner removed again!
The banner was retrieved from the bushes near to the railings of Sainsburys on Wednesday morning and promptly resited. However, sometime Wednesday, possibly evening, the banner has once again sprouted legs, untied itself from the railings and gone walkabout. Should someone see a banner with a large orange 'TAEKWON-DO' across the front of it, please help it find its way back to the railings outside Sainsburys or hand it in to the Alton Assembly Rooms.
March 07 2010--Banner Stolen?
It seems someone in Alton loved our new Banner so much, they decided to take it.
The banner was placed on the railings just past Sainsburys Supermarket on Friday morning and survived the evening right through to Saturday morning. The banner was placed there with the permission of the Town Council in the lead up to the opening of the new class at the Assembly Rooms.
I would like to think someone made a mistake and when they realise what an error they have made, the banner will either be put back up on the railings, or handed into the Assembly Rooms in Alton.
What people forget is that banners and flyers cost money; a 7ft banner is not cheap!!!
But thankfully, there are a number of cameras in the area that may have captured those that removed the banner and I will be talking to the owners of the cameras on Monday and Tuesday to schedule a time at which I can view the tapes.
If you are, or know the person(s) that removed the Banner, I would like you to know that I just want the banner returned. The banner is brand new and I will expect it to be returned in the state in which I left it.
I will also be making this a public request via the local media unless of course the banner is returned. In the case of a theft, I am very sure that with the security tapes and witness statements from passers-by during the hours of Saturday 6th March, I will have enough evidence for a conviction.....but I am sure that this isnt the case.
I look forward to receiving the banner soon.
Mr Hollinsworth IV Degree.
Alton Taekwon-Do
March 03 2010--Master Seminar: Alton
Master Vella (7th Degree) will conduct a Seminar on Sunday 28th March at Four Marks Village Hall.
The Seminar will commence at 12pm and will cover ITF syllabus with emphasis on promotion requirements to next grade, including breaking and patterns. There will also be a Black Belt demonstration.
Coloured belts £15 and Black Belts £20.
Open to all grades.
All associations welcome.
February 09 2010--Cardiff Competition Results
| Congratulations to Ryan Perkins (aged 7) who received Silver Medal at the Taekwon-Do Championships held recently in Cardiff. This was Ryan's first competition and was VERY nervous during the build-up. In can be quite a schock when you realise you have to perform your patterns, sparrking and power test in front of so many people - but he got up there and he did himself proud (and Mum & Dad!). Well Done Ryan!!! |  |
February 08 2010--New Classes: Alton
Monday evenings at 6pm - Amery Hill School. This beginners class has now re-started.
Tuesday 23rd at 3:30pm - Amery Hill School. A new class for all ages.
Thursday March 4th at 6:30pm - Alton Assembly Rooms. A new class for all ages.
January 29 2010--Grading & Assessments
A formal grading will take place at the end of February. Everyone has until this date to complete their syllabus for their next grade. If you have not already downloaded your assessment requirements, then please do so via the link that has already been sent out in previous emails. If you do not have a link, then please contact your Instructor.
WARNING: If you have not completed any assessments by the end of February, it may be seen by your Instructor & Examiners that you have no interest in learning Taekwon-Do.
January 29 2010--Amery Hill School
For confirmation of this class re-starting on Monday 1st February, please keep checking back to this page and read the emails.
January 29 2010--Four Marks Class
After a recent fire at the Medstead Hall, some Medstead clubs & classes will be using the Four Marks Village Hall. Please be aware that some classes, including tonight, may be moved to one of the smaller rooms within the building.
January 24 2010--New Classes: Alton
From March 2010, there will be 2 classes available at Alton Assembly Rooms on a Thursday evening:
Children 6:30pm
Adults 7:30pm
Keep checking the Venues page for more information.
January 18 2010--Competition: Cardiff
Sunday the 31st of January 2010.
Master Vella will be holding a competition at Albany Road School, Cardiff. The event will begin at 2pm but all competitors must confirm their registration before 1:45pm.
Please download the application form from here. 
January 02 2010--Black Belt Seminar & Grading
The first Black Belt Seminar of 2010 will be held on Saturday 1st May and starts at 1pm at the Albany Road School in Cardiff.
The class will cover ITF syllabus with emphasis on promotion requirements to next degree, including breaking and patterns.
Open to Red Belts, 2nd Kups and above as it will give you valuable experience before your Black belt grading.
For more information please download this poster.
All associations welcome.
An entry form and further details to follow.
2009 posts
December 02 2009--Martial Arts Show: NEC Birmingham
On Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd of May 2010.
To find out how to get involved or discover more about the whole live/interactive experience then just this link to discover more.
November 27 2009--The November Black Belt Seminar
Please find attached a report on the very successful seminar held in November 2009, which not only featured the the students and Instructors of Master Vella's schools but also from Master Augustus Mitchell 7th Degree and Master Leroy Small 7th Degree.
The next Black Belt Seminar is December 5th and you can download the
entry form here
November 11 2009--Competition: Four Nations Challenge 28th November
28th November 2009, the Hilton Hotel, Dublin
"Fighting to save lives of children"-Four Nations Team challenge
The RITA are delighted to be hosting the annual four nations team challenge on the 28th Nov 09.
The RITA has decided to dedicate this years event to a very worthy cause, Barnardos, and host it as a gala dinner in the four star Hilton Hotel Dublin. Along with the annual competition which will include patterns, sparring and breaking the guests will enjoy a cocktail reception to start the night, a delicious meal and get to celebrate with the teams from Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales by dancing the night away.
The RITA would like to invite anyone who is interested in a great night out and who would like to support Barnardos in their efforts of saving the lives of children to join us on the 28th November in the four star Hilton Hotel Dublin.
Tickets cost €100 and include cocktail reception, gala dinner and great entertainment.
For more information contact Ms Niamh Herrity or RITA Tournament Director Floyd Keane
November 11 2009--Black Belt Seminar in December 5th
The last Black Belt session of 2009 will be Saturday 5th Dec and starts at 12pm at the Albany Road School in Cardiff.
There will also be a pre-grading for those hoping for promotion at the next Black Belt grading in March 2010.
The class will cover ITF syllabus with emphasis on promotion requirements to next degree, including breaking and patterns.
Open to Red Belts, 2nd Kups and above as it will give you valuable experience before your Black belt grading.
The Black Seminar fee is £20 but if you register before Tuesday 1st December, you only pay £15.
All associations welcome.
November 07 2009--Competition: UK Open
UK Open - 7th November 2009 Kelvin Hall, Glasgow
November 02 2009--New classes on the way
Monday 2nd November, a new class has started at Amery Hill School in Alton.
This class is open to beginners and starts at 6pm every Monday in the School's Gymnasium.
November 01 2009--Black Belt Seminar
Black Belt Seminar with Master Vella at Albany Road School in Cardiff.
Open to 2nd Kups and above. All associations welcome. Fee £20 paid 1 week in advance
September 18 2009--New classes on the way
From Monday 5th October, there will be a class at Amery Hill School in Alton. This class is open to beginners and starts at 6pm in the schools Gymnasium. On Wednesday 7th October, the class at the Assembly Rooms in Alton will also begin at 6pm and is also open to beginners. On the same evening, a new class begins at Perins School in Alresford, starting at 8:15pm
Whether you are a beginner or returning student, you will be most welcome at the classes.
September 17 2009--Master Seminar
Master Vella is a 7th Degree Black Belt and is a former member of the British National Team. He has competed and won medals all over the world and even trained with the founder of taekwon-Do General Choi Hong Hi 9th Degree and Grandmaster.
We have invited Master Vella to run a Seminar for all ages and grades in November. This event will take place on a weekend (to be confiirmed) and cover all aspects of training. The invitation is being extended to students of other schools in the area.
August 31 2009--Mrs Thompson on the mend
Just to let you all know that Mrs Thompson is doing really well with her recovery after her Achilles Tendon and Anterior impingement operations. Trampolining is a very dangerous activity!
Physio is going very well although sadly, it will still be some time before we see her return to class.
Please feel free to use the contact us form to forward any "Get Well Wishes".
August 14 2009--ITF International Instructors Course: Senior Master Harkess 8th Degree
Senior Master Harkess hosted a 3 day ITF International Instructors Course in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Saturday 8th August to Monday 10th August 2009.
July 6 2009--New Beginners Class: Amery Hill School
July classes will be introducing beginners and those wishing to return to authentic Taekwon-Do classes. We have both male and female Instructors that will teach you practical Self Defence techniques and take you through the other areas of the Martial Art of Taekwon-Do; Pad Kicking, Flexibility, Power Test, Patterns and Sparring. Come along and learn how to block, kick, strike and punch effectively. If you need to protect yourself, you will have the edge.
June 15 2009--UKTA Event: Competition K2 Crawley
UKTA English Open Competition on June 27th. Open to spectators. Please download, complete and return your entry form to me as soon as possible with your entry fee of £25.
Download the entry Form
June 14 2009--UKTA Event: Seminar
A Seminar with First Grandmaster Rhee and Senior Master Hwang will be held at East Grinstead Sports Club on June 28th from 10am-2pm. Please notify your Instructor of your interest as quickly as possible as there are limited spaces available. All colour belts are now invited to attend from 10am-12pm, the fee is £20. The closing date is Monday 22nd June 2009. Places will be given on a first come first serve basis.
June 12 2009--ITF International Instructors Course: Senior Master Harkess 8th Degree
Senior Master Harkess will host a 3 day ITF International Instructors Course in Edinburgh, Scotland, from Saturday 8th August to Monday 10th August 2009. The Venue is Liberton High School, Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, EH17 7PT. The start times are as follows:
Saturday: 9am-5pm Sunday: 9am-5pm Monday: 9am-1pm
Download the Invitation form 
Download the Application form
May 23 2009--Silvio Simac : Seminar
All round Action Man, Silvio Simac’s career thus far has taken an adventurous and enlightening journey from being a World Champion, trading blows in the ring with Lennox Lewis and fighting on the silver screen with martial arts legend Jet Li, working with WWE star Rob Van Damme, touring China with Shannon Lee (Bruce Lee's daughter), to personal training Holly Valance during a film shoot.
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