New in Term 3 2011
Monday, 19 April 2010 10:03

Addendum 25.7.2011

Week 2 - Sport Taekwondo program commences this Thursday 28th July at 6.45pm, then every Thursday until week 9. If you have not yet registered there's still time. Email or come into Crow Padstow reception for details.
 
Black Belt Weapons course also starts this week - Tuesday 26th July at 6.45pm, then every second Tuesday until and including week 8. Bring your ARNIS if you have them.
 
A brief summary of the worksheet used at the recent Parent Seminar: Personal Development - topic: Self Discipline is available for those who were unable to attend.  Please contact reception.

 

 

One of the new, extra programs available in Term 3 2011 will be Sport Taekwondo (sparring for competitons). Due to popular demand, this program will be available to all students ( 8 years and older) on a Thursday evening. There are still places available, please register via email should you wish to participate

Term 3 2011 also sees the start of Black Belt prep classes for those students invited to attend the Black Belt exam this term.
 
From the week starting 25th July 2011 all existing Black Belts begin their weapons training in NUNCHUKU. If you do not yet own a set please let the reception desk know as soon as possible and I will order some for you.

As they are a prohibited weapon,
Crow Martial Arts do not keep nunchuku on the premises

Each owner is responsible for the safe transportation
and storage of their own weapon.
 
Commendation - Alessandro De Nuntiis
Tuesday, 09 February 2010 10:33

Many thanks to Alessandro for this commendation.

I Alessandro De Nuntiis have been training with Crow Tae
Kwon Do since I was 4 years old, I now am 10 years old and
still going strong. I am currently 2nd  Dan Black Belt, and doing
training  4 times a week which includes my classes, weapons
and Kyusho Jitsu. I enjoy what I do in class and what I have
learnt  and achieved over the years. My instructor
KwanjangNim has been with me through training sessions,
preparation and exams and also with other great instructors.
I really appreciate them training me to get to the level I am at
now. Below is a picture of me in my new Dobok with my
patches collected over the years. Hopefully I will pass this on
to other great students we have at CROW TAE KWON DO.
 
ALESSANDRO DE NUNTIIS

Alessandro
 
Sparring Class - Information and Objectives
Monday, 01 February 2010 11:25
The sparring class will be open to any interested Crow Martial Arts student as long as they have the protective gear. Please refer to the Term 3 2011 Timetable or contact Crow Martial Arts Padstow for more information.

Please read the information and objectives given below carefully.

Information and Objectives


As free sparring should be seen as a developmental opportunity, the goal is to achieve and demonstrate the following skills at graduation.
  1. The fluid combination of close range and long range hand strikes (within the same exchange) repeatedly within a 3-minute round.
  2. The addition of grabbing, pushing (to create balance) and knees or elbows within a 3-min round.
  3. Unbroken kick combinations within sport Taekwondo rules.
  4. Street sparring kicking: the seamless combination and varied use of turning, straight and spinning kicks.

Students will generally spar alternate rounds to allow for focused effort towards these goals.

At the completion of the course and successful graduation student will be awarded a sparring patch for their Dobok.

Attendance of at least 7/9 weeks is compulsory to be eligible for graduation.

A sign-in sheet will be at reception and it is your sole responsibility to sign-in upon arrival. No attendance = no graduation = no patch.

COMPULSORY GEAR

Chest shield, head and mouth guard, groin guard (males) must be worn when attending the sparring class.
If you do not yet own a sparring pack they are available for purchase at Padstow reception for $99 (+ $25 if you require a groin guard).
 
Important Note - Chest Shields
Monday, 01 February 2010 10:57

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE

CHEST SHIELDS MUST BE BROUGHT TO CLASS

Senior CrowMax classes will be using chest shields regularly at training. It is important that you bring yours to class each time you attend. Ensure it is labelled with your name.

Due to health regulations we are unable to share personal equipment. If you do not own a chest shield yet please contact reception at Padstow and one will be ordered for you. Please indicate whether you prefer red or blue. The cost - $65 - will be added to your next regular debit.