UKITF Training day and Awards Evening View all articles
On Saturday 18th January it was encouraging to see so many instructors
and students turn up bright and early to what was set to be an exciting day of
sparring drills, fitness, tul work and fundamental movements. Headed by ITF
Secretary General Master Nicholls and Technical Chair Lee Hollingsworth, all
students were raring to go and take this opportunity to learn amongst fellow
UKITF friends.
After a quick introduction from Master Nicholls and ‘light
warm up’, Mr Hollingsworth put everybody through their paces with an intense fitness
and conditioning session, with an emphasis on developing core strength (which
I’m sure most were feeling the effects of the morning after). After a short break Mr Hollingsworth
instructed a thought provoking sparring workshop, aimed at improving kicking
speed, teamed with some simple, yet effective counter attack drills.
After a 20min lunch break we reformed, regained our focus
and set ourselves for an afternoon of patterns and fundamental movements. Led
by guest instructor Kerry Burridge, we took to the floor to perform both junior
and degree patterns. As the session continued we were encouraged to ‘perform’
each pattern with an emphasis on correct technique, power and speed of
delivery.
Following a quick (and much needed) water break we were all
excited to have the final workshop taught by Master Nicholls. The session
commenced by exploring how to increase power in each movement and progressed to
the application of fundamental blocks and attacks in sparring situations. To
finish the days training, we all paired up and prepared to strike the kick
shields. We focused on front snap kick, placing importance on correct form and
use of body mass, moving on to explore the correct direction of turning kick
and reverse turning kick.
After a group photo shot and closing thoughts from the
senior degrees present, we each retired to our rooms for a well-earned relax
and later headed back down for the evening meal and UKITF award presentations.
After a lovely meal it was time to present the awards for each region. ..
REGIONAL
AWARDS
(Region 1) Student of the year- Mr Matthew Brunger
(Region 1) most improved student of the year- Ms Jay Gilbert
(Region 1) Regional contribution- Ms Fran Almeida-Davis
(Region 7) Competitor of the year- Mr Kieran McDermott
(Region 7) Student of the year- Mr Stuart Leppard
(Region 4) Regional contribution- Ms Tracey Everett
(Region 4) Competitor of the year- Mr Adam Everett
(Region 4) Student of the year- Mr Sam Richards
UKITF
AWARDS
Competitors Competitor of the year- Mr Reece Nicholls
Umpire of the year- Grant Churchwood
With closing speeches made by Master Nicholls and UK ITF Development
Committee Chair Mr Mandeep Rauli. the
room was left humbled and eager to make 2014 supersede the great achievements
of 2013. Once the awards had been presented, it was time to enjoy the remainder
of the evening and with a DJ playing, and drinks flowing, we were left to party
the night away.
We would like to thank Master Nicholls, Mr Hollingsworth and
supporting instructors for leading the workshop, as well
as Miss Nicholls for her help in organising the day’s event. We would also like
to extend our appreciation to all the UKITF members that attended the workshop
and awards evening, making the event the success it truly was.
Written by: UK ITF Admin - 4th February 2014
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