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Region 1 STOMP 2016
With the same great venue, experienced umpires and an
abundance of eager students raring to compete, Region 1’s first STOMP of 2016
was set to be yet another crowd pleasing spectacle. With over 150 members in
attendance from schools across the region including Trenic Academies,
Hollingsworth TKD Schools, STA, Legends TKD Schools and Stoke Gifford TKD we
knew this was going to be an event not to be missed.
Up first were our youngest students and from watching them
perform we can all agree that what they were lacking in experience they
definitely made up for with enthusiasm and heart.
With patterns being judged on power, correct technique, good
balance and breath control all students stepped up to the mark. With proud
parents watching on from the stands our Generation-X (4-7yrs) competitors were
a true credit to themselves and their clubs. Once patterns had finished it was
time to pad up and prepare for sparring. Using good ring craft coupled with
well-timed attacks and counter attacks, the event was a pleasure to watch. As the final bout was called to a close we
can all rest assured that region 1 has a very bright competitive future ahead.
To finish the morning session our juniors (13+) were called
to compete and begin warming up. With the Generation-X watching on from the
side lines this was a great opportunity for our youngest students to be
inspired and aim to emulate the successes of our up-coming juniors. With
current World, European, National and Regional members present this was an
event bursting with talent, wowing the crowd with precise patterns and hard
fought bouts.
Once all the categories had finished there was a quick lunch
break to rest and reflect on the morning performances before moving onto the
cadets in the afternoon.
With cadets set to compete we returned to our ring and
prepared ourselves for patterns. For some students this was their first
competition and although nervous, appeared unfazed by the occasion, stepping
onto the mat with confidence and professionalism. As always the patterns were
performed to a high standard and were a pleasure to watch. As we progressed
from white belts to the senior grades, it was encouraging to see their
competition experience shining through, shedding light on the importance and
positive impact these local events have on the development of our young competitors.
Once patterns were finished it was time for our cadet sparring
division to compete…As with previous STOMP Championships strong performances
were put in by all, and win or lose, each student showed the heart,
determination and spirit of a true Taekwon-Do practitioner.
As always we would like to thank all those that were
involved in setting up and running the event along with the instructors and students
that supported the day. Our next STOMP has now been scheduled for 2nd
July so let’s head back to our clubs, iron out the weakness and set our sights
for this next big challenge.
Written by: Trenic TKD - 30th March 2016
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