UK ITF Training Day and Awards Evening
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Training Day
On 25th
November, the UK ITF held its annual National Training Day and Awards
Evening. With 130 students attending the training session and over 200 in
attendance at the evenings black tie event, we were all eager to get the day
underway.
The day
kicked off with Grand Master Nicholls leading an ‘Instructor’ training session.
This was a great opportunity for our senior members to come together and train
as students of Taekwon-Do. With an emphasis placed on core rotation and using
the natural movement of the body, we worked from Chon-Ji to Tong-Il, taking out
certain movements and looking at how we could apply these principles to create more
power. Tired yet invigorated, all Instructors left positive in their training,
teaching and the support offered from Grand Master Nicholls and the UK ITF seniors.
After a
short water break, it was time for us to start the training day. As the room
began to fill up with students, this was a great opportunity to meet old
friends and create new friendships through a mutual love of Taekwon-Do. Following
an insightful opening speech from Master Nicholls and an introduction to the
Masters in the room, we were ready to begin. Looking in-depth at how to perform
back piercing kick and reverse turning kick, Master Nicholls placed great emphasis
on correct technique and foot position to maximise snap in the kicks. We also
explored how distance from the target can impact how the technique is
performed.
Following on
from Grand Master Nicholls, Master Horan took to the floor to explain ‘lead leg
hooking kick’, how it should be performed and its application in sparring and
self-Defence. Continuing the theme of the morning, we looked to explore how the
kicks application could be adapted to the positioning of the opponent.
Tired but
eager to learn more, we took a short break before returning to the afternoon
workshop sessions. Split into 4 areas led by Master Chand, Mr Buxton, Mr
Brunger and Mr McAvoy, the sessions covered sparring drills, footwork, close
self-defence and pad work. This was a great opportunity for students to learn
from our senior members within the UK ITF and take back some new ideas to add
to their training and sparring arsenal.
With our
muscles aching after a long but exciting day of training, we were lucky to
receive a thorough physical and mental warm down from Master Gassor. Applying
breathing techniques as a key tool for re-energising and recovering the body,
all students were left relaxed and able to reflect on what had been a very
insightful day of training.
After a very thought-provoking closing speech from Grand
Master Nicholls, we all bowed out and returned to our rooms for a good rest in
preparation for the evening event.
Awards Evening
With live music playing and drinks flowing, the awards
evening was now set to once again be a great celebration and reflection of the
successes of the year……And we had a lot to celebrate!
After sitting down for a lovely 3 course meal, Master
Nicholls took to the stage to express his gratitude and thanks to all those
that have helped to make 2018 such a successful year. From attending the World Championships, UK
ITF Training Days and National Championships to Regional and Club events across
the country, 2018 was certainly a very busy and positive year.
On to the National Awards 2018…….
Competitor of the year- Mr Harry Evans
Competitors Competitor of the year- Mr Joel Cassar
Most Improved Student of the year- Mr Alex Yearling
Coach of the year- Mr Matthew Brunger
Umpire of the year- Mr Jon Draper
Contribution of the year- Ms Laurie Cornwell
Student of the year- Mr Stuart Leppard
Region of the year- Region 7
Along with National awards, Regional presentations were made
to highlight and congratulate hard working and dedicated students within the
Region. This was also a great opportunity to congratulate our current World
Champions, senior promotions, service awards, the unwavering loyalty and
support of our Masters as well as those who went beyond the call of duty to
help make this year the success it was.
On
behalf of Grand Master Nicholls and the UK ITF we would like to thank those
that showed their support in attended the event, we hope you enjoyed the
evening and look forward to celebrating all our future successes at next year’s
Training Day and Awards NightWritten by: UK ITF Admin - 27th November 2018
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