Grand Master Tom MacCallum graciously attended to both open and close this extremely successful event, and special thanks must be extended to Grand Master Marano, Grand Master Bos and Grand Master Lan the ITF Technical Committee for their brilliant sessions, their approachability and their tireless attention to answering the many questions put to them by the students. On behalf of all those who attended, may I thank Miss Julie Fagg, Mr Nick Symonds and Master Tom Denis of the ETA for bringing this idea to reality. It was a memorable and glorious weekend, reminding us all of the strength and unity of the ITF family.

Miss Zorica Bowie, 3rd Dan

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Satish Jirapure 5th Kup - Green Belt Blue Tag

Satish was awarded joint student of the year award 2011 at Finchley Taekwon-Do School based several points outlined below and an extremely very impressive self-improvement which he demonstrated excellently during the year of 2011.

• The year 2011 was a big step up for Satish, who decided to increase in his training with Instructor and strict observance of learning the fundamentals and applying the at all times the tenets and oath of Taekwon-Do.
• Satish has made a massive improvement in his fitness, techniques and learning overall in Taekwon-Do, which was acknowledged when Satish took 3rd place Bronze medal in both sparring and patterns at the December 2011 TotalTKD Interclub competition.
• Satish is a great team player and appreciated by all members. Satish regularly helps with assisting in the children classes to teach the children the importance of discipline and their patterns.

As Satish's Instructor I look forward to seeing him progress and utilising all that he learns as he strives towards what he has already stated that he wants to achieve the prestigious Black Belt grade.

All the best Satish and may you only improve and gain the best from training.

Best Wishes, Instructor Malik Ayman 2nd Degree Black Belt

Rachel Crawley 6th Kup - Green Belt

Rachel was awarded joint student of the year award 2011 at Finchley Taekwon-Do School based on a great overall self-improvement which she demonstrated excellently during the year of 2011.

• Rachel has always been a good student to teach, she made a big improvement 2011 by displaying understanding and discipline of the tenets and oath of Taekwon-Do.
• The TotalTKD Interclub competition December 2011 Rachel made a decision to take part in her first competition and displayed excellent effort. In addition Rachel was noticed for strong technique when she also attended the Head Instructor seminar with Mr N Symonds 6th Degree Black Belt.
• Rachel had a massive challenge when starting training, as she was the youngest in the adults class however she never let that hold her back from displaying her best efforts to keep up with and on several occasions overtaking her fellow senior students.

Rachel I am sure will make it to the Black Belt, she is not shy and asks questions to have better understanding, and Rachel displays qualities which will carry her further in Taekwon-Do both inside and outside the Dojang.

Rachel keep on improving you've done this since you joined and although your dad (Gary Crawley 3rd Kup Blue Belt Red Tag) trains and started before you, I look forward to seeing who will achieve Black Belt first if not at the same time.

Best Wishes, Instructor Malik Ayman 2nd Degree Black Belt

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Faizaan Khan 8th kup - Yellow Belt

Faizaan was awarded student of the year award 2011 at Wembley Central Taekwon-Do School based an excellent year 2011, both inside and outside of the Dojang (training hall).

• Faizaan has grasped the essential fundamentals of Taekwon-Do from his initial start in 2011, this has enabled him to progress with good technique, power, discipline, and consistently at his grading's and has been noted by other Instructors.
• Living up to the oath and tenets of Taekwon-Do, Faizaan has assisted in exhibitions in his local area Wembley Central in October 2011, where he performed patterns and techniques with the group and also confidently on an individual basis to a full audience of more than 100 people.
• Faizaan competed in the TotalTKD Interclub competition and performed superbly for his first competition achieving 2nd place in sparring.

I am sure that with Faizaan's enthusiasm and quick learning ability he will progress and certainly make that impact on the Taekwon-Do scene. Faizaan has grown and learnt a lot since starting Taekwon-Do, especially in the areas of discipline and leadership and is always willing to learn with a striking positive attitude.

Faizaan I can only say as your Instructor, please keep on doing what you have done in 2011 and more, you'll certainly make yourself, myself and the Wembley Central School most proud.

Best wishes, Instructor Malik Ayman 2nd Degree Black Belt

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Mariella Liasis 3rd kup - Blue Belt Red Tag

Mariella was awarded joint student of the year award 2011 at Wood Green Taekwon-Do School based several very impressive qualities which she demonstrated excellently throughout the year of 2011, both inside and outside of the Dojang (training hall).

• Consistently striving to adhere to the tenets and oath of Taekwon-Do, both inside the Dojang & outside.
• Mariella is a senior grade student, one of the youngest in the adult training session and is well respected and appreciated by all other students of both younger and older age, as all have noticed and given feedback to myself as her Instructor.
• Mariella always displays a positive attitude to learning Taekwon-Do and is not shy to asking questions to learn more.

Every training session Mariella pushes herself to improve in fitness and techniques. In June 2011 Mariella along with her mum (Katie Liasis 7th kup Yellow Belt Green Tag) who also trains at the same Taekwon-Do School, put the fifth pillar of the oath of Taekwon-Do 'I shall build a more peaceful world' into working practice outside of the Dojang by raising 333 % over their sponsorship target a total of £500 for Cancer Research - Race For Life

Race For Life - Katie and Mariella Liasis

Please click on the above link to read further information details.

Mariella will only I'm sure achieve with her passion and discipline, great achievements both within Taekwon-Do and outside. I enjoy teaching Mariella and look forward to teaching her to obtain the prestigious Black Belt.

All the best Mariella and may you continue to rise in greatness

Best wishes, Instructor Malik Ayman 2nd Degree Black Belt

Daniel Crabbe 8th kup - Yellow Belt

Daniel was awarded joint student of the year award 2011 at Wood Green Taekwon-Do School based observation of his training, mainly his impressive outstanding commitment which Daniel demonstrated throughout the year of 2011.

• Daniel started training in 2011 and did not miss one training session in 2011, on occasion attending other classes to make up sessions.
• Successfully passed both grading's and achieved Yellow Belt 8th kup grade, in addition to having learnt his Green Tag 7th kup grade requirements.
• Extra commitment was demonstrated by Daniel in December by attending, Head Instructor Training Day seminar with Mr N Symonds 6th Degree Black Belt. In addition Daniel took part in his first competition the TotalTkd Interclub Competition.

A great starting foundation Daniel has learnt a lot and is a very well appreciated member by fellow students at Wood Green Taekwon-Do School. A pleasant student to teach and I have had feedback from Daniel that this is just the beginning of an exciting journey within his Taekwon-Do.

Daniel I look forward to 2012 providing you with even more good results, thank you.

Best wishes, Instructor Malik Ayman 2nd Degree Black Belt

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The session was free of charge for TotalTKD students and was held at the Southgate club.

The first session was for colour belts and consisted of pad drills, Patterns, stretching, sparring, and breaking. This session was assised by Mr Sampath 1st Dan.

The second session was for black belts mainly focused on Black belt patterns, this was extremely valuable to all present enabling us to go over the finer details of each technique and movement. At the end of the session we had a chance to do some light sparring without pads.

TotalTKD would like to thank the following instructors for attending:

• Mr Aymen 2nd Dan
• Mr McKnight 3rd Dan
• Mr Sampath 1st Dan

We would also like to thank, Mr East 3rd Dan and Mr D'Silva 3rd Dan for attending.

Next seminar shall be held in 6 months time.

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Results are as follows:

• Nathan Smith 1st place in male 1st Dan patterns
• Ilja Titov 1st place in under 18 -63kg sparing
• Carly Wilson 1st place in female 3rd Dan patterns
• Callum East and Morgan D'Silva also had done very well and are hoping for a position in the team.

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Well done to the following:

• Callum East for achieving gold in 3rd Dan patterns
• Stephen Titov for achieving Silver in under 14 yellow belt sparring
• Carly Wilson for achieving Silver in female 3rd Dan patterns

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Saturday began with 24 candidates taking a course in emergency first aid, the course contained useful information and was enjoyed by all. After 8hrs all candidates had earned their new qualification as a first aider.

Saturday evening was a time to relax when 20 students and Instructors joined Master Dennis for dinner at a local restaurant. This was a great evening of conversation and laughter before we met for more training on the Sunday.

Sunday began with 35 candidates lining up to begin day 2 of the course. Master Denis and Mr Patterson opened with a refresher course in Umpiring. The course covered Centre refereeing, Corner umpiring, the role of the Jury president and correct procedure and conduct of officials.

After this we moved on to Patterns going through Chon-Ji, Dan-Gun and Do-San, where we were able to go into great detail about the technique of sine wave, continuous and fast motion, correct ways of turning, stepping and pivoting.

Master Denis then moved on to a section on Protocol and etiquette which clarified the correct ways of bowing, greeting higher ranks, and general conduct of practitioners of students in accordance to the tenets and oath of Taekwon-Do.

The last part of the course gave the candidates a chance to get involved in teaching, making sure they were going through the correct procedure; this was also a fun element where they got to take part in some different tasks.

The course finished at 4.30pm with all candidates joining in for group photo. Well done to all who took part, with a special thanks to Master Denis, Mr Patterson, Mr Symonds and Miss Fagg for their hard work.

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Sulayman was chosen for the award due to several factors outlined below & in addition with discussions with our Head Instructor of TotalTKD Mr N Symonds 5th Degree and Finchley School joint assistant Ms Marcia Griffiths 2nd Degree.

The 5 points below are to explain how Sulayman was selected for the 2010 award of Best Student of The Year:

• displaying understanding and appreciation for the tenets & oath of Tae Kwon-Do at all times, when dealing with students and his senior, Sulayman displays a great appreciation & respect to all
• Sulayman has taken feedback from all levels and improved consistently throughout his development
• assistance and providing guidance to other members, he is respected by his fellow students and he shows respect
• taking part in Total TKD inter club competition and challenging himself throughly, Sulayman's first competion also first fight he demonstrated enormous courage as he prepared to fight with an England Tae Kwon-Do Team Member
• Sulayman has come along in the last year of 2010 and demonstrated clearly that it is his intention to keep on rising above his ownself

As Sulayman's instructor, I look forward to teaching him and watching him develop and fully grow in his understanding of Tae Kwon-Do - Assistant Instructor Malik Ayman 2nd Degree

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