TKD News: Oct-Dec 2019
P.U.M.A. Blackbelt Grading 5th October 2019
Students from around Great Britain traveled to the Dorcan Recreational Complex Swindon to test for Blackbelt (1st Degree) and higher Degree grades. The test involves students demonstrating all aspects of their Taekwon-Do training to a panel of Senior grade Instructors headed by P.U.M.A.'s Chairman Master R. Gayle 8th Degree. P.U.M.A. also held their first Bo Staff (Jang Bong) Blackbelt Grading at which students demonstrated their skills to a panel headed by P.U.M.A.'s Vice Chairman Master M. Ogborne 7th Degree. Although all students have received their results they now have to wait until the P.U.M.A. Presentation Evening for their Belt, Certificate and any other awards. The Presentation Evening is a great night where family and friends go along and celebrate the Blackbelt successes (Photos and report to follow).
New Century Taekwon-Do successes:
- Emma Deakin Promoted to 5th Degree.
- Paul Phillips Promoted to 3rd Degree.
- Paul Wedgwood Promoted to 3rd Degree.
- Amy Stanyard Promoted to 1st Degree.
- Jean Smith Promoted to 1st Degree.
- Kyla Johnson Promoted to 1st Degree.
- Lewis Stanyard Promoted to 1st Degree.
- Oliver Payne Promoted to 1st Degree.
- Sam Smith Promoted to 1st Degree.
New Century Bo Staff (Jang Bong) successes:
- Thomas Bailey Promoted to 1st Degree.
- Aiden Bailey Promoted to 1st Degree.
Masters Seminar and a Bo Staff (Jang Bong) Seminar/Grading.
Saturday 19th October 2019 Frederick Gent School, South Normanton
At the morning Seminar Chairman of P.U.M.A. Master Gayle 8th Degree and Vice Chairman Master Ogborne 7th Degree covered a verity of topics from Freestyle One-Step to Sparring. A great session with a mix of useful Taekwon-Do tips and fun. The afternoon session was a Bo Staff Seminar/Grading with Master Ogborne 7th Degree and Mr Ashmead 4th Degree.
The Bo Staff Seminar covered basic techniques, line work, patterns, pad work, sparring and basic self-defence.
List of successes below:
- Oliver Payne - Red - Credit
- Joanne Brannan - Green
- Marin Hall - Green
- Peter Brannan - Purple
- Ruby Downing - Purple
- Lee Reed - Purple
- Ryan Giddings - Brunt - Grey - Credit
- Naimh Allen - Grey
- Rosie Allen - Grey
- Alexander Hall - Grey
- Leoni Reed - Grey
Well done to all of the above and congratulations to Thomas and Aiden Bailey from Chesterfield who have just been promoted to 1st Degree at P.U.M.A's first Bo staff (Jang Bong) Blackbelt Grading held at Swindon.
P.U.M.A. Junior Championships
Sunday 20th October 2019 - Thornbury
We may have had a small entry but everyone a winner. Well worth the travel.
Results from our:
Biddulph School
- Oliver Payne - Silver Bo Staff, Silver Musical Patterns, Bronze Sparring
- Ruby Downing - Silver Sparring
Fenton School
- Dominic Potts (little puma) - Silver art
- Savannah Nguyen-Baddeley (little puma)- Bronze art
- James Nguyen-Baddeley - Gold musical patterns
- Joshua Williams - Gold patterns & Bronze in sparring
Stone School
- Marin Hall - Silver in Sparring, Bronze in Bo Staff. Sparring
P.U.M.A. 41st Blackbelt Presentation Evening
Held at Meca Entertainment, Swindon on 2nd November 2019 this was a prestigious evening where P.U.M.A. members, family and friends celebrate promotions/awards gained at the recent Blackbelt Grading. New Century Taekwon-Do ( P.U.M.A. North) did exceptionally well with eleven Blackbelt promotions three of these passing with Credit and one with Distinction. Awards went to Mr Paul Wedgwood for BEST BLACK BELT, Miss Emma Deakin for the BEST ADULT SPIRIT TEST and Mrs Jean Smith for the BEST ADULT ESSAY. There were also Certificates for Mrs Louise Knight and Mr Anthony Knight who have recently qualified as Umpires. Following the presentation of belts/awards by P.U.M.A.'s Chairman Master R. Gayle 8th Degree and Vice Chairman Master M. Ogborne 7th Degree the students had chance to say a few words about there achievements. The Examining panel also had the opportunity to congratulate everyone on their way back from the stage. A great night for New Century it's students and Instructors.
New Century Taekwon-Do successes:
- Emma Deakin Promoted to 5th Degree with Credit. Also received the top Adult spirit test award.
- Paul Wedgwood Promoted to 3rd Degree with Credit. Also received the best Adult Blackbelt award.
- Paul Phillips Promoted to 3rd Degree.
- Oliver Payne Promoted to 1st Degree with Credit.
- Jean Smith Promoted to 1st Degree. Also received the best Adult essay award.
- Sam Smith Promoted to 1st Degree.
- Amy Stanyard Promoted to 1st Degree.
- Lewis Stanyard Promoted to 1st Degree.
- Kyla Johnson Promoted to 1st Degree.
New Century Bo Staff (Jang Bong) successes:
- Aiden Bailey Promoted to 1st Degree with Distinction.
- Thomas Bailey Promoted to 1st Degree.
ITF Open British Championships 23rd November 2019.
K2 Leisure Centre, Crawley.
(Write up and Photo's by New Century Squad Coach Miss Emma Deakin 5th Degree).
Well I am immensely proud of Aiden Bailey and Iden Hubbuck (Chesterfield TKD) and Mikael Cacia and Josh Williams (all PUMA North New Century TKD students) for there recent efforts at the ITF British Open 2019. The tournament attracts over 600 high caliber competitors, many of whom have years of international experience behind them. Our four students did not let this faze them, with terrific performances in both patterns and sparring from all of them!
Aidan Bailey (recently relocated and training with PUMA Swain TKD) secured a well deserved Silver in 2nd Degree patterns and Bronze in sparring. Josh Williams also won Silver in patterns and Gold in sparring. Iden and Mikael did not medal this time, but in tough divisions they should be proud of their efforts. I am sure with their commitment and attitude towards training, medals will come in the New Year!
Thank you goes out to PUMA coaches who coached on the day and of course parents for supporting the event!
I would also like to say well done and thank you to Mr Thomas Bailey who officiated at the event. A long and busy day be all accounts. These events can not run without officials- your time is appreciated!
Lots to look forward to in 2020. Some amazing talent in the Northern Squad and I can’t wait to see you all achieve new heights in the New Year!
We hold regular Squads which provide extra coaching in all aspects of Taekwon-Do and are open to all grades.
Our team of coaches headed by two World Champions do a great job, our last Squad had 60 taking part.
British Championships
The last P.U.M.A National Tournament on the 2019 Calendar.
New Century finish on a high, thanks go to all our Instructors/Coaches and Officials who made it possible. Thanks also to the parents who have given their time (Taxi service) and support during the year.
RESULTS:
Biddulph School
- Oliver Payne - Silver Bo Staff, Silver Musical Patterns, Bronze Patterns, Bronze Sparring
- Ruby Downing - Participation Medal
Cheadle School
- Harrison Smith - Bronze sparring
Chesterfield School
- Iden Hubbuck - Gold Sparring
- Anthony Hyde - Gold Sparring
- Thandi Johnson - Gold Sparring, Bronze Patterns
- Nicholas Giovanardi - Silver Sparring, Silver Patterns
- Katie Parnham - Silver Patterns
- Seth Melluish - Silver Patterns
- Ollie Johnson - Bronze Patterns, Bronze Sparring
- Sophia Giovanardi - Bronze Patterns
- Faye Hubbuck - Bronze Sparring
Fenton School
- Joshua Williams - Silver patterns & Gold in sparring
- Bethany Williams - Gold patterns & Gold in sparring
- Mikael Cacia - Silver patterns, Gold sparring & Gold in destruction
- Jacob Normington - TBC
- Dominic Potts (little puma) - Participation medal
- Savannah Nguyen-Baddeley (Little puma) - Participation medal
Leek School
- Harriet Chadwick - Participation medal
Stone School
- Marin Hall - Silver sparring
New Century Christmas Competition
8th December 2019, Ashbourne Leisure Centre
Open to Little Pumas and Juniors this competition was three hours of action packed FUN events which included Patterns, Sparton, Duster sparring, Speed test, Supermarket sweep and TKD surfing. Six teams worked their way through the various tasks scoring points for each one. The highest scoring team (BLAZE) received Gold trophies. Next highest (STRIKE) Silver medals with joint 3rd place (Bronze Green ribbon) THUNDER & LIGHTNING. and joint 4th (Bronze purple ribbon) POW & FLASH. Other fund raising events were ‘guess the weight of a cake’ (kindly cooked and donated by Mrs Sue Deakin), a raffle with lots of interesting items including several months of free training and proceeds from the sale of drinks/snacks. Santa also made a quick visit to give everyone a Pre-Christmas present. Thanks go to all the officials/helpers for creating such a great atmosphere for all to enjoy. The aim of the Competition was for everyone to enjoy themselves (which they did) and to raise money for charity (which we did). A very successful day resulting in £623 being made for this years chosen charity MIND. Thanks again to everyone who attended.
Dear Dennis (New Century Taekwon-Do)
A huge thank you for supporting us with your kind gift of £623.
Here at Mind, we believe that no one should have to face a mental health problem alone, and we will not stop until we achieve this.
Your generosity will help us to offer vital support for everyone affected by mental health problems. It will also help us to fight for better care, services and respect through our campaigning work.
On behalf of everyone whose lives your gift will touch, thank you so much. You've done something amazing.
Victoria Nederend
Supporter Care Team Manager
Mind
