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TKD Belt Test Sat. Dec 7th, Potluck & Fall Break Training

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Belt Test – Saturday, December 7th
This is a reminder that the end of the semester belt test is scheduled for Saturday, December 7th followed by a potluck. Warm-ups will start promptly at 12:00 PM. If you plan on testing please complete the following online form by Nov 30th so enough testing supplies can be ordered. Also, I recommend showing up to the ARC at least 20 minutes early to ensure you are there on time.

Also, if you are not testing please still wear your full uniform since you can definitely help out during the test by holding targets, free-sparring, taking pictures and encouraging your fellow club members.

Belt Test Schedule:
12:00 pm – 12: 30pm – warm-up and basic kicks
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm – lower and higher belt testing combined

Fee:
The belt testing fee is $10 and this can be paid by cash or electronically on the day of the test. The fee covers boards, belts, and other testing items. If you are re-attempting for the same belt level there is no fee required.

Other Belt Test Items:
Please review the techniques for each belt rank that will be evaluated during the test on the club website: http://publish.illinois.edu/tkd-illinois/belt-ranks/. Also, everyone that is testing should review the rules, the Korean terminology and have a favorite technique prepared. You should be able to demonstrate your favorite technique on both sides.

Potluck:
The potluck will take place at my house and begins at 5:30 PM. You can RSVP on the facebook event. Things to bring to the potluck: A tasty dish, dessert or beverage to share with the club and feel free to bring a game to play or spouse/significant other. Also, if you are attending sign-up to bring an item on the shared Google spreadsheet so that everyone doesn’t end up bring chips.

Fall Break TKD Training Schedule (Sat. Nov 23rd – Sun Dec 1st):

  • Saturday, November 23rd – 12pm – 2pm (CRCE)
  • Monday, November 25th – 6pm – 7:30pm (CRCE)
  • Wednesday, November 27th – NO TKD class
  • Saturday, November 30th – 12pm – 2pm (CRCE)

The ARC will be closed during Fall Break so the above training times will be held at the CRCE facility in an available multipurpose room (MPR) or racquetball court. The exact location will be shared on social media that day. The ARC reopens Monday, December 2nd and our regular training schedule will resume at that time.

Congrats, Purdue Tournament & Save the Date for End of the Term Belt Testing

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Welcome Our Newest White Belts

Congratulations to our white belts Gouri, Beulah, Urvi, and Jacquelyn! 

Also, congrats to our newest white belts from today’s class Aliza and Rhea

Purdue Tournament Invitation | Sat. November 16th

The Purdue Taekwondo Club’s annual Taekwondo Tournament is Saturday, November 16th. Both sparring and forms competition will be available. Forms: $10, Sparring: $15 Both: $20.
Additional information about the tournament is available on the club facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/986411731713871/
If interesting in participating or attending to watch sign-up on the shared GoogleDoc by Oct 28th so transportation can be arranged.
Save the Date for Belt Testing | Sat. December 7th
Mark your calendars for the end of the semester belt test (Saturday, December 7th). The testing opportunity will take the place of the scheduled TKD class. All are welcome and encouraged to attend in uniform to help out by holding targets, free-sparring, taking pictures and encouraging your fellow club members. 
 
Fee: The belt testing fee is $10 and this can be paid in cash or electronically on the day of the test. The fee covers board, belts, and other testing items. 
 
Other Items: Please review the techniques for each belt rank that will be evaluated during the test on the club website: http://publish.illinois.edu/tkd-illinois/belt-ranks/. Also, everyone that is testing should review the school rules,  Korean terminology and have a favorite technique prepared that you can demonstrate on both sides.