Monthly Archives: November 2017

Congrats to Tournament Champions & Belt Test/Potluck Reminder

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I hope everyone is having a terrific Fall Break. Below are a few announcements:

Congrats Kirsten and Oleksiy
This past Saturday two of our club students competed in the Midwest Open TaeKwonDo Championships in Decatur, IL. Both Kirsten and Oleksiy earned first place in their division in forms! Oleksiy earned second place in his division in sparring! Also, Kirsten was crowned Grand Champion in forms!

​Belt Test – Saturday, December 9th
The location for the end of the semester belt test has been confirmed! As previously announced the belt test is scheduled for Saturday, December 9th in the ARC Combat Room. Warm-ups will start promptly at 10:00 AM! In turn, I recommend showing up at least 15 minutes early to ensure you are there on time. If you plan on testing you must be at the warm-ups, in turn, higher belts you might want to bring a small snack (banana, energy bar or sports drink) to keep your energy up while waiting for your test to begin. The ARC opens at 9 AM on the weekends so please set an alarm if you are not an early riser!

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:
  • 10:00am – 10:45am warm-ups and basic kicks
  • 10:45am – 12:15pm lower belt testing 
  • 12:15pm – 12:30 [time permitting black belt demonstration/board breaking]
  • 12:30pm – 2:00pm higher belt testing 
Fee
The belt testing fee is $10 and this can be paid by cash, check 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 (click here for rules on our website) 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 spouse/significant other. Also, if you are attending sign-up to bring an item using the shared Google spreadsheet so that everyone doesn’t end up bring chips.

Enjoy the time with family and friends and I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving

Fall Break Training Schedule

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Congrats
Congratulations to our newest student Qiuying Yang!

Free-Sparring Class Tomorrow
Those that haven’t left campus yet and are interested in helping those participating in the tournament there is a free-sparring class tomorrow (Friday, November 17th) ~5 p.m. We will meet in the Combat Room and relocate if that space is too crowded. Also, help me in wishing those that are traveling and competing this Saturday good luck.

Fall Break Training Schedule (Saturday 11/18/17 – Sunday 11/26/17):

  • Saturday, November 18th – NO CLASS (TKD Tournament in Decatur, IL)
  • Monday, November 20th 6:00pm-7:30pm
  • Wednesday, November 22nd – NO CLASS
  • Saturday, November 25th – NO CLASS

The ARC will be closed during Fall break so the above Monday training time will be held at the CRCE facility in an available MPR. The ARC reopens Monday, November 27th and our regular training schedule will resume at that time. 

Saturday, December 9th Belt Test Reminder
The end of the semester belt test is scheduled for Saturday, December 9th followed by a club potluck dinner at my home.

The following students have expressed interest in testing this term: Kathleen, Danielle, Carli, Aditi, Adam, Yuki, Qiuying, Gary, Jim, Elizabeth, Becky, Max, Kirsten, Kevin, and Oleksiy. If other students are interested in participating let me know by November 27th. 

Also, if you are not testing please still wear your uniform since you can definitely help out during the test by holding targets, free-sparring, taking pictures and encouraging your fellow club members. More testing details and potluck information will be shared after the break.

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Candice Solomon-Strutz

Save the Date (12/09/17) for Belt Testing

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Congrats:

First, congratulations are overdue for our newest students Aditi Ghosalkar and Max Curie! Additional white belt testing opportunity is available at the end of class for any remaining new students.

Belt Test Information:

The end of the semester belt test is scheduled for Saturday, December 9th followed by a club potluck dinner. If you plan on participating and being evaluated for the next belt ranking please let me know either in person or via email by November 27th so that I make sure to order enough boards and supplies. 

Tentative Belt Test Schedule (Exact Location is still TBD):

  • 10:00am – 10:45am warm-ups and basic kicks
  • 10:45am – 12:15pm lower belt testing (white & yellow)
  • 12:15pm – 12:30 [time permitting black belt demonstration/board breaking]
  • 12:30pm – 2:00pm higher belt testing

Fee:
The belt testing fee is $10 and this can be paid in cash, check 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 (click here for rules on our website) and have a favorite technique prepared.

Club Potluck and Location Details forthcoming…

Thank you,
Candice