5
May
NWTKD Students from Dartford do well at MWTA
The 2013 MWTA British was held at Margate in April 2013. North West Tae Kwon Do students from Dartford entered the event and did very well. Some were unfortunate not to do better but nonetheless congratulations to all who took part. The trophy winners were:
3rd place patterns for Jessica Morris
3rd place patterns for Joe Draper
3rd place sparring for Betty Smith Szkudlarek
3rd place sparring for Chloe Bevan
3rd place patterns and sparring for Charlotte Martin
3rd place sparring for Jamie Nicklin
3rd place sparring for Louise Damiral-Mercer
2nd place sparring for Jason Hasson
25
Apr
Sparring and Patterns Competition – Results
North West Tae Kwon Do Mini-Competition Results
The competition went very well and most went away pleased. As it was our first competition for a long time a few lessons were learned. A big thank you to all those that officiated and helped out on the day. Some memorable moments include an impressive black belt pattern performed by James Carr to open the event and some impressive kids sparring. For the first time we also had a black belt pattern event which the audience appreciated. Well done to all.
Patterns
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Black Belts |
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| 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
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Adam Birtwell |
Chris Taylor |
John Grime |
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Adult High Grades |
Adult Low Grades |
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| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
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Jamie Anderson |
Claire Burke |
Mohammed Ali Nawaz |
Anthony Blake |
Oludotan Fasanya |
Samrana Nawaz |
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Child Low Grade |
Child High Grades | ||||
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
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Isaac Backhouse |
Abbie Stirling |
Taran Nichani |
Bella Hacking |
Matthew Halucha |
Arundathi Wuppalapati |
Sparring
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Men High Grade Belts |
Men Low Grade Belts |
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| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 1st | 2nd | Joint 3rd | Joint 3rd |
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Wayne Rishton |
Adam Birtwell |
Andy Hacking |
Anthony Blake |
Chris Wilding |
Mohammed Ali Nawaz |
Martin Croft |
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Ladies |
Girls/Boys High Grade Tall |
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| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
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Laura Pettett |
Kirsten Todd |
Claire Burke |
Daniel Turner |
Jake Grime |
Charlotte Taylor |
| Girls/Boys High Grade Small |
Girls/Boys Low Grade Tall |
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| 1st | 2nd | Joint 3rd | Joint 3rd | 1st | 2nd | Joint 3rd | Joint 3rd |
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Isaac Osgood |
Matthew Halucha |
Kayley Williams |
Curtis Bolan O’Regan |
Abbie Stirling |
Jack Quinn |
Freddie Backhouse |
Laura Gannon |
| Girls/Boys Low Grade Tall | ||
| 1st | 2nd |
3rd |
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Isaac Backhouse |
Sophie Blake |
James Holden |
31
Mar
Preston Students get LEP Coverage
Extracts from the LEP giving publicity for the Wuppalapati Family and Fulwood Class (March 2013)
Fighting is definitely acceptable behaviour in the Wuppalapati household. Two years after taking up taekwondo as a hobby Siddhartha Wuppalapati, his wife Priti and their two young daughters are all heading for the top grade. Consultant Siddhartha, 43, and his obstetrician wife decided to join in with their daughters Aarushi, 10, and her 12-year-old sister Arundhati, instead of sitting on the sidelines. Now, the couple have proved that age is no barrier as they join the girls in their bid for a black belt. Mr Wuppalapati, 43, a consultant neurologist at the Royal Preston Hospital, said: “We used to take the girls to Fulwood Leisure Centre for training and one night the instructor asked me if I would like to join in rather than sitting watching.”
When he got to his Gregson Way home he told his wife, who works in Lancaster, and she also signed up. He added: “When I told my wife she said fine and she came along as well. It’s a good way to keep physically fit as a family.” The quartet train twice a week and they are all preparing for the coveted top belt. They are all on track for black belts by the end of December. Aarushi, who is a member of North West Taekwondo along with the rest of her family, said: “I like it because it’s good exercise and fun learning the techniques. I like the self-defence moves. I learn something new every time.”
27
Feb
NWTKD Mini Comp Details
The support for this competition is looking good. So thanks to all instructors and students who are supporting this. Click below to see the NWTKD mini-comp information flyer. This is for all grades. Patterns and Sparring. Please note entry money to be made to instructor prior to the event.
CLICK HERE TO SEE POSTER mini comp flyer
20
Feb
GTI Competition Results
Students of NWTKD at Cheltenham
Congratulations to all who attended this very well organised competition. Here is the competition report. It contains two pages of text and photos and may take a few moments to load.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE REPORT GTI Competition Report including photos
Please contact NWTKD if you would like a copy of the photos.
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TROPHY WINNERS
Kate German – 3rd Point Stop Black Belt
Chloe Bevan - 1st Point Stop Blue Belt (GTI English Champion), 2nd Continuous Blue Belt, 3rd Patterns Blue Belt
James Hammond – 3rd Point Stop Blue Belt, 3rd Continuous Blue Belt, 2nd Patterns Blue Belt
Betty Szkudlarek – 3rd Point Stop Green Belt, 1st Patterns Green Belt (GTI English Champion)
Charlotte Martin – 1st Patterns Yellow Belt (GTI English Champion)
6
Feb
Competition Training Darwen and WKC Results
All those wishing to come along to Darwen LC for competition training Thursday (tomorrow) need to ensure that they are there and ready to go for 7pm. An offer of transport from Garstang is available if anyone needs it; contact Mr Williams ASAP if you are interested in this. For those entering the GTI please bring the entry payment of £20, your weight in kilos. For those entering the patterns division we will look at these at the beginning if you so wish while others are doing the warm up. Please express your wish to Mr Williams.
NWTKD Trophy winners for the WKC held 3rd February 2013
Congratulations to all those who came away from the Manchester WKC with trophies. The second part of the WKC will be 24th February 2013 which will be continuous free sparring. Anyone interested in attending this that has not already contacted either Miss German or Mr Pearce should contact Mr Williams. The results of the first WKC are as follows:
Black Belt Team Pattern – Adam Birtwell, Kate German – 3rd Place
Black Belt Ladies Sparring – Kate German – 3rd Place
Black Belt Individual Pattern – Kate German – 1st place
Black Belt Individual Pattern – Adrian O’Regan – 3rd Place
Coloured Belt Sparring – Arundhati Wuppalapitti – 3rd place
Coloured Belt Sparring – Aarushi Wuppalapitti – 2nd place
Coloured Belt Pattern – Arundhati Wuppalapitti – 3rd place
Coloured Belt Pattern – Aarushi Wuppalapitti – 3rd place
8
Jan
LEP Coverage for Amanda, Sam and Isaac
Nice to see Amanda, Sam and Isaac get recognition for their recent promotion to black belt. If anyone has any articles or news for the local media then please contact us. If you want to see the LEP new article on line follow
Here is an extract:
Published on Tuesday 8 January 2013 08:54Man of the house Neil Osgood could be forgiven for feeling rather nervous every time he walks through the front door of his Fulwood home. For the Preston dad knows he is just one playful moment away from being flipped over by either of his sons Sam (11) or 10-year-old Isaac…or even his wife Amanda! The mother-and-sons trio have been celebrating recently after earning coveted black belts in the sport of taekwondo. And Amanda jokingly admitted her husband had better watch out now! She said: “Sam and Isaac could probably beat their dad up now – although it would probably need both of them at the same time. “Joking aside, he’s really proud of us.” Amanda, who turns 43 next month, first took up the sport in 2008 after being inspired to do so by watching her two sons. After taking them down to North West Taekwondo Club, which holds classes at both Fulwood and Ashton Leisure Clubs, she decided to get on the mat with her sons rather than stand on the sidelines. “We started in October, in 2008,” she said. “With the boys getting a bit older, we wanted them to be able to look after themselves. “So I took them down and watched them for a few weeks, but I was sat there thinking, ‘I could have a go at this so I joined in with them’.” Both Amanda and Sam actually achieved their black belts in 2011 and the family’s achievement was complete when Isaac joined them at elite level last year. “It took me about three-and-a-half years to get my black belt. Sam was about the same and Isaac got his last year,” Amanda said. “You get graded every three months and there are about 10 belts before you get to black. “We all got a few A-passes when we got graded. I think me and Isaac got two, and Sam got four.”
See the full article in the LEP.
31
Dec
Competition Training – Sparring and Patterns
Patterns and free sparring training and coaching. Mr Williams will organise this with the help of instructors. All are welcome regardless whether or not the intention is to compete. This is open to all grades, adults and children. Instructors are encouraged to bring interested students to this event. Two sessions are arranged prior to the February competitions:
Leyland Thursday 17th January 7pm
Darwen Thursday 7th February 7pm
Normal training fee applies.
24
Dec
Santa Makes Surprise Visit to the Fulwood Class
The students of the Fulwood class received a surprise visit to congratulate them on their dedication to training. Santa wished them all a Merry Christmas.