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Competition
Our controlled competitive environments allow practitioners to display
and improve their skills in a safe environment. Although some may think
it is all about "who is better", that is only a part of their purpose in
Taekwon-Do.
In general, there are basically two types of tournaments:
1. Winning a trophy at any cost, while exclaiming victory and scorning
defeat
2. Competing with a good attitude (possibly winning a trophy) and
learning under ideal conditions.
Remember that tournaments are not just for a trophy. They allow our
members to meet new people, make new friends, put nerves to the test,
and display skills. By focusing on these purposes, it is very possible
to be happy whether one wins or loses. Most people think that the reward
at a tournament is the trophy. By eliminating this idea, we eliminate
the unnecessary devastation of leaving without a trophy. There are three levels of
tournaments :
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Local - The Grand Prix series and starting this year the
Colour belt team competition are open to all grades,
other regions have their equivalents such as the London
Open. |
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National - The British, English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
Opens and Four Nations. The Opens are from
yellow belt upwards and the Four Nations is competed by
the national black belt teams. |
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3. International - The European Championships and the World
Championships and this level is only open to black belts through squad
selection.
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Rules
Who Can Enter?
Any ITF
style practitioner can enter the Grand Prix series, any practitioner
holding a yellow belt or above can enter the Welsh Open.
WTF practitioners may enter sparring competition but will not be able to
participate in pattern competition.
What are the rules?
The competition will be run to AETF rules (booklet can be
purchased via Taekwon-Do Supplies)
Weight categories will be set by us according to entries received.
Please make sure you enter your weight correctly, You will be checked on
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Costs
The cost to all competitors
for the Grand Prix events is £15, spectators are free.
Late entries may be accepted but will be subject to a £5 (min)
surcharge.
Absolutely no entries will be accepted on the day, if you wish to enter
and have missed the deadline please phone (07866 461047 Mr Christopher
Black II) and we will endeavour to include you in the competition.
The surcharge will increase the closer to the competition we get (max
£15 extra).
General Costs
The sports centre provides FREE parking all day, canteen facilities
are available at reasonable prices including a modern bar.
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