Dear Parents and
Students,
I would like to welcome all new and
returning students to our 2001-2002 Taekwondo training.
We
will set many new goals in the areas of physical fitness, endurance,
self-discipline, public presentations, and technical skills. Some of the
short-term goals include learning new/basic techniques and combinations,
Korean vocabulary and the Taekwondo codes of ethics. These culminate by a promotion to the next belt level. With
our two hours per week training in class, plus 10-15 minutes daily practice at
home, these goals can be attained in 6-8 weeks.
The
long term goals include continuous improvements in physical strength and
techniques, leadership skills, self-discipline, patience, respect, attainment
of a Black Belt, or even a National Champion’s title.
Marika
Powell
Our
Taekwondo Team wins National medals
Each member of our National
Competition Team placed among the top
eight in the nation at the U.S. 21st National Junior Taekwondo Champion-ships, held in Tampa,
Florida, on July 2-7, 2001. The six-day event had over 4,800 competitors
between the ages 6-17.
| Joey
Martina |
Gold |
| Nicole
Provenzano
|
Silver
|
| Cathleen
Ward |
Bronze |
In
order to compete at the National Level the student must first qualify for the
State Team by winning either a gold, silver, or bronze medal at the official
State Championships. Each State will send their top three competitors to
compete for a national title at the Junior Olympics.
Our National Team Competitors extend their
appreciation to the 2000-2001 PTA for helping them obtain the special Team
Florida Uniforms.
(pictures not available of all team members)
