Introduction

Taekwondo, the way of the hand and feet.

Originating from Korea, this olympic sport involves fast, high and spinning kicks along with blocks, punches and self defence techniques. Great for overall health, you will see a difference in yourself extremely quickly.

Taekwondo isn't all physical, within it embodies discipline, honour and respect for yourself and others. If you are interested in joining, come along to one of your training sessions.

We all look forward to see you.

Contact Us:

taekwondo@uel.ac.uk

UELSports – ‘Get Involved, Learn, Participate, Train, Compete, Enjoy’

Becoming an annual member of UELSports is a simple process, simply Login to UELDirect click on 'My Clubs'' and sign up to your chosen club there.

For only £35 for students and £70 for staff, annual membership of UELSports gives a range of benefits throughout the year, including:

• Choice of over 22 Sports Clubs
• Access to National Governing Body (NGB) coaches
• Weekly training sessions
• The opportunity to compete and represent your University on a weekly basis
• Insurance cover whilst participating with the Sports Clubs
• Significant discounts at the Sports Injuries Clinic
• Access to various National Governing Bodies of Sport’s coaching and refereeing courses.

Membership is compulsory for students and staff to participate in the Sports Clubs.

SportsDock,

University of East London

4-6 University Way,

Docklands Campus

London,

E16 2RD

Bstf Nationals

For many students, the BSTF National Championships are the highlight of their Taekwondo calendar. Organised since 1987, the tournament comprises both patterns (poomsae) and sparring (kyorugi) contests. Olympic style WTF rules apply, with every competition run to the highest degree of professionalism available.

Typically three full-sized sparring rings, electronic score-boards, and Olympic-style jigsaw matting are used. Sparring is split into eight weight divisions, four belt categories, as well as male and female draws, as is standard at large Taekwondo competitions. Patterns is split into four belt groups as well as male and female categories. On average, 40 universities participate in this event, bringing in over 300 students to the event

Uel competitors

Name - grade - weight - poomsae/kyorugi

Martin Fasterholdt, 1st dan bronze in poomsae

Keith ka Cheung Leung - 8th kup - <74kg -

Samuel del Castillo guerra - 1st dan - +87kg - gold in kyorugi

Chloe Ahara - 8th kup - <57kg - gold in poomsae, gold in kyorugi

Jeney Niquepa aranzazu - 8th kup - <62kg - bronze in kyorugi

Ashley Emenogu - 8th kup - +87kg - bronze in kyorugi

Jokubas Buzas - 5th kup - <87kg - god in kyorugi

Fernan Espejo - 8th kup - <68kg - gold in poomsae,

Bernardo Machado - 3rd kup - <87kg - silver in kyorugi

Mark Gallie - 8th kup - <63kg - silver in poomsae, bronze in kyorugi

Shaun shorter - 5th kup - +87kg - bronze in kyorugi

Jun jian (Steve) Zheng - 5th kup - <63kg - gold in poomsae, bronze in kyorugi

Sabine Schafer - 8th kup - +73kg - bronze in kyorugi

6gold, 2 silver, 7 bronze

3rd place overall in the country