DTA NEWS

Senior Belt Classes

Senior Belt Classes

As planned, we are going to do a Senior Belt Class at 7.30pm on the last Thursday of each month (at the Grange School, Christchurch).(This replaces the Poomsae Development Class on these specific dates only.) This class is for coaches and Black Belts only. The purpose of the sessions is to work together to ensure consistency in our teaching...

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(Short) Easter Break

(Short) Easter Break

Whilst the Kickstars (under 8s classes) run school term time, the main classes run 47 weeks per year. We will be having a short break over the Easter with no classes from 14th – 18th April inclusive. The last class is on Monday 11th April; The first class back is on Thursday 21st April.  

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Sparring Matches & Training

Sparring Matches & Training

Earlier this month five of our sparring team (Oli, Tom, Cass, Sam & Dylan) went to Calshot to take part in a southern area training and match event. This was an ideal training event as our team were able to have matches against players from other clubs under Olympic Full Contact rules, using electronic trunk and headguards. Our team did...

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Assistant Coach Qualification

Assistant Coach Qualification

We are pleased to announce that 6 of our club have enrolled on the new British Taekwondo qualification known as the Assistant Coach Award. As part of Dorset Taekwondo’s three year plan we aspire to develop and increase our team of top-quality Coaches. The Assistant Coach Award is the first step in this process, and the start of the Education...

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Annual Awards End 2021

Annual Awards End 2021

This years awards were given out during our last training session of 2021. Usually we have a party / disco but given the current pandemic situation we felt it better to give out the awards at a combined fun training session instead. To celebrate a challenging but good year for the club approximately 50 of the club members, friends, and family...

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Grading Test (Dec 21)

Grading Test (Dec 21)

The 11th December was a great day for Dorset Taekwondo. It was our first Black belt grading for over 2 years as well as a coloured (kup) belt test. For many this was the first test in over 2 years. We were also pleased to combine our tests with neighbouring New Milton Taekwondo led by Master Mark Ford. After some great preparation in the months...

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National Patterns Championships November 21

National Patterns Championships November 21

The weekend of 27th November DTA sent a team of 11 to compete in the National Poomsae Championships in Worchester. In this 2 day event there were over 600 competitors. Day 1 was for the competing Black Belts. Master Naraine, Marina, Tom and Jemma. Not only were the Black Belts competing for a medal – they were also vying for a place in the GB...

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National (Sparring) Nov 2021

National (Sparring) Nov 2021

The British Taekwondo National Championships were held in the London Copperbox on 7th November 2021. The competition was scaled down on previous years due to the pandemic. However, when it opened for entries online it was full (800 competitors) in 8 hours. I suspect in a normal year there would have been 1500+ competitors across 2 days. This is...

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Bluewave Pattern Comp October 21

Bluewave Pattern Comp October 21

24th October was a successful day for DTA. For the first time in a while due to Covid-19, we were able to send a team to a competition - Bluewave Poomsae Championship 2021. We had a large number of people competing and great results! Out of 14 players and 14 great performances, 9 medals were won. A special mention to the members who were awarded...

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Grading Test July 2021

Grading Test July 2021

17th July 21 was a great day for Dorset Taekwondo. Due to the Coronavirus restrictions it was a long time since we have done a grading test. This test was especially fun as we were joined by Master Mark Ford and his students from New Milton Taekwondo club. 100% pass rate this time, and some very good performances. A few adaptations to the...

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