2003 News Archives

Bucklands Crossing Camp

Bucklands Crossing Camp. Half an hour north of Dunedin. Free. Stay two nights. Friday 18th February and Saturday 19th February. Leaving town 5:30pm Friday. Returning whenever Sunday. No facilities. No cabins. (just long drops).Bring what ever you need to survive, {lots of water (hard water)}. Don't have to stay for two nights just come for Barbeque if you want. Run at crack of dawn Saturday followed by swim. Training Saturday morning. War game afternoon. Plus lots of free time to just socialise.

Black Belt Grading

South Island Taekwon-Do students completed their Black Belt grading this weekend; the culmination of months of training. Visit the ITFNZ website to view photos and results...

The following people graded: Mr Hayden Breese to III dan, Mrs Helen Kettings, Mr Neil Kettings, Miss Nicole Kettings, Mr Nicholas Eley, Miss Natalie Ewen, Mrs Teresa Allen and Mr Craig Evans to II dan. Mr Campbell Gold, Miss Natasha Kettings, Mr Richard Peadly and Mr Dean Jenkins for their I dan.

Held over two days, the event tested the limits of the student's mental and physical capabilities.

The south island would like to thank the examiners: Mr Paul McPhail and Mr Evan Davidson for conducting the grading as well as the Otago University Branch as hosts.

A Coach with International Class

Mr Andrew Niven IV Degree, held a seminar on Friday for Dunedin Black Belts. Although the session finished late into the night many returned for the 8:00am Saturday class. A gruelling five and a half hour session on Saturday left many tired but a lot more knowledgeable about the kup grade patterns. That Saturday afternoon Mr Niven, who is also the Junior New Zealand team coach, put Dunedin junior hopefull's through their paces.

The Dunedin clubs would like to thank Mr Niven for taking the time out of his schedule to conduct the seminars. The detail and excellent display of technique was well received by all.

South Island Team wins Male Team Sparring 2nd Year in a row

The South Island Male sparring team won the team sparring event for the second year in a row at the National Championships in Dunedin. Well done guys!

Plenty of Awards for the South Island

South Island Taekwon-Do members dominated the ITFNZ awards ceremony held on 12th July at the Glenroy Auditorium in Dunedin:

WebWorld Gup Student of the Year: The de Koster family:, Ken, Michelle, Nadia and Sonja.

Nibun ITF Junior Student of the Year: Miss Nicole Kettings

Martial Arts Apparel Club of the Year: Otago University ITF Taekwon-Do Club

Judging Seminar

Recent photo from the Judges and Referree Seminar held in Greymouth

South Island Regional Championships

The 2003 South Island Regional Championships was held in Nelson and was a well run event. A top class facility in Nelson provided the perfect setting to showcase the increasing Taekwon-Do talent in the South Island. Congratulations to all those that entered and special congrats to Otago University who came away with a chest full of trophy's.

Best overall mens team - Best overall womens team - Best overall Club.

Picture: Best Overall Team - Otago University

Daniel Kerr Wins Full Contact Fight

Dunedin student Daniel Kerr represented Taekwon-Do at the Ultimate Fight Night held in Dunedin recently. The event, which was hosted by Fight Times and the Olympic gym, attracted around 1500 people according to Geof Todd of Fight Times.

Daniel faced an older opponent well versed in Kickboxing rules and the use of the ring. An exciting first round saw Daniel coming out firing much to the surprise of his opponent. This captured the crowds attention as one of the top fights of the evening. Although fatigue began to set in for Daniel after an amazing display of techniques his opponent began to faulter from the onslaught. Punishing side kicks and devastating back kicks soon took their toll. However, this guy has to be commended for his perserverence, endless kicks seem to have no effect in the first two rounds. A brave effort.

The final round resulted in Daniel putting on a display of flying techniques rarly seen with such accuracy, application and without the constraints of contact rules. Daniel concluded by finishing his opponent with an array of punches. There is no doubt that spectators left the event convinced of the power and effectiveness of Taekwon-Do training.

South Island Regional Tournament

The Annual roadtrip begins for South Island Taekwon-Do students. This years regional tournament is hosted by Nelson. Many would argue that the trip in itself is as exciting as the tournament, with at least 9 hours of travelling each way for Dunedin students and at least five hours for those travelling from Christchurch. When we talk about home advantage in the South Island we really mean it!

You have to go on one of these trips to truly understand the sheer madness of it. On one trip the driver who shall remain nameless (hb), faked running out of petrol late at night and in the middle of know where much to the enjoyment of a sleepy Jake Pearson. On another trip several missions were set and carried out much to the astonishment of unsuspecting petrol attendants. So if you are going to be part of the upcoming road trip get ready for plenty of fun, and if you arn't get your self on the trip. Oh by the way the Taekwon-Do is good too!!

Mr Lewis Looi to host Sparring Seminar in South Island

Mr Looi (II Dan) will host a timely sparring seminar in the South Island as both the regionals and national tournaments approach. Mr Looi holds gold medals from the NZ Nationals held at Hamilton 2002 for both patterns (II Dan Patterns) and sparring (I/II Dan Middleweight). He is a current member of the NZ Team, training for the World Championships in Poland and has participated in many other national and international tournaments including previous ITF World Championships. His recent enthusiasm at the Asia Championships gained him a silver medal for sparring. The sparring seminar will aim to cover the following topics over the two days: Combination sparring, Covering distance, Footwork, Guarding, Counter-attacking, Mental Attitude, Fitness

Stripes on Tour - Messers Lawrence Mantjika, Darren Ward

Lawrence and Darren Blasted into Dunedin and Christchurch with amazing displays of sparring, patterns and breaking. Both Instructors provided new insights and inspiration during their respective seminars with students leaving very impressed by their knowledge and talent. The instructors gave very positive comments on the quality of Taekwon-Do in the South. Thankyou so much Lawrence and Darren! We look forward to seeing you back in the south for the nationals.

National Seminar 2003

In January 2003 Palmerston North is host to the 2003 national seminar. I recollect attending my very first national camp in 1993 when I was a wee lad and an eager green belt.

The camp inspired me and I had the greatest time making lots of new friends. Many of who remain great friends today. Dont miss the opportunity! Get to 2003 national seminar.

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Jake Pearson a Stripe on Tour

Former Dunedin Instructor, Mr Jake Pearson, conducted a stripes on tour seminar at Mosgiel DoJang in Mosgiel on the 19 March 2005. Students from around Dunedin attended and experienced a very physical and rewarding session. Topics covered included practical sessions on focus training techniques, flying kicks and jumping.

South Island Director Appointed as Senior Examiner

Mr Graham Paterson, after recently grading to V degree, has been elected as a senior examiner for ITFNZ. He will now be able to grade ITFNZ Black Belts up to III Degree. Congratulations.

The Not So Soft Grant Evans

III Degree Instructor, Mr Grant Evans conducted a combined training at Mosgiel Dojang on Monday 22nd September. Students were left very impressed by Mr Evans, who showed skills in sparring, padwork and patterns. Fresh ideas and firm discipline demonstrated why Grant is an oustanding instructor of the highest quality.

A Garden Wedding

Former Mosgiel Club Instructors: James Buchan and Colleen Gorton were married in a beautifull garden wedding on Saturday 25th January 2003. Congratulations from everyone in the South Island

South Island Tops Grading Round

According to the ITFNZ website "the South Island, although small in numbers, really showed they have the standard, with 42% of the total achieving A passes." This was the highest % of A passes in the country! Well done everyone!

A Seminar of Excellence

Grand Male World Champion, Mr Graham Patterson delivered an outstanding seminar in Christchurch on Sunday 21st September.. Participants were able to benefit from specialist advice from one of the worlds best. The participants, some travelling from as far as Blenheim and Dunedin to attend, were delighted with the event. Thankyou Mr Patterson for giving us time in your busy schedule and good luck for your fifth dan grading to be held in Australia next month.

New Appointments in the South Island

Congratulations to Mr Graham Patterson who has been appointed regional director for the South Island Region. Most people will know Mr Patterson as the regional examiner for the south. His new role includes representing the interests of the South Island on the national executive body.

Mr Kris Herbison has been appointed south island regional treasurer. Kris extends his responsibilities with this new role for the south. Kris is currently head instructor of University of Otago branch, a member of the marketing and tournaments sub-commitees.

Grading Report

Mr Patterson 4th Dan, roared into and out of the South Island on a whirl wind grading tour. Congratulations to all those who graded and to Mr Patterson for surviving a very demanding schedule. We do appreciate it!

South Island Juniors to Trial

The call went out for Junior South Island Taekwondo competitors to prepare for the junior world championship trials. This year, the New Zealand junior team will be coached by Mr Andrew Niven. Mr Campbell Gold, Mr Nicholas Eley and Miss Nicole Kettings are hot favourites for the trials.

Dunedin Roared into Action with a class by special guest Mr Jake Pearson (IV Dan)

Mosgiel Dojang was filled to bust with students awaiting a class by the infamous Jake Pearson. It was an excellent class to open the year and everyone left with a better understanding of what to look at when performing techniques. Dunedin awaits the return of Mr Pearson in February, who will be visiting while on a medical placement.