The cooler weather has set in quite quickly! It gets pretty chilly in the dojang but we find we warm up pretty quickly. The mats in particular can get very cold and it is tempting to wear socks to train. Unfortunately, this creates a slip hazard so please make sure you take your socks off for training (and we can all whine about our cold feet together)!
PRE-GRADING ASSESSMENT FOR RED AND BLACK BELTS
This is a gentle reminder for any red or black belts who are intending to grade this year, you must complete your pre-grading assessment at least 2 weeks prior to your planned grading date. Start working towards this goal now. The purpose of the pre-grading assessment is to seek and implement feedback from your instructors and black belt peers so you are expected to do this over a number of months.
The black belt grading is scheduled for Sunday 29 October.
MERICI COLLEGE TAEKKWONDO CLUB
Sangrok has joined with Merici College to offer taekwondo as a co-curricular activity. At times, some of the students may attend our Mitchell dojang. Please make them feel welcome!
WEAPONS WORKSHOP
Darien will be running a weapons workshop on Sunday 18 June from 10am to 12pm. This workshop is aimed at students 13 years and older, however, individual applications from younger students will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. You can register for this via our website!
WOMENS TRAINING SESSION
We are running a training session for women on Sunday 4 June from 2-4pm. This session is open to all current female students as well as parents, sisters or friends who might like to come along and have a kick in a supportive, fun environment. We will finish up with drinks and snacks! Current students can register via the website. If you’re not a current member or there is someone you would like to invite to join us at this session, please let us know and we will send you a special registration form.
STUDENT PORTAL
Our student portal has lots of great resources for students to continue their training at home! If you aren’t sure of the password, check with someone from the Sangrok team or send us an email!
- Student manual
- Full curriculum expectations for adults and children so you know what is expected at grading
- Instructional videos for poomsae, basic techniques, introduction, and step sparring
- Links to external instructional videos for poomsae
- Strength and conditioning videos
- Full recorded online classes
TRAINING FOCUS
The training focus for term 2 is below. As usual, this focus may change depending on instructor availability:
13 MAY – Self defence + fitness
20 MAY – Feedback week
27 MAY – Poomsae
3 JUNE – Sparring
10 JUNE – Combinations + step sparring
17 JUNE – Self defence + fitness
24 JUNE – Grading + Instructor choice