Australian Taekwondo Membership– Sangrok is affiliated with Australian Taekwondo and our yearly membership fees are due. AT membership is a mandatory requirement of training at Sangrok. All students are asked to complete this form and submit payment ($30 per student) ASAP. Payment can be made via PayPal or direct deposit (or see your instructors). More information is available here.
Timetable – Don’t forget there is a new senior belt class Monday’s at 7.30pm. Blue belts and above.
Curriculum – As you are probably aware, there has been a fair bit of updating to our curriculum over Christmas based on the feedback provided during our end of year survey (thanks again for that!). Specifically, a separate child and adult curriculm has been developed, with each outlining the requirements for each belt across 6 common core areas. These six areas are poomsae (patterns), fitness, basics, self-defence, sparring and board breaking. By bringing together these areas Sangrok provides a holistic approach to our training and also allows students to focus on their preferred areas, while still exposing them to the full range of Taekwondo skills. Detailed information is outlined on our website under the Secure Content page (https://www.sangrok.net.au/home/secure-content/) and the A4 overview is also on the whiteboard in the dojang. Please become familiar with the curriculum as April grading will be here very quickly, and it is based on this curriculum!
Don’t forget we have specific classes and workshops that focus on specific areas of the curriculum.
Grading – The next grading will be on the 6th April. More details will be made available in March. Expectations and requirements for grading can be found on the curriculum page. Please see the attached email or your instructor for the password.
Back to school offer – Sangrok is offering a back to school special of two weeks free training to all potential new students. This is a great time to tell your friends and family to come and see what family friendly taekwondo is all about. They can register for their two free weeks here, or get them to call into the club for a class (please arrive 10 mins early for orientation and paperwork).
Equipment sale – we have lots of stock at the moment. Please see your instructor for any purchases. Chest guards and uniforms in particular.
Summer Training Shirts. Summer training shirts can be worn until the end of February. There are still a few shirts available to purchase at the club if needed.
WORKSHOPS – A number of workshops are available this year. See below for more information. Registration and payment is available here.
Introduction to Self Defence – 1 March 19 – 7-9pm ($20)- The Self Defence workshop is introductory, and focuses on the practical application of Taekwondo in a self-defence scenario. It will highlight the application of blocks, strikes and poomsae from a self-defence, non-competition, perspective. In the two-hour session we will discuss the science of generating power, practice how blocking and striking techniques can be used in self-defence, followed by the practical application of poomsaeIt is limited to students aged 14+ (please discuss with Tripharn if you have someone younger who you believe is suitable). Please register here. Family and friends are welcome.
Introduction to Sparring – 17 March – 3-5pm ($20) -The Introduction to Sparring workshop is aimed at students who have not been involved in sparring and are interested in participating in a safe and controlled environment. This workshop is open to all ages and skill levels, however, it is particularly important for those students who are heading for higher level belts. Please register here.
Beginners Workshop – 24 March – 3-5pm ($20)- The Beginner Workshop is aimed at all White – Yellow belt (or white to blue for juniors) and focuses on the fundamental components of taekwondo. It is specifically timed to be 2 weeks prior to grading, and is recommended for those who may be attending their first grading or wish to work on specific areas prior to grading. In the two-hours the focus will be on basic blocks, strikes and early poomsae necessary for grading. We will also have a mock grading so people are aware of the requirements of the day. Family and friends are very welcome and it’s a great starter session for absolute beginners to get a feel for all the basics. Please register here.
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