Newsletter Newsletter 2/2014 Seminar by Master Frank Vanberghen
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Newsletter 2/2014
Seminar by Master Frank Vanberghen

Over the weekend May 9- 11, 2014 was held 7th official National seminar of Taekwon-Do at the sport center Na Fialce in Říčany, seminar was led by Master Frank Vanberghen 8th DAN international instructor and Annick Van Driessche 6th Dan from Belgium. The seminar was organized by Czech Taekwon-Do Federation ITF (the CFT) supported by the Central Region, sponsors and partners, and particularly the strong support from city of Říčany. Clubs from the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Austria attended this seminar.

The program was launched on Friday, 05/09/2014 by meeting and dinner of representatives of the participating states. On Saturday at 9:30 happened a meeting of the mayor and deputy mayor of Říčany with Master Frank Vanberghenem and int. instr. Annick Van Driessche present were also partners, representatives of Slovakia, Austria and the Czech representative of Taekwon-Do Federation int. instr. Vladimir Machota 6th Dan. At 10:00 The Mayor of Říčany Mgr.Vladimír Kořen and deputy mayor Mgr. Hana Špačková officially opened the 7th National seminar. First part of the seminar was devoted to correction of the basic techniques, the types of movement in Taekwon-Do and correction of patterns from Chon Ji to Do San. After a brief pause, the hall was divided into two rings. One part continued under guidance of Mr. Frank for black belts on the way to fix and correct techniques up to Choong Moo, on the other tatami continued Saboom Annick Van Driessche with colored belts to fix basic sparring, practicing new training methods and patterns up to Yul Gook. During third part Master F. Vanberghen focused on technique consistency of up to Choi Yong. The second group practiced technique consist sparring and other methods of developing strength and explosive speed. After the last break, Master F. Vanberghen correct techniques up to pattern Tong Il.

Saturday's seminar was finished at 16:30 by common photo of all participants after that where were Master Frank Vanberghen and Saboom Annick Van Driessche awarded an honorary plaque for the support and development of Taekwon-Do. At same time was awarded a gold medal int.Instr. Kaled Fetoui from Austria for his work for Taekwon-Do and so was Slovak national team head coach Mr. Robert Balaz. On final muster representative of the Austrian Federation Elmar Kickingereder 6th dan invited all black belts to 96th IIC, which will be held in October this year in Vienna. The seminar was run in the English language and translated by Mr. Ing. Lukáš Zajicek, MBA 2nd Dan and Mr. PhD. Jaroslav Bohata, Msc. After that was held grading for 3rd and 4th black belts: Josef Kubat and Michal Machota to 3rd Dan and Ing.Michal Novak and David Mondschein on 4th Dan. During grading was available Annick Van Driessche on second ring to all participant with questions and requests and Jacob for individual repairs and issues relating to techniques and competition rules of Taekwon Do. After completion of the grading were handed certificates to all participants and then held briefing with representatives of all sections of the Czech clubs and head representative of CFT Int. instr. Vladimir Machota 6Th Dan.

From 19.30 was held after party at the restaurant Pivovarská, party was in barbecue style with indoor and outdoor program. On Sunday representatives of the CFT met with Master F.Vanberghen and Saboom Annick Van Driessche to conclude legislative affairs.

On behalf of the Organizing Committee of the National Seminar I would like to thank the Mayor of Říčany Mgr.Vladimír Kořen and deputy mayor Mgr. Hana Špačková for support and to all of our sponsors and partners for their cooperation and support in organizing seminars, particularly to Pavilion Hotel Říčany and Mr. Alexandr Souček, Restaurant Pivovarská and Mr. Tomáš Jílek, Mr. Libor Jirásek and lastly to pharmacy Zasmuky Mrs. Mgr.Olga Bohabojova.

Sincerely,
International instructor Vladimir Machota 6th Dan
Vice president of Czech Taekwon-Do Federation



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