June 7, 2009

Our first Provincial 3rd Dan test took place the day after the ITF Challenge and it was a huge success.  The test began with a physical test of 15 min. of skipping, 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups and 20 berpies which took 25 minutes for everyone to complete.  The actual test is divided into 5 catagories: patterns and fundamental movements, self-defence, sparring (which included 3, 2, & 1-step sparring), breaking and theory and each candidate had to acheive atleast a 70% overall average.  After 4 1/2 hours, a few bruises and good amount of broken boards, all candidates were successful.  Master Creighton expressed his approval at the level of technique and the overall performance of the participants.

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June 6, 2009

Friendship and fairplay was the theme as 253 competitors from 20 Dojangs met in Oakville for the 2nd ITF Challenge tournament hosted by Morningstar Taekwon-Do.  Competitors from Canada and the USA as well as from the ICTF kicked and punched their way throughout the day.  Opening ceremonies started sharp at 10:00am with the Canadian and American Anthem, Instructor introductions and a demosntration by 7th Degree Master Seymour Creighton and tournament host Mike Morningstar.  The day finished with and all Canada Heavy weight final as Mitri Hanna from Ottawa scored a close decision over Jeff Phipps of Woodstock.

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