Welcome to 2008                                                                  7th February 2008

Firstly, after 7 years the Adult Class has relocated to the Ashmore PCYC.  This means that all classes are located in the same venue, which makes it easier for everyone.

This year there are a number of tournaments that we are able to participate in, including a Qld championships in Rockhampton and an Australian Championships in Brisbane.  There are also a number of seminars planned for  this year including Senior Master Cutler in November.

There will also be some regular training with my good friend Master Graham Healy from Brisbane who is the Director of South Pacific for Commando Krav Maga, the unarmed combat style of the Isreal Special Forces.

Lastly, there will be some training sessions with a couple of clubs from both Central Queensland and Northern New South Wales who are interested in training with us.

Taekwon

Sabum Steven Luxmoore

I recently travelled to Rockhampton in Central Queensland to conduct a 2-day training semianr for the Chang Hun Taekwno-Do School.  Many years ago I trained in taekwon-do in Rockhampton and was one of the founders of the Chang Hun School.

As most will be aware, First Grandmaster Rhee, Ki Ha conducted a series of seminars in Australia and the Gold Coast was fortunate enough to be one of those locations.  We were also extremely fortunate to have Senior Master Paul Cutler (8th Dan) accompany Grandmaster Rhee on his trip. 

More that 70 students attended the event ranging from White Belt, all the way up to 7th Dan Master, with a number of clubs traveling a considerable distance to attend.  I would like to thank my friend and colleague Sabum Spiro Cariotis for co-organising Grandmaster Rhee's trip with me and to the following instructors and clubs for supporting what was a rare event.

• Master Tam, Fook Chee and Tam’s Budo Academy.
• Master Michael Kordanovski and HoShin Taekwon-Do.
• Mr Jason Bradley and Oceanic Taekwon-Do Academy.
• Mr Graham Moulden and Queensland Self-Defence and Taekwon-Do Academy.
• Mr Spiro Cariotis and United Schools of Master Arts.
• Mr Moustapha El-Sheikh and Warrior Martial Arts.
• Mr Christophe Galibert and Jung Hwa Taekwon-Do.
  
• Mr Alan Stewart and Chong-Hwa Taekwon-Do.
• Mr Gary Roberts and Chang-Hon Taekwon-Do.
• Mr Derrick Chan and Chan’s Martial Arts.
• Mr Shane Astwood and Yin Yang Taekwon-Do.
• Mr John Stretch from Indomitable Taekwon-Do.

Welcome to 2007.  Classes will recommence as follows:

Ashmore PCYC                                                   Nerang Class

Tuesday 30th January 2007                                  Tuesday 6th February 2007

Taekwon

Sabum Steven Luxmoore

Last week marked the final days of training for 2006.  A very big thank you to all those students, parents, friends and family who did such a wonderful job supporting the school.

Classes will officially commence again when school returns in 2007.

On behalf of myself and Master Cutler, I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, safe New Year and look forward to seeing you all again when training returns in 2007.

Should anyone wish to contact me over the break, please call 0410538725.

Taekwon

Sabum Steven Luxmoore

Master Cutler Article                                                              18th December 2006

Recently, our school's and my instructor Master Paul Cutler was featured in an article in Northern Ireland.  The web address for the article is;

http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?county=0&articleID=2436&cultID=0&townID=0&cultSubID=0&page=0&navID=1

Taekwon

Sabum Steven Luxmoore

GUP Testing                                                                             18th December 2006

The third and final Gup Testing of the Year was held on the 9th December at the Ashmore PCYC.  23 students participated in the testing and congratulations to all those who were successful in attaining their new rank.  The first Testing of 2007 will occur toward the end of March.

Taekwon

Sabum Steven Luxmoore

Gold Coast Martial Arts Studies Tournament                        13th November 2006

On Sunday 12th November, a number of the students from the Ashmore Class took part in the Gold Coast Martial Arts Studies Annual Tournament.  The tournament was held at the Nerang PCYC.  All students performed very well, with all winning a place (and a trophy).  This time round the competition was a little tougher, but we performed well anyway.  Congratulations to all those who attended.  Photos in the Gallery Section.

            Michael D'Ennett      1st in Sparring and 1st in Patterns

            Jarrod McDonnell     3rd in Sparring and 2nd in Patterns

            Kyle Sherwell           1st in Sparring

            Tane Micklewright    3rd in Sparring

Thank you the parents who also came along to lend support.

Taekwon

Sabum Steven Luxmoore

Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha to visit Australia in 2007                12th October 2006

	Dear Colleagues and Fellow Taekwondoists It is with great pleasure that I announce that, at the invitation of Sabum Spiro Cariotis and myself, Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha will be be touring Australia, during the month of May, 2007. After returning from the highly successul European Championships in Thessalonica, Northern Greece, in which 39 countries were present with around 400 participating competitors, Grandmaster Rhee confirmed the dates for his visit to Australia in 2007. At this stage he will conduct two seminars: one in Melbourne and the other in Queensland. This is an opportunity to rise above the trivial political differences that divide our great Art "Taekwon-do": now we have an opportunity to train and to personally meet this great practioner of Taekwon-do, so named by the Founder General Choi Hong Hi (1918-2001). Information leading to this major event in ITF history in Australia will be forwarded during the coming weeks.
	Sabum Steven Luxmoore 29 Ben Nevis, Mt Tambourine, Qld, Australia (61+) 07 55453664 /0410538725 Steven@ chosunitf.com Sabum Spiridon Cariotis PO Box 344, Ashburton 3147 Vic, Australia HQ (61+) 03 95432626 /0417309755 chon_ji@optusnet.com.au

School Holidays                                                                          1st October 2006

There will be no classes over the school holiday period.  Classes will resume at both Nerang nad Ashmore when school returns.

Taekwon

Sabum Steven Luxmoore

Grandmaster Rhee, Ki Ha Seminar                                          8th September 2006

In May 2007, Grandmaster Rhee, Ki Ha has been invited to travel to Australia at the invitation of Mr Spiro Cariotis (Melbourne) and myself to conduct a number of Taekwon-Do semainrs around the country.  Final dates will be available in the near future, but we are planning to have Grandmaster Rhee on the Gold Coast around the middle of May.  The seminar will run for two days and will be open to all Taekwon-Do students.

For those that are unfamiliar with Grandmaster Rhee, here is some information.

• First person in history to leave South Korea as an official Taekwon-Do Instructor.
• Founding Member of the International Taekwon-Do Federation.
• Founder of Taekwon-Do in Britian.
• Founder of the United Kingdom Taekwon-Do Association, Republic of Ireland Taekwon-Do Federation and the All Europe Taekwon-Do Federation.
• World Pioneer of Taekwno-Do
• First person in history promoted to the rank of "Grandmaster" by the founder of Taekwno-Do, General Choi, Hong Hi.
• Called "The best student EVER of Taekwon-Do" by the founder General Choi, Hong Hi.
• Senior Vice President of the International Taekwon-Do Federation.

Message from Grandmaster Rhee, Ki Ha.

To all ITF practitioners,

Today, 22nd March 2006, it is 40 years since the founding of the International Taekwon-Do Federation by General Choi.  The ITF has been the organisation through which true Taekwon-Do has flourished around the world and it is a privilege for me to be the senior Grand Master of our Federation.

This privilege is tinged with sadness.  Sadness that the founder of Taekwon-Do, General Choi Hong Hi, is not here to celebrate this historic milestone with us and sadness that since his death the ITF has been weakened by the in-fighting and formation of other federations to promote Taekwon-Do.

On this occasion of our 40th anniversary and as one of the founding members of the original federation, and the only remaining founding member, I have a great feeling of optimism.  I can see a future, closer now than ever before, where we see the joining of the WTF and the ITF, under the banner of the Olympic games.  Already we see the North Korean and South Korean teams parading together at the opening ceremony, if this can happen then why can't we work together for unity with Taekwon-Do.

The ITF is not and never has been a North Korean martial arts organisation.  Taekwon-Do was born in South Korea, the ITF was formed in South Korea but for General Choi and myself there is no North and South, there is only one country.  The same is true with Taekwon-Do.  There should be one organisation, one governing body for the development and teaching of our martial art.

So let us use this celebration to embrace all of the good in the Taekwon-Do world and to work together towards harmony.  This year I have been asked to teach seminars and courses around the world.  The schedule is already very full but as the last remaining pioneer master in the ITF I ask you all to invite me to your country and I will make every effort to come to see you, teach you and practice with you.

Best wishes for the 40th anniversary year and for the future.

Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha.

Black Belt from Afar                                                     3rd February 2006

In December 2005, Simon McEnlly was tested and promoted to 2nd Dan Black Belt by Sabum Michael Muleta (6th Dan ITF).  I would like to congradulate Simon on the result and I am sure that we all wish him the best with his training.

Teakwon

Sabum Steven

Classes Resume for 2006                                             2^nd February 2006

I would like to welcome everyone back to training for another year.  Classes have begun at both the Ashmore and Nerang Clubs.  A number of new students have joined our ranks and I encourage them to do their best and to most importantly enjoy themselves. 

A number of events have been planned for this year, the first being a trip to the Sunshine Coast for the 40^th Anniversary Tournament hosted by Master Moore.  This should be a very good tournament and I encourage all to participate.

Teakwon

Sabum Steven.

 Sabum Steven LeGrow Seminar                                   21^st January 2006

On the 21^st January I attended a seminar in Brisbane with Sabum Steven LeGrow.  Sabum LeGrow is from Canada is the current Canadian Coach and an ex-World Championship Medallist.  The seminar was a lot of fun and gave me the opportunity to catch up with some old friends.  As a result of attending this seminar, we will be organising a few events with our friend Sabum Chris Galibert’s club in Brisbane.

End of Year.                                                         9th December 2005

The end of the year is upon us and classes will finish very soon.  For the junior students at the Ashmore PCYC, you ahve already finished for the year and will return when school returns.

The Adult class at the Nerang Bicentennial Centre will finshing on the 15th December and recommence ont he 24th January 2006. 

Should anyone ahve any questions over the holiday period, please contact me.

Taekwon

Sabum Steven Luxmoore

New Black Belts                                                 3rd December 2005

Congratulations to Miss Annie Lin and to Mr Chris Mosca for successfully passing their Dan testing.  Miss Lin was successful with attaining her 1^st Dan Black Belt while Mr Mosca was successful with his 2^nd Dan.  These two promotions were well deserved, with both students having to undertake 3 hours of testing requirements.

Once again, well done.

Taekwon

Sabum Staven Luxmoore

New ITF Master                                                13th October 2005

It is my pleasure to inform you that early this month our good friend Mr Tam, Fook Chee was successful in being promoted to the rank of 7^th Dan Black Belt with the ITF.  This means that Mr Tam has now earned the official rank of “Master”.  For those who do not know Master Tam, in 2003 he was the Guest Examiner at our first Black Belt testing.

On behalf of myself and the entire club, I would like to congratulate Master Tam, Fook Chee on his recent promotion.

Taekwon

Sabum Steven Luxmoore

Chosun ITF Testing                                             16th August 2005

Congratulations to all those students who were successful at the recent testing in July.

The last testing of the year will be held on 3rd December 2005.  This will also be the date of the Dan Testing for all those students testing for Black Belt.  The guest Examiner this year will be Sabum Brian Nicholls (4th Dan).  Sabum Nicholls was my Instructor from 1990-1999.

Taekwon

Sabum Steven Luxmoore