TaeKwon Do Seminar

Wednesday 15^th February 10:00 – 16:00

Mr Auciello will be running a seminar during the half term. This seminar is open to both current members and any non-members who would like to try out Taekwon Do.

The seminar will cover all aspects of Taekwon Do and we have invited some special guest Instructors to come and cover various different parts such as self defence, sparring, breaking, Korean etc. Instructors will be working on fine tuning the techniques and patterns learnt in lesson ready for competition on 3^rd March and grading at the end of March.

Students will need to bring a packed lunch for the day and plenty of drink.

Download your form from the members area.

Stamford & Oakham Club Grading

The final coloured belt grading of 2011 took place at our Stamford Dojang on 4th Dec 2011. This was a highly succesful grading with some execellent performances.. Special mention must go to George Tyler and Marcus Francis for A passes..

Results from the grading were announced at the Presentation Night on 10^th December at Ryhall Village Hall, together with Student of the Year Award, Special Achievement Awards and Attendance of the Year Award. Congratulations to Emily Reeson who is the Student of the Year 2011; also to Lucy Stockley, Marcus Francis, Liam Watkinson, Jessica Auciello & George Tyler who were presented with Special Achievement Awards and also Imogen Freeborough for Highest Attendance - closely followed by Leon Grant & Emily Cartmell-Wills. Everyone had an amazing night - with a sold out bar and plenty of hog roast..... An excellent way to end the year!!

Mr & Mrs Auciello would also like to thank the members of the club who contributed towards their very generous gift!!! Mrs Auciello would also like to thank you all for Mr As elbow pads..... lol!! Much needed!



BLACK BELT (GRADING TEST)

DATE: SATURDAY 12th NOVEMBER 2011 - 9.30am registration

Venue: Weavers Sports Centre, "The Blue Room" Wellingborough, NN8 3JQ





Congratulations to Stamford students who attended the Black Belt Grading at Wellingborough yesterday. Stamford GTUK now proudly has :-

Mr Mark Watknson - 3rd Degree Black Belt

Mr Liam Watkinson - 2nd Degree 1st Star

Miss Sophie Stafford - 1st Degree 2nd Star

Miss Harjot Wahiwala - 1st Degree 2nd Star

Mr Jack Stafford - 1st Degree 2nd Star

Mr Jamie Watkinson - 1st Degree 1st Star

Miss Evie Fountain - 1st Degree Black Belt

Mr Pavandeep Nanda - 1st Degree Black Belt

STAMFORD SUCCESS UNDER PRESSURE

Students from Stamford & Oakham GTUK have done so well at the British TaeKwon Do championships in Coventry and under tough times. Mr Auciello, the clubs Senior Instructor was taken into hospital on Friday morning, and ended up having an emergency operation on Saturday morning due to an severe infection in his elbow, and missed the whole weekend he'd worked so hard for helping to organise. He was insistent that his club members go to do him proud....... They certainly did:-

14 students travelled to the national competition and brought back 22 medals and trophies including Liam Watkinsons award for Junior Competitor of the day. 9 of those students are part of the England Squad, who took part in an amazing demonstration during the day, then a Black Belt Team event... Mr Auciello in
his absence was presented with a special award for his dedication to organising the event and his hard work as head coach of the England Squad.. Flowers were presented to Mrs Auciello to her part in the organisation.

Mr & Mrs Auciello are so proud of everyone that attended and gave their all; we have wonderful students who have amazing potential for the future of not just Stamford & Oakham but for English TaeKwon Do!

Results:-

Jonathan Mills Bronze Medal 5-7 Yrs Peewee Coloured Belt Sparring

Jessica Auciello Gold Medal 8-10 Yrs Peewee Black Belt Patterns

Jessica Auciello Silver Medal 8-10 Yrs Peewee Black Belt Sparring

Jessica Auciello 1st Place Trophy 8-12 Yrs Peewee England Team Competition

Oliver Troth Bronze Medal 8-10 Yrs Peewee Black Belt Sparring

Oliver Troth 1st Place Trophy 8-12 Yrs Peewee England Team Competition

Imogen Freeborough Silver Medal 11-12 Yrs Peewee Black Belt Sparring

Imogen Freeborough Bronze Medal 11-12 Yrs Peewee Black Belt Patterns

Jack Stafford 3rd Place 13-16 Yrs Junior Male England Team Competition

Jamie Watkinson Bronze Medal 13-14 Yrs Junior Male Patterns

Jamie Watkinson Bronze Medal 13-14 Yrs Junior Male Sparring

Jamie Watkinson 2nd Place Trophy 13-16 Yrs Junior Male England Team Competition

Sophie Stafford Gold Medal 15-16 Yrs Junior Female Sparring

Sophie Stafford Silver Medal 15-16 Yrs Junior Female Patterns

Sophie Stafford 2nd Place Trophy 13-16 Yrs Junior Female Black Belt Sparring

Liam Watkinson 13-16 Yrs Junior Competitor of the Day Award

Liam Watkinson 1st Place Trophy 13-16 Yrs Junior Male England Team Competition

Steve Marshall Gold Medal Adult Male Black Belt 75-85kg Sparring

Sam Berridge Silver Medal Adult Female Black Belts Over 60kgs Sparring

Sam Berridge 2nd Place Trophy Adult Female England Team Competition

Mark Watkinson Gold Medal Veterans Black Belt Patterns

Jim Freeborough Bronze Medal Veterans Black Belt Sparring

Well done.



Oakham Club Demonstration

Stamford students joined members of the GTUK England Squad at the opening of a new club for Mr Auciello at Catmose Sports Centre on Sat 1^st October. There were spectacular displays of high kicks and patterns of the movements and techniques of the Art as well as special demonstrations of how powerful the techniques can be by Head Coach and Senior GTUK Instructor of the area Mr Auciello breaking 3 kerbing stones and England squad student Alun Haines, from Birmingham breaking a breeze block with a back kick. Rutland Radio breakfast presenter Rob Persani opened the club on Saturday morning by joining in a challenge against England Squad members and also under the Instruction of Mr Auciello broke his first wood with a strike technique. The new club will train on a Saturday mornings at Catmose Sports Centre, where students can benefit from improved confidence, fitness, and discipline in a family friendly environment.

High Achievers at Stamford Club

Marcus Francis, from Oakham hasbeen rewarded with a special award at a local TaeKwon Do clubs Coloured belt Grading.Marcus recently moved to Oakham from Scotland and his mum looked for anestablished club in the local area for Marcus to join. Stamford Bluecoat
TaeKwon Do has been running for over 10 years and is run by former World Champion and GTUK England Squad Head Coach, Mr Richard Auciello. The club has a high achieving history, with Mr Auciellos Instructor, Mr David Mears being a World Champion, Mr Auciello himself a former World Champion, and numerous students from the club who have represented England across the World. The club currently boasts 13 students who train in the England Squad and 3 of those recently represented the England Team in Scotland at the beginning of the year, one being Mr Auciellos daughter Jessica, at a mere age of 9.

Marcus, 8 started training in the art of TaeKwon Do when he lived in Scotland under a special syllabus for very young children which prepare children to start at White belt when they reach appropriate age. Marcus’s talent soon became clear to Mr Auciello who after an assessment started Marcus training in his club at yellow tag belt. Marcus along with 29 other children from Stamford and the surrounding areas, graded under the GTUK President Master Roy Oldham, 8^th Degree Black belt, at the Bluecoat School, Stamford on Sunday 18^th September. It was here again that Marcus’ determination and raw talent has again shown through and helped him not only achieve his next belt, but also the coveted A Pass award for the highest pass mark in the club! The high level of Instruction shows through with the whole club achieving a 100% pass rate, with the Master commenting on the continuing high standards!! A special achievement award was also given to local Stamford
student Faye Gilbert in recognition of her perseverance and determination, this award forms part of a Scholarship for her enabling her to attend training twice a week to help her build on her confidence and self-belief!