Miscellaneous

Friday April 28th, day 3 of the competition

In the morning 6 belgian competitors had to perform. Rahim was up in the category sparring -57kg, in his first European Championship, against an experienced 4th degree from Italy. Rahim was not impressed, fought well, moved well and made points, but the Italian won the bout due to his experience. Anyhow this was very promising for the future.

In the -63kg Vladimior won his first bout, with first point, against Ukraine. In his second bout against Slovenia however he was a bit impressed. In that same category Omar was up against Hungary. We know Omar can do better, we did not see the Omar we all know…. so hopefully he can focus now for teamsparring on Saturday.

Jérémie was up against Italy in the -78kg. Also Jérémie can do better….. he lost this first bout.

Rune, on his second EC, faced Finland. He fought like a Viking and did very well, but lost control in the last 30 seconds, and the Finnish competitor was able to turn the fight, unfortunately. The last one of the morning was Driss, also on his first EC. He faced Norway in the -85kg. He did well, but was a bit impressed and had problems with the yop chagi of his adversaire. Also Driss has the time to grow into next championships.

In the afternoon Hans and Wim were up in the male power breaking. For Wim it was the first time he competed in this discipline on this level. Hans however managed to break all boards in both ab choomok chirugi and yopcha chirugi. Unfortunately some countries did even better, so it was not enough to go through.

At 18.00 the yearly AETF Congress Meeting is taking place for the delegates of all countries present.

Wishing all of you a happy International Women’s Day on Wednesday March 8th!

Report by Benito Martinez:

On Monday February 20, the Inclusion Commitee of ITF Belgium held an online meeting in order to discuss some basic ideas about the work in Adapted Taekwon-Do for the months or years to come. Sabum Benito Martinez, Chairman; Boosabum Alice Vrinat and Ms Melanie Mahy, members hold a very constructive and positive conversation by sharing preocupations and experiences of the work with persons with special needs, ; the internal language or lexicon in this delicate matters and trying to have a view of the challenges the commitee will have to face in the future.

The comitee agrees to keep open minded and available for all the instructors and clubs who need advice or help facing the different caracteristics of the potential members with neurological or psychological conditions who need specific attention. Some proposals in practical issues will be adressed to the board of our national federation in order to achieve a sensibilization and better knowledge of the adapted Taekwon-Do in our instructors and clubs. The commitee will work in technical and pedagogical tools for the support of those schools who could need it.

Report by Sophie Ardenoy: On saturday 18/02/203, the club Bounce Back Martial Arts hosted a National Umpire Course in Waasmunster. The course, in Dutch language, was conducted by Master Eddy Van Damme and Boosabum Sophie Ardenoy from the Tournament Umpire and IT Comitee. There was a first part for beginners and a second part for advanced umpires.

How to set a ring for tul or sparring, the protocols, rules and behaviour of the umpires, the differents duties in the different positions or functions in the ring, hand signals and other procedures were part of the content of the course. In total 38 participants made a lot of questions and showed a great motivation and interest. As TUIC we hope this can bring more potential umpires to our championship and help to improve their quality. 

Report by Benito Martinez:

On Sunday February 12, the club Bushido leaded by Sabum Parick Crevecoeur, hosted the first National Umpire course of 2023. The course, in French language, was conducted by Master Eddy Van Damme and Sabum Benito Martinez, from the Tournament Umpire and IT Comitee. there was a first part for beginners and a second part for advanced umpires.

How to set a ring for tul or sparring, the protocols, rules and behaviour of the umpires, the differents duties in the different positions or functions in the ring, hand signals and other procedures were part of the content of the course. In total 53 participants, 30 in the morning and 23 in the afternoon made a lot of questions and showed a great motivation and interest. As TUIC we hope this can bring more potential umpires to our championship and help to improve their quality. In one week, on the 19th of February the course will be given in Dutch language at the Flemish region.