Issue 22 - Professional Unification of Martial Arts
Issue 22 - Professional Unification of Martial Arts Issue 22 - Professional Unification of Martial Arts
PLANET P.U.M.A. The sparring was hard and fast, but the referees did a fantastic job of controlling the fights so that the technical sparring side was encouraged rather than the brawling trade off of punches that can be prevalent in some tournaments. Referees are often the forgotten heroes of tournaments and can be the target for disgruntled competitors, coaches, relatives etc., but due to the firm, fair and friendly approach taken by the referees there was a distinct lack of disputes and challenges. All competitors were given clear instructions as what was permissible and what was unacceptable. Obviously at a tournament of this nature with a World title up for grabs the excitement, adrenalin and emotions make a heady mix and it is a credit to the referees of all associations that they did such a great job of controlling the fights with fair and transparent decisions. The job of the referee’s was helped by the fantastic attitude of the individual and team coaches who accepted the decisions with good grace and humour, always there to encourage their competitors and offer words of consolation if needed. I have been to events where the coaches made the referees life difficult but I saw no sign of this over the whole two days, with the coaches supporting the referees even when decisions went against their fighters. Overall it was this spirit of fairness and co-operation that underpinned the whole event. 12
PLANET P.U.M.A. Mid way through the Sunday there was a break in the proceedings for a surprise, and much to the delight of all the spectators, competitors and Masters it was announced that Master Gayle was awarded his 8 th Degree Black Belt. It was superb to see the depth of respect and affection for Master Gayle that the Masters from other associations have for him. Master Harrison gave an emotional and moving speech and the promotion was humbly accepted by Master Gayle who was unprepared for such an honour and visibly moved. This was followed by a presentation to Master John Black of two framed copies of the front cover of Totally Taekwon-Do magazine featuring him. One was a framed copy of the original cover and the second one was an alternative cover which was produced with an interesting photo of a young Master Black in an unusual “dobok”, “protective helmet” and “sparring boots” from his early army days. The presentation was due to be carried out by Stuart Anslow the Editor, but at the last moment he threatened me with one of his deadliest “apps” if I didn’t do the announcement over the microphone for which I was totally unprepared and so I will apologise for my ramblings now! The tournament resumed with the final bouts of individual sparring and the adult and senior team events all of which carried on the same level of skill coupled with control and above all etiquette. The skill levels on the second day were second to none, and some of the most impressive I have seen in any competition. The final events of the day were the team patterns which saw some superb routines that had clearly been well thought out, well-rehearsed and polished with the hours of practise and repetition required clearly paying off. The stand out performance for me was the male APTI team who were clear winners with a flawless routine performed as a solid single entity. 13
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PLANET P.U.M.A.<br />
The sparring was hard and fast, but the referees<br />
did a fantastic job <strong>of</strong> controlling the fights so<br />
that the technical sparring side was encouraged<br />
rather than the brawling trade <strong>of</strong>f <strong>of</strong> punches<br />
that can be prevalent in some tournaments.<br />
Referees are <strong>of</strong>ten the forgotten heroes <strong>of</strong> tournaments<br />
and can be the target for disgruntled<br />
competitors, coaches, relatives etc., but due to<br />
the firm, fair and friendly approach taken by the<br />
referees there was a distinct lack <strong>of</strong> disputes<br />
and challenges. All competitors were given clear<br />
instructions as what was permissible and what<br />
was unacceptable. Obviously at a tournament <strong>of</strong><br />
this nature with a World title up for grabs the excitement, adrenalin and emotions make a heady mix and<br />
it is a credit to the referees <strong>of</strong> all associations<br />
that they did such a great job <strong>of</strong> controlling the<br />
fights with fair and transparent decisions. The<br />
job <strong>of</strong> the referee’s was helped by the fantastic<br />
attitude <strong>of</strong> the individual and team coaches who<br />
accepted the decisions with good grace and humour,<br />
always there to encourage their competitors<br />
and <strong>of</strong>fer words <strong>of</strong> consolation if needed. I<br />
have been to events where the coaches made<br />
the referees life difficult but I saw no sign <strong>of</strong> this<br />
over the whole two days, with the coaches supporting<br />
the referees even when decisions went<br />
against their fighters. Overall it was this spirit <strong>of</strong><br />
fairness and co-operation that underpinned the whole event.<br />
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