Niketa Wells - International Taekwon-do Federation of New Zealand

NEWSFROM THE PRESIDENTMaster Evan DavidsonVII Dan, PresidentWhat a great result for our New Zealand Taekwon-Domembers who attended the ITF World Cup in Brighton, England.Medals won by those attending: 18 Gold, 15 Silver and 12Bronze. This is really a fantastic achievement. Congratulations toall the team members, the coaches and managers as well as to our New Zealandofficials and supporters who made the trip. You certainly showed New Zealandis up there with the best and keeps us at the forefront of International Taekwon-Do throughout the world.Thanks to our CEO Mr Mike Thompson who managed to gain some funding toassist our NZ umpires/officials get to the competition. The umpires who attendedwere certainly up with the best from overseas.Those of you who travelled to Brighton would have seen the new ‘Co-Branding’and Logo being publicised and used by the ITF. What effect this will have on us‘down under’ is something that our board and management will be discussingprior to any form of implementation. My understanding of the reason for this‘Co-Branding’ is to show some difference between the ITF that we affiliate to, andthe other international organisations who promote General Choi’s Taekwon-Do.E.g. the North Korean Group and those associated with General Choi’s son, GMChoi Jung Hwa.I would also like to thank the Central District region for hosting the 2012 NationalChampionships in Palmerston North. This was held at the venue where the 1stITFNZ Champs were held in 1981. A handful of attendees at this competitionwere also there at the 1st event. (Guess who) Well done to Ronan Gallagher-Forbes who, at 18 years old, took on the organiser’s role and ensured everythingran smoothly, which also included the awards dinner and ceremony.Lastly I really need to once again acknowledge and thank the great number ofvolunteers that we have in this organisation. From instructors, administrators, ourBoard of Directors, to team managers, coaches, and the families who supporttheir Taekwon-Do students and clubs. Without your continued dedication andsupport our organisation would not be where it is today. The love of this martialart is what drives us and makes it a ‘way of life’.I thank you all again and wish you a safe and enjoyable festive season and a happyNew Year.‘Taekwon’TKDT TEAMPublisherInternational Taekwon-Do Foundationof New Zealand Inc.Editor & Page LayoutMaster Paul McPhailRegular ContributorsMiss Carolina DillenMr Brendan DooganMaster Paul McPhailDr Jake PearsonMrs Shirley PygottMrs Sonya RobinsonMr Kane RaukuraMr Phil ThompsonPhotographyPhotos supplied by the authorsunless otherwise indicated.Proof ReaderMrs Viv HolmesProductionPaul M LimitedDistributionMrs Natasha IotuaWebsite SponsorContributionsTaekwon-Do Talk delivers articles relatingto International Taekwon-Do in NewZealand and associated activities of fitness,nutrition and health. The goal of Taekwon-Do Talk is to inform, motivate and promotecommunication throughout InternationalTaekwon-Do.Your region not represented in thisissue? To submit an article please post to:Taekwon-Do Talk Magazine, P O Box 75 -549,Manurewa, Auckland 2243 or email to:tkdtalk@itkd.co.nz.For submission guidelines and advertisingenquires please visit our website:www.itkd.co.nz/tkdtalk.© 2012 International Taekwon-DoAll rights reserved.Red belts & above register nowfor the IIC in February 2013:Photo by Kris Herbisonitkd.co.nz/events/courses/2013-iicISSUE TWO, 20123