Poomsae

2nd Pan Am Junior Poomsae Championships
Congratulations to the Canadian Junior Poomsae Team for their outstanding performance at the 2nd Pan Am Junior Poomsae Championships held in Las Vegas, Nevada from October 7 to 9, 2011.

Junior Team
Coach: Master Seoungmin Rim
Athletes: Gloria Cho, TreAuna Epp, Ridge Menezes

Results
Gloria Cho: Silver in individual
TreAuna Epp: Silver in individual and Bronze in pair
Ridge Menezes: Bronze in individual and Bronze in pair

“It was great to hear positive comments on the Canadian Poomsae Team’s rapid development and success at the 2nd Pan Am Junior Championships from PATU Officials and Referees. Canada has now become the power house for Poomsae in the Pan Am region and now is the time to set our goals on the world stage” states Master Tony Nippard, Vice Chair Martial Arts

SEMINARS:

No national seminars coming up at this time

Topics for Seminars include:

• Stances and Blocks (new changes)
• What judges look for/deductions/how competitors are to enter and exit the ring/Dobok appearence requirements/presentation and technical points
• Pair and Team Poomsae
• Comprehensive overview of black belt forms, and brief overview of colour belt poomsae highlighting the new changes as demonstrated by trainers.