Competition Poomsae Training
Saturday 1st February. 12.00-2.00pm All Grades with extra training from 2.00-3.30pm for Dan Grades only.
Open to all ages (10+) and all grades, however participants must be confident in at least their first poomsae – Taegeuk El Jang.
Format will be one hour of work on basic techniques followed by poomsae practice to improve both accuracy and performance.
Dan grades from the club should attend for the whole session and not just from 2.00-3.30pm, this will ensure that they have the opportunity to work on basic techniques which are critical to poomsae performance and practice all the poomsae in their competition range.
This session will focus on preparation for poomsae competitions and it is expected that those attending will either be competing or planning to compete. The minimum age has been set at 10 for 2025 to ensure all those attending have the maturity to cope with the training. Younger members who are actively competing or planning to compete may attend but only by invitation from one of the coaches.
Sport Taekwondo/Sparring Competition Training
Sunday 9th February. 12.00-3.00pm.
Open to all ages (7+) and all grades.
This session will be the first of our new format of weekend Sparring Competition Seminars which will run every three months. These sessions will be a collaboration between Bluewave and other local clubs, and will be a mix of drills and match practice. These sessions will focus on preparation for sparring competitions and it is expected that those attending will either be competing or planning to compete.
All those attending must have their own arm, shin and groin guards as well as a gum shield. If you / your children do not have a gum shield, and wish to attend this training, speak to one the coaches and they will provide one for you to mould ahead of training. Shin, arm and groin guards may be purchased through the club.
Senior Grade Training
Saturday 22nd February. 12.00-2.30pm.
Open to Red Belt / 2nd Kup and above.
The session will focus on the technical requirements of the Bluewave Dan Grading Syllabus, including Poomsae, One-Step and Self-Defence. Any senior grades wishing to be considered for a Dan grading in the next 12 months should look to attend this training if possible.
Specialist classes are free to all Bluewave members. £10 to other British Taekwondo Members.