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Our instructors believe it is crucial in keeping its students up to date with any club or Association news. Below you will find detailed news and the date it was published and by whom.

Club T Shirts Date :: 03/09/2010    Posted by ::
I have several CHILDRENS Club T shirts available in all sizes.
Please see your Instructor for details

Deadline - Black Belt grading applications: Date :: 31/08/2010    Posted by ::
The Final Black Belt Grading applications are due now:

Black Belt grading List:

Jimmy Minchin
Daniel Pritchard
Paul Jennett
Georgina Monk
Patrick McGovern
Michael Killick
Matt Kinnard

If your name is not listed, please see me.

Coloured Belt grading Date :: 31/08/2010    Posted by ::
The next coloured belt grading is as follows:

Wednesday 20th OCTOBER @ 6.30pm

Shenley Brook End school, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes MK5 7ZT

The deadline for applications is: October 1st - PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A CURRENT LICENCE BOOKLET

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IMPORTANT Date :: 31/08/2010    Posted by ::
Competitors Passes and unique identity numbers have now been issued.
All competitors please collect from your Instructor this week

Applications Forms - on line Date :: 26/08/2010    Posted by ::
The club web site now has all TAGB application forms on line to download. For officials there is also the TAGB competition rule book available for download. Take a look now and in future download any forms that you require.
More exciting developments - coming soon!

Black Belt Grading applications: Date :: 24/08/2010    Posted by ::
A polite reminder:

The deadline for ALL Black Belt grading applications is the 31st August 2010.

I can only accept complete applications, these should include:

6 copies of application form with PHOTO attached
Current TAGB Licence
Completed ESSAY
Completed checklist
Grading FEE

World Championships - Competitor ID CARDS Date :: 24/08/2010    Posted by ::
24th August 2010: MEMO from the TAGB.

All competitor ID cards and competition numbers will be sent out during the next 10 days. Please remind your students that they must have their ID card and number with them at the weigh in and to gain entry into the Arena.
Failure to produce these will result in a re-entry fee having to be paid in full!

Black Belt Patterns Course - Stratford upon Avon Date :: 13/08/2010    Posted by ::
Black Belt Patterns Course with Master Atkins 8th Degree

Sunday 19th September at 10am

Stratford Upon Avon High School, Alcester Road - CV37 9DH

Pre- Black Belt Grading - Training dates Date :: 12/08/2010    Posted by ::
PRE Black Belt Training dates

South Midlands. Mr.Don Atkins

Sports Hall Stratford upon Avon High School Alcester Road CV37 9DH

NB; BLACK BELTS WHO ARE NOT GRADING AND WISH TO GET THEIR BOOKS STAMPED CAN ONLY ATTEND THE THIRD SESSION ON SUN 10th OF OCTOBER!

Sunday 26th of September 1st Kups 10am-11am/All Black belts 11am-12pm
Sunday 3rd of October All Grades 10am start (Pre Grading incl any Junior star grading)
Sunday 10th of October 1st Kups 10am-11am/All Black belts 11am-12pm

South East. Mr.David Oliver

All sessions at Dorking Leisure Centre.
Reigate Road Dorking Surrey RH4 1SW

Saturday 18th of September 2.30pm 1st Kup 3.30pm All Black belts
Saturday 25th of September 2.30pm 1st Kup 3.30pm All Black belts
Saturday 2nd of October 2.30pm 1st Kup 3.30pm All Black belts

UMPIRES COURSE - CORRECT VENUE - IMPORTANT Date :: 12/08/2010    Posted by :: Phil Thomas
PLEASE note below the CORRECT venue for the upcoming Umpires Course.

Umpires part 1 Saturday 4th September 2010 - Newbury Racecourse, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7NZ

Umpires part 2 Sunday 5th September 2010 - Newbury Racecourse, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7NZ

Black Belt Applications - IMPORTANT DEADLINE! Date :: 06/08/2010    Posted by :: Phil Thomas
OCTOBER 2010 BLACK BELT GRADING

I must receive all completed application forms X 8 (with photo`s attached), together with completed checklist, Licence and ESSAY! by 1st September 2010. Please collect your Black Belt Grading application pack from your Instructor at your next class.

Phil Thomas - Instructor

Coloured Belt grading - Milton Keynes Date :: 08/07/2010    Posted by :: Phil Thomas
Congratulations to all successful students at the recent Grading Exam in Milton Keynes.
Thank you to all the Black Belts whom officiated and helped set up on the day - This is very much appreciated.

Buckingham Primary School Date :: 01/07/2010    Posted by ::
Buckingham primary School

The last Taekwondo class for the summer term will be on Tuesday 13th July 2010.
Classes will re-commence at 5pm on Tuesday 7th September 2010.
The half termly fee (7 classes) of £35 will be due on Tuesday 7th September.
We do hold Taekwondo classes in Milton Keynes and Brackley throughout the summer. There are various classes available. The main Childrens classes being every Thursday (5pm) at Tattenhoe Sports Pavilion (MK) and every Tuesday at 6pm Magdalen College School, Brackley. Tattenhoe is about 15 minutes drive from Buckingham just off V1 as you enter Milton Keynes from the A 421. (We also have other classes in Milton Keynes on Monday and Wednesday evenings)

Holne Chase School Date :: 01/07/2010    Posted by ::
Holne Chase School

The final class at Holne Chase School will be on Wednesday 7th July – The class included in the termly fee planned for the 14th July has been transferred to Thursday 15th July @ 5pm – Tattenhoe Sports Pavilion, Tattenhoe Milton Keynes. (Grading results will be announced at this class).
If you wish your Child to continue training throughout the Summer we have 3 classes a week you can choose from and you are able to mix and match the classes to suit your schedule (the class fee will be £5 per session) Classes are as follows (map and directions to all classes on our web site at www.tagb.net)
Every Monday @ 6.30pm – Medbourne Sports Pavilion MK
Every Wednesday @ 6.30pm – Shenley Brook End School MK
Every Thursday @ 5pm – Tattenhoe Sports Pavilion
I hope you can encourage your child to continue their classes throughout the summer (they will be bored)!
Classes re-start at Holne Chase School on Wednesday 8th September @ 5pm

Midlands Championships - The RESULTS! Date :: 29/06/2010    Posted by ::
Congratulations to the follows students on their success at the Midlands Championships:

Miss Lucy Norris - GOLD patterns
Mr Joe Moya - Silver Sparring
Mr Steven Walters - Bronze Sparring
Miss Louise Kelsey - Bronze Sparring + Bronze TEAM sparring
Mr Ben Roberts - Bronze sparring
Mr Christopher Clarke - GOLD patterns

Well done! and a huge thank you to all students and officials for supporting this event

HOTELS - World Championships Date :: 15/05/2010    Posted by ::
HOTEL DETAILS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

I would advise that you secure your Spectator tickets BEFORE you book a hotel room.

PARK INN (2 minutes from venue) 01952 429900 Gemma or Stacy. Single £68. Twin or double £78 per room Inc breakfast.

GRAYS HOTEL (2 minutes from venue) 01952 425000
Single £55, double £60 per room per night Inc breakfast.

HOLIDAY INN (on site of venue) 01952 527000
Single £65. Double £70. Twin £75. Triple £80. Quad £85 per room per night Inc breakfast.

INTERNATIONAL HOTEL (on site of venue) 01952 521600.
Single £55. Double £60. Twin £70. Triple £75. Quad £80 per room per night Inc breakfast.

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL REQUIRE A PASSWORD TO BOOK THESE ROOM AT THE DISCOUNTED PRICES SHOWN.
Contact your Instructor for details

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Date :: 15/05/2010    Posted by :: Phil Thomas
World Championships - Telford International Centre - September 11th / 12th 2010.

Please note: Spectator Tickets almost SOLD OUT
Hotels MOST ARE FULLY BOOKED

OFFICIALS: THE DEADLINE HAS NOW PASSED
Competitors: THE DEADLINE HAS NOW PASSED

Black Belt Gradings - Congratulations! Date :: 19/04/2010    Posted by :: Phil Thomas
Congratulations to the following students on their success at the Black Belt grading:

Promoted to 3rd Degree

Steven Walters, Gillian Irving

Promoted to 1st Degree

Catherine Bennett, Kirsty Bennett, Virany Pumbien and Paul Appleton

Well done to you all!

English Championships - Results Date :: 31/03/2010    Posted by :: Phil Thomas
English Championships Results
Congratulations to the following students:

Frances Ifould - Bronze TEAM sparring
Louise Kelsey - Bronze Sparring
Richard Suchy - Bronze Sparring
Paul Irlam - Bronze Patterns

Thank you to everyone - including officials for supporting this event

Bank Holiday Monday - Taekwondo classes Date :: 29/03/2010    Posted by :: Phil Thomas
Please note: There are no classes on Bank Holiday Monday - Please see your Instructor for alternative classes.

WORLD TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS Date :: 19/02/2010    Posted by ::
9th OPEN WORLD TAE KWON DO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010.
The International Centre - Telford
11th and 12th September 2010.

This competition is open to ALL grades
Full details on the official TAGB web site @ www.tagb.biz

ALL COMPETITION ENTRIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR SPECTATOR TICKETS MUST COME THROUGH YOUR INSTRUCTOR
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

South Midlands Competition - Results and Congratulations Date :: 04/02/2010    Posted by ::
Congratulations to the following students after their success at the South Midlands Championships.

C. Clarke; Bronze, team sparring

P. Irlam; Bronze, patterns

J. Moya; Gold, individual sparring

L. Norris; Bronze, patterns

B. Roberts; Gold, team sparring


TAGB Events diary - 2010 Date :: 27/01/2010    Posted by ::
TAGB Events Schedule - 2010
Please visit:
www.tagb.biz
to see the complete Diary of events for 2010 - Including venues / details and dates of all competitions, Referee / Umpire courses, Instructor Courses and Black Belt grading dates.

Black Belt promotions Date :: 20/10/2009    Posted by :: Phil Thomas
Congratulations to the following students on their success at the Black Belt grading at Bristol Taekwondo Academy.

Promoted to 1st Degree:

Matt Stuart
Yricka Gardner
Paul Davis
Gareth Dawkins
Michelle Buchanan Couch

Well done to you all!

NEW - TOTAL BEGINNERS CLASSES - MILTON KEYNES - BANBURY - BRACKLEY and BUCKINGHAM Date :: 17/09/2009    Posted by :: Phil Thomas
New classes are now starting - These classes are designed for the TOTAL BEGINNER.
We offer you a free class, so you can see whats on offer.
These classes require absolutely no knowledge of Martial arts or Self defence - and we DONT expect you to be fit.
Classes as follows:

Milton Keynes:
Mondays at 6.30pm - Medbourne Sports Pavilion
Thursdays at 5pm (children ONLY) - Tattenhoe Sports Pavilion.

Bletchley:
Wednesdays at 5pm (Children only) - Holne Chase School

Banbury:
Wednesdays at 6.30pm - Banbury School
Mondays at 6.30pm (Children ONLY) - Banbury School

Brackley:
Tuesdays at 6.30pm - Magdalen College School

Buckingham:
Tuesdays at 5pm (Children Only) - Buckingham Primary School

COMING SOON - NEW BEGINNERS CLASSES at AYLESBURY

Please see maps and directions to ALL venues on our `Timetables / Locations` Page


Umpire Courses - Newbury 2009 - 2010 Date :: 31/08/2009    Posted by :: Phil Thomas
Please find below details for the Newbury Refs/Umpires courses for 2009/10.

2009 Venues
Umpires part 1 on Saturday 19th September 2009 - St Bartholomews School,
Andover Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6JP
Umpires part 2 on Saturday 3rd October 2009 - Newbury Racecourse,
Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7NZ

2010 Venues
Umpires part 1 and 2 on Sunday 21st March 2010 - Newbury Racecourse, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7NZ
Umpires part 1 Saturday 4th September 2010 - Newbury Racecourse,
Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7NZ
Umpires part 2 Sunday 5th September 2010 - Newbury Racecourse,
Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7NZ

CLUB HANDBOOK Date :: 25/03/2009    Posted by :: Phil Thomas
I now have the CLUB - STUDENT HANDBOOK available, as many students missed out after the first print run was sold out.
Again; only 100 copies have been printed.
Please see me or your Club Instructor to secure a copy - the price remains the same at £5 per book.

UMPIRES - REFEREES COURSES - IMPORTANT Date :: 30/08/2007    Posted by :: Phil Thomas
All application forms for Umpire and Referee Courses should now be sent direct to Mr P Donnelly and NOT the TAGB Admin address shown at the bottom of the application form.

Contact your Instructor directly for the appropriate Address details

SHENLEY
BROOK END
SCHOOL

Walbank Grove
Milton Keynes
MK5 7ZT
TATTENHOE
PAVILION

Holborn Cres
Milton Keynes
MK4 3EQ
BRADWELL
VILLAGE
SCHOOL

Walgrave Dr
Milton Keynes
MK13 9AZ
MEDBOURNE
PAVILION

Pascal Dr
Milton Keynes
MK5 6LS
HOLNE
CHASE
SCHOOL

Buckingham Rd
Bletchley
MK3 5HP
MAGDALEN
COLLEGE
SCHOOL

Waynflete Ave
Brackley
NN13 6FB
BUCKINGHAM
PRIMARY
SCHOOL

Foscott Way
Buckingham
MK18 1TT
BANBURY
SCHOOL

Ruskin Rd
Banbury
OX16 9HY
AYLESBURY VALE
ACADEMY

Holman Street
Aylesbury
HP19 9PG
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