Tigers at ATV State Sparring Championships

 

Tigers at ATV State Sparring Championships

Congratulations to our team of 5 Tigers students who competed yesterday at the ATV State Sparring Team Selection Championships, at the State Netball and Hockey Centre in Parkville. Our small team came away with 2 Gold, 2 Silver and 2 Bronze medals!

Liam had already qualified for an uncontested gold, but through our Master Gary ATV had managed to arrange a "demo" match which unfortunately fell through after a long wait for Liam, who was looking sharp in training and whilst warming up. Kyra had a bye and had a long wait for her first ever state championship match in the semifinal. Her opponent's experience prevailed, although Kyra fought through both rounds without stopping once, she lost on points, earning a bronze medal.

Brandon gave it everything he had across all four rounds of both matches, earning a bronze in his division and a silver in a second "demo" match. These were Brandon's first real head kick matches, and he did well to avoid some serious kicks! Bruce played two great matches also in head kicks, scoring with spinning hook kicks, crescent kicks and roundhouse kicks to his opponents helmet. A very exciting final match saw Bruce nearly close the gap, but coming away with a very respectable silver. Brad also had a "bye" through to his final, and after a convincing first round win had a much closer second round but came away with the Gold medal - a great effort! 

Well done all and especially to our three sparring competitors who have qualified for the state team if they wish to compete at the nationals in Canberra in October!

Australian Taekwondo National Championships

 

The Australian Taekwondo National Championships returns in 2026 hosted in the nation's capital.

Extended to 4 days of competition, it is set to be a great competition!

Keep an eye out on the Australian Taekwondo social pages for registrations come out, but for now see the high level schedule for how the new event days will be structured!

State Selection events entry closeing dates

 

State Selection events note entry close date

Poomsae

Sunday 23rd August, 2026

Entries Close: Sunday 2nd August 2026

Online entry: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/33672

Please read Event Package if you are competing

Sparring

Sunday, 16th August

Entries close 9th August, 2026

ENTRIES https://australian-taekwondo.smoothcomp.com/en/event/31950

Please read Event Package if you are competing

2026 ATV 3rd Championships and Selections (Poomsae)

 

2026 ATV 3rd Championships and Selections (Poomsae)

Registrations are now open for the upcoming Poomsae and Para-poomsae selection event for the Victorian team to compete in poomsae at the Australian Nationals later this year.

Registration link: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/33672

To qualify to represent Victoria at the nationals athletes must:

1. Blue and Red belt divisions for 8 years old and above including family divisions will qualify for the 2026 AT National Championships in the divisions they medal in (Gold, Silver and Bronze);

2. All Black Belts who compete in Championship, WT and Para-poomsae divisions will qualify for the 2026 AT National Championships in the division(s) they compete in;

3. In addition to the competition requirements for National Championship Victorian Team (above), Team members will be required to register and attend at least 2 of the 3 Team training sessions in September and have team attire.

Coaches and Volunteers please register at https://www.austkdvic.com.au/events/368998

We look forward to your participation.

Welcome back to Tigers Taekwondo Term 3

 Hello Tigers Students and Families!

THANKS TIGERS INSTRUCTORS COVERING CLASSES

A huge thankyou to our Tigers Instructors and assistants for covering classes during Tim and Gary's absences last term.

Matt did a great job helping get the Dojang ready on Wednesdays - Gary F, Audrey and Raha (along with a terrific crew of assistants!) kept classes running smoothly at Macleod, whilst Georgia, Stef and Bruce did a great job looking after our Kinglake Dojang! Special thanks also to Gary F for coaching at the Raptors competition.

YMCA VENUE HIRE FEES INCREASE

The YMCA, after conducting a review and consultations with our club, has informed us of the necessity to raise our venue hire fees starting this financial year. Whilst Tigers Taekwondo feels very well supported by the YMCA, it means there will be a small increase in training fees for some of our members. Starting this term, our half-term training fees rate for students who attend once a week will increase from $75 to $80 per-half term - an increase of $1 per session. The training fees for students attending 2 or more sessions per week will remain the same rate. If you have any queries about our training fees please feel free to contact Tim.

3A TERM FEES AND BOOKING FORM LINK

Please find our Term 3A class booking form link with fees payment information here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehM_KPs1zkq6GsN6SuQu0m_jhHQ-jZ9XH8z_37xT0ESnNTcw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

TIGER WINS GOLD AT VICTORIAN SPARRING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Congratulations to Bruce Williams from our Kinglake dojang for an awesome competition result at the Victorian Autumn Open sparring championships! Bruce won all three fights convincingly, and scored with numerous spinning kicks to his opponents head and body - the highest value scoring techniques a fighter can use! Bruce managed to decisively defeat a rival he had previously lost to in the final as well - great job. A big shout out to Kazi, Tuan and the Schembri’s crew for looking after Bruce and coaching him on the day.

TIGERS AT RAPTORS INTERCLUB SPARRING COMPETITION

Congratulations to the Macleod Tigers competitors who attended the Raptor Taekwondo Interclub Sparring event! Each competitor had two matches, and the afternoon ran very smoothly.

Robert was up first and earned a well‑deserved silver - a great confidence moment for Robert, showing really impressive maturity. Liam came away with a bronze - his first match was against the eventual winner, but he rallied well to win his second. Brad won both his matches, moving well, landing strong techniques, and took gold. Brandon had the toughest draw, facing black belts. He didn’t get a win but landed a beautiful spin roundhouse in the final seconds of one round and a perfectly timed back kick in another.

Thanks to Gary Ford for coaching, and to Troy at Raptor Taekwondo and Zoe from Beaconsfield Taekwondo for another great interclub competition!

TIGERS STUDENTS AWARDED KUKKIWON BLACK BELT CERTIFICATION

As an instructor, there is no prouder moment than presenting Dan certificates to your students and witnessing the pride and confidence that come from their achievements. Congratulations to our new first Dan Black Belts - we couldn't be prouder!

Students awaiting their second Dan certificates haven't long to wait - the Kukkiwon has advised they are on their way!

TIGERS AT VICTORIAN POOMSAE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Congratulations to our Tigers competitors on your fantastic efforts at the Victorian Open Poomsae Championships!

Family groups lead the way with Michael, Emilia, and Natalie winning Gold in the Family team division, and Gold Silver and bronze in Individual. Juni and Sohum won Bronze in family and Juni Silver in Individual. Daelan won Bronze, Gary a Silver in Individual and Gold in Pairs with Heather from Maryborough Martial Arts. Eden and Lahaina again had a very tough Black Belt division with very little separating all scores, but performed really well despite each making a couple of unforced errors. Thanks to Master Gary for his coaching on the day. Well Done All!

NEW CLUBWEAR ORDER DELIVERED

Our latest clubwear order was delivered just in time for the end of term, and it's awesome to see everyone rocking our fantastic club designs at competitions, events and at training! There may be enough interest for another order this year - the supplier requires a minimum order of 15 items, so please register your interest with Tim to secure your clubwear in the next order.

IMPORTANT DATES TERM 3, 2026

14 July - Kinglake West classes resume

15 July - Macleod classes resume

16 August - Victorian State Team Sparring Selections

23 August - Victorian State Team Poomsae Selections

12 September - Macleod student gradings

15 September - Last classes term 3 Kinglake West

16 September - Last classes term 3 Macleod

17 September - Kinglake West Dojang student gradings

18 September - End Term 3 (no classes at Macleod)

26 September - TBA Black Belt Grading @ Macleod

1-4 October - National Championships Canberra

ATV Poomsae Open 28 June

 ATV Poomsae Open 28 June

GO TIGERS