Taekwondo Dragon Club 2012 grading

The Taekwondo Dragon Club (TDC) concluded year 2012 with a fruitful grading examination. Saturday 13th October, at the TDC dojang (training hall), saw the promotion of 18 candidates to their subsequent levels

Sabomnin Formosa, satisfied with the level displayed throughout the examination, especially praised the promising youngsters for their dedication and hard work. The ranks attained are as follows:

1st Kup (Black Tab)
Sharelle Zammit
3rd Kup (Red Tab)
Kylie and Shania Magro
5th Kup (Blue Tab)
James Aquilina, Julie Anne Camilleri and Rachel Mifsud
6th Kup (Green Belt)
Jade Pulis, Jerome Vassallo, Tyrone Borg, Jaden Cauchi, Luke Camilleri and Gordon Gilford
7th Kup (Greent Tab)
Denzel Lanzon, Reuben Mifsud, Gianluca Agius and Emvin Mifsud
8th Kup (Yellow Belt)
Josmar Azzopardi
9th Kup (Yellow Tab)
Chris Cassar
A week after, on Friday 19th October, a gathering was organised to present the belts and certificates as well as congratulate these successful students in a warm family atmosphere.
The Malta Taekwondo Federation has just celebrated 25 years of Taekwondo in Malta this year. During this commemoration, Sabomnim Stephen Formosa (director of the Taekwondo Dragon Club) was handed an award of appreciation by Mr. Brian Saliba, the current president, for his dedication and services towards the development of Taekwondo in Malta.
Lastly, on Sunday 28th October, 10 athletes representing the Taekwondo Dragon Club took part in the 21st Kyorugi National Championships. The following 5 members won their respective categories:

Senior Male ‘A' class under 75 Kgs
Gianluca Barbara
Pewee Female ‘B' class under 25Kgs
Jody Bruno
Pewee Male - ‘B' class under 32 Kgs
Jerome Vassallo
Pewee Male - ‘C' Class
Gianluca Agius
Pewee - ‘B'Class - Under 46 Kgs (mixed)
Jadyn Portelli
Those interested in contacting the club are encouraged to call on 9945 2010 / 9986 8789 or write to [email protected]. Visit our website for more information and photos: www.motionzonemalta.com