Martial Arts in Newton St Cyres
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Annabelle gains Blue belt in Jang Bong-Do
At a recent Jang Bong-Do (long Korean staff) seminar and grading in Chipping Sodbury (near Bristol), Annabelle Meakin-Lee graded to Blue belt, receiving a distinction pass and also a special grading award for excellence from Master Ogbourne from the PUMA organisation. She was grateful for the instruction and guidance/support of Mr Ashmead on and before the grading day, during months of training by herself. She performed the pattern of her grade, Jang Bong Tul Sambo, in front of the whole seminar, to rapturous applause. She then used the foam staffs and sparred a young chap her own age/height as a demonstration of staff combat. It was a great day out for Annabelle and her family and particularly satisfying to go up country and do so well on 'foreign' soil.
Annabelle attends Taekwon-do and Jang Bong-Do training at Devon Martial Arts (DMA), under the instruction of former Team GB TKD artist Mr Danny Dowling. DMA is the school of the legendary Master Black and is run by Mr Brett Dowling. . |
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British Taekwondo Championships
in Swindon, on Sunday 19th November Newton ladies went up to the British Taekwondo Championships in Swindon, on Sunday 19th November. Jude Meakin gained Gold in Sparring, Bronze in Patterns, and Bronze in Bo Staff (Jang Bong-Do). Annabelle Meakin-Lee, newly promoted to red belt, performed well and gained Silver in Musical Patterns, Bronze in Bo Staff (Jang Bong-Do) and a creditable Bronze performing her new red belt pattern; Hwa Rang.
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Village local, Annabelle Meakin-Lee, who is a British Taekwondo champion and student at Brampford Speke Primary School, is doing 30 press-ups a day for the 30 days of June in aid of Cancer Research. Touched by the loss of many folk in our village and the loss of friends and family to this horrible disease, she decided to come up with a challenge to do something positive. She regularly practices press-ups with Dave Powlesland at TKD sessions that take place in the village hall on Friday evenings. The press-ups in June will help to condition her upper body as well as doing good for charity. She will complete some press ups at school, some at TKD and some at home and every press up will be logged on her sheet by an independent witness! It would be great if everyone can donate something to this brave 9yr old's challenge. The best way to donate is via this web page:-
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PRESS-UPS FOR CANCER RESEARCH
It is very fast, secure and every penny will make it to Cancer Research. If you see us around, you can donate in person and we’ll (mum and dad) pass it on to Just Giving. Any amount will be gladly received. Let’s do all we can to beat Cancer.
DSL
Village Martial Artists Hit ‘em for 8 at Plymouth!
Congratulations to Alex Carder (13yrs) and the Dynamic Duo, aka the Meakin-Lee mom and daughter tag-team, on their medal success at the Taekwondo Southern Championships held in Plymouth, 5th March 2017. Alex (1st degree BB) had a busy day (backed up by supporting mom Chris) secured a gold in Bo Staff (Jang Bong) patterns, a silver in Sparring and a silver medal in TKD . He also teaches Bo Staff to students at the Lords Meadow on a Sunday morning after TKD training. Many of those students, including the Dynamic Duo, have successfully graded in Jang bong thanks to his input. He’s a mean twirler. Alex is pictured with 4th degree instructor, Mr. Dave Powseland.
Congratulations to Alex Carder (13yrs) and the Dynamic Duo, aka the Meakin-Lee mom and daughter tag-team, on their medal success at the Taekwondo Southern Championships held in Plymouth, 5th March 2017. Alex (1st degree BB) had a busy day (backed up by supporting mom Chris) secured a gold in Bo Staff (Jang Bong) patterns, a silver in Sparring and a silver medal in TKD . He also teaches Bo Staff to students at the Lords Meadow on a Sunday morning after TKD training. Many of those students, including the Dynamic Duo, have successfully graded in Jang bong thanks to his input. He’s a mean twirler. Alex is pictured with 4th degree instructor, Mr. Dave Powseland.
Meanwhile, the Dynamic Duo, consisting of British champion Annabelle Meakin-Lee and her assistant (I mean mother) gained silver in Patterns, Sparring and Musical Patterns; plus gold in Sparring and Patterns respectively. Annabelle made one mistake in each of patterns and musical patterns that cost her gold, such was the high standard of competition. She did however, do very well, considering that her opponents were older, one being 13yrs to her 9yrs. Her mother, the veritable Dr. Jude Meakin (age unspecified!) gave a very good account of herself in sparring, having used the last year to improve stamina and leg strength. When it came to kicking and punching her opponents, she was not found wanting – don’t mess with Newton ladies! Special thanks from both of them go to coaches on the day, Laura Mullen (former World Champion) and Daniel Delonge-Brennan, the latter made the crucial call of ‘turning kick!’, that secured Jude’s gold. Laura was super important in Annbelle’s fights, giving great advice and encouragement to the wee bairn from the side-lines. Left to Right: Annabelle, Laura and Jude -
These students practice Taekwondo every Friday evening at our village hall with Dave Powseland (4th degree instructor). All of the public (of any age and ability) are welcome to train and beginners attend free for the first month as a taster with no commitment necessary. You don't need any equipment, just a t-shirt and tracky bottoms; so give it a try.
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Taekwondo News
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December 2016
Competing at the Taekwondo British Championships in Swindon, village local, Annabelle Meakin-Lee, went through a number of rounds to get to the final of the patterns competition, winning Gold to become British champion. Asked what she thought about winning, she replied "I'm proud and tried my best but I could have done better!" My medal was a bonus but my Taekwondo is what matters. She is pictured here with 8th degree, Master Gayle, event organiser. Later on at the championships, Dan ‘the Warrior’ Parker came up against a world champion in the heavyweight final. He didn’t win but took a very creditable silver medal which was incredible for someone who has little time to train. Taekwondo class is on at the village hall every Friday from 6pm, with 4th degree Instructor, Dave Powlesland. All ages and levels from beginners upwards are welcome. It's very inclusive and an excellent way to build confidence, learn self-defence and get flexible and fit. The first few visits are free, so you can try before you commit, at no cost. Dr. Simon Lee. |
One of Crediton's top kicking Little PUMA's who trains with Dave Powlesland at the Lords Meadow Leisure Centre has just won the National PUMA British Championships High kicking title for his age and height.
Max who trains regularly with Dave travelled to the National event held in Swindon. The Championships was extremely well attended with over 400 competitors taking part in the whole event, and max around 50 other Little PUMAs there with him on the day.
Dave said 'it is so rewarding to see our Little PUMAs that train doing so well, our Little PUMA syllabus is brilliant for any 4 to 6 yr olds, as they not only keep fit and flexible they learn so many valuable life skills that will put them in a great position for the rest of their lives'
Dave continued 'we will now be looking into what events we can attend next year, and I am sure that with his continued handwork and training Max (with his families support) will soon need some extra shelves at home to display his growing collection of medals and trophies'.
Little PUMAs is a specialist proven syllabus for all 4 to 6 yr olds and has been running for a number of years in Crediton, some of Dave's previous Little PUMAs students have continued their training into Taekwon-Do and are now Black Belt World Champions!
If you would like to know more about Little PUMAs what it has to offer and how to get your child enrolled then please contact Dave Powlesland PUMA (Professional Unification of Martial Arts)
Teakwon-Do and Little PUMAs
on 07802 855852 or email creditontkd@hotmail.com
Classes held at Crediton, Copplestone and Newton St Cyres
Pictures courtesy of A. Quick, Crediton Country Courier
Max who trains regularly with Dave travelled to the National event held in Swindon. The Championships was extremely well attended with over 400 competitors taking part in the whole event, and max around 50 other Little PUMAs there with him on the day.
Dave said 'it is so rewarding to see our Little PUMAs that train doing so well, our Little PUMA syllabus is brilliant for any 4 to 6 yr olds, as they not only keep fit and flexible they learn so many valuable life skills that will put them in a great position for the rest of their lives'
Dave continued 'we will now be looking into what events we can attend next year, and I am sure that with his continued handwork and training Max (with his families support) will soon need some extra shelves at home to display his growing collection of medals and trophies'.
Little PUMAs is a specialist proven syllabus for all 4 to 6 yr olds and has been running for a number of years in Crediton, some of Dave's previous Little PUMAs students have continued their training into Taekwon-Do and are now Black Belt World Champions!
If you would like to know more about Little PUMAs what it has to offer and how to get your child enrolled then please contact Dave Powlesland PUMA (Professional Unification of Martial Arts)
Teakwon-Do and Little PUMAs
on 07802 855852 or email creditontkd@hotmail.com
Classes held at Crediton, Copplestone and Newton St Cyres
Pictures courtesy of A. Quick, Crediton Country Courier
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Members of the PUMA Martial Arts Schools in Crediton, Copplestone and Newton St Cyres have added another array of National titles to the continued successes seen earlier this year.
The Taekwon-Do Schools run by local instructor Dave Powlesland have had a great year with a number of students winning various national titles.
Dave said 'it is fantastic seeing the local members who put hard work into their training and development being recognised at these events'
Dave also went on to say how 'proud he is to have three black belt ladies all competing at a national level and winning a number of gold silver and bronze trophies at their respected levels'
The Taekwon-Do sessions that Dave runs are available for all ages and all abilities, the members are a great bunch and we would welcome anyone who would like to know more about the group or if you want to keep fit and develop as a person. There is so much more than just punching and kicking that comes from our training.
Contact Dave on creditontkd@hotmail.com or 07802 855852
The Taekwon-Do Schools run by local instructor Dave Powlesland have had a great year with a number of students winning various national titles.
Dave said 'it is fantastic seeing the local members who put hard work into their training and development being recognised at these events'
Dave also went on to say how 'proud he is to have three black belt ladies all competing at a national level and winning a number of gold silver and bronze trophies at their respected levels'
The Taekwon-Do sessions that Dave runs are available for all ages and all abilities, the members are a great bunch and we would welcome anyone who would like to know more about the group or if you want to keep fit and develop as a person. There is so much more than just punching and kicking that comes from our training.
Contact Dave on creditontkd@hotmail.com or 07802 855852