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Cho's Tae Kwon Do
Jersey
Tae Kwon Do was originally
introduced to Jersey by Mr David Walsh from Cork, Ireland.
Mr Robert Fernandes began his training in 1989 under Mr David Walsh
and Mr Bryan Walsh, both 4th degree black belts at the time.
Unfortunately, shortly after Mr Robert Fernandes earned his black,
Mr David Walsh moved to the U.S.A and Mr Bryan Walsh moved back to
Ireland. It was at that time in 1996, that Mr Robert Fernandes
decided to start his own school. The school was originally named
David Walsh's Tae Kwon Do school as a sign of respect to his
instructor and was later changed to Cho's Tae kwon Do
Jersey.
Mr Robert Fernandes had heard all about the ability and skill of
Grandmaster Hee Il Cho from Mr David Walsh who was a member of
Action International Martial Arts Association A.I.M.A.A. at the
time and immediately decided to affiliate the school to A.I.M.A.A.,
under the leadership of living legend and world renowned
Grandmaster Hee Il Cho. It was the best decision he had ever
made.
Over the years, the school has progressively expanded and developed
under the A.I.M.A.A. banner and under the supervision of Master
John Darcy, 6th degree black belt and European Director of
A.I.M.A.A.
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A.I.M.A.A HAD AN OLYMPIC HOPEFUL!
The Olympic WTF
committee threw open the doors early this year to allow non-WTF
members to try out for a place within the Olympic squad. Over 1,000
hopefuls applied, and only 200 where chosen to attend the trails.
A.I.M.A.A was very proud to have three students chosen to attend
the 1st trails in England. The students where Instructors Mr John
Kirkwood Jnr, Miss Monika Markowska, as well as Miss Kirsty
Gough.
Due to the commitments required to go further within the selection,
especially as all training will be based in Manchester, England. Mr
Kirkwood withdrew his name from the 1st faze, but was very proud to
have been selected out of all those who had applied. Both Monika
and Kirsty both attended the trails, which was a full day of
intense training and assessment.
It was great pride that A.I.M.A.A Jersey - Miss Monika Markowska
has been selected to attend the next faze, which had have a more
complex training and scientific assessment for her in store.
Everyone in our club and A.I.M.A.A wished Miss Markowska all
the best for her next trail. Monika has previous WTF experince and
has fought at International level within the Polish WTF team.
The Fighting Chance Phase 2 Assessment Camp, was on 27th March 2010
at the Elite Taekwondo Academy in Manchester,from previouse 200
talented martial artist, only 28 where invited to this stage.
The trial day - include lots of excitiments - and a bit of
disapointments the same time. The day started with 45min training
sessions with the British National Team coaches followed up by
sparrings sessions, Monika was matched against European Champion
from WTF, and lost her match with the difference of couple points,
the second match with the numeber one of ITF federation
fighter Monika went on to win the fight with a unanimous
decision. The next few hours of the trial was full of body
measurements, filling lots of different questionnaire forms, and a
chat.
After that stage the WTF Fighting Chance - Officials were impressed
with the high standard of participants, the level of effort put in,
and the positive interest displayed by all investigating their
Talent Transfer potential into Olympic Taekwondo. Unfortunately
Monika on this occasion wasn't selected to the final 2 candidates
for the British Fighting Chance Team.
Well done to everyone who got chosen from A.I.M.A.A you should be
very proud of yourselves, as we are proud of you
(text kindly provided from AIMAA Scotland website..)
COMBAT
MAGAZINE
In November
edition of Combat Magazine Chos Tae Kwon Do Jersey was choosen to
write a martial arts article!!.
Robert
Fernandes of Cho's Tae Kwon Do Jersey Club was choosen to write a
martial arts article. He wrote about exercises to improve kicking
ability. Tae Kwon Do is renowned for it's kicking techniques and
this separates it, from other martial arts. The article was
entitled "Exercises to help you : improve your kicking ability",
the piece was illustrated with great and detailed photos of Monika
Markowska, and Jorge Basilo, showing excellent technique,
flexibility and balance.
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