Dear 2012 RTC Participants:

In order to make your competition experience a memorable one please take note of your ring assignment for the day.  Below is the schedule for the day.

1. Judges Meeting: 8:15 am- 8:30 am  (Vip Room - Cafeteria)
2. Opening Ceremony: 8:30-9:00 am
3. 9:00 - 11:00 am
4. 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
5. 1:00 - 3:00 pm
6.  Tournament Party: 9:00 pm - Midnight (Benny The Bums - $36/person)

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Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your competition time but keep in mind that injuries, overtime and miscellaneous delays may cause rings to run over.   We appreciate your patience and look forward to providing you and your students a safe, professional, timely and fair event for all to enjoy.

All competitors MUST HAVE a mouthpiece, sparring gear (no tape) and athletic supporter for males.  Please keep in mind that for Sparring umpires will utilize "clickers" or "counters" for scoring points. These will be marked red or blue and be used to signal the winner after each match.  In the case of a tie, a 1-minute overtime will follow. In case of another tie, we will use the "Sudden Death" (first point) option to decide the winner.

In patterns competition, 5 umpires will select the winner by raising a red or blue flag.    

I thank you in advance for your support and look forward to seeing all of you on Saturday!

TAEKWON!

Best Regards,
Master Marcello F. Cancelliere
Red Tiger Tkd
7th Degree Black Belt

If you have any questions, please call at the above number or email tigerrojo@aol.com .

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 20TH!

Please visit www.panamitf2012.com for more information!

Dear Members,

I have the pleasure to invite you to participate in the Pan-American Taekwon-do Championship in Trois-Rivieres City , Canada from June 14 to 17 – 2012.

The Organizing Committee and the Office of Tourism of Trois-Rivieres are working very hard to accomplish a great event and try to make your stay with us as pleasant as possible.

The Organizing Committee is looking forward to welcoming you and your delegation to Trois-Rivieres , Canada in 2012.

Yours in Taekwon-do,
Master Pierre Laquerre

Invitation Letter
Invitation Package to Instructors
Information
Reservation form

On April 20, 2012, Master Ruben Suarez and Queens Taekwon-Do Center welcomed a visit from England's Royal Marines Martial Arts Team, as they commenced the Royal Marines USA Sports Tour 2012. Corporal Philip Tovey and 13 members of his team (trained in various styles of martial arts skills, although the majority in ITF Taekwon-Do) arrived at the school Friday evening, where an informal presentation was held during QTC's daily Black Belt class.

Training began Saturday morning, with a number of students arriving from QTC, as well as from The Legacy TKD Center, Original TKD, K-Mag International, Team USA and Knights of TKD. After an introduction of physical conditioning led by instructor William Perlaza (VI Dan) of QTC, and a review of hand and foot techniques directed by Master Suarez, everyone gathered over lunch, socializing and refueling for an afternoon of intensive preparatory sparring drills with World Champion Julio Carlos.

Sunday morning everyone braved the torrential rain, and reconvened for an informal competition in patterns, sparring, and breaking. The pattern competition was conducted in pairs, where each individual had the opportunity to perform a preferred pattern. Great technical ability was exhibited in the sparring competition, with the Marines demonstrating remarkable physical conditioning, and Julio Carlos' hook kick leaving an impression in more than one mind. And the power of side-kicks and hand techniques was evident in the breaking competition, with each participant having a chance to compete.

The afternoon included a Jiu-Jitsu demonstration led by Instructor Gustavo Naranjo (VI Dan) of QTC, where a member of the Marines put up a good fight, showing superb stamina and technical ability; and the weekend closed out with the exchange of commemorative plaques, souvenirs and new friendships in the spirit of Taekwon-Do.

The visit from England's Royal Marines to QTC was nothing short of a success. Master Suarez would like to extend his deep gratitude to Cpl. Philip Tovey and his martial arts team for choosing QTC in their USA Sports Tour 2012, and their admirable display of camaraderie and sportsmanship. Special thanks is also given to Gustavo Naranjo, Roger Benites, Alvin Bernard and Wainsworh White who acted as referees in Sunday's competition, as well as the many students who came out to participate in the activities.

Dear Members,

Please don’t forget to renew your ITF-USA Individual membership and School Membership for 2012!

• 2012 School Membership Application

• 2012 Individual Membership Application

Benefits of Membership include:

• National and International Affiliation
• ITF Dan Certification
• National & International Competition
• International Instructors Courses
• ITF-USA Seminars
• Business-focused Webinars
• Membership card
• Pin
• ITF-USA patch
• Right to vote in the congress

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For your consideration, the following proposal document, regarding team selection and training, has been uploaded. Corrections and ideas are welcomed.

2011 Proposal for New Team Selection Process for World Championships