Taekwon-Do Summer Camp 2016

Villiers School, Limerick

July 22nd to 25th

The TKD Summer Camp covers all aspects of Taekwon-Do training such as sparring, patterns, self-defence, team pattern, physical conditioning etc. It is also a great social occasion and students always make great friends from all over the country.

Cost of the camp:

The total cost of the camp is €155 per person including, training, meals and accommodation. Please pay this fee to your instructor ahead of the camp.A €50 deposit is required up front when registering. The final balance must be given to your instructor at least one week prior to the camp.

On arrival at the camp one representative from each club (usually the instructor) should pay the camp fees to the organisers at the registration point and they will then be assigned their room(s).

Places are filled on a first come, first served basis. Register early to avoid disappointment as this camp always reaches capacity early.

Instructors:

The camp is conducted by some of Ireland’s most experienced instructors as well as a special guest from abroad. All instructors are registered through the ITA (NA for ITF in Ireland and are Garda Vetted, Child protection certified and mimimum level 1 coaches)

Special Guest:

This years special guest is Master Jerzy Jedut VIII Dan from Poland, trainer of multiple European & World Champions

Some of the World Champions trained by Master jedut include;

  1. Mr. Jarosław Suska, (6 times Individual World Champion in pattern 4th- 6th Degree: 2013 – Benidorm, Spain, 2011 – Wellington, New Zealand, 2009 – Mar Del Plata, Argentina, 2007 – Quebec, Canada, 2005 – Dortmund, Germany, 2001 – Rimini, Italy)
  2. Mr. Daniel Działa (2 times Individual Senior World Champion up to 80 kg: 2005 – Dortmund, Germany, 2003 – Warsaw, Poland)
  3. Mr. Miłosz Moskaluk (Individual Senior World Champion up to 54 kg: 2001 – Rimini, Italy)
  4. Ms. Ilona Działa (Individual Senior World Champion up to 58 kg, 2011 – Wellington, New Zealand)
  5. Ms. Anita Pasek (Individual Senior World Champion in special techniques: 2003 – Warsaw, Poland)
  6. Mr. Mariusz Wałach. (Individual Senior World Champion in 3rd Degree pattern: 2003 – Warsaw, Poland)
  7. Ms. Lyndsey Conway (Individual Senior World Champion in sparring up to 68 kg, 2013 – Benidorm, Spain, former student of Mr Stephen Cooley)
  8. Ms. Beata Bocian (Individual Junior World Champion in power test – 2000 – Phenian, North Korea)
  9. Ms. Justyna Szajuk (Individual Junior World Champion in sparring up to 50 kg, 2011 – Wellington, New Zealand)
  10. Ms. Zuzanna Gadzała (Individual Junior World Champion in special techniques, 2013 – Benidorm, Spain)

Venue:

The venue is Villiers School, Limerick. It is an excellent facility, with separate dorm bulidings for male and female. 2 training halls, full kitchen facilities with excellent staff as well as ample space for outside activities and sports. The grounds are secure and located on the outskirts of Limerick City.

Items to Remember:

Students should bring sparring equipment, doboks, belt, tracksuit, runners, towels, changes of clothes etc. T-shirt and doboks bottoms is acceptable to train in if you do not have multiple doboks.

Participants are asked to bring their own pillow and bed linen/sleeping bag.

Students will be divided into classes based on age, grade and level of advancement. The camp is suitable for kids, teens and adults of all ability levels and you will be assigned to a group best suited to your level. We usually divide into 3 groups; 1) Black Belts, 2) Colour belts 12+ and teen/adults, 3) colour belts 11 and under

No responsibility will be accepted for loss of property.

The camp is full board so all meals are provide for but as there is a lot of activity and training each day it is recommended that you bring some healthy snacks (fruit, nuts, etc.) and water as well as something light to eat in the evenings.

No one will be allowed off campus so bring any other essentials you need such as mediciation you take etc.

If any participanthas any special medical or dietry requirments please inform the instructors. Any student prone to injury, headache etc. that require painkillers, must give these to their instructor and they can only be administered if necessary and with written parental consent.

In the interest of the welfare of all students; smoking, alcohol or use of illegal substances will not be tolerated. This applies to all camp participants regardless of age.

There will be no inappropriate contact between students and nobody will be allowed to leave the premises without prior arrangement.

All camp participants are expected to conduct themselves according to the tenets of Taekwon-Do at all times and make everyone feel included.

The camp will be supervised by Male & Female, child protection, Garda vetted & 1st Aid certified instructors. Male & Female students will be in separate dorms and grouped with students of similar age. Instructors will be placed in dorms beside each of the designated areas.

Each student will be given a timetable in advance of the trip. Parents are welcome to pop in for a visit as often as they like or call the instructors if you have any queries of concerns.

Email for more information.

All registration to be sent in advance using the registration form (excel) to the above address.