Inset, the Team poses with their respective medals as the Barbados flag is on display in the background.
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Robust Taekwondo Team at Dallas Fort Worth 2022 International ChampionshipsMarch 2022
We accepted an invitation to participate in the Dallas International Open Championships in USA for the first time. According to Chief Instructor Turton, 'this was a developmental outing and a significant one for our Academy' as it was the first time we sent a Team overseas to compete on 19th and 20th March 2022. The trip allowed for live experience and witnessing of International Taekwondo competitions on a broad scale: from Sparring to Poomsae across a wide range of age groups and abilities; to Breaking and Group Demonstration competitions; to weapons displays and Team competitions. It was a fun, exciting and successful developmental experience. Mrs. Kristin Turton, Mr. Chioke Holder and Mr Bryce Turton respectively competed in the following: i) Adult Female Black Belt Poomsae; ii) Senior Men's Black Belt Sparring; and iii) Dragons Intermediate Sparring. |
Black Belt in Sparring Competition19-20 March 2022
Mr. Chioke Holder, who is also one of our Assistance Instructors, did well in his International sparring debut for his Country and the Academy in the 2022 Dallas Open Championships in Texas, USA, while showing great resilience and adaptive ability. He overcame the Day 1 limitations from being short on acclimatisation adjustment and rebounded well to execute far better and to drive an exciting conclusion to his first 'Golden Point' match on Day 2. In the process he collected a Bronze and Silver medal respectively but was far more appreciative of the success from the International calibration experience. We congratulate him as pioneer athlete for the Academy and wish him every success as he charts a course of success on the International Competition scene for Barbados as a National Athlete. |
Above, Mr. Holder is seen on the attack during competition on Day 2.
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Above, Mrs. Turton performed Koryeo in the Poomsae competition before the Judges.
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Black Belt in Poomsae Competition20 March 2022
Kristin Turton debuted in the Women's Black Belt Poomsae competition. Appearing before a panel of World Taekwondo International Referees, she earned an average score of 7.23. In the process she collected the Gold medal and was happy with the experience and with what she had accomplished. She had put in a lot of work at Training ahead of the competition, also having earned her Black Belt just a few weeks prior. Congratulations to Mrs. Turton! |
Children in Intermediate Sparring Competition20 March 2022
Dallas, Texas, USA - Young Bryce Turton made his International Debut in the Intermediate Dragons Kyorugi competition at the Dallas International Open. Competing in the 6-7 Age Group Bryce competed against some experienced children and represented the his Country and the Academy well. According to Bryce, "it was fun" and he "was not nervous" when asked how he felt about his first international competition. In the process Bryce earned a Bronze medal and is seen inset on the podium with a big smile on his face, as he stood with the other medalists from his division. Congratulations to Bryce and his achievements. |
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