AAU TKD Nationals in Ft Lauderdale Next Week

From Monday June 28th through Saturday July 3rd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida will be home to the 2010 Youth & Adult Taekwondo National Championships. This event, which brings athletes, coaches, parents and fans from all across the United States, will be held at the Broward County Convention Center.

The Broward County Convention Center will be turned into a fighting arena of wall-to-wall action, as athletes in the Novice, Intermediate, Advanced and Black Belt class contend to see who will be winner. Divisions also included in this years’ Taekwondo Nationals are, Point Sparring and Olympic Sparring.

The 2010 AAU Taekwondo Nationals will feature some of the best competitors in the United States. There will be over 1,800 athletes battling for the chance to be crowned the victor. The National Championship provides a chance for every age group to compete. Entrants include athletes as young as five-years-old and even some well into adulthood.

Central Florida Tae Kwon Do Scrimmage May 15, 2010

RDV Sportsplex Athletic Club
8701 Maitland Summit Blvd.
Orlando, FL (407) 916-2442

AAU Membership required.

Click to see flyer.

Register at Florida Taekwondo Federation.

Mount Dora, Fl AAU Mt. Dora Challenge

Forms / Point / Olympic Sparring /Board Breaking
$ 49 for 2 events, $ 59 for 3 events

Mt.Dora Middle School, Mount Dora, Florida

Details at Florida TaeKwonDo Federation

DC Turnbull Opens Martial Arts School in Sanford, Florida

Martial Arts master David Turnbull opened a new school in Sanford, Fl this month according to a recent article. Master is the president of Florida AAU TaeKwonDo, National Director of comBATON, and a major sponsor of Martial Artists Fighting Hunger by serving as tournament director. He also serves as Tournament Director in numerous martial arts tournaments in Florida. Stop by and say hello when you see him at your next competition and congratulate him on his new school.

Spring Hill, Florida

The Spring Hill Challenge in Spring Hill Florida will be held on January 30, 2010. AAU Sanctioned. More information

Mount Dora, Fl: AAU TKD Mt. Dora Challenge, February 27, 2010

Forms/Point/Olympic Sparring/Board Breaking
$ 49 for 2 events, $ 59 for 3 events
Link for Flyer and Application Form

AAU TKD Rulebook Link

Link for AAU TaeKwonDo Rulebook

Webmaster's Note: This annual tournament is a great value and very well run. We'd expect nothing less from Master C of Dragon's Dojo

2009 Spring Hill Challenge
AAU Sanctioned
January 24, 2009

COMPETITION VENUE: Powell Middle School
4100 Barclay Ave.
Brooksville, Fl (352)797-7095 ext.244 For information please call Tina(352)597-5608 or (352)238-6569
HOTEL:
Please visit www.mapquest.com for directions and best hotel values. Please do not wait until week of event to request hotel reservations.

ATHLETE ARRIVAL:
Please see staging times attached. If you are registering at the door you should plan to arrive no later than 9:30 a.m. in order to insure proper check-in.

COMPETITION:
Team Forms / Forms / Point sparring / Olympic sparring
ENTRY FEES:
You may register on site. Cost is $59.00
Novice Division Only
One Event………………………………...............$35.00
Two Events………………………….........$49.00
Intermediate, Advanced and Black Belt Divisions
One or Two Events……………………………….$49.00
Black Belt Team Forms Team Fee……………….$40.00 per Team
Spectators
Adult (18+)………………………….....................$6.00
Children (5-17 yrs)…………………………….....$4.00
Children 4 & Under………………………………FREE
REGISTRATION ENTRY DEADLINE: By Mail post marked Jan 16, 2009
You must be a 2009 A.A.U. member. Coaches must take the 2009 clinic prior to the event. Clinic will be held at Powell Middle School on Jan. 23.
Register at www.aausports.org for membership or at the tournament
PAYMENT INFO:
Money Order, Cashiers check, Cash, Checks - Only. Payable to: Carlos Carrasquillo
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR:
David Turnbull
30132 Magnolia Ave.
Sorrento, Fl 32776
(352)255-7707
www.floridataekwondofederation.com

2009 AAU National Qualifier and Junior Olympic Qualifier

Nationals and Junior Olympic Qualifier
Matted Floor and Electronic Scoring

Dear Masters, Coaches, Competitors & Officials,

Greetings from Hollywood, FL. It is with great pleasure that we invite you and the members of your school and/or organization to join in the celebration of our, Second Annual Florida Gold Coast AAU Taekwondo Nationals and Junior Olympic Qualifier.

Our event will be held at the Charles W. Flanagan High School onSaturday January 10, 2009. We are working very hard to making this a safe and wonderful experience.

We are hoping that our tournament will become one of the major significance in the uprising of future athletes. Give your students the opportunity to acquire, experience and a chance to compete at the next level at this event. We look forward to greeting you.

Sincerely,


Mr. DeJesus
AAU Taekwondo
Florida Gold Coast
District Director

7938 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL. 33024
Phone (954)-964-7676 Cell: (305)-467-9736
www.dejesusteamolympic.com
Email: masterdejesususa@hotmail.com

GENERAL INFORMATION

Date of Event
Saturday, January 10, 2009
8:00am – 6:00pm
Pre Announced Staging Times
Athlete check in / weigh in
8:00am to 1:00pm

Place
Charles W. Flanagan High School
12800 Taft St.
Pembroke Pines FL. 33028

Awards
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 3rd Olympic Sparring or Point Sparring
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 3rd Forms
1st, 2nd, 3rd, Team Forms
The top 8 finishers in any division qualify to compete in the AAU Taekwondo Nationals held in Ft.Lauderdale June 29 – July 4, 2009 and the AAU Junior Olympics to be held in Des Moines,IA August, 2009. The AAU Junior Olympics are open to advanced and Black belts 17 and under.

Entrance Fee
Spectator Fee $10.00
Children under 12 $3.00
Under 5 (Free)

Registration Fee
$70.00 for One Event or Two Events
Team Forms three Black Belts $30.00

Coaches Pass
$20.00 (Non-refundable)
Must send in a 2x2 picture mandatory
Must Be a Current 2009 AAU Coach

(NO REGISTRATION AT THE DOOR)
ONLINE REGISTRATION AT: www.tourneyreg.net
Registration
Athletes and coaches participating from other schools must register by January 5th.
All coaches and athletes must register online and then send in payment (money order or certified check) payable to: Gerardo DeJesus, 7938 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, Fl 33024.
NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED

Safety Equipment & Uniform

DC Turnbull Taekwondo Announces Medal Counts from 2008 National Competitions

Medals from 2008 AAU nationals Madison, WI

-----------------------Forms---------------------------Sparring
Gabe Allen-------------1---------------------------------4
Joey Curtis-------------5---------------------------------3
Cyndey Goodwin------2---------------------------------3
CJ Vickers--------------3---------------------------------5
Molly Waters----------5----------------------------------

Medals from AAU Junior Olympics Detroit, Mi

Cydney Goodwin------1---------------------------------2

AAU Team Trials

Team Trials will be held on September 5-7, 2008 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. Follow this link for more information. There is a firm deadline for registration.

AAU Nationals 2008

Here's a link for registration if you've not registered yet.

2008 Orlando AAU State Qualifier

Video from the 2008 Orlando AAU State Qualifier was posted on YouTube. Check it out if you were there. The site is www.youtube.com/combaton.

2008 Florida Gold Coast Taekwondo Invitational

This event is scheduled for June 21, 2008 in Davie, Florida at the Police Athletic League. See www.DeJesusTeamOlympic.com for more information.

AAU Taekwondo Junior Olympic Games

The 2008 Junior Olympic Games will be held in Detroit, Michigan, July 31-August 2, 2008. For more information visit aaujrogames.org.

AAU District Qualifier in Orlando, Florida

AAU Florida District Qualifier
April 26, 2008
Saturday 9:00 am $ 65.00

Champions Sports Complex
6700 Kings pointe Parkway
Orlando, FL
Phone: (407) 351-9700

AAU Scrimmage April 5, 2008

Mt. Dora, Florida
David Turnbull 352-255-7707
Point/Olympic sparring and forms
Pre-registered $25.00 On site $35.00

COMPETITION: Get ready for state with this unique Clinic! First get certified (if you're not already) as a AAU Coach or Official (additional cost of $35), then sign up for the clinic ($25) and learn the basics of AAU point sparring, even if you're a Olympic fighter and always wanted to learn how to point fight. AAU national champions will be on hand to teach you, (we will even provide gear for you to use).

Then get ready for Forms! Learn an ITF/Tae Guek or Palgwe form for AAU competition; National AAU forms champions will be on hand to teach you one of these forms.

Then its time to spar! We will have 4 rings and electronic scoring systems on hand. Put your skills to the test in Point or Olympic sparring with a full court of officials. You can spar as many times as you wish whomever you want, you make the choice of who to spar or we will decide. Either way you'll get 5-8 fights if not more! Last year 1 person fought 23 matches!

Ask questions from our ref's about rules or situations, Try scoring some matches, this will be a great event don't miss out!! No medals or awards just lots of experience. (Everyone will get a participation award)

Application/ Information for the scrimmage

April 5, 2008 Mount Dora AAU Scrimmage

Information at Florida Taekwondo Federation Website.

Mount Dora Challenge

Information about this AAU Sanctioned Taekwondo Tournament on February 9, 2008 in Mount Dora, Florida is available at:
http://www.prlog.org/10047890.html

comBATON Seminar

Yesha TKD learns about comBATON during a seminar held after the AAU Officials Seminar January 5, 2008 in Jacksonville, Fl.