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Get Ya Feet Wet 2025
The ‘Get Ya Feet Wet’ event provided another opportunity for the members of Burnett Taekwondo Academy (BTKDA), Warriors Taekwondo Dojang (WTD) and Robust Taekwondo Academy (ROTA) to compete against each other at levels from Yellow to Red belt. Ages of participants ranged from 4 to 14 as well as an adult component. Coaches and instructors in attendance were Adrian Burnett (BTKDA), Master Alleyne (TWD), Master Henderson Turton (ROTA) and Ken Harewood of Board Breakers Taekwondo. The Association was pleased to welcome Canada-based Master Harcourt Lorde, a WT level 3 International Referee 4th Dan Kukkiwon rank. He graciously volunteered to assist with refereeing some of the matches for this competition. A large number of participants demonstrated their skills at Poomsae. Competition was keen and results are indicated below. GOLD SILVER BRONZE Yellow Belts Jelani Alleyne Naomi Gibson (WTD) (ROTA) Green Tips Jada Scantlebury Aleena Ward Eden Alleyne-Marshall (ROTA) (ROTA) (ROTA) Green Belts Jamari Baker Sachin Rabilal Kaiden Jones (ROTA) (BTKDA) (BTDKA) Blue Tips Naomi Scantlebury-Goodman (ROTA) Blue Belts Aashiyana Hoyte Nathaniel Reyes (BTKDA) (ROTA) RedTips Asher Wade (ROTA) Kyorugi (Sparring) was exciting as usual, a result of the enthusiasm and purposefulness of the athletes which engaged the attention of the audience of parents and other supporters. GOLD SILVER BRONZE Boys 4-6 Elijah Gibson Damani Phillips Ajay Holder (ROTA) (ROTA) (ROTA) Aiden Alleyne (WTD) Girls 4-6 Azaria Bellamy Ava-Grace Harris (BTKDA) (ROTA) Boys 7 Jelani Alleyne Zade Beharry Zaeim Mapp-Isaacs (WTD) (ROTA) (ROTA) Boys 8-9 Bryce Turton Jelani Corbin Nathaniel Reyes (ROTA) (ROTA) (ROTA) Riley Seale (ROTA) Mixed 8-9 Devonte Gittens Naomi Gibson (BTKDA) (ROTA) Boys 10-11 Namari LLoyd Jae Prince-Bennett (BTKDA) (ROTA) Girls 10-11 Aleena Ward Eden Alleyne-Marshall (ROTA) (ROTA) Boys 12-14 Asher Wade Ayden Parris Jamari Baker (ROTA) (BTDKA) (ROTA) Men’s Advanced Demin Perry Nico Wilson (ROTA) (WTD) The total medal count is indicated in the table below: GOLD SILVER BRONZE TOTAL Robust Taekwondo Academy 9 10 7 26 Burnett Taekwondo Warriors 4 2 1 7 Warriors Taekwondo Dojang 2 1 1 4 Continued hosting of these taekwondo events must be promoted and encouraged since they enhance the growth of discipline, perseverance, resilience, confidence and endurance in the athletes, traits which become more obvious as the development of the participants is observed from one competition to the next. Hopefully, these attributes will be exhibited in their everyday lives and contribute to their total development. Kudos to all who made the event possible. Of course, this includes the organisers who worked assiduously to ensure the success of the event. Members of the Executive Council in attendance were Master Henderson Turton, President; Pamela Wade, Director; and Kevin Small, Director. They were supported by Master Askia Alleyne who was Technical Director while Pamela Wade and Kristin Turton performed duties at the head table for this event. The hardworking judges on this occasion shared duties. They were: Poomsae Judges
Kyorugi Centre Referees
Kyorugi Corner Referees
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NATIONALS 2024
The Taekwondo Association of Barbados hosted its annual ‘Nationals’ event at St. Gabriel’s School Anne Johnson Auditorium on Saturday, November 2, 2024. The participants were males and females, aged 4 to 37. They were rank-holders of white, yellow, green, red belts and black belts, representing four of the nations’ seven clubs - Barbados Taekwondo Titans, Burnett Taekwondo Academy, Robust Taekwondo Academy and Taekwondo Warriors.
The event began with six competitors demonstrating their skills at Poomsaes, exhibiting balance and poise. There were also sparring bouts where contestants vied for gold, silver and bronze medals.
Full results are indicated below
Kyuorugi/ Sparring
- 4-5 Kaeden Harrison - Gold; Ajay Holder - Silver; Myles Joseph - Bronze
- 6-7 Jelani Alleyne - Gold
- 8-9 Bryce Turton - Gold; Nathaniel Reyes - Silver; Jelani Corbin - Bronze
- 10-11 (Boys Novice) Micah Alleyne Gold; Malachi Maynard -Silver
- 10-11 (Boys Intermediate) Asher Wade -Gold; Nathan Elcock - Gold; Njayri Springer Bronze
- 10-11 (Girls) Dyamond Jones - Gold
- 12-14 Jamari Baker -Gold; Ayden Parris Silver; Surren Rabilall - Bronze
- Adults Chioke Holder - Gold; Askia Alleyne - (Silver)
Individual Recognized Poomsae/ Forms
Yellow: Jelani Alleyne (Gold}
Green Tip: Dyamond Jones (Gold)
Green: Sachin Rabilall (Gold); Jelani Corbin (Silver)
Blue Tip: Nathaniel Reyes (Gold)
Blue: Kiros Graham (Gold); Aashiyana Hoyte (Silver)
Further highlights of the day included two demonstrations by national athletes. Che Wiltshire and Kristin Turton showcased their mixed pairs Poomsae which had gained them sixth place at the 2023 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games convened in the Dominican Republic. The CAC Games comprises 37 National Olympic Committees and only the top 7 held spaces at the Games). It was a beautifully synchronised display of skill and grace. This was followed by a sparring match between Askia Alleyne and Chioke Holder. Both of these events thrilled the audience which comprised mainly parents, and inspired the athletes participating on the day.
Congratulations to the President and board members of the Barbados Taekwondo Association who, despite limited equipment and national support, continue to work towards the progress and development of this international sport which provides an opportunity for developing discipline, perseverance and respect as well as being a safe space in which to make friends.
Special mention must be made of the Barbados Olympic Association (BOA) which provided the Taekwondo Association with a 2024 competition grant. BOA is also expected to provide adult-sized Hogos and head pieces to be used in the Sparring Format.
All present were greatly appreciative of the yeoman service of the judges, referees, scorers and coaches as well as the resident doctor on site. They ensured a most enjoyable day.
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Lawrence T. Gay Primary Shines at TAB’s 2nd Annual Primary School Championships St. Michael, Barbados - November 1, 2024
The St. Gabriel's School Auditorium became the staging ground for a showcase of budding martial arts talent as the Taekwondo Association of Barbados (TAB) held its 2nd Annual Primary School Championships on November 1, 2024. With enthusiastic participation from young athletes across nine primary schools, the championship highlighted both individual and team successes, fostering the future of taekwondo in Barbados. Lawrence T. Gay Primary School Leads the Pack Dominating the competition, Lawrence T. Gay Primary School stood tall at the top of the boys’ category, amassing an impressive 36 points. Their winning performance was defined by two gold medals, achieved by Kenai Benn in the 8-9 boys' novice category and Ky’morie Niles in the 10-11 boys' division, as well as two silver medals, earned by Devonte Gittens in the 6-7 boys' intermediate category and Namari Lloyd in the 10-11 boys' category. This victory was not just a display of athletic prowess but also a testament to the school’s dedication to nurturing taekwondo talent among its students. Good Shepherd Primary School delivered a commendable performance to finish second in the boys’ category, with 30 points. Their achievement was marked by an impressive three gold medals, claimed by Ezekiel Leacock, Xavier Leacock, and Jelani Alleyne. In the girls' division, Lawrence T. Gay and St. Gabriel’s Primary shared the top spot, each claiming a single gold medal. Lawrence T. Gay’s Azaria Bellamy competed in the 6-7 girls' category, while St. Gabriel’s Naomi Gibson performed in the 8-9 girls' division. Celebrating Individual Champions Beyond team accolades, the championships celebrated standout individual performances that hinted at the bright futures awaiting these young athletes. Bryce Turton of St. Gabriel’s delivered a commanding performance, securing gold in his division and establishing himself as a rising star in Barbadian taekwondo. In the heavily contested 8-9 boys’ intermediate category, Nathaniel Reyes of St. Winifred’s earned his school’s sole medal after a hard-fought final against Turton of St. Gabriel’s, demonstrating both skill and sportsmanship. Malik Dos Santos of Wesley Hall Primary, clinched gold for his school in the 6-7 boys’ intermediate category. Instructors and Mentorship The success of these young competitors is also a reflection of the dedication and commitment of their instructors, who have worked tirelessly to prepare them for the event. Coach Henderson Turton’s commitment was evident in the strong showing of his schools, which included an impressive roster of ten athletes, contributing significantly to the depth and quality of talent showcased at the championship. Coaches Askia Alleyne, Adrian Burnett, and Che Wiltshire also played pivotal roles in guiding and mentoring these future champions, creating a supportive environment that allowed each child to reach their potential. Notably, national champion and Olympic hopeful, Chioke Holder, known for his own competitive achievements, stepped in to coach some of the young athletes, lending his expertise and encouragement to inspire the next generation. A Platform for Future Champions With a total of 19 athletes, 17 boys and 2 girls, the 2nd Annual Primary School Championships provided a platform for young Barbadian athletes to experience competitive taekwondo, while also developing discipline, confidence, and sportsmanship. TAB’s initiative in organizing these championships is an invaluable investment in the future of taekwondo on the island, encouraging young talents to dream big, pursue excellence and perhaps one day leave an indelible mark on the world stage. |
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Members of the CAC Games Taekwondo Team for Barbados Continue Preparations ahead of the Games
11 June 2023 CHRIST CHURCH, Barbados - Members of the Taekwondo Team for the Barbados contingent to the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games in El Salvador and Dominican Republic, continued their preparations at another session convened by the National Olympic Committee (BOA). The session on this occasion lasted for two hours and was guided by Janelle Chase-Mayers who continued to help the Team to be at their best for performance. |
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Taekwondo Team to represent Barbados at 2023 CAC Games Confirmed
30 May 2023 Barbados will be represented by four (4) athletes and two (2) Coaches in Taekwondo at the 2023 Central American and Caribbean [CAC] Games. The Team comprises: Chioke Holder and Liana Best-Smith in Kyorugi, along with Kristin Turton and Che Wiltshire in recognized Poomsae. Having qualified the Quota spaces in four separate events, the indication confirmation came from the Barbados Olympic Association. President Turton mentioned the significance of this outing for Barbados: “We have come a long way and the athletes put in a lot of work. Not only do we have a record four athletes but two (2) of them are competing as Adult Female Black belts. This is huge for our Sport and I must commend the young ladies for their efforts. Not only that, but Barbados will be competing for the first time at this level in Poomsae or Forms which is the non-contact version of competition. Furthermore we will be contending both the Individual and the Mixed Pairs events for Recognised Poomsae. This is another big step in our development because Barbados has traditionally only competed Internationally in the Kyorugi or Sparring event. However, the members from the NADPRO accepted and undertook their respective challenges and have been rewarded with births at the CAC Level. I am very happy for them and what it represents in terms of progress for Taekwondo here in Barbados. |
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Excellent news for Barbados as World Taekwondo releases its 2022 MNA Survey
28 May 2023 World Taekwondo released the results of its 2022 MNA Survey during its 36th General Assembly on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary in Baku, Azerbaijan. Barbados was assessed a score of 29 out of a maximum 50 and was placed in the B1 category of countries. According to President Turton this was a huge deal because it showed Barbados among the best run Taekwondo Federations in the World! He mentioned, “there were only thirty-two (32) countries with a higher ranking than Barbados, of which only six (6) obtained the A1 ranking and twenty-six (26) were grouped in A2.” He went on to add further context by stating “World Taekwondo has two hundred and thirteen (213) member countries (212 at the time of the survey). Whilst 163 completed the survey, it places us very highly among other developed countries and MNAs with likely far greater resources. I must also point out that our Council had identified at least one area where we could have scored two (2) additional points by simply enabling public viewing for a pre-existing document on our Association’s Website. Had that been done prior to the survey, Barbados would have been among the A2 grouping.” President Turton expressed gratitude to his Executive Council Team, Members and all Stakeholders who have supported the organization – particularly over the past six (6) years, without whose support the organization could not have made such significant strides. He also highlighted the support from our NOC - the Barbados Olympic Association, who was there during the organization’s most trying times and continues to provide steadfast support in the TAB’s developmental efforts. |
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World Taekwondo hosts its 36th General Assembly on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary
28 May 2023 BAKU, Azerbaijan - World Taekwondo held its 36th General Assembly on 28th May 2023 – on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary in the city of Baku, Azerbaijan. President Henderson Turton once again represented Barbados at the Assembly, which brought together Taekwondo Leaders from around the World. World Taekwondo was commended on its great progress over the past 50 years by the IOC President Mr. Thomas Bach. He pointed out that Taekwondo now enjoys worldwide appeal having grown its MNA membership from just 17 some fifty years ago to 213 member National Associations. The 50th Anniversary was also commemorated with a 50th Jubilee Gala Award Ceremony which recognized the contribution of the founding MNAs, along with outstanding athletes from the past 5 Olympic Games cycles since its Olympic debut in Sydney 2000. There were a number of presentations and discussion items during the meeting including the following:
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Turton and Holder leave Barbados for Azerbaijan to compete at the 2023 World Taekwondo Championships
26 May 2023 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - Chioke Holder will be representing Barbados at the 2023 World Taekwondo Championships in Baku Azerbaijan. Holder, who has been training with the NADPRO and hails from Robust Taekwondo Academy said he was excited about the opportunity and was looking forward to competing with the best in the World and making his country proud. This is the first time Holder will be competing at the World Championships, which is second only to the Olympic Games for Taekwondo in terms of prestiege. Holder will be guided by World Taekwondo Level 2 Coach, Master Henderson Turton, who is also his Instructor from Robust Taekwondo Academy. Mr. Turton will also represent Barbados in his Presidential capacity at the 36th World Taekwondo General Assembly to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, on the eve of the World Championships. This will be the third time Mr. Turton is attending the World Championships but his second in a Coaching capacity – having last done so at the 2019 edition of the Championships and represented Barbados as an MNA Official at the 2017 edition. According to Coach Turton, Mr. Holder has been working well over the past few years and only a few months ago completed his first full year competing on the International circuit. “The experiences from last year’s Presidents’ Cup and the Qualifiers for CAC Games and Pan Am Games earlier this year will hold him in good stead. He continues to improve on every outing for Barbados and I expect nothing less than his best at this Championships, and would be pleased for him to create some history and advance out of the first round in this weight category for Barbados.” The Team left the Grantley Adams International Airport on Wednesday night and is expected to reach the city of Baku in Azerbaijan some 25 hours later via London and Instanbul. |
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NADPRO Members participate in BOA Anti-doping (Online) Workshop
20 May 2023 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - Members from the NADPRO participated in an Anti-doping Education Workshop hosted through the Barbados Olympic Association on 20 May 2023. They were Henderson Turton (Coach), Kristin Turton, Adrian Burnett (Coach) and Che Wiltshire (Athlete). The workshop was held via Zoom as part of preparations ahead of the upcoming Central American and Caribbean [CAC] Games where Taekwondo competitions will be held in Dominican Republic in July. |
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2023 PATU General Assembly convened via Zoom
7 May 2023 MEXICO CITY, Mexico - The Pan American Taekwondo Union held its General Assembly on 7th May 2023 online via Zoom. It brought together Taekwondo leaders from around the continent, as the PATU Administration led by President Juan Manuel Lopez Delgado gave account to the Assembly for its work over the 2022 year - a year for which PATU was awarded best MNA by World Taekwondo following the great and progressive works put in by that Administration. The President’s Report, Administration Report and Finance Reports were presented. Among other things the newly appointed and elected Council Members were announced following an election earlier in the day. Barbados was represented at the meeting by President Turton. |
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NADPRO hosts visiting Taekwondo Master from Sweden
6 May 2023 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - President Turton welcomed visiting Taekwondo Master Michael Suho to Barbados and also welcomed him to training with the personnel at the NADPRO session on Saturday 6 May 2023 at the Pannex of the NCF in West Terrace. Master Suho, who is a 5th Dan Kukkiwon was visiting from Sweden and expressed his delight to have trained with the group here in Barbados where he traces back his origins. |
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Wiltshire Completes BOA Sports Administrators Course
6 May 2023 ST. MICHAEL, Barbados - Mr. Che Wiltshire, an Instructor from Barbados Taekwondo Titans, has successfully completed the Basic Sports Management Course for Administrators. The course is delivered by the Barbados Olympic Association through its arm of the National Olympic Academy of Barbados and is accredited by the International Olympic Committee. He collected his Certificate earlier today and expressed his satisfaction at having completed the course and gained valuable knowledge to support his development as an Instructor within the Association. Wiltshire expressed his gratitude to President Turton and the Executive Council for the opportunity. President Turton expressed his congratulations to Mr. Wiltshire along with other members of the NADPRO. He also pointed out that the skills obtained in the course are valuable not only in Taekwondo and in running his club, but the concepts can be applied in many other spheres and pursuits. The Barbados Olympic Association through its National Olympic Academy continues to provide steadfast support as a key stakeholder and partner for to the development of Taekwondo in Barbados. |
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Two Instructors Complete World Taekwondo online Referee Training Programme
10 April 2023 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - Two Instructors accepted registration alerts for and successfully completed the online World Taekwondo Poomsae Referee Training Programme between 8th and 10th April 2023. They were Henderson Turton and Kristin Turton, who both come from Robust Taekwondo Academy. The knowledge gained from the course will bolster ongoing efforts to standardize officiating and other technical undertakings across clubs and at National events. This followed preparations leading up to last November’s National Dan Grading, and follows the upgrading of National Coaches to World Taekwondo Level 2. |
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Wild Card for Barbados to 2023 Pan Am Games in Santiago, Chile
5 April 2023 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - Today the Executive Council of the Barbados MNA accepted a Wild Card quota space from the Pan American Taekwondo Union to compete at the 2023 Pan Am Games in Santiago, Chile. This followed participation in the Qualification Tournament in Brazil last month when the Team did not secure an outright place but earned valuable experience in the process. The Wild Card is for the NOC to be represented in the Men’s 87+ kg Kyorugi. This will be second consecutive cycle where Barbados is represented at the Pan Am Games following Askia Alleyne’s showing at the 2019 edition in Lima, Peru, also in the Men's heavyweight division. The Pan am Games will be held later this year in October. |
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Anti-doping Workshop hosted by Barbados Olympic Association attended by NADPRO Athlete
25 March 2023 ST. MICHAEL, Barbados - Members from the NADPRO today participated in an Anti-doping Education Workshop hosted through the Barbados Olympic Association. The workshop, which was held at the Barbados Community College, was attended by Ms. Liana Best-Smith and Ms. Renee Best. The workshop was held as part of preparations ahead of the upcoming Central American and Caribbean [CAC] Games to be held in Dominican Republic in July. |
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History for Barbados at Pan Am Games Qualifiers – Brazil March 2023
18 March 2023 CHRIST CHURCH, Barbados - Barbados dispatched a four person Team comprising Three Athletes and one Coach to the Pan American Games Qualification Tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They were Chioke Holder, and Che Wiltshire in Kyorugi; and Che Wiltshire and Kristin Turton in (Free Style Mixed Pairs) Poomsae; while the Coach was Mr. Adrian Burnett. Moreover, it was the first time Barbados had undertaken to compete in the Freestyle Poomsae Mixed Pairs Competition. Che Wiltshire and Kristin Turton accepted the challenge from President Turton earlier this year and committed themselves to preparations for competing in what was a new format to competition for the Team and Country. They rose to the occasion and made a creditable mark for Barbados. Though not scoring high enough to secure an outright birth at the Pan Am Games, the process and representation was quite significant for Barbados. As Mr. Wiltshire pointed out – “I can see the significance to the development of Taekwondo in Barbados”. Indeed Poomsae preserves much of the Art of Taekwondo and the preparations process challenged the NADPRO to break new ground. President Turton was proud of the Team’s performance and commitment made in their preparations in a relatively short time. He underscored the significance of the Poomsae showing for the advancement of Taekwondo at the competitive level, pointing out that it “clears the path for those interested in the non-contact aspect of competition to access options for representing their country”. Kudos were also extended to Mr. Leaton Watts who assisted the Poomsae Team in their choreography and creative preparations. Whilst the Kyorugi Team did not secure an outright spot for the Pan Am Games the experience was invaluable to the Team as a whole, including the Coach. |
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Barbados now has Two World Taekwondo Level II International Coaches Certified
18 March 2023 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - Barbados now has two Level II World Taekwondo Certified International Coaches. They are Mr. Adrian Burnett and Mr. Henderson Turton. Mr. Adrian Burnett successfully upgraded and qualified as a Level 2 Coach after successfully completing the training between 15th – 21st March 2023. Mr. Burnett, who serves in the NADPRO and is also the Instructor for UWI Taekwondo and Burnett Taekwondo Academy expressed satisfaction with the Qualification. He joins Mr. Henderson Turton as a World Taekwondo Level II International Coach. Mr. Turton successfully completed his refresher course last month in February, having first attained the qualification in 2020. It means Barbados has two options for persons to Coach at all WT Events except for the Olympic Games, which requires a special qualification. President Turton pointed out the significance as it allows Council an additional option for carrying athletes to high level WT International competitions for Barbados and is timely as the National Athlete Development Programme (NADPRO) continues to roll out in 2023. “This provides more flexibility and checks off another step in the 2021-2025 National Strategic plan.” Congratulations is extended to both gentlemen. |
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Joint Beach Training Session for Clubs in the Association
18 March 2023 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - The Association held a Joint Training session at Browne’s Beach. Those who turned out certainly worked in the sand but also enjoyed themselves after the official training with a few games of Dodge-ball etc, whilst others played in the water. Master Alleyne and Master Turton carried the training segments, and there was a call from participants to arrange another beach training session in short order. The session was attended by members from Robust Taekwondo Academy, Taekwondo Warriors and Williams Taekwondo Dojang. |
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Quota Spaces and a Wild Card for Barbados to CAC Games following recent Qualification Tournament
12 March 2023 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - Barbados Taekwondo has secured the following four (4) spots for the 2023 CAC Games further to our recent trip to Costa Rica in the following events:
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Taekwondo Team Wins Three Medals in Heredia, Costa Rica
27 February 2023 HEREDIA, Costa Rica - Congratulations are extended to members of the Barbados Team who won three medals between them on their recent trip to Costa Rica! Bryce Turton won Gold in Kyorugi competing in the 6-7 Dragons division for Boys at the Infants Championships; whilst Che Wiltshire captured Bronze in the Men's Individual Recognised Poomsae at the Pan Am Series, and Liana Best Smith had Bronze in the Women's Kyorugi also at the Pan Am Series. There were a number of other noteworthy results from the trip including the following:
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Eight (8) Person Delegation to Heredia, Costa Rica for CAC Games Qualifiers, Pan Am Series and Infants Championships
- 15 February 2023 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - Eight persons from the Association, including five (5) competitors, will be in Heredia, Costa Rica over the coming days to participate in three competitions:
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6th Annual Get Ya Feet Wet Championships 2023 returns to Physical Competition
28 January 2023 ST. MICHAEL, Barbados - The Annual Get Ya Feet Wet Championships returned to physical competition, featuring competition in three (3) formats:
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Expansion of Taekwondo Schools Programme at Sharon Primary
17 January 2023 ST. THOMAS, Barbados - Another Taekwondo program in the Primary Schools got underway on 17 January 2023. This time it was at Sharon Primary School in St. Thomas, which became the fourth school within the current undertaking. The SPS program is led by Master Turton, Chief Instructor of Robust Taekwondo Academy. It is part of the National Association's strategic drive to expand the development of Taekwondo within schools in Barbados and provide more quality activity options. to parents for their children. Master Turton, who is also President of the National Association mentioned that "it will provide a fun, challenging and structured activity option for both girls and boys to pursue". It will have elements of both competitive and non-competitive aspects as well as both non-contact and contact elements. So there is something for everyone. Apart from the traditional Discipline, Self control ad self-esteem building benefits, Mr. Turton also mentioned that especially for young children it provides several additional developmental benefits and exposures such as:
The first session was well-attended with keen interest and follows a Taekwondo interactive session during the school's "Hype Day" in the previous Term when children at the school participated in Taekwondo as part of the Ministry of Education's mandate to have a physical activity Day in the schools. From all reports the children had a good time and are looking forward to Training in Taekwondo at their school. |
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Taekwondo NADPRO (re-) Launched
7 January 2023 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - The Taekwondo Association’s National Athlete Development Programme (NADPRO) held its first training session on Saturday 7th January 2023. The programme is a strategic effort to ensure the best athletes available to the National Federation are in regular training for competition to enhance and maximize their prospects for success when representing Barbados. Previously there was a group of athletes identified and categorized as “Emerging Athletes” and “Developing Athletes” and supported for development. However the Pandemic gave rise to a number of challenges and the personnel involved was revised. The NADPRO carries a reaffirmed commitment and more robust structure. Further to the Annual Joint meeting of Club Heads and the Executive Council, it was determined that the programme will be active four days weekly for training. Scheduling between Coaches and Athletes will be agreed upon. However, Saturday mornings will make use of the allocated one hour slot from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Pannex of the National Cultural Foundation in West Terrace; whilst Sunday afternoon sessions will be held at the Tudor Street Dojang. Programme participants for the 2023 calendar year are as follows:
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2022 Annual Joint Meeting of Club Heads and the Executive Council
29 Dec 2022 ST. JAMES, Barbados - The Annual Joint Meeting of Clubheads and Executive Council members was held on 29 December 2022 at the "Pannex" of the National Cultural Foundation in West Terrace St. James. The meeting successfully secured a number of major outcomes, including the following: 1. Reviewing the Strategic Objectives for the development of Taekwondo over the 2021-2025 Quadrennial. 2. Outlining of the 2023 Calendar of Events for Taekwondo in Barbados 3. Mandate for the Technical Committee to oversee convening of major Dans National Grading – particularly for National Third Dan Instructors to have opportunity to become Masters. 4. Launch of the NADPRO – National Athlete Development Programme 5. Short listing persons for duty on Constitution Review Committee |
