UT Sport TaeKwonDo


2010 Southwest Conference Taekwondo Fight-Offs
February 5, 2010, 2:50 am
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The APPLICATION is up! Go HERE to register.

NOTE: It is MANDATORY to PAY ONLINE. Please go HERE to pay.

We know Texas ain’t just about football.

The University of Texas Sport Taekwondo Team will be hosting the Southwest Conference Taekwondo Fight-Offs once again. After last year’s success, we will be doing it bigger and better. This competition will be all about Olympic style sparring.

From college teams like Texas A&M, Baylor, Sam Houston, Rice, national team members, and those ambitious athletes who want to prove themselves, we have some serious match-ups.  Most of these schools are preparing for National Collegiates in April and have been training hard throughout the year. It’s time to test their skill level against the best.

A ranking system will be implemented into the competition for future Southwest Conference competitions. Certified WTF Officials will be running the matches. There will also be a certified medical trainer on board to provide assistance.

Eligibility to Compete:

- Must be at least 17 years old to compete
- College participants must bring identification of enrollment in a university to the event*
- Complete online application before the deadline, tba

*If the participant fails to present a form of ID that proves enrollment in college, the individual will have to pay the Non-College Competitor’s ticket price at the door

ALL SPARRING:

Rules: WTF-AAU  2 points for head shots in all divisions. One point for body shots.

The Gap and Cap rule will be applied:

Gaining a 7-point lead or when a competitor scores a maximum of 12 points the match will be stopped and a winner declared.


EQUIPMENT:

  • Clean uniform
  • Protective arm guard and shin guards made of foam rubber or vinil covered,
  • Protective cup
  • Chest guards
  • Mouth piece
  • Groin cup
  • Head gear

*All is required. Head gears must not have face shields of any kind.

This event is sponsored by the UT Division of Recreational Sports

Event Info
Host:
Time and Place
Date:
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Time:
9:00am – 4:30pm
Location:
University of Texas at Austin Campus
- Recreational Sports Center Gym (RSC Gym)
2001 San Jacinto
City/Town:
Austin, TX  78712
Contact Info

Email:
texastaekwondo@gmail.com

Admission is FREE for all spectators!

Please RSVP through our Facebook Event!



First Practice of Spring Semester
January 19, 2010, 7:30 am
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Hope everyone had an awesome break!

Our first official practice of the Spring will be on Thursday, January 21st at 7:00-9:00pm at the Recreational Sports Center: Martial Arts Room.

Just wear something comfortable to workout in. If you are interested in joining the team, we recommend attending our regular practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays 7-9pm in order to be familiar with the program.

If you have any questions, email us at texastaekwondo@gmail.com



Fresh Off the Press!
December 23, 2009, 6:56 pm
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Our new Official Longsleeve Athletic Shirts are finally in!

Please help the Texas Taekwondo Team compete at National Collegiates in Denver, CO by contributing a donation of $25 for one shirt. If you would like two or more shirts, we are only asking for $20 each.

If you are interested in purchasing a shirt, please email us at texastaekwondo@gmail.com. Thanks!

White:


Texas Orange:


Charcoal:

Special thanks to Hieu Nguyen and Tri Diddy for photography and lighting!



Great Semester Coming to an End
December 12, 2009, 7:14 pm
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As the end of Fall semester approaches, everyone is studying hard to tackle the last wave of finals. During Winter Break, in between the Holiday splurges of cookies and eggnog, the team will continue to train on a daily basis to keep in shape. Once the next semester approaches, Texas Taekwondo will hit the ground running.

Here are a couple of events to look out for:

January 21, 2010: First Official Practice of Spring

February 27, 2010: 2010 Southwest Conference TaeKwonDo Fight-offs (more details soon)

And for our Poker Social last weekend, congrats to those who won and received the new Texas Taekwondo Longsleeve Athletic Shirt (on sale soon!).

The First Round:

The Loser’s Table:

Down to the Final Two:

Good luck to everyone who still have finals! Have a great Winter Break and don’t forget to keep checking our site for updates!



Wearing Burnt Orange Proudly
November 26, 2009, 6:01 pm
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UPDATE: We now have a Media page! Check out Texas Newswatch’s interview of the team on Exercise and Studying which aired on Time Warner channel 16 on November 19th (starts 3/4 into video clip)

A&M Fightoffs was a success! The UT Taekwondo Team was finally able test their skills on the mat. There is no doubt that each team member win or lose was able to come out of this competition with pride from representing Texas.

Coming out of this competition, the team can now focus on their weaknesses and build on it to fully develop their game. With a fresh sense of confidence, the team will continue to train for the big dance, Collegiates, in the Spring. Great job guys!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!



Ready to Throw Down
November 10, 2009, 6:27 am
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The UT Sport TaeKwonDo Team has been training consistently on a daily basis. One more week until Texas A&M Fight-Offs!

The double elimination competition will take place on Sunday, November 15th at 9:30am- 4:30pm. Location: College Station, TX at the READ building, Rm# 303.

We would like to thank GT Sports for visiting Austin to kick with us this weekend. Special thanks to Coach Joseph Gjonaj, Daren Tubbs, Selina Tubbs, and the little ones for making practice awesome!

Happy kicking.



It’s Official!
October 27, 2009, 8:39 am
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Tryouts are now over! Congratulations to the following who made the team:

Alyssha Rodriguez

Amy Shah

Anna Shi

Anthony Ly

Angel Cabrera

Ben Frederick

Bian Mutang Tagal

Tina Tran

Connor Landy

Diana Weng

Emily White

Eric Tang

Joseph Bayona

AJ Hasanain Jwair

Raymund Lee

Rikki Foster

Sang Tran

Sarin Kodappully

Sinclair Walker

Whitney Wong

William Ott

If you see them around campus, tell them good job and wish them the best of luck!

Currently, we are training for the Texas A&M Fight-offs on Sunday, November 15. Although we now have an official team, those who would still like to practice with us are more then welcome to. The more partners the better!

Practice will be Tuesday night at 7:00pm as usual. See you guys there.

Texas..FIGHT!



Tryout Week Commences
October 19, 2009, 7:50 pm
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Official Team Tryouts have finally come around! Good luck to all of those trying out!

Kicks-for-Tips was a success! Good job to all of those that participated, it was a lot of fun! TEXAS FIGHT!

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Tap House Social!
September 24, 2009, 7:36 am
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Get hungry yall, we’re having our very first social of the year on Friday, September 25th at 6:30pm at the o’ so famous Tapioca House (beside Chase Bank near MLK)! Give yourself a study break from the busy week, meet other club/team members, and fill up on some good grub and tapioca.

Mmmm, my mouth is watering right now thinkin’ bout those crispy, tender, delish chicken nuggets.
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Gawd, so many choices for bubble tea, which one will you get? Dang, we might just buy off the whole menu!
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If you can’t be there exactly 6:30pm, don’t worry. We love food so much we’ll be there for a couple of hours. Invite your amigos as well!



KICKIN’ IT
September 24, 2009, 3:19 am
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The UT Sport Taekwondo club is now practicing on a regular basis: Tuesdays and Thursdays 7-9pm at the RSC: Martial Arts Room. If you are interested, don’t hesitate to come kick with us!

For updates, join our Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=12796530293

AND

Email us at texastaekwondo@gmail.com to be added to the email list.

Tryouts are in 3 weeks!