Bungay Taekwon-do Club | More than just a Martial Art . . . it's a way of life!

GTUK Bungay at the Northants Inter-club 2012

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GTUK Bungay competitors after the Northants Inter-club 2012

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Eastern GTUK Interclub Tournament 2012!

The Eastern Area Inter-Club tournament took place in Northampton once again this year and Bungay battled to a creditable 4th place in the region with some great individual performances which was excellent considering the competition had to be postponed due to the recent snowy conditions and so had been rescheduled for the half term holiday.

15 medals in total were achieved by 16 fighters in all age groups, pee wees (under 12) included gold for Callum Read in his sparring division whilst Craig Easton won silver for sparring and bronze for patterns in the lower grades.

Juniors (13-17) achieved a good haul of medals with Jenna Akerman's gold for both sparring and patterns being a real highlight, sister Sophie gained silver for patterns and Saskia Baylis won silver for patterns and bronze for sparring.

Adults (18-39) included a great double gold for Clinton Gillett the club instructor and a superb gold for Gwynn Braidwood in patterns, Ollie Baylis achieved silver for patterns and Logan Bedingfield gained double bronzes in a tough adult black belt category. Dad Nidge Bedingfield matched him with a double bronze in the even tougher black belt veteran division.

Several other competitors competed and supported superbly with Ollie Watts and Martin Sloan all battling to 4th placing’s whilst Sam Saunders, Daniel and Mitchell Docherty and Morgan Waller all showed true taekwondo spirit but missed out on medals. Steve King The area 5th degree and senior said “Bungay did really well once again and their sense of team spirit and camaraderie is excellent, I am sure they will win the regions one day soon!”

Now is a great time to try out this rewarding Olympic martial art so if you want to get fit for the spring come along to the high school on Tuesday or Thursday evenings from 7pm or contact Clinton Gillett on 01986 892140 for further details. The youngest students in the club are 6 years old and there is no upper age limit, check us out on www.bungay-taekwondo.co.uk

About us

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Want to Get Fit and Stay Fit?

Then come and try GTUK Taekwon-do.

Our training includes:
hand and feet martial arts techniques
fighting patterns
semi-contact sparring
full contact bag work
'destruction' board breaking techniques
street style self defence
national belt gradings and tournaments

Great friendly club atmosphere, ideal for families and individuals building fitness and self confidence.

The youngest students in the club are 6 years old and there is no upper age limit, we'll help you work at your level.

This is more than just a martial art... It’s a way of life!

Bungay Taekwon-do Club

Events Calendar

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Bungay Taekwon-do GTUK 2012 Event Planner

February 26th
GTUK Umpire Course
Sports Connexion, Ryton

March 3rd

Open GTUK Individual Championships & Party

Sports Connexion, Ryton

March 17th

Instructor A Course - Now open to 13-17 years

Sports Connexion, Ryton

March 18th
Instructor B Course
Sports Connexion, Ryton

March 24th - 2pm
Bungay Club Belt Grading 1
High School Hall 1

March 24th
England Squad Training
Venue Oakham

May 19th

Black Belt Grading

Sports Connexion, Ryton

June 24th 10.30am
Bungay Club Belt Grading 2
High School Hall 1

October 7th TBC
Bungay Club Belt Grading 3
High School Hall 1

October 13th & 14th
Instructor Courses A & B' (2 Days)
Sports Connexion, Ryton

October 27th

GTUK British Championships

Sports Connexion, Ryton

November 17th

Black Belt Grading

Sports Connexion, Ryton

December 15th TBC
Bungay Club Belt Grading 4
and end of year awards
High School Hall 1

GTUK 2012
List of Events and Competitions

GTUK Open Championships 2012 | 3rd March

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Open GTUK Individual Championships & Party

Mum Susie makes it 4 Bedingfield Black Belts at Bungay Taekwon-do Club

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The Bedingfields of Bungay now have 4 Black belts in their family, Mum Susie now joins husband Nidge, and sons Logan(left) and Kalun(right) among the ranks of the Black belts at Bungay Taekwon-do club.

Susie missed out on her original Black belt grading last May due to breaking her wrist 2 weeks before the grading, but had the great honour of passing her Black belt grading in front of GTUK's VIII Degree Master Roy Oldham at a Jeegoo session held in Bungay.

To gain a Black belt in Taekwon-do takes 3 to 4 years dedicated training and includes: hand and feet martial arts techniques, fighting patterns, semi-contact sparring, full contact bag work, 'destruction' board breaking techniques, street style self defence, National belt gradings and tournaments, GTUK England Squad training opportunities.

The Bungay club is always recruiting for new students and talent so if you want to get fighting fit come along to Bungay High School on Tuesday or Thursday evenings from 7pm or contact IV Degree instructor Clinton Gillett on 01986 892140 for further details.

There is always a great friendly club atmosphere, ideal for families and individuals, building fitness and self confidence, from the age of 6 upwards, the first session is always free.

More than just a martial art.. It’s a way of life!

www.bungay-taekwondo.co.uk

Bungay GTUK England Squad - Solihull Jan 2012

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Bungay GTUK England Squad members after Solihull training session January 2012

GTUK New web site now live!

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GTUK New web site now live!

Master's Praise at End of Year Awards

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Master Roy Oldham 8th Degree attended the last Bungay Grading of 2011 and stayed to make the annual awards which added an extra special credence to the celebrations.

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The black belts of the club took part in a 3 hour technical training session on Saturday with the GTUK Master and then went out for a fantastic meal at Bahn Thai in Bungay.

The club grading took place on Sunday and 33 students were put through rigorous paces in order to gain their next belt. The awards then followed with a buffet and presentations including Reece Jordan as Peewee, James Horsley as Junior and Gwynne Braidwood as adult students of the year.

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Master Oldham praised the ethos of the club and the professionalism of all the members and claimed that it had a great spirit and he was really proud to return for the 1st time in 9 years. Steve King 5th Degree was also full of praise for the technical standards including excellent Korean terminology, whilst Clinton Gillett 4th Degree said that the club has worked incredibly hard throughout 2011 winning over a 100 medals in various competitions.

The club closes for the Christmas break on 16th December but will reopen on Tuesday 3rd January and will be recruiting for new students so if you want to get fit for the new year come along to the high school on Tuesday or Thursday evenings from 7pm or contact Clinton Gillett on 01986 892140 for further details.

The youngest students in the club are 6 years old and there is no upper age limit.

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GTUK Bungay Grading with Master O - Nov 2011

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Bungay Black Belt Jeegoo with Master O - 26 Nov 2011

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Bungay Black Belt party with Master O - Nov 2011

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Bungay GTUK Black Belt Grading Success Nov 2011

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Successful Bungay Students at the GTUK Black Belt grading held in Wellingborough 12th November 2011

Martin Sloan gaining his 2 and a half degree

Lianne Hatcher gaining her 2 and a half degree

Logan Bedingfield gaining his 1 and a half degree

Great Success at GTUK Championships October 2011

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some of the Bungay GTUK competitors after the competition

some of the Bungay GTUK England Squad competitors, with Master Oldham VIII

More competitors photos can been seen here

and also with some videos on the GTUK England Squad page here

BUNGAY TAEKWON-DO CLUB CHAMPIONS

Bungay Taekwondo Club had a very busy weekend with a long journey to Coventry in order to compete in the GTUK English Team Championships and it was well worth the early start (5am) as the 22 competitors and 8 supporters came back with a stunning 21 medals and 6 trophies!

The event was broken into two sections with individuals competing in the morning representing their region and a Black belt team competition in the afternoon for those currently training in the England squad sessions.

Saskia Bayliss (aged 15) and Ben Jordan (aged 7) stood out for achieving fabulous double gold medals for patterns and sparring.

Adam Casey (aged 16) gained gold for patterns and Reece Jordan (aged 12) achieved a great gold for sparring and caught the eye of the squad selectors.

Silver medal winners included Sam Saunders (patterns), Sue Bedingfield (patterns), Sophie Akerman (sparring) and Nidge Bedingfield (patterns and sparring)

Whilst bronze medalists included Jenna Akerman (patterns), Aaron Sampson (patterns), Martin Sloan (patterns), Oliver Baylis (sparring) Nicole Somerville (sparring), Logan Bedingfield (sparring), Callum Read (sparring and patterns), Lianne Hatcher (sparring) and club instructor Clinton Gillett (sparring).

3 Pee Wee competitors Morgan Waller, Oliver Watts and Craig Eason competed bravely and just missed out on the medals but were great supporters for the rest of the team.

Logan Bedingfield and Jenna Akerman both helped their teams to 1st place in the afternoon whilst Lianne, Kal and Sophie Akerman achieved 2nd and Nidge Bedingfield 3rd in a hard fought tournament that was a pleasure to referee and for the club to support. It was a great reward for the students who travel all around the country to participate in squad training every 3 weeks.

The club is always recruiting for new students and talent, so if you want to get fighting fit and help while away the long winter nights, come along to Bungay High School on Tuesday or Thursday evenings from 7pm or contact Clinton Gillett on 01986 892140 for further details. The youngest students in the club are 6 years old and there is no upper age limit.

GTUK Competition - 29th October 2011

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GTUK Competition - 29th October 2011

@ Sport Connexion, Ryton On Dunsmore, Coventry.

Individual Championships with a Demonstration by the GTUK Demonstration Team, and the National Squads.

Also a 3 Man Black belt Special Team Event - teams to be selected through Squad!

After champs party - so reserve your tickets now so you can join in the party!

Check out more information through your Instructor

Bungay Taekwon-do students attend England Squad training at Oakham

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Saturday, 1 October 2011

Bungay Taekwon-do students attended England Squad training at Oakham, and as squad members also assisted with the launch of a new Oakham Taekwon-do club demonstration.

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September Grading 2011, Bungay GTUK Taekwon-do

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Sept 2011

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Students from Bungay GTUK Taekwon-do Club at the High School after their September grading.

Bungay Taekwon-do students attend England Squad training at Loughborough University

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Sunday, 11 September 2011

Bungay Taekwon-do students attend England Squad training session held at Loughborough University on 11th September 2011

(includes Mr Twelvetree 3rd Degree, Wellingborough and Wollaston Taekwon-do Clubs)

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Video:

Bungay Taekwon-do helping out at demo for new Wymondham Taekwon-do Club

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Bungay Taekwon-do members helping out at demo for new GTUK Wymondham Taekwon-do Club outside the Forum in Norwich, 3rd Sept. 2011

for more photos visit:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wymondham-Taekwon-do-Club/112846555473988

Bungay GTUK Taekwon-do - Normal Training Resumes

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Normal Training resumes:

Tuesday 7.00 to 8.00pm
Thursday 7.00 to 8.30pm

Wednesdays: 4 to 5pm
(school students only during term times)

Bungay GTUK Taekwon-do students at the Masters Seminar July 2011

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Bungay GTUK Taekwon-do students at the Masters Seminar

Hosted by Mr King at Wellingborough July 2011

A Half Dozen Black Belts Please! - New Bungay Black Belts

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Saturday, May 7th 2011

A Half Dozen Black Belts Please!

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After a gruelling examination held in Coventry over the weekend there are 6 new black belts at Bungay Taekwondo Club which trains at the High School.

Kalun Bedingfield, Jenna and Sophie Akerman (all aged 14) gained Junior Black belts with Kal’s thesis being singled out as the best one presented by Juniors on the day!

Nigel Bedingfield (aged 56), Andy Hibbins (aged 39) and Elliot Ross (aged 17) gained adult black belts with Nigel’s thesis also being singled out for praise.

All performed superbly in front of Master Oldham and various other senior Dan grades in order to be awarded their coveted black belt. They all had to perform patterns, demonstrate techniques, perform free sparring and set sparring techniques, answer theory questions and submit a written thesis.

Adults also had to perform several destruction techniques, one of which involves breaking an inch thick pine board at 7 feet and requires a great deal of practice as well as excellent technique and power.

Ryan Hatcher also completed a successful half degree test in preparation for his 2nd degree examination next year and he is hoping to open a club in Norwich soon.

These 6 students passing takes the black belt tally at the club to 18 since it opened in 2003 and Clinton Gillett said, “I really think these guys deserved to get their dan grading as they have shown great determination and dedication and are humble and respectful students”.

The photo shows back row left to right:
Logan Bedingfield (instructor’s assistant), Elliot, Ryan, Clinton Gillett (instructor), Andy, Martin Sloan (assistant instructor)
Front left to right:
Jenna, Nigel, Sophie and Kalun.

The club trains Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7pm, so if you want to start training as the next black belts or just have a go at this Olympic martial art then please just pop in to the main Hall or contact Clinton on 01986 892140, it is suitable for everyone male and female from 7 years old to 70!

Want to get fit and stay fit for 2011?

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Want to get fit and stay fit for Summer?
Then come and try Global Taekwon-do in Bungay!

Our training includes:

hand and feet martial arts techniques

fighting patterns

semi-contact sparring

full contact bag work

'destruction' board breaking techniques

street style self defence

national belt gradings and tournaments

Training Times:

Tuesday: 7-8pm (not during half-term)
Wednesday: 4-5pm (school students only, term-time only)
Thursday: 7-8.30pm

Great friendly club atmosphere,

ideal for families and individuals

building fitness and self confidence

Location: Bungay High School

Main Instructor: Mr Clinton Gillett (4th Dan/4th Degree)

Telephone: 01986 892140

Mobile: 07970 664965
Email: clintandmickey@aol.com

Bungay Taekwon-do students attend England Squad training at Loughborough University

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Sunday, 27 March 2011

Bungay Taekwon-do students at England Squad training session held at Loughborough University on 27th March 2011

Bungay Success at GTUK British Individual Championships 2011

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Sunday, 13 March 2011

National GTUK Championships

Bungay Taekwondo Club has had another great tournament success in 2011. 17 students from the club travelled the 160 miles to Coventry in Warwickshire for the GTUK National Championships and gained a fantastic total of 25 medals in all belt divisions which is testament to the quality and talent of the students from the Eastern region.

Pee wee (6-12years old) and junior (13-17) students did especially well (in age order with youngest 1st):-

Ben Jordan (Gold patterns) Won 4 rounds of sparring before loosing out to a points decision!

Callum Read (Silver patterns and Bronze sparring)

Reece Jordan (Gold sparring and Bronze patterns)

Saskia Baylis (Gold sparring and Gold patterns)

Jenna Akerman (Gold patterns Silver sparring)

Sophie Akerman (Silver patterns Bronze sparring)

Kal Bedingfield (Gold sparring Silver patterns)

Milo Phillips (Gold sparring and Silver patterns)

Denys Woolley (Gold patterns Silver sparring)

Will Everson (Gold Sparring Silver patterns)

Tom Raven (Bronze patterns Bronze sparring)

Adults (18-39 years old) and Veterans (40+) achieved great success as well with:-

Nidge Bedingfield (Gold sparring and Silver patterns)

Sue Bedingfield (Gold sparring)

Clinton Gillett (Silver patterns) also won the 1st round of the sparring but got his nose broken again so had to withdraw!

Several other students participated bravely but unfortunately came back empty handed although they did win some of their respective rounds, Casper Baylis, Callum Considine and Martin Sloan all did well and helped support the victorious students along with many parents who were fantastic supporters on the day.

Well done to everyone, the team spirit was superb and we are looking forward to the next grading examination at the end of March.

The club is recruiting for new students at the moment so if you want to get fit for the summer come along to the high school on Tuesday or Thursday evenings from 7pm or contact Clinton Gillett on 01986 892140 for further details. The youngest students in the club are 6 years old and there is no upper age limit.

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Competition photos can be seen here from the organisers official photographers web site:

British Individual Championships 12th March 2011

GTUK DEMO at Goodwill Championships

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