This second page in in a series of videos was filmed by International Referee Raymond Hsu with the assistance of US National Team member and three-time world medalist Master Elva Pai Adams in March 2015 to help educate US athletes on the details of each poomsae. The videos on this second page focus on basic movements and can be found here:
May Poomsae Seminars Reminder
Just a reminder about the 4 national team poomsae seminars being held by the national team coaches around the country in this may, including seminars next weekend. We hope to see you there!
May 2, 2015, Eagle River, Alaska (Coach Barbara Brand)
May 2, 2015, Lacey, Washington (Coach Huy Nguyen)
May 2, 2015, Coppell, Texas (Coach Dan Chuang)
May 16, 2015, Arnold, Missouri (Coach David Turgeon)
Thank You Donors!
The US National Poomsae Team staff would like to thank Master Garth Cooley of the Korea Taekwondo Academy in Indianapolis, IN, for his generous donation of $500 to the US National Poomsae Team. Master Cooley is an 8-time US National Poomsae Team member.
Also, the US National Poomsae Team staff would like to thank Master Kevin Vignieri, President of the New Jersey State Taekwondo Association for his generous donation of $200 to the US National Poomsae Team.
2015 National Poomsae Team Selection Update
With the announced cancellation of the 2015 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships by the World Taekwondo Federation, there have been many questions regarding the selection process for the 2015 National Poomsae Team. The National Poomsae Team coaches would like to let you know that USA Taekwondo is still planning the 2015 US Poomsae Team selection as detailed here:
The plan as stated in the selection procedures is for the National Poomsae Team Trials to be held in August 2015. A date and location will be announced USA Taekwondo once they have been confirmed.
The US National Poomsae Team coaching staff will endeavor to make sure that the US National Poomsae Team will have outstanding opportunities this year whether it be at the World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships or another event, for example, the Pan American Taekwondo Poomsae Championships.
Our advice is for athletes to continue training in preparation for the National Championships and the National Poomsae Team Trials. The coaching staff sees the process of the Team Trials as a valuable addition to our US athletes’ development. The format of performing all poomsae in front of high quality judges will be a unique opportunity for the athletes to have more mat time and practice for their presentation skills on a very high level.
If you have questions regarding the status of the national poomsae team trials, you may contact USA Taekwondo Director of Events Ms. Jeanna Mendoza or High Performance Director Mr. Patrick Wentland.
Yours,
US National Poomsae Team Coaching Staff
2015 US National Collegiate Poomsae Team Selected
Congratulations to the new members of the 2015 US National Collegiate Poomsae Team who qualified at the NCTA Championships on April 4, 2015! They will compete at the Summer World University Games in Gwangju, Korea this July. The full results from the NCTA Championships can be found by clicking here.
Eddie Jeong – male individual
Carissa Fu – female individual
Kody Han, Albert Jong and Lance Supnet – male team
Carissa Fu, Miyako Yerick and Michelle Chen – female team
Kelsey Ha and Kody Han – mixed pair
NATIONAL TEAM POOMSAE SEMINAR ANNOUNCED IN ARNOLD, MO ON MAY 16, 2015
A National Team Poomsae Seminar is announced for Sat., May 16, 2015 in Arnold, Missouri (near St. Louis)! It will be led by National Team Coach David Turgeon. You can register at http://usapoomsae-arnold.eventbrite.com/ As always, check the events page for the latest updates.
2015 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships Update
As many of you have read, the World Taekwondo Federation announced that there will be no World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships, that the next one will be in 2016, and that subsequent championships will be held every two years.
This announcement is very new – the coaching staff is working with USA Taekwondo staff on a plan for the 2015 National Poomsae Team and will endeavor to continue the outstanding momentum initiated in 2014 at World Championships and continued through the beginning of this year with the seminars. We will keep you informed, but for now this development is very new and we will be observing how things settle out during the coming days. Check back often on this page and the USA Taekwondo page.
USA Taekwondo State Championships Update
According to the latest USA Taekwondo State Association Manual:
“An athlete MAY compete in the same WORLD CLASS weight (sparring) and/or age category (poomsae) in MULTIPLE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS. The only exception to this is the Cadet sparring (black belts). Cadet sparring (black belts) CANNOT compete in multiple state championships. Any athlete caught doing so risks being disqualified from the National Championships.”
1st Annual USA Taekwondo Poomsae Development Camp Held At Olympic Training Center
Taught by National Team Head Coach Dan Chuang and National Team Coach Barbara Brand, and organized by Stacy Andrews of USA Taekwondo High Perforance, 23 athletes from all over the country came to train at the Olympic Training Center from March 12 to March 16, 2015. The athletes had the opportunity to get in-depth training, drills, technical instruction and feedback from the national team coaches. This event will be offered each year by USA Taekwondo so don’t miss out next time!
NATIONAL TEAM POOMSAE SEMINAR ANNOUNCED IN COPPELL, TX ON MAY 2, 2015
A National Team Poomsae Seminar is announced for Sat., May 2, 2015 in Coppell, TX (near Dallas)! It will be led by National Team Head Coach Dan Chuang. You can register at http://usapoomsae-coppell.eventbrite.com/ As always, check the events page for the latest updates.
USA National Poomsae Team 