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News & Events 2006
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Appreciation Night
Tanglin Community Club
31 December 2006
Tanglin Community Club organised the Appreciation Night for people who have contributed services for the said CC in the year of 2006. Almost 1000 people turned up for function.
Shihan Chia was presented with Long Service Award as the Karate Coach of the CC. The Long Service Award was presented by MP and State Minister, RADM Lui Teck Yew. Natalie Tang was presented the Achievement Award, with Gift Voucher.
Both Natalie Tang and Esther Tan preformed Kata on stage during performance time. Other performing groups include Mui Tai Group, Jiuzitsu and Silat.
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AKF Judge A Qualification
Sensei Chia had gone for the Referee Course and Examination. He has obtained his AKF Judge A qualification in Kumite. Sensei Chia had been seen officiating many matches as judge, in Court C events.
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AKF Junior and Cadet Karate-do Championships 2006
Jurong East Sports Hall
27 August 2006
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8 AKF Junior and Cadet Karate-do Championships 2006 has successfully completed on 27th August 2006.
Overall, Singapore achieved one Gold, two Silver and one Bronze medals. This is the most fruitful results achieved in 35 years of karate history in Singapore. Singapre has not gotten any Gold Medal from AKF (Former APUKO) Championships; our last APUKO Silver medal was won by Loh Kong Wing in the early 70s. This year's Gold Medal was won by Singapore Female Kata Team. Our member, Natalie Tang is one of the members in the Gold Medal Team! Congratulations to Natalie Tang!
In the 8 AKF Junior and Cadet Karate-do Championships, members from KSK had contributed lots of efforts to make it a success. All three courts table officials are from KSK. They have received lots of praise from countries participating in the Championships, stating these officials are very efficient and professional. Congratulations, to all the KSK Members who helped in the Championships.
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Grading Certificate Presentation
Tanglin Community Club
23 July 2005
Shihan Chia Kwek Fah released the grading results of 9th July 2006.
Both Zhao Yao and Mark Adisheganaden obtained their Black Belt First Dan qualification. Cindy Hsiao Sin Yi obtained her Junior First Dan Blackbelt qualification too. Justin Wu, a 6th kyu trainee obtained a double promotion because of his outstanding performance and commitment to his training, he is awarded 4th kyu qualification.
A simple presentation was conducted in the dojo to celebrate all the successful candidates.
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World Karatedo Federation Qualifications
April 2006
Shihan Chia has received World Karatedo Federation 7 Dan qualification recently. Other members also received their WKF Dan: Cha Li Mee, WKF 3 Dan, Jackie Ng, WKF 2 Dan; Rina Lue, WKF 1 Dan; Leck Chye Chuah, WKF 1 Dan.
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As WKF is the highest control body under the wing of IOC for karatedo, we are very proud to be honoured with this qualification.
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WKF SKF Technical Seminar 2006
River View Hotel
2-4 April 2006
Shihan Chia as the Hon. Secretary of the Federation has contributed to the organising this event. The VIP of this Seminar is Mr. Tommy Morris, the Technical Director of World Karatedo Federation. He is sent by WKF to assist Singapore to organise the event.
The Seminar is from 2.4.2006 to 4.4 2006 at the River View Hotel, Havelock Road, from 9am to 5 pm for three days. The Seminar received great respond, it has a total of 84 participants. Our members, Cha Li Mee, Jackie Ng, Olivia Yang and Natalie Tang attended the Seminar.
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The photo showed the organising committe of this Seminar with Mr. Tommy Morris seated at the centre of the front row at the Seminar venue.
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Pra Sukma Karatedo Championships 2006
Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur
18 & 19 February 2006
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Natalie Tang represented Singapore in Malaysia's Pra Sukma Karatedo Championships 2006. She participated in Ladies individual Kata Event and Female Team Kata Event. She was place 8th position in the Ladies Individual Kata Event.
Singapore won the Gold Medal in the Team Kata Event. The Female Team Kata for Singapore consisted of Ng Pei Ru, Adeline Liew and Natalie Tang.
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Youth Karatedo Championships 2006
West Grove Primary School
26 February 2006
KSK sent two representatives for the 1st Youth Karatedo Championships 2006, which was held at West Grove Primary School. There were about 200 participants and 19 events for the Championships.
Olivia Yang and Natalie Tang represented KSK. Natalie participated in the Girl Kata (JC section), and she was place 8th position. Olivia Yang won a Silver Medal for KSK in her Girl Kata (Secondary Section). We congratulate these two fine athletes for their dedication and achievements!