United ITF Australia - International Taekwon-do Federation INO #23

Ms Silvia Farigu and Mr Christian Oriolani travelled to Australia for 3 special classes hosted by Master Muleta (7° degree, ITF Expansion and Scientific Research committee).
Ms. Farigu and ...Mr. Oriolani arrived to Australia on 13th January, and the first weekend Master Muleta organized a special tour that included cities like Sydeny, Cairns, Gold Coast and aborigenal experiences, barrier reef and typical activities.

The first classe was organized in Brisbane with the support of Mr. Chris Galibert.
Over 35 people trained for 5 hs in a very hot day. The morning was dedicated to patterns and techniques. They were practised Patterns up to Samil and many strenght exrecises for legs.
Colour belts also practised traditional sparring and Mr. Farigu and Mr. Oriolani spoke about rhythm.
The second part of the classes was dedicated to sparring exercises. Many international competitors were present, so the class was quite strong.
The most important points were presented were: distance, timing, contact, resistance, reflex and fight analysis.

The other two classes were organized in Melbourne. The first one had the special presence of Master Keating and Master Cliff and of course Master Muleta, that practised together with their students.
Over 45 people took part to the class that started with some questions about training and tkd life and experiences of Ms. Farigu and Mr. Oriolani.
This class was structured like the previous, with some changes. More patterns were practised and during the sparring part were showed different exercises also about lateral and backward movements.
The third class took place in the Usma school of Mr. Cariotis, were 25 people came for 3hs classes with Ms Farigu and Mr. Oriolani.

A special thanks from Ms Farigu and Mr Oriolani to Master Muleta and all the australian people for their hospitality and to give us the opportunity to visit a very special country like Australia and share our passion with them.

More pictures in www.tkd-line.com

Master Muleta Canberra Masterclass

ITF students in Canberra took part in an ITF Masterclass conducted by United ITF Australia President and Technical Director, Master Michael Muleta.

He was hosted and assisted by Sabum Glen McKinnon.

The seminar focussed mainly on the practical application of theory of power and fundamentals.

This was followed by a degree testing from 1st - 3rd degree.

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Master Muleta Brisbane Masterclass

A masterclass was conducted in Brisbane on Sunday November 25th by Master Michael Muleta, United ITF Australia President & Technical Director.

The seminar was attended by many students and instructors from Brisbane, Gold Coast, Hervey Bay, Maryborough and Rockhampton.

Participants were taken through application of fundamentals and the practical applications of the theory of power.

The Masterclass was followed by a Black Belt testing where 9 candidates tested from 1st - 4th Degree.

Stephanie Galibert : 4th Degree

Congratulations to United ITF's newest 4th Degree Black Belt, Stephanie Galibert from Brisbane.

Stephanie was promoted after a comprehensive testing and seminar conducted by United ITF Australia President and Technical Director, Master Michael Muleta.
It caps off a sensational year of personal achievements for Stephanie, which included her Gold Medal in Adult 3rd Degree Patterns at the 2012 ITF World Championships in Canada.

Stephanie's level of commitment and support for United ITF have been second to none over a long period of time, and she adds to the growing list of promising young 4th Degree's coming through the ranks of United ITF, which augers well for the future.

White Herron Junior Tournament

On 15 September 2012 White Heron ran its first Junior Tournament with both sparring and patterns divisions. The competition used the standard International Taekwon-Do Federation rules and was structured based on the tournaments hosted by our national governing body, United ITF. White Heron Blackbelts worked on their scoring and judging skills while the free-sparring and patterns competitions were run concurrently.