We are calling all Tae-Kwon-do students Worldwide to help save our planet. I have join Ethos FR as an Independent Distributor to promote their products in Ireland. Ethos FR have a tried and tested product that we can use in our Cars/Trucks to help the environment by reducing our emissions by up to 30% giving us clearer air to breath. At the same time it can give you fuel savings of between 7%--19%.

The World that we know is dying and it will die if we don't start to do something about it. As true Tae-kwon-Do students we have our part to play. You can join now as an Independent Distributor (you can purchase products for 25% cheaper) or a customer (10% cheaper) with Ethos FR and help play your part to save our World.

As a Distributor you can make your family/friends/workmates more aware of the harm that they are doing to the environment, and those you know that own Commercial/ Courier firms tell them about the Ethos FR products that can reduce emissions by up to 30% and at the same time give them fuel saving between 7%--19%. So don't delay sign up today and join me Master John Darcy to play your part in saving our World.

From Ireland/United Kingdom/ Europe to sign up go to
www.4-ecorp.com/takeactionsaveourworld

In U.S.A./Canada/South America Distributor site is
www.4planetearth.com/takeactionsaveourworld

U.S.A./Canada/South America customer site is
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Contact Master John Darcy by phone/fax
00353 1 8429636 Cell phone 00353859196005 for more details.

Thank you

This years Summer Training Camp took place in Flagstaff, AZ and we had many internationally renowned Masters as guest instructors, as well as students from as far a field as Hawaii and Holland. We had great comradeship this year due in particular to the attendance of so many teenagers. Every instructor can be proud of their students and the spirit of friendship that they showed to everyone that they encountered. A special thank you should go to the many Parents that travelled many thousands of miles to allow their children to train under the guidance of Grandmaster Cho, Master Ameris and Master Darcy.

The Summer Camp was not all-work and no-play; we visited the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas as well as many of the other attractions that Arizona has to offer. I would like to especially thank the families who opened their homes to us and who displayed such hospitality that it will not be forgotten easily. We look forward to repaying their kindness and generosity when they come to visit us next year, a special word of thanks to the Corupe family, who entertained, feed and roomed so many of us.

Declan Dermody

The A.I.M.A.A. 2006 International black belt testing will take place in Rolestown hall Co.Dublin on Sunday the 23rd of July.
The students and instructors will be examined by master John Darcy. Up to the rank of fourth degree will be present for testing on the day.

This years Black Belt Testing was a fine example of how AIMAA standards have remained at the highest level. We had 34 students testing for belt grades ranging from 1 st degree to 4 th degree on the day. The testing required students to be both physically and mentally fit and to show their understanding of the principals of Tae Kwon-Do as well as the fighting, self-defence and destruction skills that are required of their grades. The youngest student testing for their Black Belt was only ten years old. On the day we had representatives from the majority of the Cho's Tae Kwon-Do schools in Ireland present as well as Scotland .

There was over 20 senior Black belt Instructors present on the day and everyone agreed that all the students put 100% into everything that was asked of them by Master Darcy. The testing took over 3 hours, and the average temperature on Sunday in the hall was approximately 30 degrees, so it was also a testament of their training and that of the training methods employed by AIMAA instructors, that they performed so well and lasted the intense pace. For many students that day was the accumulation of many years of training, sacrifice and perseverance, on Sunday the 23 rd of July 2006 this all paid off. Congratulations  to all the Instructors, Parents and especially the students of Grand Master Hee IL Cho's Tae Kwon-Do for making the testing a most memorable occasion.

Declan Dermody
On Behalf of Master John Darcy.


Video of Testings here:

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Rolestown Black Belt Video - Please allow time to download.


Participants:
Total 36 Testing

July 4th 2006
Rolestown Camping Trip Photos

On May 13th 2006 the Airport School of Cho's TKD host the 2006 National Championships. This is the second time that the Airport had held this competition in four years and after a very successful tournament in 2002, the pressure was on.

The day began with the adult black belts sparring. These rounds saw some heavy hitting in the over 85kg section and some very dynamic & technical fighting in the lighter divisions. With a mix of AMAA TKD students, kickboxers and TKD fighters from other styles, this made for a very entertaining category.

The juniors were up next. This started with the 4-6 year olds and the 7 years olds showing some great displays of skill and perseverance. Of course, there were some tears but this didn't stop these kids from having a great time.

The event continued with the 8-9 year olds up as far as the 16-17 years old categories. All of these junior categores proved to be extremely exciting with great displays of all styles of stand-up fighting.

Following this was the adults colour belt sections. Again, there was a good mix of different martial art styles fighting. Both mens and womens categories were very entertaining, with all fighters giving it their 'all'.

Next up was the power breaking. The boards were extremely tough, however this didn't stop some of the competitors going through them like hot knives through butter.

The last event of the day was the skills breaking division. This category saw some great displays of explosive speed combined with some very 'gymnastic' jumping techniques that wowed the crowd.

The event went off 'hitch' free and ran only 20 mins over the due time.

The organisers would like to thank all the administrators, referees, judges and set-up/clean up volunteers.

J. Farrell

The next Squad session is on in Caherconlish (Limerick) at 2pm this Sunday the 21st .

Mr., A. O'Connor and Mr. W.Power will be holding the Munster Sparring and Breaking Championships in early July.
More on the event will be announced shortly...
Contact Mr. Will Power for details here willpowertkd@eircom.net

May bank holiday weekend 29th April – 1st May 2006.

We will be spending two nights in
Loughkey camping and caravan park .

All aimaa members and their families are welcome...

Each family will be responsible for their own tents and food.
It is recommended that you bring bicycles if possible.
We have a communal dining tent and the use of several bar-b-que's.

enjoyment is compulsory...!

We will be leaving from rolestown hall at 8am sat 29/04/06.
Contact declan or maria if you are interested in attending.
Mobile : 087 2463775

Here is a great deal for those of you staying the week end
in the Glendale area and plan on attending the tournament or the Black Belt Grading.

The Ramada Inn at the Arrowhead Town Center is 65.00 US per night
there are only 8 rooms left, here is the Phone number 623-412-2000
You must mention the Arrowhead Martial Arts Academy to get this price.

As soon as we know how many more people needs rooms we will get more.

POSTER HERE

Mr. Tippett
e-mail
Arrowhead Martial Arts Academy