Taekwondo



True Spirit Taekwondo, founded and led by a member of staff, Mr M Bellanfante, offers two sessions a week at Calder High. Mr Bellanfante started the club in school in September 2004 and since then the club has flourished, attracting both staff and students. Club members have entered outside competitions, grading events and seminars. (See the True Spirit website for more information - accessible from outside school)

The club continues to grow with significant interest shown by Year 7s. Sessions are on Mondays and Thursdays after school from 3:00 to 4:30. These are also open to the community for a small charge of £3.50 per person per hour. The age range is 4 years upwards, dependent on the child. The sessions consist of a warm up, stretching exercises, kicking, hand techniques, self defence, Korean etiquette, patterns, and a whole lot more.

For further details contact Mr Bellanfante: mbellanfante@calderhigh.calderdale.sch.uk


Grading results: April 2011

At the recent club grading at St James Parish Church, Rawthorpe, Huddersfield, instructor Mr Bellanfante was praised on the standard his students had achieved since the last event four months ago.

The club is now recruiting and welcome students from outside school as with one currently from a local primary. The school club is looking to enter a competition in May as the students are now feeling more confident.

Promotions
John: 3rd Kup, Bijou: 7th Kup, David: 8th Kup and Bradley: 8th Kup.

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