... Championships Rules Training
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The afternoon continued with a presentation by Mr Robert Hooper outlining the system for determining the order of the tooi ta (free fighting) bout participants. This was accompanied by an explanation of how officials should complete the required documentation.
Our thanks to Mr Hooper for a very professional and comprehensive presentation.
Grandmaster Loke also took questions from the floor to further clarify the tooi ta bout system
The afternoon continued with practical tests and examples to give all attendees an opportunity to practice their refereeing/judging skills and for red belts to further familiarise themselves with the competition scoring system.
Presiding on top table: Master Keith Blakemore, Master Chris Cook, Grandmaster Loke and Master Susan Merrell.
Grandmaster Loke and Master Susan MerrellA tooi ta (free sparring) ring was created in the centre of the hall and Duan attendees took turns at practicing their judging skills.
1st Ji Red belts practice boutSenior Duan Grades also further practiced their refereeing under the watchful eye of Grandmaster Loke and Masters.
Boys Duan practice bout refereed by Mr Jeff Thomas
Duan Grades observe 1st Ji red belts practice bout between Mr Hamish MacPherson (Wapping) and Mr Wayne Parsons (East Grinstead)
Mr Tony Sellen (Instructor, Wapping Club) refereeing ... the whistle blows as Hamish MacPherson executes wai chuai ti (outside to inside drop kick)The afternoon's practice bouts were analysed by Grandmaster Loke and Senior Masters who gave attendees guidance and clarification on the correct application of techniques and accepted practice.
Junior red belts (seated next to Master Susan Merrell) gained a valuable opportunity to control the scoring cards and timing of the bouts.
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