LeBlanc TaeKwon-Do News Archive
LEBLANC TAEKWON-DO HAS 6 WORLD CHAMPIONS!
On October 15th, 11 students traveled to the ICTF World Cup in Toronto, ON and
came home with 6 World Champions! Out of a possible 22 medals, LeBlanc students won 18.
Participants from around the globe, as far away as Nepal, competed to excited crowds.
Mr. LeBlanc would like to extend an enormous congratulations to all his students for a job well done.
Official Results for World Cup:
Devin Boudreau: Gold Patterns, Gold Sparring - Lauren Melanson: Gold Patterns, Gold Sparring
Dima Buchka: Gold Patterns - Ahmed Eldlk: Gold Patterns, Silver Sparring
Meagan Jemmett: Gold Patterns, Silver Sparring - Ryan O'Leary: Silver Patterns, Gold Sparring
Bernie Langille: Silver Patterns, Bronze Sparring - Kevin Cull: Bronze Patterns, Bronze Sparring
Hani Eldlk: Silver Patterns, Silver Sparring - Michael Upshall: Bronze Sparring
Kendall Paul: Great efford in tough divisions!
LEBLANC TAEKWON-DO OPENS ITS THIRD LOCATION IN CHESTER, NOVA SCOTIA
Our goal is to spread the wonderful martial art of Taekwon-Do to as many people as possible.
After 2 years, LeBlanc Taekwon-Do opened it's 3rd location on September 17, 2011.
We are happy to announce that our school is located at En Pointe Studio, 3794 North Street
(across from Chester Building Supplies). New students and returning students are welcome.
LeBlanc Taekwon-Do is one of the fastest growing schools in Nova Scotia and part of the ICTF
which is now the largest Taekwon-Do group in the province.
In July, The Boudreau family hosted the annual cottage party which included a Potluck, Ring Toss,
Swimming and Tubing for the children. We played Darts and went out on the Paddle Boats.
Thank you to the Boudreau family for hosting such a fantastic day!
The weekend of August 5-7 brought families of LeBlanc Taekwon-Do to Sherwood Forest
Camping Park in Coldbrook. We booked a section and had a fun-filled weekend.
In addition to roasting marshmellows and sitting around the fire, we played soccer and football.
Children were able to swim in their own pool while the adults lounged in the Adult Pool.
The height of excitement came on Saturday afternoon when we had a WATER FIGHT
that lasted 1 and 1/2 hours. We had a ring toss tournament and finally
the adults got to dance the night away at the "New Years Eve" themed Dance.
On October 16th, the students of LeBlanc Taekwon-Do participated in a Break-a-thon
fundraising event in support of the CTV Christmas Daddies. This charity provides
toys and gifts to underprivileged families at Christmas. LeBlanc Taekwon-Do raised
$4232.50 for underprivileged families. We continue to give back to the community
while helping families meet their goals of a healthy lifestyle.
We would like to recognize the following businesses that donated to the Break-a-thon:
GEOFF CREIGHTON PHOTOGRAPHY
PAULETTE UPSHALL - CENTURY 21
CATHY PARKER - PREMIERE MORTGAGES CENTRE
SMILING GOAT ORGANIC EXPRESSO CAFE
WILDY IMMIGRATION
MICKEY MACDONALD
MIKE PARKER AUTOMOTIVE
WELCOME MR. COLE JEAN, C-1-5346LeBlanc Taekwon-Do is very happy to announce the addition of Mr. Cole Jean, 1st Dan, to our organization.
Mr. Jean comes to us from another school and we look forward to working with Mr. Jean
and allowing him to share his knowledge with our junior students.
Mr. Jean has been training for many years and we are very happy to have him as a member of the ICTF.
On Saturday, September 18th, we had the pleasure of learning from the President of the ICTF.
Fall River Taekwon-Do hosted another elite seminar with Master Cariati.
Kwan Jang Nim Cariati has a way with people and teaching that we have not seen in the past.
The technical applications of fundamental movements were covered and students
and Instructors now have a better understanding of our patterns.
It was nice to see our member schools unite once again in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Thank you to my old classmates for attending
and I look forward to training with you again in the future.
It was a very busy weekend beginning with an Instructor grading.
We congratulate Mr. Bryan Blue (4th Dan), Mr. Robert Carr (6th Dan)
and Mr. Bill Stoerig (6th Dan) on successful gradings.
was capped off with the announcement that
Mr. Randy Muise and his schools of
Yarmouth Taekwon-Do have joined the ICTF.
Welcome Mr. Muise, Mrs. Stewart and Mr. Smith.
It is a great beginning to another season and we are very excited to
continue leading the province in General Choi's Taekwon-Do.
We also look forward to the announcement of more schools in the very near future.
ON JUNE 19TH, LEBLANC TAEKWON-DO HAD ITS 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARYMr. LeBlanc turned it into a students appreciation day and had a party at the Halifax location.
A bouncy castle was rented to go with the BBQ and scissor kick contest.
We even had a ball hockey game.
Overall it was a fantastic day with over 100 of LeBlanc's students, families and friends attending.
"I want to thank everyone who has made this possible.
I promised my students I would always give back to them and this day was just that.
My club is not possible without my students and I am very appreciative that I have the greatest students.
In one year, we've built the school to huge numbers
and created HRM's largest organization of original Taekwon-do.
Thank you very much and let's all strive to make year 2 even more of a success than year 1."
Yours in Taekwon,
MR. LEBLANC
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WELCOME MR. BOB ST. LAURENT, C-1-5342We are happy to announce that Mr. Bob St. Laurent, 1st Dan, has come to us from another local school.
We anticipate Mr. St. Laurent teaching and assisting classes and using his vast
Taekwon-Do knowledge to further the experience of our students.
He is a great asset to LeBlanc Taekwon-Do and any former classmates of Mr. St. Laurent
are welcome to stop by for a few classes.
The ICTF Provincial Championships were held on June 5th
Here is one of the highlight match-ups of the day!
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BLACK BELT TESTING - MAY 10, 2010 On May 10th, Mr. Stoerig, V Dan, conducted a black belt examination for 3 of our members. |
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On Saturday, January 30th, we had the honour and privilege of welcoming Master Cariati"A PARENT'S TESTIMONIAL TO MASTER CARIATI"
to Halifax for the first invitational ICTF seminar held in Nova Scotia.
The seminar was comprised of two sessions, 11 years and under and 12 years and above.
Topics were: patterns, sparring techniques, self defence and body condition.
Master Cariati's vast experience, expertise and excellent teaching skills
revitalized the over 100 participants from both the ICTF and the CTFI/ITF.
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the intense knowledge packed sessions,
gaining new insight and understanding of the techniques developed by
the founder of Ch'ang-Hon Taekwon-Do, General Choi.
We would also like to mention that Master Cariati and this event
cemented an already firm bond with the ICTF's newest members in Nova Scotia:
Mr. Carr from Carr Taekwon-Do and Mr. Blue from Blue Taekwon-Do.
The Students and Instructors are now a close knit family and eagerly look forward
to their future with the ICTF.
All belt levels and all ages have been motivated and inspired; a new standard has been set.
Thank you again Kwan Jang Nim Cariati.
Mr. Bill Stoerig, 5th Dan, Fall River Taekwon-Do
Mr. Robert LeBlanc, 3rd Dan, LeBlanc Taekwon-Do and Fitness Centre
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CARR TAEKWON-DO JOINS THE ICTF LeBlanc Taekwon-do would like to welcome Mr. Robert Carr and his school Carr Taekwon-Do to the ICTF. Mr. Carr is a 5th Dan and brings many years of martial arts experience to our organization. Welcome Carr Taekwon-do!! |
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WELCOME BLUE TAEKWON-DO TO THE ICTF LeBlanc Taekwon-Do would like to officially welcome Mr. Bryan Blue and his students to the ICTF. Mr. Blue has plenty of Taekwon-Do experience and we look foward to working closely with him and Mr. Stoerig to bring Taekwon-Do to new heights in Nova Scotia. |
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We at LeBlanc Taekwon-Do and Fitness Club would like to welcome Mr. Bill Stoerig, 4th Dan and Fall River Taekwon-Do to the International Ch'ang Hon |
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LEBLANC TAEKWON-DO COMPETES AT CARR TAEKWON-DO OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS On Saturday November 28th, the students of LeBlanc Taekwon-Do competed at the C.T.O.C at the Sexton Memorial Hall on Barrington St. in Halifax. |
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MR. LEBLANC BECOMES ICTF 3RD DAN #1679 On Friday October 30th, Mr. LeBlanc traveled to Woodbridge Taekwon-do in Toronto along with his instructor Mr. Bill Stoerig to test for his 3rd Dan. |
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BREAST CANCER RESEARCH On Saturday October 17th at the Halifax Shopping Centre, LeBlanc Taekwon-Do and Fitness Club and Century 21 Admiral Cove joined forces with Regis Hair Salon to help raise money to battle Breast Cancer. |
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