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Welcome to the new 'NOTICE-BOARD' section . There is always plenty going on within the Verve Taekwondo clubs and classes, keep an eye out for updates on session, events, news and much more!!!
CLICK HERE TO SHORT CUT TO SESSION CANCELLATIONS AND RE-SCHEDULED SESSIONS
... I.T.S. ENGLAND SQUAD TRAINING SESSION ... Be part of the team that will take on the Scottish, Welsh, Irish and Americans at this years I.T.S. British Taekwondo Championships 2010, open squad training this weekend - Sunday 21st March 2010 @ Physique Fitness, Droitwich 12.00 - 1.00pm - SPARRING Age 14yrs and under. 1.00 - 2.00pm - PATTERNS All ages and abilities. 2.00 - 4.00pm - SPARRING Age 15yrs and Over. For more information contact I.T.S. Director John Swift on 01562 827437
I.T.S. FIFE Fight Night 2010 - Full results, photos and write up coming soon!
MATTHEW CARTWRIGHT'S 'SWORD SEMINAR' Photos and write up coming soon.
I.S.T.C. Tournament @ HAGLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE - Sunday 11th April 2010
SPECIAL OFFER ON - 1 TO 1 PRIVATE CLASSES!
Doing 1 to 1 sessions can fast track your skills and increase your progress and development as specific programmes and classes can be designed to meet your needs, so develop your weaknesses and ensure you are getting the most from your training! OUR SPECIAL OFFER - £25.00 per session or 10 for £200.00 (booking & payment must be made in advance - SPECIAL OFFER ends 28/02/10) A
variety of time slots are available including Mon - Thurs day time
and weekends. In addition, we have both male & female instructors
who are fully qualified and willing to help you achieve your goals!
Target M.A. specific elements i.e. -
... and much more!
NEW VERVE PRODUCTS FOR 2010 Our equipment distribution company has launched a number of new products for 2010 including urban camo hoodies and t-shirts as well as I.T.S. England uniforms and much more. The Verve equipment website can be viewed at www.verve-uk.com
VERVE MARTIAL ARTS XMAS PARTY 2009
In addition, thank you to you all for your wonderful gifts and cards with a big thank you to Mrs Swift & her team for putting the party together!
FRESH START FOR VERVE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2010 Please click on the following link -
2009 AWARDS BROMSGROVE TAEKWONDO
HAGLEY TAEKWONDO
KIDDERMINSTER TAEKWONDO
DROITWICH KICKBOXING
I.T.S. ENGLAND TEAMS ANNOUNCED FOR FEBRUARY 2010 Please click on the following link to view the I.T.S. England web page -
VERVE TAEKWONDO - 2010 Grading dates announced Our club grading dates for 2010 have been confirmed as follows - Sunday 14th March 2010 @ Hagley Community Centre - 9.00 - 5.00pm Sunday 13th June 2010 @ Hagley Community Centre - 9.00 - 5.00pm Sunday 19th September 2010 @ Hagley Community Centre - 9.00 - 5.00pm Sunday 12th December 2010 @ Hagley Community Centre - 9.00 - 5.00pm
BLACK BELT GRADING confirmed as the 27th June in Pershore - please see your instructor for more details
N.B. - Student handbooks are are available from your club instructor!
VERVE UK OPEN 2009 - Sunday 1st November 2009 VERVE UK OPEN Championships results and photos are now online - please click on the image below to view the championship page!
WEAPONS TRAINING - Learning the Bo Staff Well done to all those who took part in the Bo Staff training Seminar in Bromsgrove during October. The seminar involved the teaching of strikes, spins and combinations that resulted in a creative demonstration form that will surely debut at the Verve UK Open event next month!!! Part 1 and Part 2 Bo Staff Seminar photos can be found in our club gallery, the direct link is as follows - BO STAFF SEMINAR PHOTOS 2009
I.T.S. ENGLAND TEAM SELECTIONS - OCTOBER 2009 As I am sure you are all aware - the I.T.S. England Team Selections start this month!!! The training dates are specified on the right and session times are as follows - I.T.S. ENGLAND Squad Session @ Physique Fitness Gym, Droitwich, WR9 9RB. 12.00 - 1.00pm - SPARRING Age 14yrs and under. 1.00 - 2.00pm - PATTERNS All ages and abilities. 2.00 - 4.00pm - SPARRING Age 15yrs and Over. Training sessions are £4.00 per person per hour. In addition, the first Team selection event has been confirmed as the 2009 Verve UK Open in Kidderminster on Sunday 1st November. For more details on this event please contact your club instructor or see the information and entry forms online - VERVE UK OPEN 2009 By request, I.T.S. England T-shirts will be available at all training sessions and events at a cost of £12.00 each. Alternatively please see your club instructor.
VERVE STUDENTS @ I.T.S. FIGHT NIGHT 2009 The I.T.S. Fight Night concept and evening show continues to grow and get better with each one hosted and the I.T.S. Redditch Fight Night proved to be an awesome spectacle for all those in attendance! Results were as follows - JUNIORS Team
Event - I.T.S.
Girls Team 'Swifty's Angels'
13 - 9 Ladies Instructor Team
VTKD Steff Hanson 12 - 11 Chloe Bishop EMA VTKD Sophie Booton 12 - 3 Maisie Holland EMA CMA Kyle Pugh 4 - 0 Nik Papacostantinou LCTKD DTKD Ralph Davies 6 - 4 Lucas Toon VTKD VTKD Tommy Booton 12 - 2 Matthew Bishop EMA VTKD Callum Toon 10 - 3 Jack Pugh CMA VTKD Jasmine Beardsmore 9 - 7 Faye Davies DTKD CMA Joseph White 8 - 7 Cameron McLeod VTKD Team
Event - I.T.S.
Boys Team 49 - 0 Instructor Team England
VTKD Joseph Andrews 12 - 7 Craig Hall CMA VTKD Aidan Whitehouse 9 - 8 Kieran Grazier EMA SENIORS Team
Event
- Verve
TKD
22 - 8 Fife TKD
VKB Nathan Sunderland 13 - 8 Kenneth Stewart FTKD EMA Lynn Prosser 16 - 13 Isabel Stahlberg VTKD DTKD Christopher Troth 9 - 7 Steven Jack FTKD FTKD Darren Fullerton 14 - 10 Antoni DTKD DTKD Ian Humphries 10 - 8 Karl Smith FTKD VTKD Richard Toon 13 - 10 Andrew Hutchinson FTKD VTKD Kieran Turrall 16 - 5 Neil Plumbley DTKD VTKD Carl Trevitt 11 - 4 Philip Marr CMA CMA Richard Haskoll 11 - 6 Allan Roy FTKD Team
Event - Cobra
TKD 21 - 14 Dynamic TKD
DTKD George White 18 - 3 Guilherme Stahlberg VTKD CMA Mel Grainger 10 - 8 Stuart Pearson DTKD CMA Derek Allan 14 - 4 Paul Coombes DTKD FTKD Ross Fisher 14 - 7 Matt Jennings VTKD VTKD Vicky Adams 17 - 4 Elaine Patrick FTKD VTKD Matt Cartwright 11 - 9 Lee Grazier EMA
Thanks to all those involved included officials, competitors and supporters, particularly those who travelled that extra distance to make it! Also to our resident photographer Andy Roper whose event photos are now viewable via the following link - 2009 I.T.S. Redditch Fight Night Photos
UPDATE ON THOMAS SWIFT'S TRAINING - September 2009 Many students and parents have requested an update on young Thomas Swift's progress - I can tell you he is training really hard though I am some what disappointed that it's taking a little time to master pad drill number 5's '360 jump turning kick' !!! As you can see from the photo he has recently moved into weapons training, lets hope ma'am doesn't find out that we use her pot plants to practice focus, strikes and techniques and also her teddies as sparring partners! To be continued ...
Bo Staff - WEAPONS TRAINING SEMINAR Due to the popularity of our summer bo staff session we have put together another training seminar and scheduled it for Sunday 4th October 2009 in Bromsgrove. The seminar will be open to all I.T.S. and Verve members but also to non members (from any martial arts club, group or community.) For more information please check out the flyer on the right! As always there will be limited spaces available so please book your place early to avoid disappointment. 01562 827437 or E-MAIL
V.M.A. 'SUMMER SLAM' Championships 2009 - SATURDAY 22nd AUGUST WRITE UP, RESULTS and PHOTOS ARE NOW ONLINE! Check out the EVENTS page of this website!
2009 has seen Mr Swift host a series of 'Explosive Kicking' seminars and there is still time to book you place on one! The seminar content includes the techniques and methods of training that enable the execution of explosive martial arts jump and spin kicking. Learn the theory behind polymetrics along with speed, strength and power training. In addition, be coached through the 360 and 540 spin kicks, triple split kick and other multiple jump kick combinations! The remaining dates are as follows - Sunday 11th October in West Bromwich, Midlands, England The seminars are open to any students and styles, clubs, groups or organisations and as places are beginning to fill already please confirm your attendance ASAP. For bookings or enquiries please telephone - 01562 827437 or E-MAIL
Photos from previously hosted seminars are now online - GALLERY
DEMONSTRATIONS - Hagley Summer Fete 2009
The class based demo saw freestyle skills in the lines and on pads, self-defence skills as well as jump kicking and a syncronised patterns demo by Emily Siviter, Lauren Rhodes and Jasmine Beardsmore. Individual demos saw Lauren Rhodes, Jasmine Beardsmore, Laura Trigg and Elaine Grazier perform kicking board breaks. Closely followed by Carl Trevitt, Simon Trigg, Lee Grazier and Matt Cartwright demonstrating breaking techniques with their hands. Finally, Mr Swift performed a jump kick board break and a 360 jump turning kick break which nearly 'took-out' an on looking spectator!!! In closure, young Tommy Booton of Kidderminster Taekwondo took the class counting (in Korean) through their punch and ki-ha drill, well done to all who took part and supported the day! Our next demonstration is scheduled for 19th September in Blakedown, please see your instructor to confirm your attendance!
SUCCESSFUL I.T.S. BLACK BELT GRADINGS - MAY 2009 The 2009 May and June I.T.S. black belt gradings yet again boasted a high number and quality of candidates, with our successful Verve students as follows - 2nd Degree Victoria
Adams (HAGLEY)
1st Degree Joshua Moseley (HAGLEY) Adam Stanton (HAGLEY) John Clarke (HAGLEY) Christopher Clarke (HAGLEY) Matthew Jennings (HAGLEY) Taome Jennings (HAGLEY) Ryan Atkar (BROMSGROVE) Harry Bridgford (KIDDERMINSTER) Gary Ball (BROMSGROVE)
The grading involved elements including a written thesis paper and practical assessment which in turn included traditional patterns, set sparring and linework, freestyle skills and sparring, pad and bag work, self-defence with knife defences and ground pins, and power testing in the way of board breaking. There were some exceptional performances proving that all the hard work, time, dedication and preparations were well worthy! A special mention must go to Vicky Adams who, through invitation, travelled to Leslie in Fife to grade infront of Mr Swift, Mrs Swift, Mr Fisher and Mr Paterson amongst the Scottish contingent - she successfully achieved her second degree black belt! Well done all, we look forward to seeing you in the next black belt class!
I.T.S. BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009 - Photos and Results are now ONLINE! The 2009 I.T.S. British Championships proved to be a huge success with trophies and successes being shared across all participating clubs! Check out the EVENTS PAGE for the results and the PHOTO GALLERY for just a few of the photos from the day. More photos are available on the www.dephoto.biz website.
N.B. - Verve Champions League points have now been updated!
MARCH 2009 FIGHT NIGHT - Photos and Results are now ONLINE! March 28th saw an extraordinary night of points fighting in the first of a series of I.T.S. competition style events scheduled for 2009, to view the results please click the following link to take you to the EVENTS PAGE - photos can be found in the gallery section!
CLUB
SOCIAL NIGHT OUT! We are planning an evening out bowling in Worcester on Saturday 28th February, it is open to all Verve Martial Arts students, friends and families. 7 lanes have been booked and almost all places taken so if you are interested please let ma'am know ASAP. We will be meeting at Worcester Bowl Extreme at 6.00pm, 2 games have been provisionally booked to start at 6.30pm. If you can't make the bowling feel free to join up with us for drink and something to eat!
CONGRATULATIONS TO I.T.S. JUNIOR TEAM LEADERS The February 2009 I.T.S. Junior Team Leader course proved to be hugely successful with candidates from a number of I.T.S. clubs coming together and having to demostrate and develop key life skills of confidence, communication, team building, motivation and being a role model. Student committment and focus was shown throughout and enjoyment evident, those who passed the course were as follows -
If you are interested in being part of the next Junior Team Leader course (which is scheduled for August 2009) please note your interest with your I.T.S. club instructor!
NEW PAD DRILL SECTION ONLINE Check out the new pad drill section to our website, it can be found in the HANDBOOK section using the link on the left. More martial arts related clips can be viewed on our youtube account by clicking the following link -
2008 AWARDS BROMSGROVE TAEKWONDO
HAGLEY TAEKWONDO
KIDDERMINSTER TAEKWONDO
DROITWICH KICKBOXING
' VERVE UK OPEN 2008 ' - THE COMPETITION RESULTS AND PHOTOS ARE NOW ONLINE!
Feel free to click the image for more information!
SUCCESSFUL BLACK BELT GRADINGS Promotion to black belt is always a huge achievement and the standard of the candidates on display during 2008 were some of the best in recent years. Students being promoted to higher degree grades were as follows - 3rd Degree Emma
Swift (HAGLEY)
Matthew
Cartwright (KIDDERMINSTER)
2nd Degree Jack
Morton (HAGLEY)
Ian
Felix (HAGLEY)
Richard
Leech (HAGLEY)
Silver 2nd Degree Victoria
Adams (HAGLEY)
Scott
Robb (KIDDERMINSTER)
Aidan
Whitehouse (KIDDERMINSTER)
1st Degree Lee
Grazier (BROMSGROVE)
 Elaine
Grazier (BROMSGROVE)
Garry
Bestwick (BROMSGROVE)
Jo
Bestwick (BROMSGROVE)
Tony
Robinson (BROMSGROVE)
Suzanne
Robinson (BROMSGROVE)
Shayne
Robinson (BROMSGROVE)
Jay
Phillips (BROMSGROVE)
Alice
Adams (KIDDERMINSTER)
Daniel
Langman (KIDDERMINSTER)
Gregory
Bytheway (KIDDERMINSTER)
Harry
Ferguson (HAGLEY)
Thomas
Badham (HAGLEY)
Hope
Bradley (BROMSGROVE)
Nathan
Stanley (BROMSGROVE)
Jamie
Stanley
(BROMSGROVE)
Andrew
Randles (BROMSGROVE)
Kieran
Grazier (BROMSGROVE)
Eve
Cousins (KIDDERMINSTER)
Oliver
Reah
(KIDDERMINSTER)
Joseph
Andrews (KIDDERMINSTER)
Courtney
Turrall (KIDDERMINSTER)
Alex
Surridge (KIDDERMINSTER)
Ross
Hart (HAGLEY)
Max
Hart (HAGLEY)
Simon
Trigg (HAGLEY)
Joshua
King (HAGLEY)
Jamie
Burton (HAGLEY)
Well done, we look forward to seeing you in the black belt classes scheduled for the end of the year! 2009 black belt grading dates will be announced in the New Year!
COMPETITION - I.T.S. BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPS 2008 The results from the recent I.T.S. British Taekwondo Championships are now online and photos are now in the gallery section! Results can be found in either the events page on this site or on the www.its-taekwondo.co.uk website. Below is a video clip of the intro tag team bout between Superman and Spiderman + guest appearances from Bananaman and Wonderwoman. Thankyou to all who supported the event!
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2008 again saw students from our Verve Martial Arts clubs exercise their charity fund raising skills this time in a newly branded event title - Sponsoered Kick-a-Thon. As the name suggests, students had to gather and perform as many kicks as they could in the allocated 1 1/2 hours session, all in attempt to raise money for the local County Air Ambulance services. Participating students managed a massive 161,005 kicks in the 1 1/2 hours and raised £1,807.61 - a massive well done to all those who took part! If you would like to make a donation feel free to get in touch. Tel. - 01562 827437
Mr SWIFT FEATURED IN COMBAT MARTIAL ARTS MAGAZINE! Following a series of interviews and articles, Mr Swift is now a regular columnist for national martial arts magazine 'Combat'. Articles include - Board Breaking Speed Training Flexibility Jump Kicking Pads and Bag Training Principles of Power Self Defence Fast Track Your Future (interview) If you have missed the magazines check out the handbook section for the pdf versions! Or alternatively CLICK HERE to go to the Combat website and register online for the digital version of the magazine.
The newly revised Verve Taekwondo 'Coloured Belt' Student Handbook is now available! The 70 page student handbook contains the full I.T.S. taekwondo syllabus including white to black belt practical and theoretical sheets as well as full pattern descriptions up to Choong-Moo, all coloured belt set sparring drills, pad drills, anatomy and physiology, philosophy, korean terminology and much more! Now available from your instructor at a cost of £9.00 per copy!
NEW ADDITION TO THE VERVE MARTIAL ARTS TEAM - Thomas William Swift
Following 9 months of hard training Thomas William finally arrived on the 21st May 2008 and both Ma'am and Thomas are doing well! Future champion ... watch this space, he looks deceptively innocent but don't be fooled - he already has some skills ! Thank you for all your cards, gifts and support.
SESSION CANCELLATIONS Please note that the following sessions have been cancelled - BROMSGROVE Friday 26th February 2010 @ Bromsgrove School Sunday 16th May 2010 @ The Dolphin Centre HAGLEY Thursday 15th April 2010 @ Hagley Community Centre Thursday 6th May 2010 @ Hagley Community Centre Thursday 13th May 2010 @ Hagley Community Centre Thursday 7th October 2010 @ Hagley Community Centre Thursday 11th November 2010 @ Hagley Community Centre KIDDERMINSTER Saturday 13th March 2010 @ Wyre Forest Glades Saturday 24th April 2010 @ Wyre Forest Glades Saturday 8th May 2010 @ Wyre Forest Glades
To ensure no loss of training time please feel free to join us at another one of our venues on an alternative night.
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Class times and Venues BROMSGROVE Tuesday @ South Bromsgrove High School 7.00 - 8.00pm - Children 8.00 - 9.00pm - Adults Sunday @ Dolphin Centre 6.30 - 7.30pm - Children 7.30 - 8.30pm - Adults HAGLEY Thursday @ Hagley Community Centre 6.00 - 7.00pm - Age 5 - 9 7.00 - 8.00pm - Age 10 - 13 8.00 - 9.00pm - Age 14+ Saturday @ Haybridge Sports Centre 11.00 - 12.00 - Children 12.00 - 1.00pm - Adults KIDDERMINSTER Wednesday @ Wyre Forest Glades 6.30 - 7.30pm - Children (beginners) 7.30 - 8.30pm - Children (advanced) Saturday @ Wyre Forest Glades 2.00 - 3.00pm - Children
VERVE MA students are excelling on the competitive scene ... to check out the league tables click on the link below!
N.B. - Up and coming events are viewable online in the events calender.
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Most
will be aware that we now have a full time centre in Kidderminster
and that we offer 1 to 1 classes. If it is something that you'd like
to do be sure to book in ASAP as our current special offer has ment
that many of the time slots are being filled!
The
finale to a fanastic 2009 was our Xmas party and presentations evening,
and what a finale it was!!! With eating, drinking and dancing (and
exercise sets on the tables and chairs) it was a night to remember!
Just a few of the photos are now online - PARTY
PHOTOS !
... 
July
2009 saw our Verve Taekwondo team demonstrate their skills to the
people of Hagley and those in attendance at the Hagley summer fete.
Having demonstrated in previous years, expectations were high and
people were not disappointed!
CHARITY
FUND RAISING - KICK-A-THON 2008
NEW
STUDENT HANDBOOK
