We look back with these photographs at the autumn technical grading exams, in which 14 Sonkal members successfully took part.

On the first Sunday in July, the hall at Velešín Primary School hosted the second national team training camp. What better way to spend the long bank holiday weekend than by spicing it up with a visit to a training session? Some of the participants were the same as those at the Prague camp, but they were joined by local taekwondo practitioners and representatives from Narama in Plzeň. Take a look at the photos and be sure to come along to one of the upcoming one-day camps, such as the one at the end of the summer holidays here at Vybíralova Primary School in Černý Most (30 August).

Thursday, June 18, was D-Day for candidates seeking higher technical ranks. In the hot weather, everything got underway at 7:00 p.m., and due to an emergency in the Prague metro, we had to experiment a bit with the order in which candidates were tested. But everything went smoothly, and at 8:30 p.m. we presented the participants with certificates confirming their successful completion of the exams. Congratulations to everyone, and we look forward to teaching new techniques, forms, and other parts of the training program!

Mid-February was traditionally dedicated to the club’s grading exams for higher technical levels—colored belts. Exams were held in seven gyms for all those interested in advancing to a higher belt, and 56 candidates emerged from these exams to take the final test on February 12. In just under 14 days, we’ll have our second set of exams this year, and a series of tests will begin on Tuesday, June 9. We’re crossing our fingers for everyone!