Dorset Taekwondo Squad Win 1st Place Team Trophy
Xtreme Taekwondos Open Competition. 12th Sept 04

The Dorset Taekwondo Squad Won the 1st Place Team Trophy at Xtremes Taekwondo competition on 12th September 04.

Thanks go out to Master Na who has coached the team to success over the summer. (He even took part leading by example with a easy points win!)

The squad included included :-

Angus McDonald ; ‘Super’ Mario; Joe Fenn; Sang Ho; Master Na; Matthew Domeraki; Matthew Pike; Alex Godsell; Oli; Jacqui Gane; Jim Evans; Steve Winnington; Chris Samuels & Mustafa Efezeybek.

Thanks to Chris and Steve all the fights were recorded and are now available on DVD.
The cost is £3.50 per DVD for squad members, and £5 for everyone else. This is nearly cost price but any profits will go in to the Squad account to help towards equipment, transport, entry fees etc..

Below is a report to Committee written by Matthew Pike. It summerises each individuals performance.

Joe Fenn – Did extremely well, looked organised and calm in his technique. The lessons have definitely been paying off; a good prospect for the future. Won his first fight convincingly and his second fight didn’t want to fight him felt that Joe was too superior. GOLD

‘Super’ Mario – did well as his opponent was Andy Taylor (very experienced National and International Player). Held his own just didn’t adapt to Andy’s technique fell for the same move over and over. Second fight Mario was superior however under estimated his opponent and was a little lucky to win. SILVER

Angus Mc Donald– Looked a bit worried which was expected as was his first competition. Looked good but needed better understanding of the circumstances. Won one then lost to Alex Godsell. SILVER

Ollie Weeks – Another Gold medal has won a few now is a good fighter and a good prospect needs to learn better techniques (and stop jumping) He won easily. GOLD

Jim Evans – Was far superior his opponent was good however did not stand a chance Jim looked cocky but during the fight had good reason there was never a doubt who was going to win that fight. GOLD

Matt Domoracki – Again was good showed great technique and won convincingly was a shame he hurt his foot had as he had a good chance of gold. SILVER

Steve Winnington – Was a good fight Steve had control however time was against him in the third round he had lost his stamina and the opponent came back wasn’t as close as score suggest as opponents technique was bad and shouldn’t have scored. (Biased Scoring??) Steve Did well and showed good technique just needed more stamina. GOLD

Chris Samuals– Did alright his opponent and him were an even match. He lacked stamina and confidence. Technique Good. A good prospect if he wants to be! Has speed and long legs. SILVER

Alex Godsell – I think that he could be good, shows a lot f potential. He is young and listens to what he is told. Fought Angus and won was unlucky in his other fight. SILVER

Jackie – Needs to Kick more and step up the work rate..

Mustafa – Good; showed stamina and won convincingly. Shame that he is heavyweight as the veteran category often has a few handy heavyweights! GOLD

Me (Matthew)– It was a bit of a slug fest. I was doing fine butlacked stamina in the third round. I was suffering a chesty cold (which I caught off Mario) and a I had torn hamstring. I did well, and was pleased to beat a good player. GOLD