RAWLINS TAEKWONDO
QUEENSLAND

"Training ordinary people to achieve extraordinary things"

Good luck to all Rawlins members from WA and QLD competing in Malaysia this weekend

Our new center is now open and in full swing I would like to thank all of the students who has help us getting the center up and ready in just one week.

Most import I would like to thank the following poeple Mark and Micheal Kakakios which they both come to help all the way from Esk which is 1hour and 45 min drive without your help we would be still trying to get the place ready.

Also a big thanks to the following poeple Shane, Sadiq, Jamal, Mike, Timmy and Musty for your help with the painting and setting up with the mats photos of the center will be published as soon as my internet is up and ready to go. 

Anyone who is interisted in training with us are welcome just show up at 6pm weekdays and you are welcome to train.

Well done to all of our fighters that fought at Caboolture open 

Gold  

Dominic x 2, Stephen, Anna, Shane, Charlie

Silver

Khaaled and Timmy

Well done guys now it is time for Malaysia

Well done guys now get ready for next months comp Caboolture Open and then it is time for Malaysia

Well done guys now get ready for Gold Coast Open where the big boss will be there to see us all in action   

Great result at the comp last weekend Rawlins fighter stood out like the champions they are. Everyone was at there best behavior including the Head Coach.

This year we had a big poomsea team and the results were perfect, out of 9 competitors we won 9 gold and 2 Silver.

Then come along sunday the fun day it was our fighters turn to shine and they did. We started the day with a bang and finished with a bang all of the junior fighters peformed 110% a couple was very unluck to lose the final fight but they learnt from it. At the end of the day we won 11 Gold, 6 Silver and 2 Bronze from 19 fighters plus 7 fighters were also uncontested.

It was also the day that 4 of our student started to coach for the first time and now they know it is not easy to sit on that chair.

The Winners On Saturday 

Petra, Michael, Anna, William, Leah and Samuel - Gold

Natalija - Silver

Stephen, Petra, Michael, John, Anna, and William - Silver

The Winners On Sunday

Gold

Petra, Khaaled, Jahan, Micheal, William, Ali, Humza, Anna, Eddy, Renea, Nadine.

 Silver

Timmy, Elana, Leah,Bodie, Denielle and Sadiq

 Bronze

Jamal and Shane

 Uncontested

Mustafaa, Dominic, Stephen, John, Petra Junior Division, Zekria, Ahmed and Courtney

 Fighters of the comp

Juniors Khaaled and Seniors Petra

A big thank you also to all of the parent whom brought  there kids to the comp and stayed to end to support our team

First Grading for the year 2011 will be at our underwood center on Friday 1st of April at 5pm don't be late

Oceania Championships Part 1

WOW! What a way to end the 2010 year with a dominating performance by our elite club and National fighters at the Oceania Championships in Noumea (New Caledonia) where members from our academy represented Australia as part of the National Team.

From the result you can see that our club won 60% of the Gold medals for Australia. Congratulations to Petra Kakakios, Tiaana Di Cicco, Renae Perkins, Emily O'Sullivan, Jasmine Cross and Chad Cross on winning Gold. Mustaafa and Jess this time had to settle for bronze, something that they are not used to.

(Our junior and senior champions with two proud coaches)

Once again the Australian National Taekwondo Team had a large contingent of members from our academy, 8 to be exact. With Mr Rawlins as head coach and Mr Chris Perkins as trainer, this was the largest number of athletes that have come from one academy that have represented Australia at any WTF benchmark event. Something that the club, the instructors and all its members can be very proud of. The comps were held on the beautiful French speaking Island of Noumea, where the people were friendly but things in general were very expensive.

(The beautiful Island of Noumea)

Day 1 saw the juniors in action, and Mr Rawlins and Mr Perkins had their hands full with 7 juniors that they had to keep physically and mentally focus, because for most it was their very first International comp and they were very nervous, 5 (Petra, Tiaana, Renae, Emily & Mustaafa) were from our academy and 2, Nick Lepouris (NSW) and Orlando Powrie (ACT) were also coached by Mr Rawlins. All the juniors bonded very well and helped each other in calming each others nerves. Before the start of the competition we were treated to a traditional Island welcome and ceremony, then it was game on.

(Traditional welcome ceremony & Juniors who were coached by the chief)

All junior performed extremely well and at the end of the day Mr Rawlins successfully coached 4 Gold ( Petra, Tiaana, Renae & Emily), 1 Silver (Nick) and 2 Bronze (Mustaafa & Orlando). The stand out fighter for the juniors was Tiaana who in her first international competition beat 2 much more experienced fighters from New Zealand and Australia to win the Gold. Well done Nani and our hard line story was Mustaafa, who was in front at the 3rd round 14 -3 , but somehow manage to lose the match with the referees help, deduction of points (the referee just didn't like him or want him to win) final score 14- 6 but he still lost by the 4 point deduction rule (unlucky and hard done Musty). Nick was also unlucky to lose the gold medal in the 4th round by sudden death (first to score wins) but then again that's the nature of our sport. At the end of day 1 of competition, Australia finish with 5 Gold, 3 Silver and 3 Bronze.

WELL DONE JUNIOR AUSSIE TEAM.

(Tiaana in action)

(Queen Tiaana claiming her Gold medal)

(Petra with her 1st international medal)

(Golden girl Emily with the chief)

(Proud dad, Chris with Renae)

(Promising stars, Nick & Orlando with a happy Mr Rawlins)

Oceania Championships (Part 2). 

Day 2 saw our senior Australian Team members in action, and it was very important for everyone to give it their all as this was a WTF benchmark event for World rankings and the one step closer to the Olympic Selections. Jessica, Jasmine and Chad were flying our club colours and did their very best to win a medal for themselves, our club and Australia.

Chad started off slowly in his first match against a strong New Zealand fighter, and had Mr Rawlins very nerves as the scores were very close but at the start of the 3rd round he woke up, listened and did what had to be done, and won by 3 points to advance to the next round. His next two fights were just as thrilling and entertaining with Chad getting the wins in both, his last fight was against a very skilled and experienced opponent who was ranked as one of the top ten heavyweight fighters in the world but with some good advice from Mr Rawlins, Chad went out with all guns blazing and had a good lead by the end of the 2nd round. His opponent had the home town advantage and with the crowd behind him took the fight right up to Chad, so when a few more points started to come up for the other fighter in the 3rd round, Mr Rawlins once again gained a few more grey hairs but managed to keep Chad under control to win his second Oceania gold medal. Well done Chad.

(Chad in action and on the podium after the best fight of the competition)

Jess unknown to many was caring several injuries as she entered these competitions, and just generally burnt out from competing in so many competitions in 2010 (like many of our fighters). She did her best but lost in the quarter finals to New Zealand Olympic fighter for 2008 by a golden point. Both Mr Rawlins and Jess were disappointed with the outcome but they both also knew that the next time the results would be a lot different. Jess had to settle for a bronze this time. Unlucky Jess.

Jasmine was on fire for these championships as she demolished all her opponents that got in her way with flawless victories with her last fight setting a record for the fastest knockout at an international competition when she executed a well timed and planned turning kick to her opponents face within the first 15 seconds of the first round. It happened so quick that most of the people missed it. Nevertheless it happened and she too claimed her second Oceania gold medal. Jazzy you killer.

(Jess and Jasmine in action)

Another fantastic results and performance by all our members in the Australian Team. Your hard work, sacrifice and dedication have shown, and your coaches, fellow club members and your love ones are very, very proud of you all. You are all an inspiration to us.

(Happy senior team and 3 very happy and proud coaches)

(The Australian Coaching Staff)

(The whole Australian Team)

After the 2 days of competitions it was time to let our hair down, party hard, explore and enjoy the beautiful Island of Noumea as well as its sights and scenery. Enjoy the pictures.

(Party time)

(Boat trip to turtle Island. Don't know what Mr Olomi is trying to do)

(Emily and Chad enjoy themselves)

(Renae, Petra and Tiaana just chilling)