September 2009 News!
Fall classes are starting up again for those who did not train all summer. Congratulations to all those dedicated students who were able to train this summer.

Check out the Photo Gallery of Premier Taekwondo at Morden Corn and Apple 2009 Parade.

Upcoming events:
October 17 is the Instructors' Seminar in Manitou.
November 7 is the Yorkton Prairie Wildfire Challenge.
November 14 is the black belt test in Winnipeg.mer.

The Spring Black Belt and Coloured belt test in Carman Collegiate went very well. 24 people suceeded at difficult tests of their Taekwondo skills. 18 were promoted to 1st Dan, 3 to 2nd Dan, and 1 to 3rd Dan. Congratulations all.

Also testing on that Saturday were 62 coloured belts. They all showed great spirit and perserverance. Does everyone remember their first test on the path to first dan?

The Annual InterAcademy Tournament happened on Saturday April 18, 2009.

There were about 150 competitors who showed great spirit in all the competitions.

Premier's Lil' Heroes Program

For ages 4-6 years old

At: St. Marks Church
19 St. Mark's Place(St. Vital)

Call to register 253-7048

Wednesdays 5:30-6:20
8 week sessions
Instructor: Master Rosanne Sarkany

26 Black Belts promoted at the Spring Black Belt Test, May 10.

This was held at Carman Collegiate in Carman MB.
Congratulations to all the black belts and coloured belts who tested.

The Annual Inter-Club Tournament is Done!
Everyone had a great time, once again !

Some Tournament details:
With over 150 competitors and some very special coaches, the Premier Taekwondo clubs were proud of how everyone performed.

The special coaches were some national and international competitors who gave a training and sparring demostration to pump up all the Premier competitors for the afternoon sparring.

Here is a special link to a movie clip of our oldest competitor, Harold Mayert, aged 71, as he demonstrates true Taekwondo spirit.

Follow this link to Olympic Team Photo Gallery.
www.photographyexhibition.net

Kelsey Wiebe has won silver in Montreal! On March 8-9, 2008, the Canadian Senior Nationals were held at the Centre Claude Robillard in Montreal. Daniel Coulture also competed in his first nationals competition and had a close rewarding match.

Premier Taekwondo clubs send 39 competitors to Prairie Wildfire 2007
Premier Congratulates all the Premier members who attended the Priarie Wildfire Tournament in Yorkton on November 3, 2007. Thanks to the Premier Black belts that helped referee at the tournament. Premier likes to help out other clubs. The tournament was well run and the double elimination / round robin format gave coloured belts more matches and more chances to learn.
A huge thanks to a Kee's Taekwondo.

Demi Bouvier from Lorette Club brought home a Bronze from the Junior Nationals.
Congratulations!
Here are some pictures of her match including one of her and her proud coach, Master Demarais.
Master Matt Onyschak and Mrs. Braun also went to St. John's New Brunswick to referee.

A new testimonial about TaeKwonDo!

2007 Premier Spring Black Belt Test

Saturday May 5, 2007
Premier Spring Black Belt Test and Central Region Coloured Belt Test. Here are the newest Premier black belts. A great day!

This was held at Carman Collegiate in Carman MB.

2007 Premier Taekwondo Championships

The Annual Premier Championships were held on April 21, 2007. Over 170 students joined together in great spirit to learn and compete together. Participants ranged in age from 5 to 80. Thanks to everyone including all the wonderful families that showed up for the day. If there are any pictures that anyone would like to share from this day, please email them to

Kelsey Wiebe won Bronze at the 2007 Canadian Nationals in Montreal, March 3 & 4.

Congratulations to 2 Manitoban Medalists!!

Kelsey Wiebe won Gold! Brennan Ryan won Bronze!
Ms. Wiebe from Lorrete Club has won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Taekwondo Championships in Brisbane, Australia, 2006. Mr. Ryan is her coach and fellow winning team member.

Read about Kelsey Wiebe from Lorette who competed at those games.

Welcome to Premier Taekwondo

"The art of Taekwondo is renowned as an exceptional self-defense system. While you’re challenging your mind and body in Taekwondo training, you are also learning solid self-defense skills."

Taekwondo is an ancient martial art with its roots tracing back to Korea some 2000 years ago. Since its inception, Taekwondo has evolved into one of the most popular modern martial arts in the world. "Taekwondo" literally translates to "the way of the hand and foot."

A Taekwondo training program encompasses both physical and mental disciplines, balancing the body, mind and spirit. Taekwondo is an excellent source of fitness, improving strength, endurance, flexibility and overall physical health. It promotes self-discipline, self-confidence, stress relief and goal setting. It is an ideal activity for people of all ages and abilities.

Premier Taekwondo was founded in 2004, and its instructors have a cumulative experience of some 200 years in Taekwondo training. All instructors are World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) certified black belts, most of whom are WTF certified Master Instructors. Instructors at Premier Taekwondo are well recognized by the Taekwondo community in Manitoba and Canada.

Premier Taekwondo’s primary goal is to provide the highest quality instruction for its students. Premier instructors are dedicated to developing the martial art and sport of Taekwondo in Manitoba to the highest of standards.

Premier Taekwondo has ten branches throughout the Winnipeg and central regions of Manitoba. The Winnipeg Region branches are Glenlee (St. Vital), Greendell (South St. Vital), Victoria Community Club, Transcona and Lorette under the guidance of Chief Instructor Master Raul Reis, 5th Dan, WTF certified. Central Region branches include Carman, Manitou, Morden, Miami and Treherne under the guidance of Chief Instructor Master Terrianne Seward, 6th Dan, WTF certified.

Premier Taekwondo is an affiliate of the World Taekwondo Federation

Email: Premier Taekwondo