Mu Yeh Taekwondo / News

January
Welcome back everyone! Black/Red Belt training resumes on Thursday, 29th of January.
Normal combined training resumes on Monday, 2nd of February (Black / Red Belt meeting,
Thurs. 22nd Jan). I'm looking forward to seeing everyone back for 2009 (please see '2009
Head Instructors Message' below).
Glad everybody had a great time at our Presentation! Congratulations to all the major awards
winners, especially to Anna Ossig-Bonanno for receiving the 'Spirit Of Taekwondo' Instructors
Award of 2008. (see Honour Roll page for all the results)
Congratulations also to everyone for their efforts at the final Grading for 2008.

2008 Head Instructor's Message
Welcome back everyone for what promises to be yet another big year for Mu Yeh Taekwondo.
I hope that everyone had an enjoyable, safe and merry Christmas and new year.
With student numbers consistently growing we all need to ensure that everyone has every
chance to reach their goals. No matter what rank any of us are there is always someone who
can benefit from our assistance. It is important for all of us to set our own personal goals for
what we want to achieve for the year ahead. Remember, anything is possible if you set your
mind to it. A little bit of determination and belief in ourselves and who knows what we are
capable of. I'm sure that most of you are now achieving feats that before, you never thought
was possible.
As for those interested in competition in 2009, good luck to all competitors. Remember, all that
matters is that we do the best we can, strive to better ourselves. The greatest opponent and
challenge you will ever face in life will always be yourself.
Our first Grading for the year is already confirmed for May. I look forward to seeing everyone
step up to their next level. You all can do it! Believe in yourself! It's there for the taking, so
come on and take it!
Remember, all the latest news and upcoming events are first seen on this website, plus there
is new information continually added throughout the year. I'm looking forward to seeing
everyone back at training for 2009. Get ready for another eventful year, most of all, enjoy
yourselves, because that eventful year is now upon us.

Steve Ashbridge

Sports Injury Report
In July 2003 a Sports Injury Report commissioned by Medibank Private, from independant
research showed that sports injuries are costing Australians 1.5 billion dollars annually. The
interesting thing for our benefit is as to how much lower martial arts rates as an injury prone
sport compared to many others. The report listed the 10 most injury prone sports where a
participant required medical treatment at either an emergency department or the local sports
clinic. They are as follows;
1. Australian Rules Football 21.6%
2. Cycling 10.0%
3. Soccer 8.0%
4. Rugby Union / League 7.8%
5. Cricket 7.3%
6. Basketball 6.9%
7. Netball 6.6%
8. Hockey 2.6%
9. Martial Arts 1.9%
10. Dancing 1.9%