Taekwondo is a modern martial art, with fast and high spinning kicks. There are three words that make Taekwondo with their own meaning which is:Tae='to strike or block with the foot' or 'to kick', it also means 'jump' K'won='Fist', 'to strike or block with hand' Do='The way of' or 'art'.The athletes compete on a mat inside a eight-by-eight-metre zone, over three rounds of two minutes. The aim is to land accurate kicks and punches on the scoring area of their opponent.
Scoring system:
1 point for a kick or punch to the torso (Additional point if the attacker has his back at the point of contact)
2 points for spinning kicks
3 points for a kick to the head
Rules:
A punch to the head is illegal
Three rounds of two minutes (Women) and three rounds with three minutes (Men) a fourth round is sudden death to determine the winner
To score the kick or punch must be hard enough to stop the opponent
Penalties: Loses 1 point
Grabbing, pushing or holding your opponent
Avoiding your opponent by turning your back
Leaving the competition area
Falling down
Attacking with the knee
Faking injury
Offensive language
How to play taekwondo:
1: Before a match you always bow to your opponent to show your respect.
2: Get ready
3:Referee shouts "Joon-bi"and "shi-jak" to start
4: Fight and remember the rules and penalties so that you won't lose any points.
5: Referee says Keuman for end of round
6: At the end the person with the most points win.
Tuesday, 14 August 2012
Thursday, 28 June 2012
Our fabulous Matariki celebration
Our fabulous Matariki celebration
What is Matariki?
Matariki is the traditional Maori new year. Matariki is based on the seven stars. There was an old myth explaining that the stars were sisters and would only appear on the 21st on June which is Matariki.
It was Matariki on June 21st and Mrs Bailey organised our successful Matariki celebration. She organised many fun activities for the event. She had the stick games, Harakeke, Poi, string games and more! I proudly represented my class in the brain drain.
After practising our stage performance for perfection. It as time for the Matariki celebration to begin!
Once we settled in the hall Mr Horan came up and said a brief description about what Matariki is all about.
Once Mr Horan finished speaking it was time for the stage challenge.
Room 8 had to perform first. Molly and a few room 8 students sang a magnificent song about Matariki.
Next up was Room 12 to perform. Every one was eager to win that prize so we performed like there was no tomorrow! I could tell that every one was amazed by our performance.
Last but not least the least it was room 7 singing a very romantic love song that Prince Te tuhi wrote for his love. It just sounded beautiful .
After room7's performance all of the participants for the brain drain had to go to the library. Once we were all in the library I could already tell that every one was bringing the''A'' game to this challenge.
I was the leader for my group having the responsibility of answering all the questions. Many questions have gone past and it was getting really intense in the library. Room 7 was putting up a good fight but at the end we conquered the brain drain!
Going back into the hall seeing a cracked door just told me that there was a lot of drama happening when I was gone.
Sadly missing out on half of the activities we had, I could still see how intense the string games were. But Room 7 won the string games.
That was an awesome celebration seeing how much every one was enjoying the Matariki celebration that was a fantastic way to celebrate Matariki!
What is Matariki?
Matariki is the traditional Maori new year. Matariki is based on the seven stars. There was an old myth explaining that the stars were sisters and would only appear on the 21st on June which is Matariki.
It was Matariki on June 21st and Mrs Bailey organised our successful Matariki celebration. She organised many fun activities for the event. She had the stick games, Harakeke, Poi, string games and more! I proudly represented my class in the brain drain.
After practising our stage performance for perfection. It as time for the Matariki celebration to begin!
Once we settled in the hall Mr Horan came up and said a brief description about what Matariki is all about.
Once Mr Horan finished speaking it was time for the stage challenge.
Room 8 had to perform first. Molly and a few room 8 students sang a magnificent song about Matariki.
Next up was Room 12 to perform. Every one was eager to win that prize so we performed like there was no tomorrow! I could tell that every one was amazed by our performance.
Last but not least the least it was room 7 singing a very romantic love song that Prince Te tuhi wrote for his love. It just sounded beautiful .
After room7's performance all of the participants for the brain drain had to go to the library. Once we were all in the library I could already tell that every one was bringing the''A'' game to this challenge.
I was the leader for my group having the responsibility of answering all the questions. Many questions have gone past and it was getting really intense in the library. Room 7 was putting up a good fight but at the end we conquered the brain drain!
Going back into the hall seeing a cracked door just told me that there was a lot of drama happening when I was gone.
Sadly missing out on half of the activities we had, I could still see how intense the string games were. But Room 7 won the string games.
That was an awesome celebration seeing how much every one was enjoying the Matariki celebration that was a fantastic way to celebrate Matariki!
Tuesday, 29 May 2012
Hard materials
Reflection:Hard materials
Yesterday in hard materials I have finished my design for my project. My plan was to carve the piece of wood into a normal human and draw arrows on his forehead to tell people that he's the Avatar. With a wave in front of him, where when I turn the handle the waves would be moving back and forth and it would look like he's controlling it.
I had finally finished all the writing work and now I'm finally at the hands-on stage in hard materials.
Yesterday in hard materials I have finished my design for my project. My plan was to carve the piece of wood into a normal human and draw arrows on his forehead to tell people that he's the Avatar. With a wave in front of him, where when I turn the handle the waves would be moving back and forth and it would look like he's controlling it.
I had finally finished all the writing work and now I'm finally at the hands-on stage in hard materials.
Friday, 25 May 2012
The Ballntyne fire
The Ballantyne fire
The Ballantyne fire happened in 1947. It was known to be the most terrible fire in New Zealand history. The fire happened at the corner of Colombo street and Cashel street in the center of Christchurch.It was 3:31 pm when an employee found smoke rising from downstairs. Immediately the employee spoke to another colleague inside the Ballantyne department.
There was no sound or sight of any flames except the salesman instructed the employee to alarm the owners and to phone the fire brigade. It was some minutes later that the fire brigade still hadn't turned up and the salesman was getting more worried by the minute , so instead of waiting for the fire brigade he assembled a team of staff members to place fire extinguishers at the bottom of the stairs. The owners of the department store , Kenneth and Roger Ballantyne had been warned about the fire but but they were unsure about the seriousness of the fire.
Another call to the fire brigade was made at 3:40 pm then 250 employees were evacuated from the building immediately. Moments later the fire brigade finally showed up with no time to spare. Once the fire fighters saw what was happening they were in a rush to put out the fire. At 6:00 pm a few fire fighters and some police officers helped to find any dead bodies in the ruins. At 8:00 pm the fire finally died out.
The fire brigade apologized to the remaining employees of the Ballantyne department because they thought it was just a ceiling fire but then they realised it was a real emergency when the employees started calling every 5 minutes. 41 people died in the disastrous fire.
The Ballantyne fire happened in 1947. It was known to be the most terrible fire in New Zealand history. The fire happened at the corner of Colombo street and Cashel street in the center of Christchurch.It was 3:31 pm when an employee found smoke rising from downstairs. Immediately the employee spoke to another colleague inside the Ballantyne department.
There was no sound or sight of any flames except the salesman instructed the employee to alarm the owners and to phone the fire brigade. It was some minutes later that the fire brigade still hadn't turned up and the salesman was getting more worried by the minute , so instead of waiting for the fire brigade he assembled a team of staff members to place fire extinguishers at the bottom of the stairs. The owners of the department store , Kenneth and Roger Ballantyne had been warned about the fire but but they were unsure about the seriousness of the fire.
Another call to the fire brigade was made at 3:40 pm then 250 employees were evacuated from the building immediately. Moments later the fire brigade finally showed up with no time to spare. Once the fire fighters saw what was happening they were in a rush to put out the fire. At 6:00 pm a few fire fighters and some police officers helped to find any dead bodies in the ruins. At 8:00 pm the fire finally died out.
The fire brigade apologized to the remaining employees of the Ballantyne department because they thought it was just a ceiling fire but then they realised it was a real emergency when the employees started calling every 5 minutes. 41 people died in the disastrous fire.
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
Cowboys and Indians
Cowboys and Indians
In the eighteenth century Cowboys and Indians were as wild as lions hunting for food. They were as fierce as beast killing another once they enter their territory! The Cowboys and Indians always had a lot of bad history in their past which made them enemies. But things were not good when when they met each other in a desert fighting for their territory.
“Hello Bob” shouted Akuma. “stop intruding” Bob said … BANG BANG! Akuma and Ryu heard a bomb and led the Indians to war! “Its on” yelled John. There was a lot of carnage, destruction, mayhem and chaos! Spears flying every where and stabbing men. There were also men on camels fighting. Ryu was one crazy killer stabbing like theres no tomorrow! The only survivors were Bob, John , Akuma and Ryu . They settled for a deal but Ryu betrayed the deal and killed the remaining Cowboys. The Indians are victorious !
So the world was a better place when the war ended. Later on the year Akuma died by a bullet from an anonymous Cowboy!
TO BE CONTINUED!
In the eighteenth century Cowboys and Indians were as wild as lions hunting for food. They were as fierce as beast killing another once they enter their territory! The Cowboys and Indians always had a lot of bad history in their past which made them enemies. But things were not good when when they met each other in a desert fighting for their territory.
“Hello Bob” shouted Akuma. “stop intruding” Bob said … BANG BANG! Akuma and Ryu heard a bomb and led the Indians to war! “Its on” yelled John. There was a lot of carnage, destruction, mayhem and chaos! Spears flying every where and stabbing men. There were also men on camels fighting. Ryu was one crazy killer stabbing like theres no tomorrow! The only survivors were Bob, John , Akuma and Ryu . They settled for a deal but Ryu betrayed the deal and killed the remaining Cowboys. The Indians are victorious !
So the world was a better place when the war ended. Later on the year Akuma died by a bullet from an anonymous Cowboy!
TO BE CONTINUED!
Monday, 21 November 2011
The grand opening ceremony
The grand opening ceremony
On the 9th September Tamaki Intermediate decided to host their own Rugby World Cup . So we had to choose a country we would like to represent. So the following countries participated in this magnificent event. There was Tonga, France, Australia, Fiji,South Africa and don't forget the hosting country of our RWC NZ. After interval we all assembled at the courts outside. later on we started to walk inside the hall as indivisual countries. Each country had their national anthem playing. After that Mike did a fantastic speech on the history of the RWC and then kicked a balloon to kick start the RWC for 2011!
We all walked to the field and sat down. Mike and DJ told us all the challenges we were to compete in to win the RWC.We had the DC challenge where we had to pick two people where one person would kick the ball and the other person would catch. There was a scrum challenge which was pretty simple just form a scrum and try to push as hard as you can to win. There was also a chip and chase and the chant challenge where we had to show how proud we are of our countries.
The first challenge we had was the chip and chase. We had to choose eight people to participate but we unfortunately lost that challenge. Next up was the chant challenge where we did our haka to intimidate our opponents with a fierce roar. We were so good that we won. Soon after that we did the scrum challenge. We had to challenge our rivals the Australians but after fighting we just gave up and lost. We had another chant challenge to get bonus points. We chose to do our haka and slowly walk up to the countries and scare them. The last challenge was the DC challenge but we also lost that event. We all sat down as our countries and waited for the scores. Mike added all the scores and Mike tells us who won unfortunately we came 2nd but better than last I suppose but South Africa won the RWC for 2011.
Overall this activity was a fabulous way to show our support to the RWC which is taking place in New Zealand.
On the 9th September Tamaki Intermediate decided to host their own Rugby World Cup . So we had to choose a country we would like to represent. So the following countries participated in this magnificent event. There was Tonga, France, Australia, Fiji,South Africa and don't forget the hosting country of our RWC NZ. After interval we all assembled at the courts outside. later on we started to walk inside the hall as indivisual countries. Each country had their national anthem playing. After that Mike did a fantastic speech on the history of the RWC and then kicked a balloon to kick start the RWC for 2011!
We all walked to the field and sat down. Mike and DJ told us all the challenges we were to compete in to win the RWC.We had the DC challenge where we had to pick two people where one person would kick the ball and the other person would catch. There was a scrum challenge which was pretty simple just form a scrum and try to push as hard as you can to win. There was also a chip and chase and the chant challenge where we had to show how proud we are of our countries.
The first challenge we had was the chip and chase. We had to choose eight people to participate but we unfortunately lost that challenge. Next up was the chant challenge where we did our haka to intimidate our opponents with a fierce roar. We were so good that we won. Soon after that we did the scrum challenge. We had to challenge our rivals the Australians but after fighting we just gave up and lost. We had another chant challenge to get bonus points. We chose to do our haka and slowly walk up to the countries and scare them. The last challenge was the DC challenge but we also lost that event. We all sat down as our countries and waited for the scores. Mike added all the scores and Mike tells us who won unfortunately we came 2nd but better than last I suppose but South Africa won the RWC for 2011.
Overall this activity was a fabulous way to show our support to the RWC which is taking place in New Zealand.
Friday, 18 November 2011
My dream car
My dream car
I'm really sick and tired of roaming around G.I with a white scooter. At the time I got it II was enjoying it. Now all I want is my dream car!
My dream car would be a Lamborghini Mercielago with a tremendous blue paint job. With some blue tinted bullet proof windows so I can be anonymous at all times because you can’t trust street kids! I’d have the most slippery tires for some outstanding drifting. On the rims I’ll have some golden spinners to make people jealous.
My Lamborghini would be dent proof so It can look magnificent at all times! With some built in missiles on the door and they will be wing doors! It'll also be voice activated because who needs keys?
On the inside of my dream car my seats would have the most rarest leather of them all and it will be a massaging chair which can vibrate to comfort me! On the steering wheel it would be covered with sparkling diamonds, astonishing aqua marines, bright red rubies, significant emeralds and dark blue sapphires!
It will have a built in LCD plasma t.v as big as my windscreen with voice activation. I’d also have a built in PS3 in my glove box which I could use to play with on my plasma t.v! On my fabulous seats it would have a built in bed where I can just go sleep when I want to.
My engine would have approximately 5000 horse power for some serious rushing! I would have an auto pilot mode so I can play on my PS3 on my TV while going to my destination. It’ll also be an amphibian so I can explore the seas and save planet earth from water pollution!
I can only dream of that car but if I ever see that car I will be totally amazed.
My dream car
I'm really sick and tired of roaming around G.I with a white scooter. At the time I got it II was enjoying it. Now all I want is my dream car!
My dream car would be a Lamborghini Mercurlago with a tremendous blue paint job. With some blue tinted bullet proof windows so I can be anonymous at all times because you can’ttrust street kids! I’d have the most slippery tires for some outstanding drifting. On the rims I’ll have some golden spinners to make people jealous.
My Lamborghini would be dent proof so It can look magnificent at all times! With some built in missiles on the door and they will be wing doors! It'll also be voice activated because who needs keys?
On the inside of my dream car my seats would have the most rarest leather of them all and it will be a massaging chair which can vibrate to comfort me! On the steering wheel it would be covered with sparkling diamonds, astonishing aqua marines, bright red rubies, significant emeralds and dark blue sapphires!
It will have a built in LCD plasma t.v as big as my windscreen with voice activation. I’d also have a built in PS3 in my glove box which I could use to play with on my plasma t.v! On my fabulous seats it would have a built in bed where I can just go sleep when I want to.
My engine would have approximately 5000 horse power for some serious rushing! I would have an auto pilot mode so I can play on my PS3 on my TV while going to my destination. It’ll also be an amphibian so I can explore the seas and save planet earth from water pollution!
I can only dream of that car but if I ever see that car I will be totally amazed.
My dream car
I'm really sick and tired of roaming around G.I with a white scooter. At the time I got it II was enjoying it. Now all I want is my dream car!
My dream car would be a Lamborghini Mercurlago with a tremendous blue paint job. With some blue tinted bullet proof windows so I can be anonymous at all times because you can’ttrust street kids! I’d have the most slippery tires for some outstanding drifting. On the rims I’ll have some golden spinners to make people jealous.
My Lamborghini would be dent proof so It can look magnificent at all times! With some built in missiles on the door and they will be wing doors! It'll also be voice activated because who needs keys?
On the inside of my dream car my seats would have the most rarest leather of them all and it will be a massaging chair which can vibrate to comfort me! On the steering wheel it would be covered with sparkling diamonds, astonishing aqua marines, bright red rubies, significant emeralds and dark blue sapphires!
It will have a built in LCD plasma t.v as big as my windscreen with voice activation. I’d also have a built in PS3 in my glove box which I could use to play with on my plasma t.v! On my fabulous seats it would have a built in bed where I can just go sleep when I want to.
My engine would have approximately 5000 horse power for some serious rushing! I would have an auto pilot mode so I can play on my PS3 on my TV while going to my destination. It’ll also be an amphibian so I can explore the seas and save planet earth from water pollution!
I can only dream of that car but if I ever see that car I will be totally amazed.
I'm really sick and tired of roaming around G.I with a white scooter. At the time I got it II was enjoying it. Now all I want is my dream car!
My dream car would be a Lamborghini Mercielago with a tremendous blue paint job. With some blue tinted bullet proof windows so I can be anonymous at all times because you can’t trust street kids! I’d have the most slippery tires for some outstanding drifting. On the rims I’ll have some golden spinners to make people jealous.
My Lamborghini would be dent proof so It can look magnificent at all times! With some built in missiles on the door and they will be wing doors! It'll also be voice activated because who needs keys?
On the inside of my dream car my seats would have the most rarest leather of them all and it will be a massaging chair which can vibrate to comfort me! On the steering wheel it would be covered with sparkling diamonds, astonishing aqua marines, bright red rubies, significant emeralds and dark blue sapphires!
It will have a built in LCD plasma t.v as big as my windscreen with voice activation. I’d also have a built in PS3 in my glove box which I could use to play with on my plasma t.v! On my fabulous seats it would have a built in bed where I can just go sleep when I want to.
My engine would have approximately 5000 horse power for some serious rushing! I would have an auto pilot mode so I can play on my PS3 on my TV while going to my destination. It’ll also be an amphibian so I can explore the seas and save planet earth from water pollution!
I can only dream of that car but if I ever see that car I will be totally amazed.
My dream car
I'm really sick and tired of roaming around G.I with a white scooter. At the time I got it II was enjoying it. Now all I want is my dream car!
My dream car would be a Lamborghini Mercurlago with a tremendous blue paint job. With some blue tinted bullet proof windows so I can be anonymous at all times because you can’ttrust street kids! I’d have the most slippery tires for some outstanding drifting. On the rims I’ll have some golden spinners to make people jealous.
My Lamborghini would be dent proof so It can look magnificent at all times! With some built in missiles on the door and they will be wing doors! It'll also be voice activated because who needs keys?
On the inside of my dream car my seats would have the most rarest leather of them all and it will be a massaging chair which can vibrate to comfort me! On the steering wheel it would be covered with sparkling diamonds, astonishing aqua marines, bright red rubies, significant emeralds and dark blue sapphires!
It will have a built in LCD plasma t.v as big as my windscreen with voice activation. I’d also have a built in PS3 in my glove box which I could use to play with on my plasma t.v! On my fabulous seats it would have a built in bed where I can just go sleep when I want to.
My engine would have approximately 5000 horse power for some serious rushing! I would have an auto pilot mode so I can play on my PS3 on my TV while going to my destination. It’ll also be an amphibian so I can explore the seas and save planet earth from water pollution!
I can only dream of that car but if I ever see that car I will be totally amazed.
My dream car
I'm really sick and tired of roaming around G.I with a white scooter. At the time I got it II was enjoying it. Now all I want is my dream car!
My dream car would be a Lamborghini Mercurlago with a tremendous blue paint job. With some blue tinted bullet proof windows so I can be anonymous at all times because you can’ttrust street kids! I’d have the most slippery tires for some outstanding drifting. On the rims I’ll have some golden spinners to make people jealous.
My Lamborghini would be dent proof so It can look magnificent at all times! With some built in missiles on the door and they will be wing doors! It'll also be voice activated because who needs keys?
On the inside of my dream car my seats would have the most rarest leather of them all and it will be a massaging chair which can vibrate to comfort me! On the steering wheel it would be covered with sparkling diamonds, astonishing aqua marines, bright red rubies, significant emeralds and dark blue sapphires!
It will have a built in LCD plasma t.v as big as my windscreen with voice activation. I’d also have a built in PS3 in my glove box which I could use to play with on my plasma t.v! On my fabulous seats it would have a built in bed where I can just go sleep when I want to.
My engine would have approximately 5000 horse power for some serious rushing! I would have an auto pilot mode so I can play on my PS3 on my TV while going to my destination. It’ll also be an amphibian so I can explore the seas and save planet earth from water pollution!
I can only dream of that car but if I ever see that car I will be totally amazed.
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