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Oslo Øst Summer Training – A New Tradition is Born

The Oslo Øst Summer Training gathered young Taekwon-Do students for an unforgettable week of learning, laughter, and personal growth. With daily training, social activities, and a final grading, this event marked the beginning of a powerful new tradition at Oppsal Arena.

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Report from the ITF Radix Seminar at Jessheim Taekwon-Do Club

Excerpt:

At the ITF Radix seminar in Jessheim, the main message was clear: you can’t become a good fighter without free sparring. While patterns are essential for structure and understanding, it’s in sparring that timing, coordination, and real self-defense ability are forged. This session reminded all students, especially the senior belts, that sparring isn’t optional, it’s vital.

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Winning From Within: A Book That Trains More Than Just Your Body

In Winning from Within, Rachel Bates takes us on a profound journey into the heart of personal transformation, revealing that our greatest victories don’t come from sheer physical strength, but from the inner work that shapes our mindset and spirit. As practitioners at ITF Radix, we’re accustomed to pushing lines, blocks, and strikes; Bates challenges us to also push our boundaries of self-awareness, resilience, and purpose. Through vivid anecdotes and insightful frameworks, she guides us to uncover hidden beliefs, realign our intentions, and step onto the mat of life with authenticity and clarity. For those dedicated to martial arts or any discipline demanding excellence, Winning from Within becomes more than a manual, it’s a catalyst for integrating our physical training with emotional and mental mastery.

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ITF Radix Seminar in Oslo, 24th of May 2025

ITF Radix Seminar, Oslo, May 24, 2025

Join us for a one-day ITF Radix Seminar at Oppsal Arena in Oslo! This is a great opportunity to refine your skills, deepen your understanding of ITF Radix, and train with fellow practitioners.

Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025

Time: 10:00 - 17:00 (Lunch break: 11:30 - 12:30)

Location: Oppsal Arena, Oslo

What to expect: Practical applications from ITF patterns, drills for gradings, and belt testing performance.

Who can attend: Open to all ranks, ages 12 and up.

Fee: 550,- (Vipps 118132)

Sign-Up: Oslo East members register via Spond.

Other clubs wanting group registration can PM Roy to arrange a solution.

Dont miss this chance to enhance your ITF Taekwon-Do journey. See you there!

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