East Malaysia Open Tang Soo Do Championship

𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝟑𝐑𝐃 𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐒𝐈𝐀 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐎𝐎 𝐃𝐎 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

⚜️ The championship concluded with an action-packed second day, where determination, resilience, and fighting spirit were on full display. From thrilling individual bouts to a historic team event, Day 2 was a fitting finale to an incredible championship.

⚜️ The mat came alive with intense and competitive matches as secondary school and adult athletes showcased their speed, technique, and tactical skills. Every bout reflected the competitors' discipline, perseverance, and respect for one another, making each match both exciting and inspiring to watch.

⚜️ A special highlight of this year's championship was the introduction of the Team Free Fighting category—the first ever in the history of the East Malaysia Open Tang Soo Do Championship. Teams battled with strategy, teamwork, and unwavering determination, creating an electrifying atmosphere and marking a memorable milestone for the championship.

Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ksN7MoxIFeB8tA6_3m4EnanptJPTLtUd?usp=sharing

𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝟑𝐑𝐃 𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐒𝐈𝐀 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐎𝐎 𝐃𝐎 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

⚜️ The championship officially kicked off with an exciting display of skill, discipline, and determination. Every competitor stepped onto the mat with confidence, setting the stage for an unforgettable weekend of Tang Soo Do.

⚜️ The day began with the individual formation event, where athletes showcased their precision, balance, and technical excellence. Every movement reflected the countless hours of dedication and training behind each performance.

⚜️ Teamwork took centre stage as teams performed synchronized formations with outstanding coordination and spirit. Their unity, timing, and mutual trust demonstrated the true essence of Tang Soo Do.

⚜️ The energy continued to rise with the primary school individual free fighting categories. Our young martial artists displayed remarkable courage, respect, and determination, delivering exciting matches while upholding the values of sportsmanship throughout every bout.

Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ksN7MoxIFeB8tA6_3m4EnanptJPTLtUd?usp=sharing

𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝟑𝐑𝐃 𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐒𝐈𝐀 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐎𝐎 𝐃𝐎 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

⚜️ The Organising Committee of the 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐨 𝐃𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 extends our heartfelt appreciation to all our valued collaborator and sponsors for your generous support in making this championship a great success.

⚜️ 𝐉𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐤 — Thank you for your valuable collaboration and continuous support towards the development of sports and youth. Your partnership has played an important role in the successful organisation of this championship.

⚜️ 𝐍𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐥é 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐝𝐧. 𝐁𝐡𝐝. — Thank you for bringing the MILO Truck to our championship and keeping our athletes, officials, and volunteers refreshed and energized throughout the event.

⚜️ 𝐒𝐂𝐑 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐝𝐧. 𝐁𝐡𝐝. — Thank you for your generous sponsorship of lunch, ensuring that our athletes, officials, volunteers, and guests were well taken care of during the championship.

⚜️ 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐊𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡) — Our heartfelt gratitude to your dedicated team for providing first aid and emergency medical support throughout the championship. Your professionalism, readiness, and commitment gave everyone peace of mind and helped create a safe environment for all participants and spectators.

⚜️ Your kindness, generosity, and commitment have contributed immensely to the success of the 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐨 𝐃𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to future collaborations in promoting sports excellence and nurturing the next generation of athletes.

⚜️ Thank you for being part of our journey. Together, we made this championship a memorable one!

𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝟑𝐑𝐃 𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐒𝐈𝐀 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐎𝐎 𝐃𝐎 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

⚜️ The 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐨 𝐃𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 has officially come to a close after two incredible days of passion, determination, and unforgettable moments at 𝐃𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐚 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐛𝐚, 𝐊𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠, on 𝟏𝟖𝐭𝐡 - 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

⚜️ From powerful kicks and lightning-fast sparring to precise forms and unwavering sportsmanship, every match showcased the true spirit of Tang Soo Do. Athletes from Kuching, Samarahan, Serian, Sri Aman, Sarikei, Sibu, and Miri gave their all, creating an atmosphere filled with excitement, respect, and camaraderie.

⚜️ To every competitor, coach, referee, official, volunteer, sponsor, and supporter — 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 for making this championship a resounding success. Your dedication and enthusiasm made these two days truly special.

⚜️ Congratulations to all the winners, and to every participant who stepped onto the mat — you have already achieved something remarkable. We hope this championship serves as another stepping stone towards the 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐨 𝐃𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 and the 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐨 𝐃𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕.

⚜️ Until we meet again, keep training, keep striving, and continue to embody the spirit of Tang Soo Do.

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐈𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

⚜️ The moment that we have all been waiting for— the 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐨 𝐃𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 is here! 🥳

Venue: 𝐃𝐄𝐖𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐁𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐍𝐀 𝐊𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐁𝐀, 𝐊𝐔𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/6BZbYn8mmfYK3raz9)
Date: 𝟏𝟖𝐓𝐇 - 𝟏𝟗𝐓𝐇 𝐉𝐔𝐋𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

⚜️ Here's a checklist for you to ensure a smooth experience:
✅ Bring your dobok and belt
✅ Review the Programme Tentative
✅ Give yourself enough rest before competing
✅ Cash to support the vendors that will be selling
✅ Water bottle to keep yourself hydrated
✅ Ankle/Knee support sleeves

⚜️ Remember to give your best performance, and regardless of the result, receive it with open hearts. All the best to all of the participants that will be competing throughout this weekend 🥋

𝐎𝐍𝐄 (𝟏) 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐋𝐄𝐅𝐓

⚜️ We are now just 𝐎𝐍𝐄 (𝟏) 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘 from the 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐨 𝐃𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 😱

Venue: 𝐃𝐄𝐖𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐁𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐍𝐀 𝐊𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐁𝐀, 𝐊𝐔𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/6BZbYn8mmfYK3raz9)
Date: 𝟏𝟖𝐓𝐇 - 𝟏𝟗𝐓𝐇 𝐉𝐔𝐋𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

⚜️ Here's a checklist for you to ensure a smooth experience:
✅ Bring your dobok and belt
✅ Review the Programme Tentative
✅ Give yourself enough rest before competing
✅ Cash to support the vendors that will be selling
✅ Water bottle to keep yourself hydrated
✅ Ankle/Knee support sleeves

⚜️ We look forward to seeing all of you this weekend! 🥳🥳

𝐓𝐖𝐎 (𝟐) 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐅𝐓

⚜️ We are now just 𝐓𝐖𝐎 (𝟐) 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘 from the 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐨 𝐃𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 😱

Venue: 𝐃𝐄𝐖𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐁𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐍𝐀 𝐊𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐁𝐀, 𝐊𝐔𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/6BZbYn8mmfYK3raz9)
Date: 𝟏𝟖𝐓𝐇 - 𝟏𝟗𝐓𝐇 𝐉𝐔𝐋𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

⚜️ Here's a checklist for you to ensure a smooth experience:
✅ Bring your dobok and belt
✅ Review the Programme Tentative
✅ Give yourself enough rest before competing
✅ Cash to support the vendors that will be selling
✅ Water bottle to keep yourself hydrated
✅ Ankle/Knee support sleeves

⚜️ We look forward to seeing all of you this weekend! 🥳🥳

𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐄 (𝟑) 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐅𝐓

⚜️ We are now just 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐄 (𝟑) 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘 from the 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐨 𝐃𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 😱

Venue: 𝐃𝐄𝐖𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐁𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐍𝐀 𝐊𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐁𝐀, 𝐊𝐔𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/6BZbYn8mmfYK3raz9)
Date: 𝟏𝟖𝐓𝐇 - 𝟏𝟗𝐓𝐇 𝐉𝐔𝐋𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

⚜️ Here's a checklist for you to ensure a smooth experience:
✅ Bring your dobok and belt
✅ Review the Programme Tentative
✅ Give yourself enough rest before competing
✅ Cash to support the vendors that will be selling
✅ Water bottle to keep yourself hydrated
✅ Ankle/Knee support sleeves

⚜️ We look forward to seeing all of you this weekend! 🥳🥳

𝟏𝟏𝐓𝐇 𝐉𝐔𝐃𝐆𝐄 & 𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

⚜️ The Kuching Tang Soo Do Association successfully organised the 11th Judge & Referee Course 2026 on 21 June 2026 at its newly opened Main Gym. The course brought together 21 dedicated practitioners, providing them with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and understanding of judging and refereeing standards in Tang Soo Do competitions.

⚜️ The programme was conducted as part of the association’s ongoing commitment to maintaining high standards of officiating and ensuring fair, consistent, and professional competition management. Through practical sessions and technical discussions, participants gained valuable insights into the roles and responsibilities of judges and referees, strengthening their readiness for future tournaments.

⚜️ This course serves as an important preparatory step towards the upcoming 3rd East Malaysia Open Tang Soo Do Championship 2026, which will take place on 18–19 July 2026 at Dewan Serbaguna Kampung Semeba, Kuching. The association looks forward to delivering a successful championship supported by well-trained officials and the continued dedication of the Tang Soo Do community.

❗️𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑❗️

𝟑𝐑𝐃 𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐒𝐈𝐀 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐎𝐎 𝐃𝐎 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

⚜️ Today marks the last day to register for the upcoming 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐨 𝐃𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ❗️

Venue: 𝐃𝐄𝐖𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐁𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐍𝐀 𝐊𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐁𝐀, 𝐊𝐔𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆, 𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐊 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/6BZbYn8mmfYK3raz9)
Date: 𝟏𝟖𝐓𝐇 - 𝟏𝟗𝐓𝐇 𝐉𝐔𝐋𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

⚜️ All participants and accompanying officers are strongly encouraged to review the event’s ‘𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐭’, available via the link below. Kindly ensure that your registration forms and payments are submitted through your contingent’s designated 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧-𝐢𝐧-𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 (𝐏𝐈𝐂).

⚜️ Registration will close on 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟐𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 @ 𝟏𝟏.𝟓𝟗𝐏𝐌.

⚜️ Once registration has closed:

▶️ Please note that late registrations will incur a penalty, so we encourage all participants to secure their place promptly and avoid any additional charges, including team categories.
▶️ All access to name list on Google Sheets will be changed to "View Only" mode.
▶️ Late registration must go through Liaison Officer (LO) personally to ensure penalty charges will be imposed onto the participant.

𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞: https://linktr.ee/kuchingtsd