Sammy T

Yes, its me again! Getting screen shaped vision today as been on BE too long!
My 9 year old currently does Tae Kwon Do here in UK and loves it. I know there are some TKD clubs in Australia, just wondered if any one does it out there and what do you think of the classes etc.
Its very organised here and very friendly, so I hope its much the same over there as I think he would like to carry on and it will also be a good way of meeting more people too.
Sammy

Bobcat

It's very big down under.

Master Rhee comes over from Korea several times a year to participate in the grading. It's very organised over here too; excellent for instilling discipline; excellent socially too.

UGLY BETTY

My son does Hapkido and his grand master flies in from Korea four times a year.Have to agree the discipline is excellant and has done wonders for my son.Would recommend to anyone.

Dorothy

Where is that club? My son had just graded and acheived his red belt a couple of weeks before we left Canada and he would like to go back to it.

Bobcat

My three boys used to train at Wanneroo High School gymnasium but apparently that is no longer a venue now? They also used to hold sessions outside at a park or even on the beach.

The following info might help you :-

For information and class detail's on any of the above Perth Region DoJangs please call (08) 9275-5050 or email [email protected] or write to P.O. Box 478 MORLEY - WA 6943

For Interstate or country/regional area DoJangs Please check your local Yellow Pages directory.

Please-Note * Rhee Tae Kwon Do members are permitted to train at any Rhee TKD DoJang (up to 7 days a week) at no additional fee charge.

* DoJangs are the main Dojangs in the Perth Region, however there are over 1000 RTKD DoJangs in Australia & New Zealand. So if you are moving house, relocating inter state or going on holidays and wish to train, you as a Rhee student may train at any Rhee DoJang with the Dojang Sabum permission.

*Please remember each Sabum has his or her own teaching style each will be different but on the whole the same, respect the Sabum's teaching. This is what makes Rhee Tae Kwon Do so strong. If you have any problems speak to your own Sabum to clarify.

DUNCRAIG DoJang
Venue: Duncraig Senior High School Gym, Readshaw


CARINE DoJang
Venue: Carine Reserve Hall, access off Beach Road

OCEAN REEF DoJang
Venue: Ocean Reef High School,
Venturi Drv Ocean Reef


WOODVALE DoJang
Venue: St Lukes parish hall,
Corner of Duffy Tce and Parkside Ramble Woodvale

KINROSS DoJang
Venue: Kinross College,
Falkland Way, Kinross

Dorothy

Thanks. You're a star. I tried to send karma but apparently I have to spread it around first.

Sammy T

Thanks Bobcat, we are not heading to WA but good news that its a popular sport in Oz, so we shouldn't have too many problems finding a club. My son is very shy and not at all confident but doing TKD has really helped so I would like him to carry on as it will also be a good way to make friends.
He is just about to do his next grading for his blue tag on Sunday, so am keeping fingers crossed for him

Sammy

Bobcat

Where you heading? WA is tops

All my three boys did TKD; not only did it keep them out of mischief....... it kept them fit, taught them discipline and how to look after themselves!

It also served as an intro to many new friends their age which was helpful to new arrivals in a strange country with many different cultures.

Unfortunately; as with any other school I guess .......... my boys had to initially put up with loud-mouthed bullies ........... but once word got round they could all handle themselves nicely.............. the bullying stopped. We had to stress they weren't to use their newfound skills unless it was absolutely necessary.

Good luck with your son's grading.

Ozzy7

Good to hear this sport is popular, were heading to Perth at the end of the year, my son is a red tag and wants to continue.