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Taekwondo Central & Little Dragons

Lead By Justin Warren, 4th Dan Blackbelt - WTF Taekwondo,
1st Dan Blackbelt - Jishin Jujitsu & Judo

Central Martial Arts includes
Taekwondo Central,
Little Dragons,
Counterstike (Womens Self Defence Course), ,
Central Jujitsu (Jishin Jujitsu & Judo - Kawaishi Method)
Kidshield (Anti Bully & Anti Abduction Skills),

Martial Arts & Self Defence classes are held in
Bunbury, Busselton, Eaton, Australind, Dalyellup, Central Martial Arts is now one of the top Martial Arts Schools, with many of our leaders winning "International Gold Medals" & "International Team Trophies", "Australian Taekwondo Titles", "Citizen of the Year Awards", and Australian Taekwondo Team Members for their help to helping young children learn self protection skills.

Taekwondo Central (Justin Warren & Melissa Warren), We have great role models for younger kids to learn from such as 2008 World Junior Taekwondo Championships, Australian Team Member Jasmine Klumpp who assist in teaching our members. We are also an affiliate of one of Australia's Largest Taekwondo Schools, Taekwondo Oh Do Kwan (Headed by Ross & Carmela Hartnett), and we stand alongside Eclipse Martial Arts Collie (Brad Emmett) as The South West Taekwondo Ohdokwan Representative. We are members of Taekwondo Australia and Taekwondo Western Australia

If you are interested in having a go at Martial Arts checkout our links to find the class that suits you and come on down. You or your child can start at anytime. We pride ourselves on quality Tae kwon do, Martial Arts and Self Defence Training throughout Bunbury, Busselton, Eaton, Australind, Dalyellup

 

SEE OUR LATEST NEWS BELOW

 

NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

WA Country Builders and Mitch Delport will donate $1000 to our club fundraising if any of Taekwondo Central or Little Dragons families build a home. For our club to be rewarded please contact Mitch Delport directly on 0437 885 853 or 97920100. Funds will be used for club equiptment that can be used to benefit all members

WA Country Builders and Mitch Delport are well positioned to assist with homes for 1st Time Home Builders, House and Land Packages, Family Homes, Investment Homes or a specially designed one-off home to your own discerning specifications.

Make the best step of your life and contact
Mitch Delport on 0437 885 853 or 97920100
or Email- Mitch.Delport@wacountrybuilders.com.au


UPCOMING EVENTS

 

12th May 2009
Counterstrike - 6 Week Womens Self Defence Course
Tuesday Nights - Dardanup
- Call The South West Womens Health & Information Centre (SWWHIC) . 97913350 - or email swwhic@swwhic.com.au

7th June 2009
Taekwondo Ohdokwan WA Open Championships Tournament
Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre, Cnr Abernethy & Alexander Rd Belmont
Information Sheet - Click Here
Poomsae (Patterns) Sheet - Click Here
Sparring Sheet - Click Here
Sparring Weight Divisions - Click Here

10th - 14th June 2009
World Taekwondo Cup - Bacu, Azerbaijan

27th & 28th June 2009
W.A Taekwondo Championships (Sports Taekwondo Australia) (To Be Confirmed)

15th - 19th July 2009
Korean Open Championships 2009
Click Here for webpage

24th - 26th July 2009
2009 ITCO (International Taekwondo Clubs Organisation ) Championships
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
(Please Let us Know By 25th May if you wish to compete)

28th - 30th August 2009
Australian Taekwondo Championships (Sports Taekwondo Australia) - Perth
World Championships Selection & Youth Olympic Games Selections (Stage 1)

1st October 2009
2009 Australian Taekwondo Championships
(Taekwondo Australia Inc) - Brisbane

October
2009 World Taekwondo Championships
Copenhagen, Denmark

October / November
World Junior Taekwondo Selection Championships
& Youth Olympic Selections (Stage 2) - TBA

 

 


2008 Central Cup Winner
Taekwondo Centrals Fairest & Best
Jasmine Klumpp

 

 



Affiliated with Taekwondo Ohdokwan
www.taekwondoohdokwan.com.au

 

 

Affiliated with Jishin Jujitsu
www.users.bigpond.com/JISHIN/martial-art.htm

 



Need Taekwondo Equiptment?, Check out Sportsmarine Bunbury (Victoria St)
Look for the big Taekwondo Central Poster

 

 


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Since the clubs beginning in mid 1999 Taekwondo Central
Our Competition Team has produced

- 7 International Gold Medals Winners
- 58 Australian Taekwondo Champions
- 138 West Australian Taekwondo Champions

- ITCO (International Taekwondo Clubs Organisation)
"Junior Team Champion Club"
9 International Silver Medalists

Making Taekwondo Central one of the Best Performing Martial Arts Schools in the South West

Taekwondo Central is one of the only clubs that can boast Australian Champion gold medals for Sparring, Patterns & Breaking Events

 

 

 

 










 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
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Wednesday 8th April 2009

School Holiday Training Timetable

From April 15th to April 27th, will enter our Holiday Training Timetable. We have given all members a schedule of what we are doing over the holiday period. Outside of our Holiday Schedule all other classes will stop over this time until classes recommence for Term 2 on Tuesday 28th April. We wish all members and families a Happy & Safe Easter and a great holiday break. We look forward to having a great term 2 with you all and helping you achieve your personal goals.

 

Tuesday 7th April 2009

Port Kennedy Novice Taekwondo Championships

We have beem fortunate enough to have been extended an invitation to compete in the Port Kennedy Ohdokwan Taekwondo Novice Championships, held at The Port Kennedy Academy, Unit 1, 6 Bakewell Drive, (Just South of Rockingham) This is a NOVICE ONLY championships (2 or less competitions experience) so its a great chance to have a go at a fun competition and test your skills. If you are a Sport Taekwondo enthusiast or just would like to have a go, let us know by 19th April

 

Friday 3rd April 2009

Last Chance To Earn Your Grading Envelope Tonight

Friday night is your last chance for members to earn your invitation to grade next week. If you feel you know your examination well enough to pass, then come down to training tonight. The class is open to anybody who wishes to get a last practise in before we go into our grading week leading up to Easter.

.Friday Night Grading Training Class, 6.00pm - 7.00pm at the Bunbury Catholic College Sports Centre

 

Monday 30th March 2009

Earn Your Grading Invitation This Week

For our many members working hard on moving up a level, this week is an important step in achieving your next milestone. During this week we will be handing out grading invitations to all members who we think are ready to progress forward.
Fot that last practise on earning your next level, come to our
Friday Night Grading Training Class, 6.00pm - 7.00pm at the Bunbury Catholic College Sports Centre
Best of luck to you all

 

Saturday 21st March 2009

Taekwondo Seminars By Korean Masters

Saturday 2nd May their will be 2 seminars for any of our clubs Sparring & Patterns Enthusiasts
Mr Hae Man Park is one of the Korean Masters responsible for creating the patterns we do in class to pass our gradings
& Mr Kwan Yuong Woon is a former World Sparring Champion & Korean National Champion. Both Korean Masters will hold a seminar for 1&1/2 hours each. Stay tuned to this webpage for further details (Red Belt or Higher Only)

 

Thursday 12th March 2009

Taekwondo Tournament Forms For Upcoming Championships

For all our Competition Team Members who wish to compete in the upcoming
Taekwondo Ohdokwan Perth Invitational Championships, held in Belmont on 29th March, please have your forms in to the attendance book this Friday Night - 13th March. We have now also recieved the forms to The Rawlins Taekwondo Challenge held in Beechboro set for 3rd May. Forms for both championships can be found above in the
UPCOMING EVENTS LIST

 

Tuesday 3rd March 2009

Ben Jerez Makes Final Of W.A. Young Citizen Of The Year

We want to wish Ben Jerez all the best for his inclusion into the final of the Prestegious Event recognises the role played by the youth in growing a better place to live. Ben has stepped up to many community projects since getting involved in the Dalyellup Youth Advisary Council and being a member of the Taekwondo Central Leadership Team who play a major role in helping each class run smooth and to the highest of quality. Just to get to the final of this event is a worthy accomplishment within itself, Best of luck Ben.

 

Monday 2nd March 2009

Public Holiday Training

As most are aware we dont train on public holidays, but today weve made an exception with many events creaping up on us
we are going to have 3 classes at the Bunbury Catholic College Sports Centre in Rodsted Street

4.00 - 5.00pm - Leadership Team Meeting (Leadership Team Only)
5.00 - 6.00pm - Demonstration Team Training (Open to anyone - from Little Dragons to Taekwondo Students)
6.00 - 7.00pm - Advanced Sparring Training (Must be blue belt or higher)



Tuesday 24th February 2009

Taekwondo Ohdokwan Invitational Our First Competition For The Year


Held at Belmont Oasis Centre
Sunday 29th March 2009

Information Sheet - Click Here
Poomse (Patterns) Nomination Forms - Click Here
Sparring Nomination Forms - Click Here
Weight / Belt / Age Divisions - Click Here
Please Return Forms on Friday Training - 13th March 2009

 

Monday 23rd February 2009

ITCO Forms Handed Out At Advanced Sparring Training

For All members who wish to go to KL in Malaysia to compete in the International Club Taekwondo Organisation Championships (24th - 26th July), we will hand the forms & details out at advanced sparring training, held at the Bunbury Catholic College Gym, starting 7.35pm

Thankyou to Demo Team Members

Thanks to all Taekwondo Students, Little Dragons, Parents and Supporters who got involved in our demo at the Leschenault Leisure Centre Open Day held in Australind. We are very proud of how well everyone performed. Its a great start to the year, we have recently been invited to perform at a large event midyear at the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre. We will be using a regular Sunday timeslot to develop our demo team very soon. Anyone interested is welcome to get involved

 

Monday 16th February 2009

Advanced Sparring Training Starts Tonight

As was informed to everybody at Fridays Sparring Training, we will now open our advanced sparring training tonight to prepare for the many competitions ahead of us in 2009, training will commence at 7.35pm at the Bunbury Catholic College Gym and you must be Blue Belt or higher to participate in the class

 

Sunday 15th February 2009

Demonstration Team Sunday Cancelled

Unfortunately Demo training this week will be cancelled due to us being unable to secure mats for safety, Our demo class will recommence next week, we appologize for any inconvenience this has caused.

 

Wednesday 11th February 2009

First Competition For 2009 Announced

Our first competition for our competition team has been announced for 29th March in the Perth Metro area.
The Taekwondo Ohdokwan Championships is a great competition to start our competition team off and will help gain valuable experience for the many upcoming events this year. Only members who turn up to competition training on Friday nights will be able to compete in this competition, so if this interests you get down to the Bunbury Catholic College
6.00 - Patterns Training
7.00 - Sparring Training

Advanced Sparring Training will also start on Monday 16th February, 7.30pm at the Bunbury Catholic College Gym (Only Blue Belt or Higher are able to attend)

Demo Team Training Starts Sunday (TC Cyclones)


We currently have recieved 2 bookings for the Taekwondo Central Demo Team (Taekwondo Central Cyclones)
22nd February - Leschenault Leisure Centre Open Day (Australind)
8th March - Eaton Foreshore Festival

Any member interested in being involved in our demo team, our first tryouts will be this Sunday 15th February. Please stay tuned to this webpage for venue & time

 

Saturday 7th February 2009

An Amazing 46 Members Start Sparring Training

Our first sparring training had an amazing turnout with 46 members signing up to compete this year, ranging from all sizes and ages, its great to see so many stepping up to have a go, following our clubs fantastic international results last year. It looks to be a great year with many local, state , national & international events already planned for our team. The large turnout means great experience for all our members through a large range of training partners

Our club is experiencing an amazing surge of members with our numbers at an all time high and a large influx of members from other martial arts styles changing over. Thanks to Melissa and all our Leadership team for making this possible and maintaining a higher quality of service

Changes To WTF Sport Taekwondo Rules

The World Taekwondo Federation has made some rule changes for Sports Taekwondo for 2009 that have recently been passed. Some changes include

No 12 point ceiling
No 7 point gap rule
Smaller ring size (Now 8 by 8 metres)
3 points for head kicks (Over 14 years)
2 points for "clear" body kick

We are still waiting for the correct info to be filtered through to us, and will let members know as soon as they come through.
According to the latest Taekwondo News, the Muslim Hijab (Head Dress) will also be banned at competitions in 2009.

Leadership Team Meeting Sunday 8th February

Can all of our Leadership Team please meet at the usual place for our first 2009 Meeting at 4pm

 

Friday 6th February 2009

Play A FREE Taekwondo Game Online

Its not the same rules as the style we compete in, but its great fun anyway, you can use punches, backfists, sidekick, hook kick, jumping kicks and Axe Kicks

Use the A, S, D keys & Arrow keys for moving. ENJOY
http://en.t45ol.com/play/2193/tae-kwon-do.html

 

Competition Team Training Starts Tonight

For all our memberswho wish to contest the sport side of Taekwondo, we commence our training tonight
Patterns (Poomse) Training starts 5.45pm
Sparring Training starts 6.45pm at the Bunbury Catholic College Gym

 

Tuesday 3rd February 2009

Jasmine Selected in the Advanced GAP (Gifted Athlete Program)

Current Taekwondo Central Club Champion Jasmine Klumpp was recently selected for the state wide Advanced Gifted Athlete Program.. Jasmine joined other elite Athletes selected to further educate her on Sports Science & Life skills to help further herself and her knowledge.
Workshops included leadership, promotions, sports media, injury prevention, developing self awareness, sports nutrition, managing transitions, elite athlete pathways and drugs in sport. The program is run by The Department of Sport & Recreation (DSR) and The Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS)

Tuesday 20th January 2009

Taekwondo & Little Dragons Starts on 2nd February

Due to some double bookings, hall maintenance and some hall unavailability we have had to rescheduled our 2009 start to 2nd February. We appologise for any inconvenience this may cause

 

Sunday 21st December 2008

Justin Earns His Jishin Jujitsu - Judo Blackbelt


Ross Delport demonstrates a Kesa Gutame (Scarf Hold) on Ajana Plunkett while Justin Warren put a Mekura Kesa Gutame (Pillow Scarf Hold) on Sensei Phil Morgan at The Jishin Jujitsu Bunbury Grading.

Justin applies an armbar from underneath
Shihan Kelly Morgan demonstrates on Sensei Phil Morgan
Justin Warren & Mitch Delport practise drills

Taekwondo Central Head Instructor Justin Warren was one of 9 people who passed their level on Saturdays Bunbury Jishin Jujitsu Grading, Congratulations to Jasmine Klumpp, Jake Klumpp, Ajana Plunkett, Kyle Hayes, Ashley Howlett, Ross Delport, who passed their first level in Jishin Jujitsu, already they are all 1st or 2nd Dan Blackbelts in Taekwondo. Darren Lock & Jason Fost who multibelt grading landed them at Green Belt and Justin Warren earning his Blackbelt in the martial art. We wish to thank Shihan Kelly Morgan (6th Degree Blackbelt) & Sensei Phil Morgan for a great look into this Martial Art

 

Saturday 20th December 2008

Jasmine Klumpp Wins "The Central Cup"

As long as Taekwondo Central is here, Jasmine Klumpp will forever be remembered as one of the clubs greatest. Jasmine cemented her trophy with Winning the World Championship Taekwondo Selections, Fought at the Junior World Championships and won a silver in both Sparring and Patterns in Taekwondo's Homeland of Korea. Jasmine also hold a -Smarter Than Smoking Sports Scholarship. Jasmine is a member of the clubs Leadership Team and recently has also helped instruct both Little Dragons & Taekwondo Central. Jasmine is a great Role Model for others and is one of the favourites with the younger girls (and Boys) of the club. (Other results released soon)

 

End Of Year Trophy Winners

Thankyou to the many people who helped make Taekwondo Central A Huge Success and thanks to all members & family who come on down and got involved, it was a great night for all, and it was great to see so many people together having a great time. A big Thankyou to our men at the bbq, Craig Klumpp & Joe Castro, also Lorelle Klumpp, Sue Delport, Sonya Castro and Danielle Castro, and thankyou to Joe & Sonya Castro for supplying the bbq for the night

Major Trophy Winners

Taekwondo Central Cup - Ciubs Fairest & Best
Jasmine Klumpp

Taekwondo Central 2007 Overall Club Champion
Ajana Plunkett

Best Sparring Competitor "McDonald Trophy"
Ajana Plunkett (Pictured Below)

Best Patterns Competitor "Bezant Trophy"
Ross Delport (Pictured Above)

Best Little Dragon "Almond Trophy"
Ryan Vince



Best Attitude "Resta Trophy"
Liam Heidt

Most Improved "Warren Trophy"
Ebony Bilcich

Award of Courage
Blake Westbrook



Justins "Club Role Model" Trophy
Lorelle Klumpp

Melissas "Club Role Model" Trophy
Jake Klumpp

Laurens "Club Role Model" Trophy
Dylan Page

Most Disciplined
Ashley AJ Howlett

Service Acknowledgement
Lauren Bezant

 

Friday 19th December 2008

Come Party With Us Tonight

Tonight, starting 6.30pm at the Bunbury Catholic College Sports Centre (Gym), we will hold a small party celebration by having a FREE sausage sizzle and drinks for our members, the event will also see who the winner of "The Taekwondo Central Cup" for 2008. There will be many trophies and awards to give out and lots of fun so come on down
ALL MEMBERS WELCOME

 

Wednesday 17th December 2008

Judo Seminar Times For Saturday

Dont forget, this Saturday is time to refine your ground skills with a Judo / Jishin Jujitsu Seminar in Bunbury from 6th Degree Judo Blackbelt - Shihan Kelly Morgan. The day will be divided into 3 seperate classes

9.30am - 11.30am - Ground Fighting Techniques
1.30pm - 3.30pm - Throws & Takedowns
4.00pm - 6.30pm - Grading Seminar & Grading

We hope you come on down and learn from an expert in their style

 

Monday 15th December 2008

Grading Week Starts Tonight

Good Luck to all members who earned their grading invitation last week. Our grading week will commence tonight - Monday 15th December - Friday 19th December. For Little Dragons we will just need 1 Lesson to cover your grading, for Taekwondo Central Members, we will need 2 Lessons to cover the full grading.

 

Friday 12th December 2008

Busselton Grading Tonight

Good Luck to all members of Busselton Taekwondo Central & Busselton Little Dragons for their grading on tonight. Examinations will start from 3.45pm at the Busselton Community Youth Centre. You must have earned your grading envelope to grade

Last Chance To Earn Your Grading Envelope Tonight

For all members from Taekwondo Central & Little Dragons in Bunbury, Eaton, Australind & Dalyellup, tonight is the last chance to earn your grading invitation (envelope) at the Bunbury Catholic College Gym at Rodstead St Bunbury. The class will start at 5.45 and will be followed by competition training starting 6.45. After tonight grading invitations will close for 2008. We will comence grading at normal class times next week.

 

Thursday 11th December 2008

Need Inspiration?

Click Here - (Thanks Sue for sending it over)

 

Tuesday 9th December 2008

Thankyou To Jasmine Klumpp

I would just like to take the opportunity to thank Jasmine Klumpp for stepping up and helping us at our busiest time of the year. With some of our classes numbers pushing 40 and still growing, we have certainly welcomed the help and experience of the Taekwondo Champion. Jasmine has also been assisting with the Girls School Self Defence Classes held at the Bunbury Catholic College and has been a great example to the girls on what can be achieved with dedication and discipline.

Thanks Jazzy. Its greatly appreciated

 

Monday 8th December 2008

Grading Invitations Handed Out This Week

All Taekwondo Central & Little Dragons who are planning on grading next week, must earn their grading envelope this week to be able to grade. The invitation to grade will be handed to all members who have adequate skill & attendance.

We have had some parents who expect their children to grade if they pay the examination fee, we just wanted to make the point that members must be able to show the level required, we do not give our levels away to anybody, you must prove to us you are worthy of the level. We take great pride in the level of club and believe the standard we set is the reason our students martial arts level is so high

Thankyou Newton Moore Senior High School & Bunbury Catholic College

We just wanted to take the opportunity to thank the Phys Rec staff at Newton Moore Senior High School & The Bunbury Catholic College for your continual support of our School Self Defence & Girls Self Defence classes. Its been a great opportunity to get involved with the class members and teach the art we love so much

 

Thursday 4th December 2008

Busselton Ironman Demo Cancelled

We have just recieved notice that the Busselton Ironman Sports Expo in which our demo team was going to perform has just been cancelled, so Demo Training will not be on this Friday as previously stated in class this week.
Friday Training will now be the usual
5.40pm - 6.40pm - Grading Practice
6.40pm - 8.00pm - Sparring Training

 

Monday 1st December 2008

New Blackbelts

Congratulations to our newest recruits to Blackbelt, all of our students did our club very proud at last sundays Blackbelt grading under the Taekwondo Ohdokwan system. Well done to Ross Delport and Roberta Worrall who achieved 1st Poom Blackbelt, Lorelle Klumpp and Ajana Plunkett who achieved 2nd Dan & 2nd Poom Blackbelt and Lauren Bezant who become Taekwondo Centrals first 3rd Dan Blackbelt since our clubs beginning in 1999. Our club is very proud of you and your achievements. A special mention to Ross Delport who despit having stitches in his knee from a school ground trip up, soldiered on and achieved one of the top marks of the whole grading from the panel of higher dan blackbelts.

Pictured above - Lorelle Klumpp, Justin Warren, Lauren Bezant
Ross Delport, Roberta Worrall, Ajana Plunkett

 

Wednesday 25th November 2008

Interesting U.S. Article On Taekwondo

"Taekwondo is gaining the attention of several families seeking to come closer together or to release stress and gain discipline in today’s world"

For full story - Click Here

Great Response From Dalyellup Demo

We received very warm response from our Taekwondo Demonstration held at The 2008 Dalyellup Founders Day. Thanks to all our teams or your involvement, it was great to see how well we pulled it together for the day. Pictured above is Lauren Bezant and Justin Warren demonstrating a 1 Step Sparring Routine. Our next Demonstration will be at the Busselton Ironman Competition on the 7th December.

 

Monday 24th November 2008

Who Will Be Our Club Champion For 2008?

It's a close count and it's always a hard decision, What makes it so special? Well Taekwondo Central has now some 250 members involved with the club and from that our club produces large amounts of State and Australian and International Champions every year, so picking the person who really excels is not an easy task as every year we have many students who we could hand the trophy to and be very happy with our decision. Each year the person who has won the prestigious award has just showed that special little extra talent, tried that extra in training and got the results to back it up. The year they were chosen they showed great integrity, respect and were a great role models to others.

Previous Winners Were

1999 Greg Ventris - Bunbury (Red Belt)
2000 Erin Bezant - Australind (Red Belt)
2001 Matthew Jones - Bunbury (Yellow Belt)
2002 Amy Fortescue - Dalyellup (Blue Belt)
2003 Rebecca Smith - Dalyellup (Blue Belt)
2004 Rebecca Smith - Dalyellup (Red Belt)
2005 Ben Jerez - Dalyellup (Red Belt)
2006 Ross Delport - Dalyellup (Blue Belt)
2007 Ajana Plunkett - Eaton (Red Belt)

Our 2008 Taekwondo Central Club Champion will be announced at our Wind-Up / 21st December 2008

Awards to be presented on the night are

Club Champion 2008 The Central Cup
Best Sparring Competitor 2008
Best Patterns Competitor 2008
Best Little Dragon
Best Attitude
Most Disciplined
Award of Courage
Justin's "Role Model Trophy"
Melissa's "Role Model Trophy"
Lauren's "Role Model Trophy"

 

Friday 21st November 2008

Taekwondo Ohdokwan Dan Grading Details

For our members who are attempting the next Dan Grading.
Heres the details

30th November
Thornlie Community Center
14 Glenbrook Road, Thornlie

10:30am Start

For our members going for the grading, we are taking the class through their whole grading on
Monday & Wednesday 7.35pm - 8.35pm and
Friday 5.40pm - 6.40pm
at the Bunbury Catholic College Sports Center in Rodsted St, Bunbury.
Blackbelts are always welcome to use the preceeding class on Monday and Wednesday at 6.35 - 7.35pm
at the Bunbury Catholic College Sports Center in Rodsted St, Bunbury if they wish to get extra training

Best of luck to you all

Demo Training Tonight In Bunbury

All Persons who trained this week will have heard my class announcement this week. all members who are involved in our demonstration on Dalyellup Founders Day, please turn up tonight for Demo practise. the class will be run alongside our usual 5.40 Bunbury training. There is also a practise session for Blackbelts to practise their upcoming grading

The class will then be followed by tournament training at 6.40

 

Wednesday 19th November 2008

Blackbelt Taekwondo Ohdokwan Applications Due Tonight

For all members who wish to attempt the upcoming Blackbelt examination, please have forms, passport photos etc in tonight at the Blackbelt Masterclass to be posted tomorrow to the examiners

Best Of The West Variety Show

We have been forwarded the "Best Of The West" Variety Show advertising poster for the upcoming event on the 14th December, Please click here to see the poster (pdf format) and show details. tickets go on sale from December at
The New Lyric Theatre - 7 Bourke St Bunbury (Box Office Open Saturday December 6th & 13th 10am - 2pm)
Or tickets can be reserved through Justin & Mel at the attendance Book

 

Friday 14th November 2008

Eaton Super Dragons Stepping Up

Shelby Lock & Zoe Brown are 2 of the top performers at Taekwondo Centrals - Super Dragons Grading, both earning their Black Dragons recently and completing the Dragons syllabus. Both Shelby & Zoe who train at Thursdays Eaton Super Dragons class at the Eaton Recreation Centre displayed an amazing knowledge of skill to easily make it to the top of their class. The 2 Super Dragons now move on to the Taekwondo Central Syllabus and make the steps towards a world Blackbelt qualification. Great Job Girls - keep up the good work

Busselton Little Dragons Double Grade

It was all smiles from Andrew & Julia Murray from Busselton Little Dragons Class who Passed both Green & Blue Dragons from their last grading, the two Busselton students showed an amazing display of skill to gain top marks for their examination to pass two belts at once, a feat rarely seen in the Taekwondo Central's Little Dragon Syllabus. The 2 Busselton Super Dragons now will attempt their Purple Dragon at the end of the year grading. Well done to both of you

 

Wednesday 12th November 2008

Blackbelt Grading Selection Tonight


For all Blackbelts who have been training for their next Dan / Poom Grading, please be at the Blackbelt Class Tonight 7.30 - 8.30pm at the Bunbury Catholic College Gym. Justin will be selecting the persons ready and handing out the appropriate forms to attempt the grading tonight. All Blackbelt & Cho Dan Bo's are welcome to practise at the earlier 6.30 - 7.30 class held before. Best of luck to all attempting this level.

Judo - Jishin Jujitsu Seminar


6th Dan Blackbelt Kelly Morgan (Pictured Right) will be in Bunbury 20th December for a Judo - Jishin Jujitsu Seminar for any Taekwondo Central Member who wants to learn some Throws, Takedown, and Controls. The seminar will be followed by a Grading Seminar and finishing with a belt grading for any Taekwondo Central Blackbelt who wants to earn their first level in this style and Justins Judo students who will also grade. Justin will also attempt his Blackbelt grading later that night.

For further information about Kelly & this Martial Arts System & services please Click Here

 

Wednesday 5th November 2008

Fantastic Response from "Relay For Life" Demonstration

We have had some amazing comments back from the Relay for life demo, with all our members involved putting on an amazing display of Martial Arts Prowess. Starting off with Ben Buxton breaking a board with a Backflip kick and flowing to some great board breaking, self defence and kicking demonstrations. Donny The Little Dragon was a huge success with the kids, giving out stickers and recieving many warm hugs from many children getting involved in the cancer fundraising event. Donny was also reunited with his mate Doopa the Dog after they first met at last years Worsley Alumina Christmas tree celebration.

We would like to thank all of the team who donated their time to the event, we were told just under $300 000 were raised over the whole weekend.

 

Saturday 1st November 2008

Great Fun Had By All At Capoeira Seminar
 
 
 

Thankyou to George & Paulo for an amazing journey into the history, dance, martial arts defence, instruments, music & singing of Capoeira. It was a great learning experience to us all with some 9 members making the trip over to Eclipse Martial Arts in Collie to join a great crowd of people all interested in expanding their martial arts horizon. Thankyou to Eclipse Martial Arts Head Instructor Brad Emmett for extending an invitation to us.

 

Wednesday 29th October 2008

 Capoeira Seminar. (Brazilian Dance Martial Art)

In the ongoing tradition of or martial arts club of not being single minded and sticking to one martial art system of Taekwondo
we would like to offer the opportunity for our members to get involved with the Brazilian Dance Martial Art of Capoeira, we are very fortunate to have been extended an invitation to get involved and learn some of this amazing martial art on Saturday Morning - 1st November at 9am.

Capoeira is an amazing acrobatic style of self defence that was developed as a fighting system hidden within dance moves so Brazilian Slaves could learn to protect themselves without their masters realising. Anyone interested can you please let me know by Friday night training in Bunbury so we can give an approximate number to the organisers.
Capoeira practitioners also learn traditional Brazilian style instruments and singing. It going to be great fun and a great learning experience for any Taekwondo Central members interested

Click Here for more info about Capoeira
Click Here for some amazing Capoeira footage to get an idea of what its about


Friday 24th October 2008

Justin Graded By UFC & Brazilian Jiujitsu Legend - Royce Gracie
(Blast From The Past Article - thanks Jackson for forwarding it to us)

MARTIAL ARTS: Local instructor Justin Warren has continued his journey in martial arts by recently being graded by Brazilian Jiujitsu legend Royce Gracie - Click Here


Thursday 23rd October 2008

Friday Night Classes At Dalyellup Community Centre - 24th October

Taekwondo Central will hold its normal Friday night training at the Dalyellup Community Centre for the 24th October instead of the usual Bunbury Catholic College Gym due to year 12 graduation this week. Class times are exactly the same and we look forward to seeing all the team at a different venue for this night only.



Tuesday 21st October 2008

Best Of The West Talent Show

We have been presented with an amazing opportunity to showcase our demonstration team. We have been asked to perform at an upcoming talent show in Bunbury, simular to TV's Australias got talent, we plan to put on an unforgetable demo. This is the first time we will venture into thistype of show and I think will be a great opportunity to do something we have never attempted before. So if you have talent - get down to our Sunday Demo Team Training to be selected in the team and lets get the show on the road.


Sunday 18th October 2008

- Arnis - Escrima - Kali Seminar

Taekwondo Central Members from Bunbury were treated to a Kali - Escrima - Arnis Seminar in Perth.
Justin Warren, Melissa Warren, Lauren Bezant, Lorelle Klumpp, Jasmine Klumpp, Jake Klumpp, Ben Buxton & Ajana Plunkett were all treated to some 6 hours of skills and drills to improve weapon defence skills & basic weapon use.A great time was had by our members learning some different Stick & Knife fighting skills to add to our weapon defence

Run by Grand Master Rodel Dagoc (8th Dan Blackbelt - Arnis), Hanshi Tino Ceberano (8th Dan Blackbelt Goju Karate) and EddieTaweel. It was an interesting look at some effective ways to control an armed attacker.



Friday 17th October 2008

Leadership Team Meeting Sunday

We are having our first leadership team meeting this Sunday 19th October at 4pm, anybody who wishes to be involved for this term, can you please turn up


Thursday 16th October 2008

Demonstration Team Tryouts

We are seeking members to be in our demonstration team, as we have 4 -5 bookings until the end of the year, so its time to get our team organised and start training

Time - 5pm / Sunday 19th October
Outside Bunbury Catholic College Gym
Cost $5 per person
open to all belts


Stick & Knife Defence Seminar This Weekend

AN EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN AN EXCITING WEEKEND SEMINAR AND EXPERIENCE FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS BOUGHT TO YOU BY WORLD RENOWNED MARTIAL ARTS EXPERTS,
GRAND MASTER RODEL DAGOOC – 8TH DAN MODERN ARNIS
HANSHI TINO CEBERANO – 8TH DAN GOJU KARATE

SINGLE AND DOUBLE STICK

EMPTY HAND/STICK DEFENCE

STICK DISARM TECHNIQUES

EMPTY HAND LOCKING TECHNIQUES

KNIFE HANDLING AND DISARMING

9:30AM SATURDAY 18TH OCTOBER - See Justin in class if interested


Friday 26th September 2008

Thankyou

Thankyou to all our members and students for your loyalty & support, our club wouldnt run without students to train

I just wanted to say thanks to many people for their help and contribution this term. The many parents who give a hand, Melissa Warren for all the office work and background support, Lorelle Klumpp for helping us expand our teaching to different audiences. The Leadership Team of Ajana Plunkett, Jake Klumpp, Kyle Hayes, AJ Howlett, Ross Delport for your consistant support, were a great team. Thankyou to June & Michelle, Lorelle & Craig, Dave, Tanya & Matt and Sue & Mitch for running the Leadership Team around.

Thankyou to Jasmine Klumpp for stepping up when the club has needed it and being such a positive role model for the youth and a big thankyou to Lauren Bezant, for your continued support and belief in what we teach, It takes high quality to teach the numbers we do and Lauren has really shown great leadership and give me some great ideas on furthering the club, Thanks Lozzy

Last Chance To Grade Tonight

From 5.45pm at The Bunbury Catholic College Gym tonight is your last chance to finish the Inclass Grading for this Term, we will break over the holiday period and our classes will return on Tuesday 14th October. Busselton Taekwondo Central & Little Dragons will also have their grading tonight starting 3.45pm


Success & Failure have their role

Most people think that failure is bad and success is good. Lets change your thinking about that if you fall into that category. I will give you that failure isn't fun and success is, but I think the following is true: Both failure and success are good... if you know what their specific purpose is.

Of course we know that success is good, but why? Success is good because it confirms things for us.

Success confirms our plans.
Success confirms our decisions.
Success confirms our resources.
Success confirms our strategies.
Success confirms our hunches.
Success confirms our teamwork.
Success confirms our risks.
Success confirms a lot of things!

So when you are successful, ask yourself the following question: What does this success confirm in my mind?

Now, what about failure? What is the role of failure and how in the world can it be GOOD? Failure's role is to teach us. We learn from failure.

Failure teaches us that we need to change our plans.
Failure teaches us that we need to change our decisions.
Failure teaches us that we need to change our resources.
Failure teaches us that we need to change our strategies.
Failure teaches us that we need to change our hunches.
Failure teaches us that we need to change our teamwork.
Failure teaches us that we need to change our risks.
Failure teaches us that we need to change a lot of things!

But at least now we know one more thing that won't work! With every failure, we learn one more way we can abandon and focus in on what may be the correct way in the future! When we look at it that way, we set ourselves up for a powerfully successful future! So when you fail, ask yourself this question: What does this failure teach me? Remember, Success and Failure are both good. They can both be your friend... If you know what role they are to play in your life. Learn From Failure and Confirm with Success


Monday 22nd September 2008

Grading Week Starts Tonight

From Today to Friday will be a complete Grading Week for all of the Taekwondo Central & Little Dragons classes. To grade you must have recieved your grading envelope (Invitation) during the last week. Please just hand your envelope sealed (with correct fees inside) in when you pay for class at the attendance book. All Members will need your experience book to grade.

For people who havent received your grading envelope or are not grading, we will be breaking now until the 14th September (Tuesday). We welcome back all current and new members at this time for Term 4 (Spring Training)

Indigenous Womens Self Defence Course

This 6 week Self Defence and Personal Safety Course is for Indigenous women of the South West.
This fun course caters for women of all ages and fitness levels. The easy to learn skills are designed to protect and improve safety. The instructor is a 4th Dan black belt in Taekwondo, who specialises in teaching Self Defence classes for Women.

When: Every Tuesday 11am until 12.30pm October 14th until November 18th.
Where: St Elizabeth Church Hall 18 Little Street Carey Park.
Bring: Water bottle
Wear: Comfortable shoes
Learn Self Defence in a safe, comfortable environment.
Places are limited, please book by phoning:
Lynette Jetta on 9721 9256, or Sue Henry on 0429 373 890.



Friday 19th September 2008

Tonight Is The Last Chance To Earn Your Grading Envelope (Invitation)

Friday 5.35pm, Bunbury Catholic College Sports Centre is your last chance to earn your grading envelope, Without the envelope you are not able to attempt the grading. The Instructors will be there to help any who wish to still participate in your belt promotion

 

Wednesday 17th September 2008

Grading Week Commences On Monday -
Collect Your Grading Envelope This Week


Its That time of the term when we will examine our members to see who is ready for a belt promotion. As the start of the school holidays is a long weekend, we have decided to make the examination within your normal weekly class times so people can enjoy the few days off.

To be able to grade you need to collect a grading envelope from one of the Taekwondo Central Instructors. After getting the OK from them that your level is good enough, your ready to attempt the examination.

Click Here to find out how you can qualify


Challenge Day A Great Success

Our 2008 Challenge Day was a huge success with 25 "Have A Go" Sparring Bouts from all levels and sizes from 20kg - 90kg and we were very impressed with some of the hidden talent within the club yet to have a go at competition sparring.

With some amazing flying side kick winners almost jumping their height and a musical creative pattern by Maya Smith & Joanne Nel and the fun and fast gladiator that always shows some amazing timing skills. Thanks to Donny the Dragon for talikng time out to come and visit all the kids and give out some stickers. A big thankyou to all the persons who got involved at the Bring A Friend Session.

50 Gold Medals were given out to all persons who got involved but the event would not have run so well without the help of the Leadership Team and other persons. I would also like to take time out to thank

Lauren Bezant - Lorelle Klumpp - Jasmine Klumpp - Branden Madaffari - Chris Madaffari - Jake Klumpp -
Ajana Plunkett - AJ Howlett - Ross Delport -Blair Wooton - Mitch Delport - June Phyllis

Anybody who took pictures of their children or the event are welcome to send them to our email kidshield@hotmail.com and we will put it on our result page (finishing soon)

 

Wednesday 10th September 2008

Get Your Challenge Day Forms In


Our Challenge Day is Approaching Fast, so get your forms in this week. The nomination closing date is Friday and you can hand the form in at your class or drop it off at any of our training times Click Here.
Its a Win - Win Situation with every member that enters will recieve a gold medal just for having a go, as thats what its all about - HAVING A GO. We have competitions to suit all ages from Little Dragons to Taekwondo Central members


Tuesday 9th September 2008

3 Gold from 6 Competitors at Taekwondo Australia National Championships in Sydney



Well done to our team of representatives from the Australian Taekwondo Championships held over the last week in Sydney's Homebush Stadium who returned with 3 Gold, 1 Silver & 1 Bronze from just 6 competitors. With many of our guns not competing this time due to the International Competitions we have had success in this year, our team did us very proud and kept our clubs performance reputation intact and raising our Australian Champions number to 58 trained since 1999.

Dalyellups Ross Delport (Pictured) was the gun of the team winning 4 fights to take out the Australian Sparring Title. Unfortunately Ross had accidentally been put up a weight group which left him as the lightest and smallest competitor in his division. Ross had to fight the previous 2 time undefeated Australian Champion from Queensland who easily qualified through on the other side of the draw to set up a final between between the 2 Taekwondo Champions.

With 10 seconds remaining at the end of the fight, Ross found himself a point down until he landed a sharp counterkick to score some 3 seconds before the end of the fight making the scores tied at 3 All, taking the competition to sudden death round (Next points wins). Justin and Ross then set up a stratagy to expose the Queenslanders weekness which proved to be the down fall of Ross's opponent and giving Ross the victory after landing a strong chest kick that scored and won Ross the Australian Title.

Australind Taekwondo Central student Liam Heidt (Pictured right) also took out the gold on his first attempt by frustrating his opponent and landing some very strong attack kicks to take out the Australian Title

Medal Winners Were
GOLD - Ross Delport (Dalyellup), Liam Heidt (Australind), Katy Jones (Burekup)
SILVER - Lorelle Klumpp (Roelands)
BRONZE - Ajana Plunkett (Burekup)

 

Tuesday 2nd September 2008

No Training This Week For The Following Classes

We are sorry for any inconvenience. Due to the Australian Taekwondo Championships in Sydney from 4 - 6 September.
The following classes WILL NOT be on for this week. Normal training will resume from Tuesday 9th September

No Taekwondo or Little Dragons classes
Tuesday 2-9-08 (Eaton, Australind)
Wednesday 3-8-08 (Bunbury, Dalyellup)
Friday 5-9-08 (Busselton, Bunbury

 

Saturday 30th August 2008

Conditioning Training & Leadership Team Training Sunday

Our Conditioning workout is designed to increase your explosive strength, speed & muscle endurance, great for any sport and fantastic for your Taekwondo, (Any member is welcome to try it out) - The class will be held 3pm outside at the Bunbury Catholic College Stairs and we ask just $5 for the workout. Leadership Team Training is at 4pm.

 

Thursday 28th August 2008

Family "Have A Go" Challenge Day Resceduled to Sunday 14th September

We were unable to use the gym this weekend as the Bunbury Catholic College needed the venue, so we have rescheduled to 14th September. Please collect the new forms & info sheets during class. We appologise for any inconvenience.

 

Saturday 21st August 2008

Australian Championships Division List

Please check for your name on the latest released Taekwondo Australia Inc Australian Championships in Sydney
Sparring List - Click Here
Poomse List - Click Here

Sunday Conditioning Training

Conditioning Training Restarts today and any member is welcome to get involved.
Our Conditioning workout is designed to increase your explosive strength, speed & muscle endurance, great for any sport and fantastic for your Taekwondo - The class will be held 3pm outside the Bunbury Catholic College Gym and we ask just $5 for the workout

Leadership Meeting Sunday

Can all Leadership Team members please meet at 4pm

 

Tuesday 19th August 2008

An Article from 2001, A Blast From The Past
"Fighter Sets His Own Limits

Check Out this article from the vault of the Bunbury Mail that was recently sent to me
Click Here


Australian Team Selection Tournament AIS 4th and 5th October


As the only recognised sports association for the determination of offical Australian Teams for WTF Sanctioned non-olympic events Sports Taekwondo Australia is proud to announce details of Junior and Senior Team selections for:

2008 World Poomse Championships - Istanbul, Turkey, Dec 2008 (dates yet to be confirmed)
2008 Oceania Championships - Auckland, New Zealand, Dec 6-7
2008 Commonwealth Championships - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Nov.22-23

The Australian Junior and Senior teams for the above events will be determined at the selection tournament to be held 4-5 October 2008 at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra - for full information and entry details follow the links below:

Australian Team Selection (click here)
Poomsae Teams Selection (click here)
Junior Sparring Teams Selection (click here)
Entry Form (click here)
Coach Registration (click here)
Senior Sparring Teams Selection (click here)
Entry Form (click here)
Coach Registration (click here)

Please hand your form in Friday Competition Training 29th August 2008

New Taekwondo Central Webpage

Have a sneak preview of our new webpage in the future
www.tkdcentral.com.au


Watch Olympic Taekwondo On SBS

Its Here, Olympic Taekwondo will be televised on SBS on both Thursday & Friday. Please click Below to see the schedules and our Aussie Team, Times are based on Sydney Times +2hrs for WA time
Thursday - Click Here
Friday - Click Here
Check Out Our Aussie Team - Click Here

Sunday 17th August 2008

Day 2 of State Championships Shows The New Generation Of Taekwondo Central Step Up In Sparring

Lorelle Klumpp, Ross Delport, Plaxy Piercey, Tracy Wiliamson, Jayde Schwalb all contributed to Taekwondo Centrals 9 gold win over the weekends STA State Taekwondo Championships, The Team was 1/2 full of first time competitors and they really stepped up and had a go, Thanks to Lauren, Jasmine & Jake who all assisted with coaching and preparation of students. Ross Delport was Taekwondo Centrals top performer with 3 Gold over the Weekend, making his total 6 for this year. The Teams Total Medal Tally

Gold (9)- Lorelle Klumpp, Ross Delport (3), Plaxy Peircey, Tracy Williamson & Jayde Schwalb, Maya Smith, Liam Heidt

Silver (10) - Ashley Howlett (2), Jake Klumpp (2), Ajana Plunkett, Nigel Heidt, Dylan Page, Blake Edwards, Marco Spadaccini, Tanya Howlett

Bronze (4)) - Ashley Howlett, Ajana Plunkett, Josh Castro, Danielle Castro



Saturday 16th August 2008

Maya Smith wins WA State Poomse Title At Day 1
Of STA State Taekwondo Championships

 


Unless you train at Dalyellup Taekwondo Central, most people in Taekwondo Central Probably weren't aware of Maya Smith. Well After today Maya Smith is now the State Poomse Champion after winning her division today. Maya was joined by Ross Delport who won 2 Golds, and Liam Heidt to also win The championship gold. Well done to other medal winners including AJ Howlette - 2 Silver, Jake Klumpp - Silver, Nigel Heidt - Silver Ajana Plunkett - Bronze
Pictured Above Top L - R Maya Smith . Liam Heidt - Ross Delport - Nigel Heidt
Pictured Above Middle L - R - Ajana Plunkett
Pictured Below L - R AJ Howlett (With Trademark Mohawk) - Ross Delport - Jake Klummp (and Yes thats Ross feeding)

Friday 15th August 2008

No Leadership Or Conditioning Training This Weekend

Due to the Sports Taekwondo Australia WA State Championships on this weekend, we will not have any Leadership Team Training or Conditioning Training

 


Final Sparring Draw for STA State Championships
Senior Draw
Junior Draw

Wednesday 13th August 2008


Draft Sparring Draw for STA State Championships

We have got a draw for members to look at, to check divisions.
Can All members please make sure they stay within their listed weight classes. We have scales at class if you need them.
The following have no division, but if you find one you would like to contest, let me know asap
Liam Heidt & Katy Jones
Senior Draw
Junior Draw

 

Thursday 7th August 2008

See Our Latest Add

Thankyou Shelley and the Bunbury Mail for doing a great story on the club in last weeks Bunbury Mail Paper. For all who missed it. Click Here

Sunday 3rd August 2008

Sunday Conditioning Training

Conditioning Training Restarts today and any member is welcome to get involved.
Our Conditioning workout is designed to increase your explosive strength, speed & muscle endurance, great for any sport and fantastic for your Taekwondo - The class will be held 3pm outside the Bunbury Catholic College Gym and we ask just $5 for the workout

 

Friday 1st August 2008

STA State Championships Forms Due Tonight

If you have set the goal of competing at The Sports Taekwondo Australia WA State Championships, forms need to be handed in tonight at Competition Team training, Forms can be uploaded below and scales will be at class tonight to get correct weights

Invitation - Click Here
Program / Flyer - Click Here
Poomse (Patterns) Form - Click Here
Sparring Forms - Click Here

Leadership Team Meeting On Sunday

Leadership Team will be on for this month (August), Can all the Leadership Team please meet at 4pm on Sunday

 

Thursday 24th July 2008

Great News From A Possible Abduction Tragedy

We are very thankfull, that a possible tragedy had a great turn around in Fremantle recently, One of our Little Dragons from Eaton had a scary experience from a Snatch and Grab attempt, We are so proud of this young mans quick reaction in escaping - based from a game we play in our Little Dragons Classes. Blakes reactions got him to safety.

We would like to thank mum for the feedback also, we fully believe in the skills we teach, but its even better to see they sunk in and are usable by young children to protect themselves. We hope that young Blake is ok and his confidence still intact, and like to congratulate him on reacting quickly & correctly. Well Done Buddy.

Blake is the second student from our Little Dragons to escape this type of predator attack, the other was some 4 years ago when a younger Crispin foiled a possible grab attempt in which he used our "Chop Off" defence to escape harm in local Australind. Its a reminder that you must always think of your own safety

Taekwondo Australia Inc National Championships Nomination Forms

CURRENT AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION COUNT = 54 (1999 - 2007)

Can all persons who have earned the right to represent W.A. at the upcoming Australian Taekwondo Championships in Sydney, please get your nomination forms into the Attendance Book at Friday Night Competition Team Training, we need to send the forms to the WA State Manager and then get them over East before Monday 4th August

I wish to post the forms (Monday Morning)

http://www.taekwondoaustralia.org.au/compss/Nationals2008/2008_Nationals_Package_Final%20_2_.pdf
or try going via
http://www.taekwondoaustralia.org.au/calendar/nat_tourn.html

Are You Our Next Super Parent???

Tanya Howlett (Pictured above with Tournament Director) has become Taekwondo Centrals next Super Parent after winning the World Taekwondo Culture Expo in Korea for the Red Belt Division, Tanya defeated U.S.A. in the final when Tanya hunted out her opponents weekness and then attacked until the referee stopped the fight before the end of the round. The Aggressive Style was too overwhelming for her opponent, with Tanya's speed and power leaving her dumbfounded and wondering what just hit her. Tanya's son and Leadership Team member AJ Ashley Howlett also returned with Gold.

Tanya now steps up into an evergrowing number of parents starting Taekwondo with their children as a bonding exercise and are finding their passion for the sport too. In the Past the club has produced a number of Australian Champion Parents including

Lorelle Klumpp - 3 time Australian Champion
Les Davies - 2 time Australian Champion
Peter Hill - 2 time Australian Champion
John Stewart - Australian Champion

Sunday 20th July 2008

Term 3 Commences Tuesday 22nd July

As we run our classes by the school term, there will be no classes for both Little Dragons & Taekwondo Central on Monday 21st July. We look forward to having everyone back involved in our classes.

 

Tuesday 15th July 2008

Check out our latest paper stories online

http://bunbury.yourguide.com.au/news/local/sport/other/bunbury-team-wins-gold-in-taekwondo-homeland/812479.aspx

http://bunbury.yourguide.com.au/news/local/sport/general/international-focus-paying-rewards-for-martial-artists/808582.aspx

 

Tuesday 15th July 2008

Taekwondo Central Bunbury wins Gold In Taekwondo Homeland

6 of Taekwondo Centrals Competition Team, returned home from the World Taekwondo Culture Expo Championships in Muju, South Korea with 4 Gold Medals between them.

!0 year old Burekup resident Ajana Plunkett was one of the top performers when
Ajana started the day with a bronze medal in the Poomse (Patterns) Competition, then followed it up with a fantastic performance in the sparring competition. After defeating the Local Korean Fighter in the first round, Ajana then went on to defeat USA in the final to win the Gold. Ajana has been a great performer over the last year She is the current clubs Central Cup Holder for the clubs “Best of the Best”.

Our experience was great exposure to the Home of Taekwondo and their level.
We attended seminars from different masters, we saw fantastic sparring at a Korean University Championships at the World Centre of Taekwondo “The Kukkiwon”, The World Champions Demonstration Team - The Korean Tigers, and were treated to banquets of food and martial arts entertainment both live and on TV. said Instructor Justin Warren. It was paradise to many of us.

The Clubs final result was

4 Gold - Ajana Plunkett, Jake Klumpp, AJ Howlett, Tanya Howlett
2 Silver – AJ Howlett, Jasmine Klumpp (2)
1 Bronze – Ajana Plunkett

Branden Madafarri was eliminated in the quarter final, narrowly being defeated by Korea

Saturday 30th June 2008

Donny The Little Dragon a hit at Grand Cinemas Bunbury


Donny was very well received at the Bunbury Grand Cinema Complex, with handouts and a crew to hang out with made it a fun time for all. Thanks to our Leadership Team Members who come down to lend a hand. Thanks to Blair & Lorelle for helping Donny. We have bumped into many people who said they saw him at the cinema complex. Donny was a big hit with some of the real small kids who followed him around waving at him and giving giant hugs.

New Electronic Chestguard, Our Sports Future

While in Turkey for Jasmine at The World Junior Taekwondo Championships, we were lucky enough to see a display of the Electronic Chestguard that are the sporting future of Taekwondo. below are the pics we took of them. For the competitors selected in the upcoming Oceanic Championship, you will get to use them.

Story taken from Otago Times (New Zealand)

Taekwondo has embraced the electronic age to make its sport simpler. The Korean martial art has long entrusted judging to the human eye. Two fighters roam the ring and four judges are positioned around the edges to note when clean hits are made. But now, taekwondo is going high-tech.

"It takes the human element right out of the scoring side of things. You have to hit the pad with significant force. "That creates an electronic pulse, which goes back to the computer and scores the point." Unfortunately human judges often missed clean hits. In the current system, three of the four judges have to register a hit by either fighter for a point to be awarded.

The electronic pads can be set according the ability of the fighter, so a flyweight will not have to hit them as hard as a heavyweight in order to score a point.

The pads will likely be used at the next Oceania championships, expected to be held in Auckland at the end of the year.

 

Saturday 28th June 2008

See "Donny The Dragon" at Bunbury's Grand Cinemas

Donny "The Little Dragon" will be making an appearance at Bunburys Grand Cinema Complex today & tomorrow as part of the recent screening of Kung Fu Panda. As part of the promotions Taekwondo Central has free class passes at the ticket box for any persons who would like to tryout our Martial Arts system. See Donny between 2.00 - 2.30 inside the Cinema Complex.

We would like to thank Steve, Sharon and the staff at Grand Cinemas Bunbury.