ABOUT
Taekwon-Do ……...A way of life. What exactly is the meaning of Taekwon-Do? To put it simply Taekwon-do is a version of unarmed combat designed for the purpose of self defence. It is the scientific use of the body in the method of self defence, a body that has gained the ultimate use of its facilities through intensive physical and mental training Translated literally. TAE Stands for jumping or flying, to kick or smash with the foot. KWON Denotes the fist chiefly to punch or destroy with the hand or fist. DO Means an art or way. The right way built and paved by the saints and sages in the past.
Taekwon-do was given its name on 11th April 1955, Founder Father of Taekwon-do General Choi Hong Hi
TENETS OF TAEKWON-DO
COURTESY - INTEGRITY - PERSEVERANCE - SELF-CONTROL - INDOMITABLE SPIRIT
STUDENT OATH
I shall observe the tenets of Taekwon-do
I shall respect the instructor and seniors.
I shall never misuse Taekwon-do
I shall be a champion of freedom and justice
I shall build a more peaceful world
ITF Newcastle Instructors
Sabum Trevor McIntyre
5th Degree Black Belt International Instructor/Examiner 1158
Boosabum Scott Gallagher
3rd Degree Black Belt
Boosabum Samuel Murray
3rd Degree Black Belt
National Champion 2016/2017 - Sparring
Boosabum Zoran Lazic
3rd Degree Black Belt
Boosabum Niklas Larsson
3rd Degree Black Belt
Boosabum Jemima Hodge
3rd Degree Black Belt
5 Reasons to train Taekwon-do
at ITF Newcastle we teach more than just the physical skills
1. Strengthens both mind and body
2. Develops discipline and respect
3. Teaches self-defence skills
4. Helps set goals and accomplish them
5. Builds confidence and self-esteem
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Sabum Trevor McIntyre - 5th Degree Black Belt
5th Degree International instructor/examiner 1158
A Class International Umpire
Mr McIntyre started Taekwon-do in 1988 with Oh Do Kwan (WTF) Newcastle N.S.W
Quick fell in love with this great art and move through the ranks to black belt by the end of 1990.
Winning his first state title as a green belt, with many more (WTF)Taekwon-do national and states championships along the way.
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After competing in many ITF Taekwon-do events ran by IL-Shim ITF Taekwon-do in Sydney Mr McIntyre decided it was time to change federations and moved his school to an ITF school.
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Through IL-Shim Taekwon-do Mr McIntyre was opened to the world of the ITF, in 1992 and again in 1994 attended the IIC with the founder of Taekwon-do Mr McIntyre had the opportunity of performing patterns on the floor with the founder of Taekwon-do.
Mr McIntyre continued with his success in the tournament seen winning many ITF National and State Titles in Patterns and sparring.
Mr McIntyre was selected to represent Australia at the World Championship in Malaysia in 1994.
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Sabum Kevin Nguyen - 4th Degree
Mr Nguyen joined ITF Newcastle, from our friend at Bai Rui Taekwon-do in QLD.
he is a welcome part of our National Team and will represent Australia at the up and coming ITF World Cup in Sydney
Keen competitor and Instructor
BooSabum Scott Gallagher - 3rd Degree
Mr Gallagher started Taekwon-do with ITF Newcastle in 1996, moving through the ranks to Black belt In 1999.
Mr Gallagher supports ITF Newcastle and in members with dedication to Taekwon-do like no other.
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Mr Gallagher graded for this 3rd Degree black belt and is a B class umpire
longest standing mamber and LIFE Member of ITF Newcastle
BooSabum Samuel Murray - 3rd Degree
Mr Murray started Taekwon-do at the age of 10, he showed early that he was committed to Taekwon-do and has developed over the year into a National Competitor.
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Mr Murray was promoted to 3rd Degree black belt in February 2016.
Mr Murray was selected on the National team to represent Australia at the World Championships in Ireland in 2017.
Mr Murray is 2 time National Champion in sparring 2016 & 2017
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Sam is also the assistant instructor and runs classes at Lambton Dojang.
Keen competitor and instructor
Boosabum Niklas Larson - 3rd Degree
Nik is a vital part of ITF Newcastle instructor team.
Always willing to help in class
Boosabum Zoran Lazic - 3rd Degree
Zoran has been a long standing member of ITF Newcastle and is one of 2 Lifetime members of our club.
LIFE Member ITF Newcastle
Boosubam Jemima Hodge - 3rd Degree
Jemima Hodge return from a long break to rejoined the ITF Newcastle team.
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Jemima Represents Australia in Patterns, Sparring and Pre arranged sparring at the ITF world Championships in Ireland.
Keen competitor - highest rank female black belt for ITF Newcastle
ITF Newcastle Instructors profiles
Black Belt Club 2nd Degree
Boosabum Chanel Egan - Second Degree
Longest standing Female Black belt at ITF Newcatsle
Black Belt Club
Boosabum Greg Bowman - Second Degree
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Black Belt Club
Boosabum Paul Nikolaidis - Second Degree
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Black Belt Club - Junior
Black Belt Club 1st Degree
Boosabum Tegan Fear - First degree
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Black Belt club
Boosabum James Baker - First Degree
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Black belt club junior
Boosabum Aaron Christie - First Degree
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Black Belt Club
Boosabum Ben Kamprad - First degree
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Black belt club Junior
Boosabum Hiya Parikh - First Degree
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Black belt club Junior
Boosabum Jonah Christie - First Degree
Jonah is an assistant instructor at Lambton Dojang
Black Belt Club -Junior
Boosabum Nathen Kamprad - First Degree
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Black Blets club junior
Boosabum Kunjal Parikh - First Degree
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Black Belt Club Junior
Boosabum Eli Christie - First Degree
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Black Blet Club Junior
Boosabum Corey Stackman - First Degree
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Balck Belt club - Junior
Boosabum Daniel Kamprad - First Degree
Newly graded 16th June 2018
Black Belt club junior