ITF Queensland Taekwondo Academy for all ages

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Taekwon-Do, the Art of Self Defense is now a household word in Queensland today. Our Taekwon-Do journey began in 1981, and since then community needs and expectations have changed considerably. This resulted in the formation of a progressive, practical and realistic system of self defense and martial arts training… the Queensland Taekwondo Academy.

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ITF NORTH QUEENSLAND

A MESSAGE FROM CHIEF INSTRUCTOR MR JEFF DIEBEN

"New members are the lifeblood of the Academy and I welcome you as a fellow Taekwon-Do practitioner. "

New members are the lifeblood of the Academy and I welcome you as a valued student and fellow Taekwon-Do practitioner. I am sure that you will realise the benefits that General Choi intended from the professional, well experienced Academy Instructors. The Academy was established in July 2016 by Sabum Jeff Dieben. The Queensland Taekwon-Do Academy currently has clubs operating in North and Far North Queensland. Associate clubs to the Academy are located in Wide Bay Burnett, and South East Queensland. The Academy is a member of the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) – Plaque Number 7407 – and as such students can train at any affiliated ITF organisation. The goal of the Academy is to develop individuals, young, old, male and female, with a strong moral character and equip them with the self-confidence to use the practical self defense skills they master should the need arise. The training year is divided into four terms with an examination at the conclusion of each term. The content at each Gup and Dan level strictly follows the criteria set down by the Founder of Taekwon-Do, General Choi Hong Hi. The Academy includes practical self defense as an element to be examined each quarter.

Two students demonstrate self defense movements — Students are being assessed for their speed, accuracy and control. This demonstration helps younger students also observe the techniques.

Instructor Mr Dieben teaching core Taekwondo values — The instructor will teach students the commandments of ITF Taekwondo as well as physical skills

Black belts in Taekwondo training — Black belts of Queensland Taekwondo Academy train in step sparring and free sparring to improve their fighting skills

Belt grading for Taekwondo students — Martial Arts grading photo of ITF Taekwondo students from Kuranda, Mareeba and the Cairns Northern Beaches – Trinity Beach

Friends meet at Taekwondo grading camp — ITF Queensland Taekwondo Academy has annual grading camps where students get the chance to make new friends and improve their skills

Black belts have trained to become strong and flexible — When training with the International Taekwondo Federation in Kuranda, Mareeba, Trinity Beach or Mackay, you will become a part of a team of dedicated and friendly members.

INSTRUCTORS

Instructors of the Academy are qualified, officially appointed and attend advanced training seminars which ensures each student receives the highest quality instruction.

Mr Jeff Dieben

Chief Instructor – ITF Taekwon-Do North Queensland

6th Dan Chief Instructor Mr Jeff Dieben is the Founder of the Queensland Taekwon-Do Academy. His study of the Art of Taekwon-Do commenced in 1981 under the guidance of Master Graham Moulden. Since that time Mr Dieben has continuously strived to uphold the tenets of Taekwon-Do and share the knowledge attained with students from throughout Queensland.