WHAT IS NATIONAL TAE KWON-DO?
National Tae Kwon-Do is based on an Ancient Korean martial art that incorporates techniques for self defence involving the skilled application of punches, flying and jumping kicks, blocks, dodges and interceptions with the hands, arms and feet for rapid disposal of one's aggressors.
National Tae Kwon-Do teaches the time tested: "Art" of Tae Kwon-Do which will truly prepare you to weather and overcome many problems you will face in a lifetime.
These teachings are opposed to the decaying "sport Tae Kwon-Do", where players compete for medals or trophies of no moral value and indicates nothing of a persons ability to effectively defend oneself from attack by one or more aggressors. In actual fact we refer to sport Tae Kwon-Do as "games".
There is a constant cry from all sections of our community for more discipline and respect from our young folk but these qualities can only be taught by example. National Tae Kwon-Do instructors pride themselves in their ability to effectively teach qualities like courtesy, politeness, self respect and self control to those who are dedicated to Tae Kwon-Do seriously.
National Tae Kwon-Do under the guidance of Examiner General Mr Allen Byrne, does not use Government finance, politicians, entertainers, sporting or public personalities or resort to circus-like acts to promote the organisation. Mr Byrne is of the firm belief that "martial art clubs" who lack traditional values and quality in what they are teaching will resort to almost anything to sell their inadequate product. Please be warned as many innocent victims have been caught out by these schools and consequently the victims which number many hold the School and their operators in contempt. Please choose wisely when selecting a self-defence school for yourself or your children - it is important.

WHO CAN LEARN NATIONAL TAE KWON-DO?
Anyone can learn and enjoy National Tae Kwon-Do, male, female, large or small, strong or weak, child, teenager or adult … all can be taught the techniques of National Tae Kwon-Do. All you need to do is make up your mind to get started. It's that simple!

WHY SHOULD I START LEARNING?
When trouble happens we all call upon the police and solicitors to sort out our problems but this is usually after the event occurs. No one should ever have to suffer the indignity and humiliation of being physically attacked. Whether you are strong or weak it is important that you know how to defend yourself. One day your ability to defend yourself may save your life. This should be enough reason itself to start training with us.

Whether or not you have ever to use your self defence abilities is irrelevant. What is relevant is that you can look after yourself if the need arises.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF NATIONAL TAE KWON-DO?
The practice of National Tae Kwon-Do imparts to each individual practitioner: self control, self defence, self-confidence, physical fitness, superior mental self discipline, high moral standards, improved psychological outlook and overall strength of character.

Such qualities combined with a healthy, active, powerful body, benefit not only the individual practitioner and his family - but also the Nation.

WILL NATIONAL TAE KWON-DO HELP ME GET FIT?
Fitness has become a modern fad or trend and as quickly as most people become excited about getting fit, they equally as fast drop out due to the boredom and injuries that a lot of the "get fit quick" programs present.

National Tae Kwon-Do training is programmed so that beginners are introduced slowly to physical exercises that entail strengthening, conditioning, stretching the muscles of the arms, legs and body to improve flexibility, improving aerobic (heart/lung) fitness, become more confident due to stronger physical powers which in turn makes work, sport and play more enjoyable and meaningful.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?
As a beginner with National Tae Kwon-Do you will be taught a walking stance, an L-Stance and a sitting stance. From these three basic stances you will learn to deliver a middle punch, a high punch, a low block, a rising block, an inner forearm block and a knife hand strike.

You will also learn how to execute a front rising kick, a front snap kick , a side rising kick and a side piercing kick.

These are the basic techniques that we teach to beginners and you will learn all of them easily and quickly.

Did you know?
Tae means "foot", kwon means "hand" and do means "the way of". National Tae Kwon-Do is that and much more. Not just hand and foot, but also elbow, fingertips, knife hands, knees and shins are used to perform many of the Tae Kwon-Do techniques. In other words, your whole body. We will teach you 178 leg techniques, let alone the hundreds of hand techniques, strengething techniques, human weapon skills, social defence strategies, take downs, sweeps, release techniques and much more. Above all, you will become mentally strong enough to ward off the negative and destructive elements that have crept into our society in the recent years.

Most people think you need to be fit or strong and even fast to defend yourself. If you are able-bodied and of sound mind then you have the tools to defend yourself, all you need now is the knowledge. The mind is the strongest tool you have. Its more about knowing what to do and how to do it correctly when the need arises.

WHO WILL BE MY INSTRUCTOR?
One of the greatest misconceptions within martial arts is the notion that all black belts are experts. Too often novice black belts advertise themselves as instructors, even experts and even convince themselves that this is the case.

The National Tae Kwon-Do instructors have been practicing and teaching Tae Kwon-Do in Australia since the 1960's and in that time have gained the respect of the community throughout Australia.

The instructors are, by experience, the most highly qualified Tae Kwon-Do black belt teachers in the area, your guarantee of excellence in Tae Kwon-Do instruction for you and your family.

MEANINGS OF BELT COLOURS:
White: Signifies innocence, that of a beginner student who has no previous knowledge of Tae Kwon-Do.

Yellow: Signifies earth, from which a plant sprouts and takes root, previous knowledge of Tae Kwon-Do.

Green: Signifies the plant's growth as the Tae Kwon-Do skill begins to develop.

Blue: Signifies the Heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in Tae Kwon-Do progresses.

Red: Signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.

Black: Opposite of white, therefore, signifying the maturity and proficiency in Tae Kwon-Do. Also indicates the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear.

TYPE OF BELT vs RANK

The above colours have not been arbitrarily chosen; they are in fact steeped in tradition. The colours of black, red and blue denoted the various levels of hierarch during the Silla Dynasty.

CHILDREN:
We will tech your children how to effectively defend themselves, either verbally or if necessary physically against "Bullies". NOTE: We teach self defence, not fighting…

The children's ages start from 6 years, the lessons are exciting, educational and FUN but at the same time strict and disciplined.

Enrol your children NOW, they will love you for it.

CLASS TIMES AND LOCATIONS:

Payneham
Held in the Masonic Hall, located at 393 Payneham Road, next to the Marden Shopping Centre.

Beginners classes for teenagers and adults on Monday evenings at 6:30pm and Thursday evenings at 6:45pm.

Classes for children aged 6-13 on Thursday evenings at 6:00pm

Dernacourt
Held at the Denacourt Primary School Gymnasium.
Entrance to the carpark is off Parsons Road and the entrance to the hall is adjacent to the basketball courts.

Beginner classes for Teenagers and Adults are on Monday evening at 7:30pm and Wednesday evening at 6:30pm.

Classes for Children are on Monday evenings starting at 6:30pm.

Flinders Park
The Church Hall is located on the corner of Franklin and Drake Avenue. Entrance to the hall is located half way along the length of the Church.

Beginners classes for Teenagers and Adults are on Monday evenings at 7:00pm and Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm.

Classes for Children aged 6-13 on Monday evenings starting at 6:00pm.

Redwood Park
Held at the Redwood Park Primary School, Milne Road.

Beginners classes for Teenagers and Adults Monday evenings at 7:00pm and Thursday evenings at 6:30pm.

Classes for Children on Monday evenings at 6:00pm.

Salisbury
Located at the Salisbury Primary School Hall. The carpark entrance is off Compuda Street.

Beginners classes for Teenagers and Adults are on Tuesday and Friday eveings at 6:30pm.

Classes for Children aged 6-13 are on Friday evenings at 5:30pm.

Colonel Light Gardens
Held in the Primary School Hall. The entrance to the carpark is off Windsor Avenue.

Classes for Children aged 6-13 are on Thursday afternoon at 3:45pm.

Westbourne Park
Held in the Uniting Church Hall, on the corner of Sussex Terrace and Monmouth Street (entrance off Monmouth Street).

Beginner classes for Teenagers and Adults on Tuesday evening at 7:00pm and Thursday evening at 6:30pm.

Classes for Children aged 6-13 are on Tuesday evenings starting at 6:00pm.

Toorak Gardens - Rose Park
Held at St Theodore's Anglican Church Hall. Located on the corner of Prescott and Swaine Avenue, Toorak Gardens.

Beginners classes for Teenagers and Adults on Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm and Friday evenings at 6:30pm.

Classes for Children aged 6-13 are on Tuesday evenings starting at 6:00pm.

Headquarters Dojang - North Adelaide
The Headquarters Gym is situated at 53A O'Connell Street, North Adelaide.

Beginner classes for Teenagers and Adults on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
evenings at 6:30pm, and also Saturday mornings at 10:00am.

Classes for Children aged 6-13 are on Wednesday evenings at 5:00pm.

Park Holme
Held at the Church Hall, 80 Hendrie Street.

Beginner classes for Teenagers and Adults on Monday evenings at 7:00pm and Thursday evenings at 6:30pm..

Classes for Children aged 6-13 are on Monday evenings at 6:00pm.