Taekwondo for Beginners

Our system is a hard-style linear based martial art.

'Hard' doesn't connotate difficult. It's a distinction which refers to linear acceleration, striking techniques, and pragmatic combos to blitz your opponent.

While popularly known as a kicking style, Traditional Taekwondo uses an equal proportion of hand and foot striking techniques. We also feature a wide variety of trapping, locking, throwing, and takedown techniques to ensure practitioners have a well rounded toolset.


Discussion with Shihan Steve Andy on transmission of knowledge through YouTube

Martial Arts is not magic. All of our training and skills are designed to be realistic, self-correcting, and help make you the best that you can be. There's no 'mumbo jumbo'. No unexplained chi or mystical energy generation. We rely on pure physics, and everything is explainable.

What if I have trained in another martial art?

If you are already studying martial arts or have previously studied a martial art, you might be wondering if we know what we are doing. Or would an encounter with us be positive? Or would JDK welcome you, if at all?

Our challenge is always to learn and grow from each other. This school has a good depth of content, an expanding insight into the essence of hard style martial training, and an open mindset. We have always cultivated strong ties with other martial arts schools, and are proud of the community we have helped to build.

We welcome your visit, and are happy to share all of our insight without reservation and without ego. Most martial artists are wary of ego maniacs in the industry and avoid 'McDojos'. We assure you we’re here to enjoy each other's company, and are a very open and welcoming practice.

Come dressed in exercise gear or if you have one, your own martial arts uniform and your highest ranked belt. Yes, if you've learned another martial arts, we respect the belt and the effort you've already invested. We will honour your previous school as best as we can.

Remember to hydrate yourself before class and don't eat an overly large meal.

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Taekwondo for Beginners Equipment

A recent beginner walked into my school wearing a V-neck WTF type Taekwondo dobok - something a little different from the foldover white uniform we typically use for beginners, prompting me to start this page so beginners could look through equipment they needed without fear of purchasing the wrong thing!

If you're new to martial arts, you can get your supplies from Sunil at Ray Hanas located Newcastle Street in West Perth, or you can go to Giri Martial Arts Supplies https://www.giri.com.au/.


Resources for a Taekwondo Beginner's First Lessons








Reading for Beginners

This is a must read for all beginners to Joong Do Kwan. Learning a different set of rules of conduct helps begin your journey in the arts, and allows you to play in an environment that requires physical contact. 

Training and Membership Affiliation Fees 

Please enjoy your first month of training free.

Please inquire regarding monthly or quarterly fees.

We require all members to pay an annual affiliation fee to American Karate and Taekwondo Organization. We will inform you when the time comes, provide you the foreign exchange calculation from US to Aussie dollars and will coordinate your payment as a group.
JDK will never ask you to sign a contract. And you can choose to stop training whenever you like.

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