Outback Taekwondo
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Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that can be traced back over 2000 years ago, to the original form that became the root and foundation of the popular sport that we have today. Taekwondo can be broken down into 3 parts ‘Tae’ `meaning foot, ‘kwon’ meaning hand and ‘do’ meaning the art of way; Taekwondo is the art of hand and foot. While Taekwondo has been around for hundreds of years, it has evolved into a popular martial art for kyorugi competitions and poomse competitions. Taekwondo made its first debut in the 1988 Olympics for demonstrations, and at the Sydney 2000 Olympics became a full medal sport.
Outback Taekwondo was officially opened in January 2020. Head Instructor and Owner Cassie Plain is a 4th Dan black belt with over 18 years of training in the World Taekwondo Federation style of Taekwondo, and 9 years of Taekwondo Instruction. Cassie is a dedicated instructor to her club and sport and achieved her first Dan Kukkiwon in 2010, with obtaining her 4th Dan Kukkiwon in 2017.
Outback Taekwondo is an affiliated member with Australian Taekwondo, providing opportunities through programs such as Taekwondo Kickstarters and Club Connect programs. Through these programs, Outback Taekwondo has engaged with Forest Parade School, Gray Primary School, Middle Point Primary School, Alawa Primary School, Essington Primary School and Warruwi School in South Goulburn Island.
At Outback Taekwondo, part of the curriculum during training is kyorugi (controlled fighting), poomse (forms or patterns), self-defense, general fitness and different techniques involved in Taekwondo. During the lessons, students will also learn the Korean terminology for different techniques that are performed, additionally, they will also be tested on different words depending on their rank.
Outback Taekwondo offers 2 different classes for juniors and seniors. The junior classes are aimed for students 5 – 10 years of age, and the senior classes are aimed for over 10 years of age. Classes are held at St Francis Primary School in Humpty Doo on Mondays and Wednesdays of the school term.
Northern Territory students who are enrolled in Transition through to Year 12 are eligible for the NT Sport Voucher Scheme, providing students with 2x $100 vouchers each year. Vouchers are accepted at Outback Taekwondo, to be used towards training fees, uniforms and equipment. Vouchers must be presented in full and cannot be used as partial voucher, as any and all remaining balances cannot be refunded or credited. For example, training shirts are $45.00, then the remaining $55.00 cannot be claimed as a refund or credit. Parents or carers need to apply for the NT Sport Voucher online for each semester through GrantsNT . Once voucher is received, they can be printed and handed in class or emailed through to outbacktaekwondo@gmail.com