Welcome to USYD TKD Club
As a martial arts club, we aim to foster discipline, passion, and the five tenets of taekwondo in our members. But more than that, we strive to create a community where our members can develop both skills and friendships that extend beyond graduation.
THE FIVE TENETS OF TAEKWONDO
COURTESY - YE-UI, 예의
Showing courtesy to all, respecting others, having manners as well as maintaining the appropriate etiquette at all times, both within and outside the dojang (도장, training area)
INTEGRITY - YEOM-CHI, 염치
Having the conscience to feel guilt if one has done wrong and to have the integrity to stand up for what is right.
PERSERVERANCE - IN-NAE, 인내
To apply oneself until they have achieved their goal, in spite of any difficulties or troubles.
SELF-CONTROL - GEUK-GI, 극기
To have control over both one's physical acts as well as their thoughts and intentions.
INDOMITABLE SPIRIT - BAEK-JEOL-BUL-GUL, 백절불굴
To have the courage to stand up for one's beliefs regardless of the opposition and to always give your full effort to your actions.
Meet our coaches
We strive to provide the best Taekwondo experience for our members by seeking the most qualified instructors possible. Take some time to get to know them!
Sydney Yang - Sparring Coach
Sydney has had a long history with our club. With over 18 years of Taekwondo experience, he has been part of our club since 2003 and Sydney is once more welcomed back as our coach.
Sydney had held many committee positions since 2007 including equipment manager, general executive, general advisor and is a part of the alumni committee. Additionally, Sydney has been an assistant instructor and coach since 2009 and was the coach for AUGs in 2012, 2014, 2018 and 2019.
Sydney will be teaching on Mondays from 3:00 to 5:30 pm and Friday 7:30 to 9:30pm, focusing on fundamental Taekwondo and sparring training, catering for both beginners and for more experienced black belts.
Andy Yang - Poomsae Coach
Andy has been a coach for Sydney University Taekwondo Club from 2018 and is currently a national representative for Poomsae.
Some of his achievements include
NSW State Champion
Australia National Champion
Oceanic Taekwondo Champion
Australian Representative at the World Taekwondo Poomsae Championship
Andy will be teaching on Thursdays 7:30 to 9:30pm, focusing on Poomsae technique and Strength & Conditioning suitable for everyone, from beginners to serious competitors.