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!

Master ZiChuan Lim - Head Coach

5th Dan (Chungdokwan Korea); 4th Dan (Kukkiwon); B. Arts & B. Commerce (University of Sydney)

Master ZiChuan Lim started Taekwondo in 1995, training with GM Suh until his retirement and then with Master Seo Zoo Yong during university. Since 2015, ZiChuan has trained under GM Shin Byung Hyun from CDK Korea. ZiChuan has competed and won at State and National level in sparring and at State, National and internationally in poomsae representing Australia. He is also a National level Kyorugi Referee and State level Poomsae Referee. Coach is a founding member of our club in 2001 and returned to coach us in 2022, while also running his own dojang! (https://www.chungdotkd.com.au/)

Claudia Choi - Poomsae Coach

2nd Dan (Kukkiwon); B. Advanced Computing (major in Software Development, minor in Design) (University of Sydney)

Claudia has extensive experience competing in poomsae at all levels from local state competitions to representing Australia on the international stage. Her resumé comprises several golds and medals at Uni Nationals and State competitions amongst other achievements. Having served two terms as club president for 2023 and 2024, she continues to share her knowledge and passion for Taekwondo through her role as poomsae coach.