WSTA (World Shimjang Taekwondo Academy)

Our club is open to New Members, Affiliates and other schools seeking a politically free environment in which to teach, train and learn, Our members’ age from 5yrs thru to retirees and we offer a teaching support network that is second to none. Whether you are athletic, unfit, outgoing or shy our system is designed to provide the support you need so that you can benefit from your training.

At Shim Jang Taekwondo we work hard to provide a safe and friendly atmosphere for our members and instructors to train in, we are sure you will be pleasantly surprised when you first experience one of our classes.

THE WSTA SCHOOL SPORTS PROGRAM

Our unique W.S.T.A School Sports Program has been designed to assist the Australian sports Commissions AASC (Active After School Communities) program and provides both Public and Private schools with the opportunity to give their students the experience of enjoying a unique activity that is not usually available to them through the normal sports curriculum. The programs focus is on participation and personal pride in the students own ability, the program is also designed to be a lot of fun and encourages the student to join in and be active.

The program offers an introduction to the basic techniques of ShimJang Taekwondo with an emphasis on developing total body coordination, speed, focus and balance. The students engage their own self-discipline to underpin their learning and skill development in this specialised activity. This results in the development of positive self-esteem that can carry on through to all other aspects of their lives. We encourage the students to develop an attitude of respect for themselves and others; team spirit, leadership, participation and playing by the rules are all part of the developmental process. These endeavors in physical activity can improve the participant’s health & general wellbeing and often have the further benefit of improved school results and social development.

Serious students demonstrate the benefits of being active by way of better social interaction, self awareness, health and wellbeing. At an individual level students often show improved fitness, teamwork, cooperation, communication, sharing, listening, and perseverance and also show confidence in their own abilities”.

What is ShimJang Taekwondo?

ShimJang Taekwondo is a non competitive, Self Defence Martial Art Style that dedicates itself to the development and well being of its practitioners. The ShimJang system is based on the "Original" style of Taekwondo, as such our students do not compete in tournaments and are therefore able to put all their energy into learning and practicing the excellent Self Defence skills and health giving benefits that the art has to offer.

SHIMJANG is also dedicated to preparing its Students for a martial art future up to and beyond "Black belt" level, it is a progressive non-competitive martial art style that offers quality self defence instruction for Men , Women and Children of all ages. The Instructors are all highly experienced and pride themselves on their Honesty & Integrity. The art is open to new members and existing martial art students and instructors who are looking to join a style that can offer them enjoyable self defence training and a future with an organisation that works hard for THEM.

Who Can Learn?

Anyone can learn ShimJang Taekwondo Strong , Weak , Short , Tall , Young , Old , Men , Women or Children can all enjoy the many benefits that regular Shim Jang Taekwondo Training has to offer its members.

What can I expect at training?

Our classes last for around 1 hour, and are normally held twice a week. The classes are great fun & are taught by specially selected ShimJang Tae Kwon-Do instructors officially appointed to their position by Grandmaster Hicks and registered under the W.S.T.A. Qualification Framework.

During class you can expect to learn various kicks, punches and blocks. Your first few weeks training is targeted at getting these basics correct and this will prepare you for your first grading test (White belt to Yellow tip). We recommend you attend as many regular lessons as you can to gain maximum benefit from the art.

As you become more proficient, you will continue to practice more advanced techniques, specific patterns of movement, self defence manoeuvres and free sparring techniques; this type of regular training prepares you for your next regular grading examination.

As we are a "family friendly" self defence martial art school, you can expect to train with people of all ages. We actively encourage children to train alongside their parents!

Accepts NSW Active Kids Vouchers