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First Taekwondo First Taekwondo Australia - No.1 in Taekwondo. Fitness, Self Confidence and Personal Security.

First Taekwondo, we have been providing excellence in disciplined training since the 60's. Anyone can participate and gain fitness, self confidence and personal security. For all of our gyms see below:

Adelaide / Adelaide University Gym Details:
Adelaide University, George Murray Building, Ground Floor, Union House. North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000
Tuesday 6:30 pm, Thursday 6:30 pm, Wednesday 12.00pm


Elizabeth Downs Gym Details:
St Catherine's Anglican Church
Dockett Rd Elizabeth Downs, SA 5113
Monday 6.45 pm & Wednesday 6.45 pm


Gawler Gym Details:
Hewett Centre
28 Kingfisher Drive Hewett, SA 5118
Tuesday 7:30 pm & Thursday 7:30 pm


Henley Beach Gym Details:
Fulham North Primary School
North St Henley Beach, SA 5022
Tuesday 6:30 pm & Thursday 6:30 pm


Ingle Farm Gym Details:
Ingle Farm East Primary School
18 Halidon St Ingle Farm, SA 5098
Tuesday 6:00 pm & Thursday 6:00 pm


Kensington Gym Details:
Marryatville Primary School
Dankel Ave Kensington, SA 5068
Monday 6:30 pm & Wednesday 6:30 pm


Mitcham Gym Details:
Mitcham Community Centre
Corner Belair Rd & Grange Rd Torrens Park, SA 5062
Tuesday 6:30 pm & Friday 6:30 pm


Mitchell Park Gym Details:
Sports & Community Centre
139 Bradley Grove, Mitchell Park SA 5043
Monday & Thursday
Junior Class (10th Grade to 7th Grade): 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Senior Class (6th Grade upwards) : 7:00pm - 7:45pm


Morphett Vale Gym Details:
Morphett Vale Community Hall
William St Morphett Vale, SA 5162
Tuesday 6:30 pm & Thursday 6:30 pm


Mount Barker Gym Details:
Mount Barker High School Gym
2 Wellington Road Mount Barker, SA 5251
Tuesday 6:30pm & Thursday 6:30 pm


South Plympton Gym Details:
Vermont Uniting Church Hall
578 Cross Road South Plympton, SA 5038
Monday 6:30 pm & Wednesday 6:30 pm


Tea Tree Gully Gym Details:
Institute Hall
Walters St. Tea Tree Gully, SA 5091
Wednesday 6:00 pm & Friday 6:00 pm

West Croyden Gym Details:
Kilkenny Primary School
19 Jane St. West Croydon SA 5008
Wednesday 6.30pm & Saturday 10.00am


Wynn Vale Gym Details:
Keithcot Farm Primary School
Keithcot Farm Drive, Wynn Vale, SA 5127
Tuesday 7.00 pm & Thursday 7.00 pm

21/10/2026

South Plympton Gym-May 2026

Instructors and Students practicing Dan-Gun pattern Hyong during their Taekwondo class, demonstrate focus on correct stances, blocks, punches, and movement. They practised each technique carefully to improve their balance, coordination, timing, and control at Cheif Instructor John's, South Plympton Gym.

South Plympton Gym Details:
Vermont Uniting Church Hall
578 Cross Road South Plympton, SA 5038
Monday 6:30 pm & Wednesday 6:30 pm

For information on this or any of our many training centres throughout the South Australian metropolitan area, please visit our website and click on the link titled “TRAINING CENTRES”:
www.firsttaekwondo.com.au

18/10/2026

Grading Test-September 2026

The 7th Grade students took part in their Taekwondo grading exam, demonstrating the skills and techniques they had developed through regular training. They showed their knowledge of stances, blocks, kicks, punches, patterns, and sparring exercises.
Their hard work and commitment to training were reflected in their performance during the exam.

Here is a short video of the 7th Grade students, participating in their exam.

For information on this or any of our many training centres throughout the South Australian metropolitan area, please visit our website and click on the link titled “TRAINING CENTRES”:
www.firsttaekwondo.com.au

14/10/2026

Elizabeth Gym-May 2026

During Taekwondo class, students practise one-step, two-step, and three-step sparring to develop their timing, distance, control, and coordination.
These exercises help students improve their accuracy, balance, footwork, reaction speed, and ability to apply techniques safely and effectively with a partner. They also encourage discipline, concentration, respect, and good control.

Here is a brief video of some of the students participating in fixed sparring at Branch Instructor Denis', Elizabeth Gym.

Elizabeth Downs Gym Details:
St Catherine's Anglican Church
Dockett Rd Elizabeth Downs, SA 5113
Monday 6.45 pm & Wednesday 6.45 pm

For information on this or any of our many training centres throughout the South Australian metropolitan area, please visit our website and click on the link titled “TRAINING CENTRES”:
www.firsttaekwondo.com.au

“Attention members!!"The Advertiser newspaper is currently looking for the best martial arts instructor in South Austral...
14/10/2026

“Attention members!!"

The Advertiser newspaper is currently looking for the best martial arts instructor in South Australia. Chief Instructor John is honoured to have been nominated and considered a finalist.

The nomination is a recognition of Chief Instructor John’s dedication to providing high quality, professional instruction in taekwondo over many decades. A vote for Chief Instructor John will help provide good exposure for First Taekwondo.

The poll is currently open until Thursday, October 15 @ 8am.

Please note that only Advertiser subscribers are eligible to vote.

Any support you can provide by voting or sharing the link with others will help ensure that Chief Instructor John and First Taekwondo are publicly recognised for our high standard and excellence in teaching.

To support Chief Instructor John, please vote at https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/lifestyle/nominations-now-open-for-south-australias-best-martial-arts-instructor-of-2026/news-story/d62ead66919b3430a1429924eaab2c8c.

Your support is greatly appreciated.

11/10/2026

Grading Test-September 2026

The 8th Grade students worked hard to prepare for their Taekwondo grading exam. They demonstrated their knowledge of techniques, patterns, and stances. Their effort and commitment during training helped them perform to the best of their ability and continue progressing in their Taekwondo journey.

Here is a brief compilation of the 8th Grade students, demonstrating their pattern Dan-Gun, 1 step and free sparring, in their exam.

For information on this or any of our many training centres throughout the South Australian metropolitan area, please visit our website and click on the link titled “TRAINING CENTRES”:
www.firsttaekwondo.com.au

07/10/2026

Morphett Vale Gym-May 2026

Kwang-Gae is a Taekwondo pattern that represents the achievements and strength of King Kwang-Gae-Toh-Wang of the Goguryeo kingdom. When practising this pattern, we focus on strong techniques, correct stances, balance, and controlled movements. Kwang-Gae helps students develop discipline, concentration, coordination, and confidence .

Here is a brief video of the Black Belts that attended the Morphett Vale Gym, demonstrating Kwang-Gae Hyong, as part of their class.

Morphett Vale Gym Details:
Morphett Vale Community Hall
William St Morphett Vale, SA 5162
Tuesday 6:30 pm & Thursday 6:30 pm

For information on this or any of our many training centres throughout the South Australian metropolitan area, please visit our website and click on the link titled “TRAINING CENTRES”:
www.firsttaekwondo.com.au

30/09/2026

Mitcham Gym-May 2026

Free sparring allows students to practise their techniques in a controlled and supportive environment. It develops timing, speed, movement, confidence, and decision-making while teaching students to respect their training partners and follow safe sparring practices.

Here is a short video of some of the Instructors and student participating in Free Sparring at Chief Instructor John's, Mitcham Class.

Mitcham Gym Details:
Mitcham Community Centre
Corner Belair Rd & Grange Rd Torrens Park, SA 5062
Tuesday 6:30 pm & Friday 6:30 pm

For information on this or any of our many training centres throughout the South Australian metropolitan area, please visit our website and click on the link titled “TRAINING CENTRES”:
www.firsttaekwondo.com.au

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