First Tae Kwon Do Canning Vale

18/09/2026

🥋 Real Self-Defence. Real Confidence. Real Results. 🥋 One of the highlights from our recent First Tae Kwon Do Over 45's Training Session was the practical self-defence component, where students had the opportunity to apply techniques in realistic training scenarios.

Pictured here is Igor from our Canning Vale Dojang, demonstrating a decisive self-defence response during a controlled training exercise. Sessions like this help students develop more than just physical skills. They build awareness, confidence, decision-making under pressure, and the ability to protect themselves and their loved ones when it matters most.

At First Tae Kwon Do, we believe self-defence is not about size, strength, or age. It is about knowledge, preparation, and having the confidence to take positive action. Our Over 45's students continue to prove that learning, improving, and challenging yourself has no age limit.

👏 Congratulations to everyone who participated and embraced the opportunity to step outside their comfort zone and grow their skills.

Age is just a number. Confidence is earned through training.

06/09/2026

🌟 Father’s Day 2026 🌟 This Father’s Day, First TaeKwonDo WA celebrates the dads who don’t just encourage their children from the sidelines — they step onto the Dojang floor and train alongside them.

There is something incredibly powerful about a father and child learning TaeKwonDo together. Every class becomes an opportunity to demonstrate, through action, the importance of discipline, respect, perseverance and determination.

Children learn from the examples they see. When Dad turns up, trains hard, faces challenges and keeps going when things get difficult, he is teaching lessons that extend well beyond martial arts.

The journey isn't always easy. There are techniques that take time to master, physical challenges that test us and moments when progress can feel slow. Sharing those experiences creates a unique bond between father and child — one built on encouragement, achievement and overcoming obstacles together.

And years from now, it may not be the individual kicks, punches or patterns they remember most. It will be the time spent together, the lessons learned and the memories created on the Dojang floor.

A father's greatest influence often comes not from what he says, but from what he does. Acta Non Verba — Deeds, Not Words.

To all the fathers, dads, grandfathers and father figures in our First TaeKwonDo WA family — thank you for leading by example, supporting your children and helping them become stronger, more confident and resilient individuals.

From everyone at First TaeKwonDo WA, we wish all the incredible dads a very Happy Father’s Day! ❤️🥋

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04/08/2026

Reminder that our FTKD Ladies Self-Defence Session is being held this Sunday, 9 August.

The session is open to all female students aged 10 years and over, graded 10th Kup and above, as well as female family members and friends of current students who are not currently training.

This session will be taught and run by an all Female Instructor Team lead by our WA Female Head Instructor, Marlyn Small.

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11/07/2026

21/12/2025

Wishing all our First Tae Kwon Do family a very Merry Christmas and a joyous, safe, and well-earned New Year 🎄🥋

Thank you to our dedicated instructors, committed students, and supportive families for your effort, discipline, and spirit throughout the year. May the holiday season bring rest, happiness, and time with loved ones, and may the New Year inspire renewed energy, new goals, and continued growth on and off the Dojang Floor.

We look forward to training, achieving, and celebrating together again in the year ahead.

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Instructors & Students of First Tae Kwon Do, Canning Vale WA

20/12/2025

👊Side Kick Saturday 👊 First TKD Canning Vale student Paul (5th Kup) keeping his training sharp while on holiday in Sydney — executing a side thrusting kick with the iconic Harbour Bridge as the backdrop.
Discipline doesn’t take a holiday!

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07/09/2025

🌟 Father’s Day 2025 🌟 At First TaeKwonDo WA, we proudly honour the many fathers who step onto the training floor alongside their children.
TaeKwonDo is more than a martial art — it is a lifelong journey of discipline, respect, and perseverance. When fathers and children train together, the benefits reach far beyond fitness and technique. Fathers lead by example, showing their children the value of commitment, resilience, and personal growth. In a world where many young people look to outside influences as role models, the presence of a father to look up to — right beside them on the Dojang floor — is truly invaluable. Acta Non Verba!

Training side by side, fathers and children share in both triumphs and challenges. They sweat together, overcome difficulties together, and learn that progress comes through patience, effort, grit, and determination. These lessons forge not only stronger martial artists, but also stronger individuals equipped with the mental fortitude to face life’s demands.

Beyond the kicks and patterns, these shared experiences strengthen family bonds, build confidence, and create memories that will be cherished for years to come.

This Father’s Day, we pay tribute to all the fathers who guide, encourage, and inspire — both inside and outside the dojang. Your example is a lasting gift, proving that the greatest lessons are not spoken, but lived.

From all of us at First TaeKwonDo WA, we wish you a very Happy Father’s Day.

20/07/2025

🥋 Side Kick Saturday 💥Check out 5th Kup Paul in action! Captured recently at our Canning Vale children's class, Paul shows solid technique and control while practicing his side thrusting kick with his training partners. 👣💪

Strong basics, proper form, and great focus — exactly what we love to see from our young martial artists!

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24/05/2025

🥋 Side Kick Saturday! 💥 Senior Instructor Danny from our Canning Vale Dojang showcasing a sharp side kick during fundamentals training at this month’s State Quarterly Black Belt Training!

Our black belt sessions bring together instructors and students from across WA to sharpen their techniques, build spirit, and inspire excellence. Whether it’s basics or advanced drills, the energy is always high and the standard is world-class. 👊

Thanks to SI Mischa for this picture.

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26/01/2025

Discover the foremost in traditional martial arts with First Tae Kwon Do! Our non-competitive, practical self-defense training is ideal for children (ages 5+), adolescents, and adults. Focused on physical and mental development, our classes are designed to prepare you for real-world situations.
Our school originates in Adelaide, South Australia where Master Low opened the very first Tae Kwon Do School in the late 1960’s. Under the direct guidance of Master Instructor Vernon Low our WA branches are led by Senior Instructors with 30-40 years of continuous TKD training & teaching experience. Join us for a free, no-obligation class at any of our 23x WA training centers. Experience the unmatched quality of our training firsthand!
Visit https://www.firsttkd.net/ for more information, take advantage of our Special January membership offer and take your free trial lesson today!
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