First Martial Arts Bicton, Western Australia

13/07/2026

17/04/2026

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26/01/2026

Looking for a positive, confidence-building activity for yourself or your child in 2026? 🥋

At First Tae Kwon Do, we teach more than kicks and punches — we develop focus, discipline, confidence and respect in a safe, supportive environment.

✨ New Year Special: Join now and receive a FREE uniform valued at $70!

👦👧👨🦱 Classes from age 6 to 65
📍 Locations across Perth & WA
🎯 Beginners always welcome
⏰ Offer expires 28/02/2026
📲 Visit www.firsttkd.net or call 9275 7878 to book a free trial.

14/10/2025

💥 Push Kick in Self-Defence 💥 The push kick is a practical and effective technique used to create distance and control space in a self-defence situation.

By driving the foot forward with balance and precision, a defender can stop an advancing opponent, maintain safety, and prepare for the next move.

This technique is an excellent example of how Taekwondo combines discipline, timing, and control — key principles that make it so effective beyond the training hall. 👣

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24/09/2025

🌟 The Joy of Your First Grading! 🌟 There’s nothing quite like the excitement of your very first belt grading with First TaeKwonDo. Under the guidance of Master Vernon Low, students step onto the floor with determination, focus, and a sense of achievement that only comes from dedicated training.

For many, it’s not just about earning the next belt — it’s about celebrating progress, overcoming nerves, and experiencing the joy of moving forward on their TaeKwonDo journey.

The smiles say it all! 💪🥋✨

Congratulations to everyone who graded — you’ve taken another important step in your martial arts journey with First TaeKwondo WA.

A full gallery of photos of our 10th & 9th Kup grading students will be published on our page later this week.

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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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22/01/2025

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🏅This week, our students from the Beechboro, Bicton, Duncraig, Woodvale, and Yokine dojangs showcased their skills and determination during their board-brea...

29/12/2024

🌟 Mastering the Journey to Black Belt 🌟 In this image, Master Instructor Vernon Low is testing Black Belt candidates on their patterns (hyungs) as part of the rigorous Black Belt examination process. At every First Tae Kwon Do Black Belt exam, candidates are tested on: Basics, All kicks, Self-defense techniques, Destruction, (breaking) , Sparring & all patterns.

In the Chang Hon series of TaeKwonDo patterns, practiced in traditional ITF-style TaeKwonDo, the number of movements in each pattern (hyung) from 10th Kup to 1st Kup demonstrates a structured progression of complexity and skill:

✅ Sajyo Jirugi (10th Kup): 7 movements
✅ Chon-Ji (9th Kup): 19 movements
✅ Dan-Gun (8th Kup): 21 movements
✅ To-San (7th Kup): 24 movements
✅ Won-Hyo (6th Kup): 28 movements
✅ Yul-Gok (5th Kup): 38 movements
✅ Joong-Gun (4th Kup): 32 movements
✅ Toi-Gye (3rd Kup): 37 movements
✅ Hwa-Rang (2nd Kup): 29 movements
✅ Choong-Moo (1st Kup): 30 movements
🔢 Total Movements: 265

This progression reflects not only increasing complexity but also the deepening skill set required to excel in traditional TaeKwonDo. To succeed in this critical part of the Black Belt exam, candidates must demonstrate more than just memorization—they must showcase power, balance, flexibility, and mastery of each techniques in each of the 265 movements.

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22/12/2024

Vertical grappling and throws are integral components of clinch training in traditional TaeKwonDo, emphasizing control, balance, and effective transitions during close-range combat. These techniques not only enhance a practitioner’s ability to manage engagements where striking space is limited but also develop critical skills such as timing, leverage, and the application of force. By incorporating vertical grappling and throws into our First Tae Kwon Do training, students gain a deeper understanding of body mechanics and situational adaptability, equipping them to handle a variety of real-world self-defense scenarios while staying true to the art's traditional roots.

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27/04/2022

Even though First Tae Kwon Do WA is a Traditional martial art school, one that teaches discipline, our Progressive philosophy enables us to understand that ‘enjoyment accelerates learning’. Our Comprehensive style of training has positively evolved over many decades as a result of teaching thousands of TaeKwonDo students here in WA and is suited to people of all ages, from 6 years and up.

The majority of our 23x Branch Instructors are over 40 years of age and have been teaching for a minimum of 20+ continuous years – making our school the most reputable in Western Australia. We are committed to providing our students with professionally run classes, with knowledgeable Instructors; who have the skills to bring out the full potential of any student who walks through our Dojang door.

If you or someone you know would like to commence or re-commence a journey in martial arts, please email: [email protected] or call: (08) 9275-7878.

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