Hwa Rang Taekwondo Academy - Moreton Bay

So very fortunate and what an incredible privilege to be a student and club instructor for Grandmaster Kim.
Our connection, our history.

On Saturday we had the honour of hosting our Brisbane clubs, for a last grading for the year.
It is always great to see our other clubs and connect with our wider Hwa Rang Do family.
Well done to those students who graded. The calibre was high and you all should be proud of your continued development in our style.
Also it was great to have Grand Master Kim officiate our grading and hold a technical session afterwards.
Brisbane Inner East HwarangdoBayside HwaRang Taekwondo AcademyHwa Rang Tae Kwon Do Australia

Dear Students and their families, welcome to Term 3 of 2023.
We are looking forward to the new term, at a new location and at new times.

We are very excited to once again be partnered with the Police Citizens Youth Clubs of QLD. The PCYC Redcliffe have a fully equipped martial arts venue and it is awesome.

Our new training schedule is as follows and we look forward to growing our Hwa Rang Tae Kwon Do Australia family.

Wednesdays Only
Juniors (U12) 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Seniors 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Any questions please contact us directly.

Regards,
Master Mark and Miss Paris

Congratulations to those that graded last night. Great effort and commitment shown to the art by Bayside HwaRang Taekwondo Academy, Brisbane Inner East Hwarangdo and Hwa Rang Taekwondo Red Hill.

Also a huge congratulations, for the black belts who received their next elevation in rank over many years of continued study and passion for Hwa Rang Tae Kwon Do Australia.

Miss Paris received her 3rd Degree and I received my 4th Degree and we could be more proud of our efforts.

It was great to share such a wonderful event with friends and family of HRD, special thanks to seeing Giru HwaRangdo make the trip down as well. Can’t wait to catch up again in TNQ.

Really enjoyed tonight’s session. Everyone was dripping from the exertion of doing solid poomsae and drills at the end. Finishing strong - well done.

I know from personal experience, when dealing with “Stigma”, can start simply from doubting oneself. To full blown, debilitating inactivity and shunning the world in which you live in.

The truth is, it may surprise you. That the amount of energy and time, we give to Stigma. Is in fact polar opposites, to the truth. That for most part, people in general find themselves more interesting.

Give yourself the chance to be brave and push aside Stigma. Spend that time building connections with others. If all that fails, get YOURSELF to CLASS and train harder!

Thank you students for making it another great week.

My thoughts are inspired by the below image and also our discussion around the 5 Tenants of Tae Kwon Do.

Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, and Indomitable Spirit.

We may find it difficult at times to navigate situations, that trigger a fight or flight response. It is said that our emotions can get the best of us, it’s true.

With practice and guidance you can create space, between how you’re reacting to a situation and how you want to feel about the situation - after it is all over.

When you are feeling angry or frustrated, practice deep breathing between saying the 5 Tenants in your mind. Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, and Indomitable Spirit.

If that doesn’t work! GET YOURSELF TO CLASS and train harder!

Artist is Javi Giménez Ratti

Self Defence Workshops - Open to ALL ages - 8:30am until 10am

Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at Venue 110.

When we are confronted with an event, that provokes a Fight or Flight response, FEAR is a crippling factor.

Coupled with the differences between Assertive and Aggressive energies. The chips may be stacked against you.

Come and learn about the 3 D’s.

Admission is FREE.

Thank you to Monday and Wednesday night classes. So insightful and purposeful.

An old or new Injury… we have all had one or known of someone, in our care or periphery that has one.

There is a proclivity to want to “protect” the injury. Feeling pain is never a nice thing. Isn’t it?

So what is the normal thing to do? Without insights, context or professional services, we normally stop doing what caused the pain to begin with. Until we feel no more pain.

The pain maybe gone forever? Maybe not. Maybe it is just waiting to show up, unannounced. So then what? Give up on doing the thing that caused injury.

Or you seek advice.

Just like in class, your instructor is your guide. Trust the process and listen to your body. Adjust the movement into smaller steps and let discomfort be your guide… oh by the way… you may have noticed you have let go of something.

The need to protect your pain. Just let it go. You can’t develop a path to recovery, if you’re holding onto something that doesn’t serve you any longer. If all else fails, GO YOURSELF TO CLASS!

Been reflecting on Monday nights class and wanted to share a thought.

We are our own worst critic. Given enough bandwidth, our “ego” can feed us a narrative that can make our aspirations insurmountable.

So why do we choose to train? For most students and instructors, there is an aspiration to learn, improve and become more capable.

If I may suggest a practice or habit, that may help in realising one’s potential. That is to stop listening to your ego feeding you negative/toxic dialogue and start listening to your body.

Your body doesn’t lie…

Pay attention to how your body feels when training, when testing out the technique. If you are struggling with it, then ask questions. Don’t struggle in silence. Your instructor is your guide.

Lastly, be patient and become comfortable in realising. That all good things in life takes time. Don’t rush, ask questions and listen to your body.

If all that fails - GET YOURSELF TO CLASS!

Off to a solid start for 2023 with Wednesday nights class completed. Thank you students and their families for a great week.

It’s always good to go over the basics. It remind us of why getting these elements imbedded into your “normal” state are so important.

We can get carried away with the dream or vision of the future and simply stand still in awe.

A dream without action is simply a dream. To achieve that dream requires drive and a will; more importantly it requires consistency.

With this public holiday upon us. Perhaps we should go back to the basics. Nickname it “Yarni Day”, where people meet up, share bread or lamb and have conversations. The ones that focuses on connecting us, rather than what separates us.

All else fails, then just SHOW UP TO CLASS and be consistent!

It is often said “you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone. Truth is, you knew what you had, you just never thought you’d lose it.” - unknown author

First class of 2023 last night and what a session we had at Venue 110. I hope your bodies will remind you over the next couple of days, how good it is to be back at training.

Great to see our existing, new and also see some returning members. Life is busy. It can “get in the way” of you. It is the way of things.

So why the quote?

There are things that we WANT for ourselves. It is natural to WANT. I WANT to train, to be liked, to be healed, to get better, to be successful, to have a partner, to have more, to learn more.

Our EGO wants these things. “For us” it says, “we’re a team you and me. You’re my ride or die!”.

What happens when you can’t get what you WANT? You might feel angry, frustrated, upset and perhaps sad.

What do YOU need to do? Interesting how that sentence did NOT include your EGO by the way.

You NEED to breathe, to relax, to listen, to be open, to be fluid, to be mindful, to have a calm mind, to have a steady stance.

When you focus on what you NEED versus what you WANT, the relationship you have with yourself will improve ten-fold. By a matter of consequence, the relationships you chose to have around you, will feel the affects of your actions/behaviour.

YOU NEED TO GET TO TRAINING 🥋😉🙏🏼