KMAA Instructing Team

Our Instructing Team at the Korean Martial Arts Academy are professional, experienced and welcoming. We are passionate about Taekwondo and helping students on their journey at KMAA. Our team teach engaging, educational and practical martial arts classes. KMAA's Instructing Team regularly participate in training and development sessions to ensure the highest standard of martial arts instruction is provided.
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Mr James Tallon (Sir)
Role: Senior Chief Instructor & Director
Primarily teaches: Black Belt Classes 
Belt Level: 7th Dan Black Belt 

Sir started his martial arts journey over 30 years ago after being inspired by a local Taekwondo demonstration. Since then, he has been heavily involved in the Australian martial arts community. Sir believes that Taekwondo offers not only a physical but mental challenge which continues long after a student has reached their Black Belt. 
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Ms Christine 
Role: Instructor
Primarily Teaches: Adults & Weapons
Belt level: 4th Dan Black Belt 

Ms Christine has impressively attained the highest graded level for two weapons styles and is currently working on her third. She has contributed to the creation and improvement of the weapons and self defence program requirements. 
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Mr Patrick
Role: Instructor
Primarily teaches: Pandas, Tigers, Dragons, Cadets & Junior Black Belts
Belt level: 3rd Dan Black Belt

Mr Patrick is an enthusiastic and passionate instructor. His classes are always energetic, and he always ensures his students enjoy learning new techniques. 


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Miss Laura F
​Role: Instructor
Primarily teaches: Pandas, Tigers, Dragons & Cadets
Belt level: 3rd Dan Black Belt 

Miss Laura has returned to KMAA after travelling overseas. Miss Laura absolutely loves Instructing, and gets joy out of inspiring her students to do their very best.
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Mr Stephen
​Role: Instructor
Primarily teaches: Adults, Sparring & Cadets
Belt level: 3rd Dan Black Belt 

Mr Stephen is a friendly and welcoming Instructor. He supports new students at the beginning of their martial arts journey, and teaches using his wealth of martial arts knowledge.
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Miss Annika
Role: Instructor
Primarily teaches: Tigers, Dragons & Cadets
Belt level: 2nd Poom Black Belt 

Miss Annika is a dedicated and passionate Instructor, who strives for excellence in all classes. She brings a wealth of technical knowledge to her Instructing. Miss Annika has lots of ideas to incorporate into classes, and enjoys watching students develop their skills and progress.
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Miss Abigail
​Role: Instructor
Primarily teaches: Pandas & Tigers
Belt level: 1st Poom Black Belt

Miss Abigail’s classes are energetic and engaging. She strives to ensure every student has a fantastic experience at KMAA.

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Ms Rachel 
Role: Operations Manager
Belt Level: 5th Dan Black Belt

Ms Rachel joined KMAA over 20 years ago, when classes were run out of community and school halls. Ms Rachel is passionate about ensuring our students are having the best possible experience and learning valuable life-skills.


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Ms Kay
Role: Instructor
Primarily teaches: Weapons & Adults
Belt level: 4th Dan Black Belt 

Ms Kay has a passion for working with a variety of weapons (having attained the highest level in 2/3 weapons), is very interested in Korean culture and language, and loves focusing on the use of effective and practical techniques when instructing classes. Ms Kay is a regular contributor of articles to KMAA's eNews.
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Mr Lachlan
Role: Instructor
Primarily teaches: Pandas, Tigers, Dragons, Cadets, Adults & Junior Black Belts
Belt level: ​4th Dan Black Belt

Mr Lachlan is a dedicated member of the KMAA community and has been involved in running classes since he was 13 years old. Mr Lachlan enjoys watching his students develop and move through the programs and is committed to ensuring they enjoy and benefit from their training. ​
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Mr Tim
​Role: Instructor
Primarily teaches: Adults and Weapons
Belt level: 3rd Dan Black Belt 

Mr Tim is an enthusiastic Instructor and a Nunchuku master! He has an in-depth knowledge about all aspects of Taekwondo taught at the Korean Martial Arts Academy and is committed to ensuring all his students are learning and progressing at the correct level and pace.
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Miss Kushala
Role: Instructor
Primarily teaches: Pandas, Tigers & Dragons
Belt level: Brown Belt 

Miss Kush is an energetic and positive Instructor, who uses her energy to engage students in classes. Miss Kush is particularly skilled at dynamic warm-ups and gaining focus and attention in her classes.
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Miss Laura M
Role: Instructor
Primarily teaches: Tigers & Dragons
Belt level: 1st Dan Black Belt

Miss Laura is a positive and hard-working Instructor who enjoys sharing her martial arts knowledge and passion with students. Miss Laura has returned to KMAA and Instructing after living interstate in 2019.
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Miss Netti
Role: Instructor
Primarily teaches: Tigers & Dragons
Belt level: 2nd Dan Black Belt

Miss Netti is a positive and engaging Instructor who brings enthusiasm, energy and encouragement to her teaching.  

Assistant Instructors

KMAA's Assistant Instructors are a fantastic team of students who have demonstrated dedication and focus in their own training. They have been selected by the Instructing Team as potential Instructors and undergo continual training to enhance their leadership skills. They are enthusiastic in their role and a valuable asset for all students and Instructors.
 
KMAA's Instructors and Assistant Instructors have completed the Korean Martial Arts Academy's Leadership Program as well as attending regular training sessions. All KMAA's Instructors are committed to their individual training and improvement as well as the training and development of the students.
Miss Aarushi 
​3rd Poom Black Belt
​Assistant Instructor
Miss Aarushi brings a wealth of martial arts knowledge and experience to her role as an Assessor and Assistant Instructor. Miss Aarushi is professional, hard working and passionate about Taekwondo and helping students.
 Mr Matthew
Brown Belt Black Stripe
​Assistant Instructor
Mr Matthew is passionate about his training and teaching at KMAA. He supports and encourages students, and provides tips and feedback to help them improve their skills.

Administration Team

Our Instructing Team, students and families are supported by our welcoming and hard-working Administration Team.
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Miss Abbey
Role: Administration Officer

Miss Abbey is an ANU student and former hockey coach​. Miss Abbey is welcoming positive, and passionate about helping students on their martial arts journey. Miss Abbey has also been enjoying assisting Pandas classes- we don't know who has more fun, the Pandas or Miss Abbey!
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​Miss Kristy
Role: Administration Officer

Miss Kristy is a welcome new addition to our Administration Team. Miss Kristy is also an ANU student, who has fencing championship experience. Miss Kristy is a professional and friendly receptionist who is looking forward to trying out our weaponry classes!
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