The Korean Martial Arts Academy has developed resources to broaden our community's knowledge and understanding of Taekwondo, and to provide news and information about KMAA. KMAA Members can access more resources under the Member's section of our website: www.kmaa.com.au/members
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Resources
Dojang Rules
Dojang Rules are the standards we expect all students to follow when they are training at KMAA.
Student Creeds
Every class at KMAA ends with a Student Creed. This reminds us why we do martial arts. This document provides the Panda and Tiger Oath, and the Student Creed for Dragons, Cadets and Adults. The video below details the Panda and Tiger Oath and its movements.
How to tie your belt
Our friendly and approachable Instructing and Administration team are happy to help tie young students' belts. This handout can be helpful for those learning to tie their own belt.
Important Procedures & Policies
Articles
The following articles are written and produced by KMAA's Instructing Team, to educate our community about Taekwondo and provide further detail on the philosophy of our martial art.
'Motivation to keep training after Black Belt' article
Written by Ms Kay & Ms Annika, KMAA Black Belts
Both Ms Kay and Ms Annika write about what motivates them to continue training after achieving their Black Belt. 'Black Belt Poomsae' article
Written by Kay Millican, Fourth Dan Black Belt
This article discusses the meaning of the Black Belt patterns. A must-read for KMAA's Black Belts and future Black Belts! 'Poomsae and Kwaes' article
Written by Kay Millican, Fourth Dan Black Belt
This article discusses the meaning of the first eight Taegeuk patterns. Criticism vs Feedback article
Written by Kay Millican, Fourth Dan Black Belt
Ms Kay's article helps to reframe feedback in the dojang in a positive light; not as personal criticism, but as feedback designed to help students improve. 'Developing a Killer Kihap' article
Written by Kay Millican, Fourth Dan Black Belt
Ms Kay writes about how to develop a killer kihap. Board Breaking article
Written by Kay Millican, Fourth Dan Black Belt
Ms Kay writes about her secrets for using simple physics to break boards effectively. South Korean Flag article
Written by Kay Millican, Fourth Dan Black Belt
Ms Kay writes about the South Korean flag. Taekwondo Tenets: Indomitable Spirit
Written by Kay Millican, Fourth Dan Black Belt
This article outlines the final of the five tenets of Taekwondo; Indomitable Spirit. KMAA Students Visit Korea
Written by the Newman family (KMAA students)
The Newman family provide their story and share photos from a recent trip to Korea, where two KMAA students participated in a competition and visited the Kukkiwon. Taekwondo Tenets: Self-Control
Written by Kay Millican, Fourth Dan Black Belt
This article outlines the fourth of the five tenets of Taekwondo; Self-Control. Taekwondo Tenets: Perseverance
Written by Kay Millican, Fourth Dan Black Belt
This article outlines the third of the five tenets of Taekwondo; Perseverance. Taekwondo Tenets: Integrity
Written by Kay Millican, Fourth Dan Black Belt
This article describes the second of the five central tenets of Taekwondo; Integrity. Taekwondo Tenets: Courtesy
Written by Kay Millican, Fourth Dan Black Belt
This article describes the first of the five central tenets of Taekwondo; Courtesy. Five Tenets of Taekwondo
Written by Kay Millican, Fourth Dan Black Belt
This article details the central tenets of Taekwondo and how these characteristics are developed in students. Why do we do Poomsae?
Written by Kay Millican, Fourth Dan Black Belt
This article provides detail about the benefits of Poomsae (also known as Forms or Patterns). |
KMAA Forms
For Pandas students (3-4 years) and beginner Tigers (5-7 years) before students are ready to learn Poomsae, KMAA has developed the following stationary forms: Hand Strike Form, Double Hand Strike Form and Elbow Strike Form.
Students learn blocks and strikes, but instead of moving in different directions, which can be confusing for young students, these forms are performed on the spot. Videos are available via YouTube below: Hand Strike Form Double Hand Strike Form Elbow Strike Form White Belt Form
Poomsae Links
Below are some external video links to help with your Poomsae (Forms/Patterns).
These are guides to help you with learning the direction of the patterns, however do not rely on these videos as your primary information for forms, as some techniques change throughout time.
For more information or details go to the Forms Encyclopedia. This has videos, detailed instructions and general knowledge about Poomsae.Why do we give out coloured stripes?
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KMAA's level testing and stripe system. This document explains what all those coloured stripes on your belt mean, and what you need to progress to the next belt.
| KMAA's Belt System |
This handout shows KMAA's belt colour system, and provides detail on the number of stripes needed for level tests and gradings for each belt level.
What to expect at your first Belt Exam
Importance of Group Belt Exams
| Importance of Group Belt Exams |
Ms Rachel writes about the importance and benefits of participating in group belt exams.
eNews
KMAA's eNews is an internally produced publication which includes articles on martial arts, photos, upcoming events, KMAA news, and more. eNews editions are distributed once per month, emailed to our current members.
eNews: 7 Sep 2024
| eNews 7 September 2024 |
In our September edition of eNews, we congratulate those that recently graded to their club and international black belts. We also congratulate our Weapons students and colour belt students on their recent gradings. We also mention an exciting womens training seminar that is being held for our Adults students!
eNews: 31 May 2024
| eNews 31 May 2024 |
In our May edition of eNews, we congratulate our Weapons students and colour belt students on their recent gradings. We say farewell to one of our KMAA families, and we outline our upcoming Black Belt Grading. We also mention an exciting competition at the Gold Coast for our Adults students!
eNews: 28 March 2024
| eNews 28 March 2024 |
In our March eNews, we congratulate Sir on achieving his 8th Dan black belt and congratulate students who attended the seminar/grading hosted by Grand Master Cho!
eNews: 19 December 2023
| eNews 19 December 2023 |
In this edition of eNews, we congratulate those that recently graded to their club black belts and international black belts. We share holiday closure dates, farewell Miss Zimi and more!
eNews: 16 October 2023
| eNews 16 October 2023 |
In our October edition of the eNews, we highlight our fundraising event Pink Month! Discuss the upcoming black belt seminar and grading in November. We also outline an upcoming weapons grading!
eNews: 30 March 2023
| eNews 30 Mar 2023 |
In this edition of eNews, we congratulate our newest black belts, outline some recent Taekwondo professional development and networking experiences for our Senior Chief Instructor (Sir), and more.
eNews: 15 December 2022
| eNews 15 December 2022 |
In our final eNews for 2022, we share photos from the Spring Competition, outline holiday closure dates, and congratulate our students of the month.
eNews: 21 July 2022
| eNews 21 July 2022 |
In our July edition of eNews, we announce upcoming KMAA competition opportunities, one-on-one classes and provide detail on our school holiday program.
eNews: 22 June 2022
| eNews 22 June 2022 |
In our June edition of eNews, we highlight some upcoming events including a self defence seminar, black belt trial exam and outline our Intermediate Tigers classes.
eNews: 28 May 2022
| eNews 28 May 2022 |
In this edition of eNews, we announce 'Review Week', congratulate our Students of the Month, and provide an overview of our recent events and gradings.
eNews: 12 April 2022
| eNews 12 April 2022 |
In April's edition of eNews, we provide detail on our make-up class policy, we congratulate our Relay for Life demo team, outline information on upcoming events (weaponry grading and social event), and more.
eNews: 27 February 2022
| eNews 27 Feb 2022 |
In this edition of eNews, we congratulate our newest Black Belts, provide detail on an upcoming self defence seminar, congratulate our students of the month, and more.
eNews: 12 January 2022
| eNews 12 Jan 2022 |
In the January 2022 version of eNews, we introduce a new Panda & Tiger Oath, we provide information about a warm up & stretching change, we announce a state sparring training session, and more.
eNews: 13 December 2021
| eNews 13 Dec 2021 |
In this eNews, we announce the release our 2022 class timetable, Ms Georgia provides her insight on Taekwondo competitions, we share a student story from Anthony about his martial arts journey with Parkinson's disease, we provide a wrap-up on Pink Month, fundraising for Cancer Council - ACT, and more.
eNews: 10 September 2021
| eNews 10 Sept 2021 |
In the September issue of eNews, we congratulate Queensland athlete Janine Watson who won Australia's first Paralympic Taekwondo medal- what an achievement! We also congratulate our Black Belts who achieved their new belts from our 30 July grading, and provide links to KMAA resources for students to practice their Taekwondo skills at home.
eNews: 19 July 2021
| eNews 19 July 2021 |
In this issue of eNews, we provide suggestions on how to help your child practice at home, we wish Australian Taekwondo athletes all the best for the upcoming Olympic Games, and we detail upcoming events.
eNews: 16 June 2021
| eNews 16 June 2021 |
In the June issue of eNews, we farewell our administration officer Ms Abbey and welcome Ms Natasha, we thank International Referee Denzil Ray for walking our students through competitive sparring rules, we announce the results from the Pink Belt Project survey, and remind all students about our upcoming competition.
eNews: 19 May 2021
| eNews 19 May 2021 |
In this issue of eNews, we remind students of our next Self Defence Seminar, we announce a friendly competition for sparring and poomsae hosted at KMAA, and we provide details about the installation of security cameras at KMAA.
eNews: 12 April 2021
| eNews 12 April 2021 |
We are excited to share that KMAA Instructor Ms Jennifer has published a beautiful children's book, 'A Land of Muddy Puddles'.
We congratulate Miss Georgia who won best original song performance in the Voyager International Songwriting Competition. We congratulate Aymara, Natalia and Naomi for their efforts at the NSW State Championships competition. We announce a photo shoot opportunity for students of all ages and abilities, and we congratulate our students of the month, students who graded for their weaponry levels, and more!
eNews: 22 March 2021
| eNews 22 March 2021 |
In this edition of eNews, we announce a brand new KMAA class: the Bilbies, for students aged 2, 3 and 4 to participate with the help of their parents. We introduce Review Week, we congratulate our Students of the Month, outline our photo policy, and more.
eNews: 24 February 2021
| eNews 24 Feb 2021 |
In the 24 February edition of eNews, we announce our involvement in the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence, we introduce a new Facebook group for members, announce inter-club training sessions and a friendly competition, and we introduce a new belt recycling system.
eNews: 12 February 2021
| eNews 12 Feb 2021 |
In this edition of eNews, we congratulate KMAA's new Black Belts, we announce that KMAA is hosting a Weaponry grading, and a Self Defence seminar. We also introduce a new Pandas class and congratulate our Students of the Month.
eNews: 18 January 2021
| eNews 18 Jan 2021 |
In the 18 January edition of eNews, we welcome a new Administration Team member, introduce a set of new resources for our students, and discuss tips for students training for their Black Belt.
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