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
KMAA's COVIDSafe Plan, Version 4.0
We encourage all students, parents / guardians, and visitors read KMAA's ‘Return to Play in a COVID-Safe Environment’ COVIDSafe Plan. Version 4.0, Effective Saturday 20 February 2021, 9:00am.
Importance of Group Belt Exams
Ms Rachel writes about the importance and benefits of participating in group belt exams.
'It's the Little Things'
Ms Kay writes about 'the little things' and why they matter in a martial arts context.
KMAA Level Testing Stripe System
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 COVIDSafe Plan, Version 2.0
We encourage all students, parents / guardians, and visitors read KMAA's ‘Return to Play in a COVID-Safe Environment’ COVIDSafe Plan. Stage 2.2, Version 2.0, Effective 19 June 2020.
KMAA's COVIDSafe Plan, Version 1.0
We encourage all students, parents / guardians, and visitors read KMAA's ‘Return to Play in a COVID-Safe Environment’ COVIDSafe Plan. Stage 2.1, Version 1.0, Effective 2 June 2020.
Inaugural Online Poomsae & Bongsul Competition
Inaugural Online Poomsae & Bongsul Competition Information booklet.
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 creeds for Pandas (3-4 years) and our Student Creed for all other ages.
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.
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.
Grading Application Form: Tigers
The Tigers Grading Application Form is to be completed by 5-7 year old students (with the help of their family), and encourages practice at home and development of martial arts values. Grading Applications are to be provided to reception one week before belt exams.
Grading Application Form: Dragons
The Dragons Grading Application Form is to be completed by 8-11 year old students (with the help of their family), and encourages practice at home and development of martial arts values. Grading Applications are to be provided to reception one week before belt exams.
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 Stationary 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 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. White Belt Pattern Pattern 2: Poomsae Taegeuk Ee Jang Pattern 3: Poomsae Taegeuk Sam Jang Pattern 4: Poomsae Taegeuk Sa Jang Pattern 5: Poomsae Taegeuk Oh Jang Pattern 6: Poomsae Taegeuk Yook Jang Pattern 7: Poomsae Taegeuk Chil Jang Pattern 8: Poomsae Taegeuk Pal Jang For more information or details go to the Forms Encyclopedia. This has videos, detailed instructions and general knowledge about Poomsae. 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 twice per month, emailed to our current members.
eNews: 24 February 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
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
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.
eNews: 17 December 2020
In our final eNews for 2021, we explain the purpose of 'Sitting Circles', Miss Aarushi writes about the importance of flexibility, we announce a change to our billing company in 2021, we congratulate our Students of the Month, reflect on 2020, and announce our professional Black Belt photos are now available.
eNews: 1 December 2020
In the 1 December version of eNews, we introduce our 2021 timetable, we announce an updated COVID-19 Safe Plan (Version 3.0), and we provide our closure dates.
eNews: 1 November 2020
In this edition of eNews, we announce a new beginner Tigers and beginner Dragons class, we share our grand total of funds raised for the Cancer Council ACT from Pink Month, we announce our involvement in a community support project for Havelock Housing Association and we outline protocols for make up classes, student absences and the Check In CBR App.
eNews: 16 October 2020
In this edition of eNews, we provide an update on KMAA's Pink Month, we announce local media support of the Pink Belt Project, we outline KMAA's Diversity Statement and we congratulate Students of the Month, provide training tips, and we welcome four new Assistant Instructors to our team.
eNews: 21 September 2020
In the 21 September edition, we outline the benefits of group belt exams, Ms Kay writes about 'the little things' and we share photos from our September events; belt exams, the weaponry grading and our poomsae and sparring training sessions.
eNews: 11 September 2020
In this edition of eNews, we announce enhancements to our self defence level testing process, outline details for an upcoming weaponry grading opportunity and share photos from Taekwondo week.
eNews: 26 August 2020
In this edition, we announce that KMAA will be celebrating Taekwondo Week, we congratulate students who achieved their new belts and we highlight minor class timetable changes.
eNews: 10 August 2020
In the 10 August edition of eNews, we introduce a new KMAA resource which explains our level testing and stripe system process, we announce KMAA is hosting a specialised Poomsae and Sparring Training Session and a KMAA family shares their story, photos and experience.
eNews: 21 July 2020
In this edition, Ms Kay and Ms Annika write about what motivates them to keep training after reaching Black Belt, we detail further COVID-19 precautions regarding travel through COVID-19 hotspots and a KMAA family shares their story, photos and experience.
eNews: 24 June 2020
Our first eNews after re-opening, this edition outlines how our Instructors practiced at home during the break, congratulates students who participated in an online competition, and Ms Kay writes about the Black Belt patterns.
eNews: 10 April 2020
Our 10 April eNews provides detail on KMAA's 'Home-based Training Programs', provides an opportunity for families to borrow martial arts equipment from KMAA, and we discuss the benefits of exercise and martial arts in difficult times.
eNews: 7 March 2020
In this edition, we introduce two additional classes to our timetable, we outline hygiene standards for attendance at KMAA, we provide details for an upcoming self-defence seminar, and Ms Kay writes about the meaning of the first patterns.
eNews: 21 February 2020
In this edition of eNews, we celebrate as the first belts are awarded for 2020, we congratulate our students of the month, and Ms Kay writes about re-framing feedback not as criticism but as an important tool for self improvement.
eNews: 17 January 2020
In our first eNews of the decade, we provide detail on our recent Bunnings BBQ fundraiser raising money for WIRES, we introduce two new classes commencing in February; a new Family and Cadets class, and Master Instructor Ms Kay writes about how to develop a killer kihap.
eNews: 21 December 2019
In our final edition of eNews for 2019, we farewell Lead Instructor Mr Man, provide suggestions for what students can practice at home over the break, and Lead Instructor Ms Kay Millican writes about board breaking.eNews: 16 December 2019
In this edition, we introduce Intermediate classes for our Tigers and Dragons programs, our receptionist Abbey Morris writes about breathing techniques, Master Instructor Kay Millican writes about the South Korean flag, and we congratulate our students of the month.
eNews: 25 November 2019
In this edition, KMAA student Aarushi, a Ninth Bong graduate and Second Poom Black Belt, writes about Bongsul (long stick), we detail our make-up class policy and KMAA Instructor Ms Kay Millican outlines the final Tenet of Taekwondo.
eNews: 6 November 2019
In the 6 November edition of eNews, KMAA Lead Instructor Miss Annika writes about what Pink Month means to her, we hear from two competitors who travelled to Korea, and Master Instructor Kay Millican writes about the fourth Taekwondo Tenet, Self-Control.
eNews: 28 October 2019
In the 28 October eNews, KMAA Cadets student Lynda writes about her experience participating in a seven day Taekwondo camp, and Master Instructor Kay Millican writes about the third Taekwondo Tenet, Perseverance.
eNews: 10 October 2019
In the 10 October edition of eNews, we outline a change to our class content, Lead Instructor Miss Annika provides information about 'Beautiful Minds', and Master Instructor Kay Millican writes about the second of the Taekwondo Tenets, Integrity.
eNews: 25 September 2019
The 25 September edition of eNews details the two causes KMAA is supporting by turning pink from October, provides dates for upcoming demonstration opportunities, and Master Instructor Kay Millican writes about the first of the Taekwondo Tenets, Courtesy.
eNews: 10 September 2019
In this edition of eNews, we introduce KMAA's recognition awards, provide detail on upcoming events and a demonstration opportunity, and outline the five tenets of Taekwondo.
eNews: 21 August 2019
In this edition of eNews, we discuss why Poomsae (forms / patterns) is important, we introduce a new class for Tigers transitioning into the Dragons program, outline a process change for level testing, and more.
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