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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| 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 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 quarterly and emailed to our current members.
eNews: 13 Dec 2024
| eNews 13 December 2024 |
In our December edition of eNews, we thank the KMAA community for our October Pink Month fundraising efforts, we announce our 2024 holiday closure and re-opening dates. We introduce new assistant instructors: Mr Nathan and Miss Lily and we congratulate Elaine, Lena and Miss Gabi for their efforts at the recent Weaponry grading!
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.
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