McLeod Taekwondo

✨ CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW BLACK BELTS ✨

Four students. Completely different ages, journeys, and stages of life—yet all standing together having achieved the incredible rank of Black Belt in both Kukkiwon and Changmookwan.
This is what inspiration looks like.

At 73 years young, Nonno has achieved his 2nd Dan Black Belt Kukkiwon and 3rd Dan Black Belt Changmookwan—an extraordinary accomplishment. Nonno proves that there is no “right age” to grow, to set new goals, or to chase excellence. In his second stage of life, he reminds us all that the only limits that exist are the ones we place on ourselves. What an example. What a legacy.

Miss Lala, Miss Steph, and Miss Kacee have each earned their 1st Dan Black Belt Kukkiwon and 2nd Dan Black Belt Changmookwan. This milestone reflects years of discipline, perseverance, humility, and relentless effort. You’ve shown what it means to stay committed, even when the journey is challenging.

We are deeply honoured and incredibly proud of all of you. This achievement is not only personal—it is a reflection of your commitment to our team and to the values we strive to build every day. Black Belt is not just a rank; it represents honour, discipline, and character.

Our hope is that these values continue to be passed down through generations. If we build it right, we won’t just develop strong martial artists—we will help shape honourable fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, teachers… and leaders.
Martial arts provides more than physical skill. It offers a code of conduct, a path to self-development, and the tools needed to pursue goals with integrity. Over time, character is formed—and people step closer to becoming their best selves.

Well done, team.
What an achievement. 🥋🔥

You’ve made us all incredibly proud

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Strength and conditioning is a vital component of athletic development because it enhances an athlete’s ability to perform, recover, and stay healthy. A well-designed strength and conditioning program improves muscular strength, power, speed, endurance, and mobility, all of which directly translate to better performance in sport-specific skills. It also plays a key role in injury prevention by strengthening muscles, tendons, and joints, improving movement mechanics, and correcting imbalances. Additionally, proper conditioning supports faster recovery, greater resilience to physical demands, and long-term athletic longevity, allowing athletes to train harder, compete at a higher level, and sustain peak performance over time.

ATTENTION ALL GSA ATHLETES: The month of February sees our face to face Strength & Conditioning sessions start for 2026. You will have received an email allocating you to your S&C group which is based on your residential address; all the scheduled dates for S&C for the year; along with all relevant information pertaining to this integral part of your program. Please note that reminder emails will NOT be sent for each session - it is your responsibility to diarise these dates. All sessions are in the COACHA app and you must record any absences via COACHA which help your S&C and sports coaches to plan sessions around attendance and also follow up on athlete injury and illness if need be. Unless you are notified by the GSA office of a reschedule or cancellation, all sessions will proceed as per the scheduled dates. East Gippsland Shire Council McLeod Taekwondo Control High Performance

Term 1 is here! 🗓️ Feb 2 – Mar 31.

Introducing our New Programs: Muay Thai Kids & Muay Thai Combat Fitness

Registration:
For annual members nothing changes.
Term Fee Students you will receive information via email.
DM us to secure your spot!

Which Class Is for Me 🤔

🥋 Taekwondo: Known as Tae Kwon Do—“Tae” (foot), “Kwon” (hand), “Do” (way or discipline)—this Korean martial art has been practised for over 2,000 years and in 206 countries. Its known for its routes as the art of self defence. There are different styles of Taekwondo and over the years there has been emphasis placed on its style of kicking using flexibility, speed and combinations. However, It’s more than fighting skills: it builds strength, discipline, leadership, and confidence. Start as a white belt, train alongside friends, and push your limits through perseverance. Each belt earned is a milestone, and an opportunity to grow your capacity. Taekwondo places a large emphasis on leadership through serving and honouring a chain of command. Through respect and discipline by black belt, you’ve achieved a goal, built lifelong friendships and developed skills for life.

🥊 Muay Thai: Known as the “Art of Eight Limbs”, Muay Thai uses fists, elbows, knees, and shins with clinching techniques for a full-body, powerful workout. Perfect for kids and adults who want fitness, confidence, and smart training—without the pressure of belts. This is a tough work out but it is for everyone!

💪 Martial arts isn’t just sport—it’s strength, skill, and community.
📩 DM us today and start your journey!

🥋 BLACK BELT CEREMONY — DEC 9
This is more than a ceremony… it’s the moment years of sweat, discipline and heart become a Black Belt.

We kindly ask all students to attend so we can come together as a club and support those achieving this milestone.

On Tuesday December 9, our entire club unites for:
✨ All-club training session
✨ Black Belt presentations
✨ End-of-year dinner

Every student’s presence matters.
Every cheer matters.
Every Black Belt begins with support from the people around them.

📅 Tuesday Dec 9
⏰ 4:45 PM start
📣 RSVP by 25 November

Today’s Champions. Tomorrow’s Leaders.

🎉 Student of the Week: Kelsey! 🎉
Big congratulations to Kelsey for being named our Student of the Week! Kels has just earned her Blue 2 belt, and it’s been a joy to watch her grow in her Taekwondo journey. 💙🥋
Kelsey brings a can-do attitude to every class, showing unwavering consistency and commitment. She’s been putting in the work, training twice a week, plus attending her sparring class, and always pushing herself to learn and improve. Despite not being with us for a long time, Kels has quickly shown she’s here to work hard, keep a positive mindset, and stay focused on her goals.
What stands out the most about Kelsey is her ability to balance hard work and friendship. She’s always the first to welcome new students, making everyone feel comfortable while still maintaining a strong focus on training. Whether it’s learning new techniques or sticking to her syllabus, Kels shows dedication and an unwavering respect for our code of conduct.
Keep up the amazing work, Kelsey! We’re proud to have you as part of our Taekwondo family and can’t wait to see how far you go!

Nikki Atkinson
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🎉 Student of the Week: Kelsey! 🎉
Big congratulations to Kelsey for being named our Student of the Week! Kels has just earned her Blue 2 belt, and it's been a joy to watch her grow in her Taekwondo journey. 💙🥋
Kelsey brings a can-do attitude to every class, showing unwavering consistency and commitment. She's been putting in the work, training twice a week, plus attending her sparring class, and always pushing herself to learn and improve. Despite not being with us for a long time, Kels has quickly shown she’s here to work hard, keep a positive mindset, and stay focused on her goals.
What stands out the most about Kelsey is her ability to balance hard work and friendship. She’s always the first to welcome new students, making everyone feel comfortable while still maintaining a strong focus on training. Whether it’s learning new techniques or sticking to her syllabus, Kels shows dedication and an unwavering respect for our code of conduct.
Keep up the amazing work, Kelsey! We’re proud to have you as part of our Taekwondo family and can’t wait to see how far you go! 🌟🥋💪

Training, tournaments, early mornings… we’re always on the go.
But moments like these remind us what it’s all really about — family, love and the quiet in-between.

Hold your little ones close today.
Rest, recharge and enjoy the softness of a Saturday.
Because a champion mindset starts at home. 🥋✨

📢 LOCATION UPDATE – MON & TUES CLASSES

Attention McLeod Taekwondo students:
Please note that classes on Monday 20th and Tuesday 21th July will be held in the Ball Room at 47 Macalister St, Sale VIC 3850

👣 Enter via the Macalister Street side.
🕒 Same class times apply.

See you there! 🥋👊