First Taekwondo Cockburn

06/09/2026

🌟 Father’s Day 2026 🌟 This Father’s Day, First TaeKwonDo WA celebrates the dads who don’t just encourage their children from the sidelines — they step onto the Dojang floor and train alongside them.

There is something incredibly powerful about a father and child learning TaeKwonDo together. Every class becomes an opportunity to demonstrate, through action, the importance of discipline, respect, perseverance and determination.

Children learn from the examples they see. When Dad turns up, trains hard, faces challenges and keeps going when things get difficult, he is teaching lessons that extend well beyond martial arts.

The journey isn't always easy. There are techniques that take time to master, physical challenges that test us and moments when progress can feel slow. Sharing those experiences creates a unique bond between father and child — one built on encouragement, achievement and overcoming obstacles together.

And years from now, it may not be the individual kicks, punches or patterns they remember most. It will be the time spent together, the lessons learned and the memories created on the Dojang floor.

A father's greatest influence often comes not from what he says, but from what he does. Acta Non Verba — Deeds, Not Words.

To all the fathers, dads, grandfathers and father figures in our First TaeKwonDo WA family — thank you for leading by example, supporting your children and helping them become stronger, more confident and resilient individuals.

From everyone at First TaeKwonDo WA, we wish all the incredible dads a very Happy Father’s Day! ❤️🥋

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04/08/2026

Reminder that our FTKD Ladies Self-Defence Session is being held this Sunday, 9 August.

The session is open to all female students aged 10 years and over, graded 10th Kup and above, as well as female family members and friends of current students who are not currently training.

This session will be taught and run by an all Female Instructor Team lead by our WA Female Head Instructor, Marlyn Small.

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11/07/2026

31/05/2026

Flying High in Free Sparring! 🥋🔥 Junior Black Belt Jonathan demonstrates outstanding athleticism, timing, and confidence as he launches into a spectacular jumping side kick during free sparring training.

Executing a technique like this requires far more than just jumping high. It demands explosive power, balance, precision, spatial awareness, and the confidence to commit fully while under pressure. Jonathan's ability to combine these elements is a reflection of the dedication and hard work he consistently brings to training.

Free sparring provides students with the opportunity to develop timing, distance control, and decision-making skills, and it's always exciting to see students confidently applying advanced techniques in a dynamic environment.

Well done, Jonathan! Keep aiming high and continuing to push your limits. The sky is the limit when hard work meets determination. 👏💪

Thanks to SI Mischa fro these images.

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27/05/2026

At First Tae Kwon Do, we teach and train in traditional martial arts, and we understand that strong technique begins with a strong foundation.

For every student to reach their maximum potential, we must continually develop the key building blocks of martial arts performance:
• Fitness & cardio
• Strength
• Flexibility
• Balance & coordination

That is why the first 15/20 minutes of every First TKD class are dedicated to focused warm-up and conditioning exercises designed to improve these important areas. By building the body correctly, students are able to perform Tae Kwon Do techniques with greater speed, sharper timing, stronger control, and more explosive power.

In this collage, you can see our Cockburn Adults Class working through plyometric training drills. These exercises develop explosive movement, agility, balance, and lower-body strength — all essential attributes for strong martial arts technique and long-term progression in Tae Kwon Do.

A strong martial artist is built from the ground up, and every warm-up is another step toward becoming stronger, faster, and more capable both physically and mentally.
First Tae Kwon Do WA - Building strong martial artists for life.

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10/05/2026

💐 Happy Mother’s Day from First TKD WA! 💐 Today we celebrate the incredible mothers across all our WA branches who continue to inspire us both on and off the dojang floor. Our 2026 Mother’s Day Collage is a tribute to the women who not only encourage their children through their TaeKwonDo journey, but who also have the courage and commitment to train alongside them. 🥋

There is something truly special about a mother who leads by example. ❤️ Through every class, every challenge, and every grading, these women show their children the value of perseverance, humility, discipline, and inner strength. 💪 They prove that growth never has an age limit and that true leadership comes through action.

Between work, family commitments, and the endless responsibilities of everyday life, our TKD mums still make time to better themselves physically and mentally. 🌟 That dedication deserves enormous respect. Their presence within our dojangs helps create the strong family culture that First TKD is proud of. 👏
To every mother in our First TKD family — thank you for your support, your kindness, your resilience, and the example you set for the next generation. 🌷 We are proud to have you as part of our community and grateful for everything you do.

If this collage touches your heart, please like ❤️, comment 💬, and share 🔄 as we celebrate these amazing women today.

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28/03/2026

Side Kick Saturday 👊🥋 9th Kup, Rory (Cockburn Dojang) showing technique and balance with this strong side kick at Gnarabup Beach in Margaret River 🌊☀️

Great control, focus, and spirit on display—keep up the awesome work, Rory!



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10/01/2026

🥋Side Kick Saturday 🥋Side kick goals, anywhere in the world! 🌏 This is Isaac, a 2nd Kup student from our Cockburn Dojang, keeping his Tae kwonDo sharp while enjoying a recent family holiday.

Captured in the stunning Shirakawa countryside, Japan, this photo is a great reminder that discipline, balance, and good technique don’t stop when you’re on holidays 💪

Fantastic flexibility and control, Isaac — keep up the great work!

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21/12/2025

Wishing all our First Tae Kwon Do family a very Merry Christmas and a joyous, safe, and well-earned New Year 🎄🥋

Thank you to our dedicated instructors, committed students, and supportive families for your effort, discipline, and spirit throughout the year. May the holiday season bring rest, happiness, and time with loved ones, and may the New Year inspire renewed energy, new goals, and continued growth on and off the Dojang Floor.

We look forward to training, achieving, and celebrating together again in the year ahead.

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Instructors & Students of First Tae Kwon Do, Cockburn WA

12/12/2025

Huge shout-out to the Cantrell family, proudly standing together after a fantastic grading last weekend!

Training as a family isn’t just about earning new belts — it’s about building confidence, resilience, and stronger bonds with the people who matter most.

When families train together, something special happens:
• They motivate each other on the tough days.
• They celebrate every improvement, big or small.
• They grow fitter, stronger, and more disciplined — side by side.
• And they set an incredible example of perseverance for others in the dojang.

The Cantrells reminded us today that TaeKwonDo isn’t just an individual journey — it’s a shared experience that brings families closer and creates memories that last a lifetime.

Congratulations again to this awesome family. Keep kicking, keep growing, and keep inspiring! 🥋👏💙💚

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