We teach the martial arts, taekwondo sport, self defence skills, body health and increased fitness. He has received major awards including:
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The Chief Instructor is Grandmaster Kim Seng, 9th dan black belt in Taekwondo and 8th dan black belt in Hapkido self defence. He is a qualified Kukkiwon Examiner (1st class) and Master Instructor (1st class) and Hanmadang Referee from Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters). He has qualifications as International Referee for World Taekwondo in Kyorugi (S-class), in Poomsae (1st class) and World Po
22/07/2026
In July, our club took part in the 2026 WA State Taekwondo Championships, with nine members competing in fifteen events. The team achieved seven first-place wins, four second-place wins, and four third-place wins. The photos below show the performances of our team members.
A blast from the past. It was 27 years ago, but the actions and movements were fast, players and referee too. Memories of this match (1999 World Championsips welterweight final, held in Edmonton, Canada) are still clear. Dedication of the players (Bahri Tanrikulu, Turkey & Jang-O Jang, Korea) and the referee (Kim Seng, Australia) of this match have progressed and made higher achievements in taekwondo sport and martial art. Well done.
29/09/2025
The Australian Taekwondo Academy is observing a major anniversary, having reached 50 years since its founding. Following a two-year tenure in Sydney and preceding periods in Vietnam and Korea, Grandmaster Sok Pong Kim relocated to Perth in 1975.
At its height in the early 1990s, the Academy had an impressive 50+ branch locations, hosted numerous tournaments, and the ATA brand became widespread throughout Western Australia. Grandmaster Sok Pong Kim passed away in 1999 and his funeral service was packed with ATA members past and current at the time showing the love of the ATA founder.
Many clubs have since transitioned to be independent; however, some remain committed to promoting the ATA brand, still using the logo/ badge and club name. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Academy, with some ATA clubs observing and celebrating the milestone year in their own way.
View photos below showing ATA clubs celebrating 50 years, flashback photos of Grandmaster Sok Pong Kim in action, 2 original members are still involved with the ATA brand and the commemorative key rings and medallions to mark the 50th anniversary milestone year.
15/09/2025
Jacob Brady took part in the Under 21 Australian selections held in Canberra on 14th September, where was placed third in the male 80-87 kgs division. This is Jacob's first endeavour at selections at such a competitive level and this will give him valuable experience.
31/08/2025
Our team had seven members participate in the 2025 WA State Championships held over the weekend, securing six gold medals and three silver medals. This includes four gold medals in poomsae and two gold medals in kyorugi sparring. Congratulations to our team players. You can view the photo collages below that captures the performances of each member.
22/02/2025
Four recently promoted members received their certificates and belts. Elanie and Kylie received 2nd and 3rd dan black belts, Stefan received red belt and 5-year-old Djuan received his yellow belt. Read their stories in the photo captions below.
This video recording demonstrates Kylie's proficiency in gyokpa breaking techniques as she fulfills the board-breaking requirement of her black belt promotion test. Note Kylie is alternating her right and left legs for her breaks.
This video clip captures Elanie's demonstration of proficiency in gyokpa breaking techniques as she completes the board-breaking segment of her black belt promotion test. Note Elanie uses both left and right legs plus her hand for her breaks.
19/01/2025
Kylie and Elanie underwent assessment for their next black belt dan promotion tests towards the end of last year. They demonstrated their proficiency in recognised poomsae, creative poomsae, 1-step sparring & precision kicks, self-defence, free sparring, gyokpa breaking, special skills & talent and theory plus essay.
It is a culmination of many years of training and practice, with both having taken extended breaks to start their families. It has been a testament to their patience, dedication, and perseverance. Now their children are also practicing taekwondo together.
See below photos showing their tests.