Kin tae kwon do
Kin Tae Kwon Do,[1] also known as Kin Taekwondo, is a Martial arts school located[2] in the heart of Perth in Western Australia. It is a progressive school that primarily teaches traditional Taekwondo as well as a range of other traditional martial art techniques to stay current and effective.
The school was founded by three brothers who have trained in taekwondo for nearly twenty years. Kin Tae Kwon Do is an independent martial art organisation, allowing the school and instructors freedom to ensure all members receive the most effective training.
The school of Kin Tae Kwon Do places a strong emphasis on the 'Do' or Art. The teaching and learning incorporates not only dynamic and effective content knowledge but focuses on the holistic martial artist.[3] Kin Tae Kwon Do strives to be about more than being skilled in combat. The discipline, mental training, and character development are there to provide the grounds for embedding in students a strong sense of justice, fortitude, compassion, humility, and resolve. It is their belief that this important mental conditioning[4] separates the true martial artist from one who has mastered only the physical aspects of the Art.
Background
Kin Tae Kwon Do was formed to be a more progressive school than other traditional schools. The principal instructors trained previously under World Master Chong Chul Rhee, often referred to as the "Father of Australian Tae Kwon Do".[5] It was through Rhee Taekwon-Do that the instructors developed a strong foundation and understanding of self-discipline and perseverance. Despite success across Australia and New Zealand, the Perth region of Rhee Tae Kwon Do,[6] in recent years, underwent organisational changes. It was at this time that the three Williams brothers, in discussion with their students, with parents and family of students strongly supporting their unique teaching style, decided that to continue teaching effective taekwondo and uphold the values and principles they believed in, they would need to form their own school.
The three brothers, Jesse, Paul, and Rickey, trained as a family alongside two other brothers (who were previously instructors but left due to work commitments) in Rhee Tae Kwon Do. Training as a family[7] brought them closer together and, as individuals, shaped them into strong, confident citizens. This sense of belonging and power of family bond influenced the school's name "Kin". While all the brothers trained in Tae Kwon Do, between them they have trained briefly in a range of other martial arts. These include Karate, Aikido, Chinese martial arts, and Mixed Martial Arts. The three principal instructors[8] have also worked as personal fitness consultants and strength coaches. The progressive and dynamic teaching style present in Kin Tae Kwon Do is influenced by principal instructor Jesse Williams, who is a qualified teacher and is completing a PhD in teaching and education.
The school follows the traditional five tenets[9] of taekwondo, sometimes referred to as the Tae kwon do student oath. As well as this, the school adheres to three core values:[10] respect, confidence, and discipline. An important feature for the school is that students are often included in decision-making processes. It is the instructors' belief that students develop leadership and follow a path of self-mastery.[11] For them, giving students responsibility and ownership not only cultivates a sense of belonging and strengthens the Kin Tae Kwon Do community but also develops a sense of achievement and leadership.[12]
Community
The school has a particular commitment to engaging with and giving back to the community. It is involved with a range of community-based and focused groups that align with marginalized or minority groups. These include the Youth Disability Advocacy Network[13] in Western Australia and the Save Safe Schools[14] campaign collective[15] in Western Australia. With a strong commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community, the school is involved in the 2016 Queer Collaborations Conference[16] hosted in Perth. Kin Tae Kwon Do is also involved with the Police Welfare Foundation and is working on programs with Edith Cowan University and the University of Western Australia. The school also provides opportunities to join as a team in events such as the HBF Run for a Reason and Chevron City to Surf.
Training
Kin Tae Kwon Do is a traditional martial art and therefore non-competitive. It teaches students comprehensive and effective self-defense in a safe and respectful environment. All members learn the importance of discipline, respect, and determination while building physical and mental strength.
Kin Tae Kwon Do believes that anyone interested in joining martial arts should have the opportunity to do so. Beginners are always welcome to start training and begin their journey to becoming a strong and holistic martial artist. Kin Tae Kwon Do provides a disciplined yet friendly environment where respect and safety are constantly reinforced. In training, learning how to effectively defend yourself and others is stressed. There is also a range of skills taught that help develop physical and mental well-being. Some aspects of training include exercises to develop strength, fitness, and flexibility, as well as incorporating sparring (simulated combat), bag work (developing accuracy and power), and a range of martial art drills for targeted training.[17]
It is often thought that martial art training encourages violence. With traditional martial arts, the opposite is more accurate. Kin Tae Kwon Do aims to develop a strong sense of respect and moral understanding. Training in a martial art requires a basic level of fitness to participate. Kin Tae Kwon Do is very flexible; they support and modify training to assist each individual at whatever fitness level to achieve their best.
There are many benefits[18] of training in a traditional martial art. These include self-defence, fitness, good health, confidence, self-discipline, and respect.
References
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- ↑ Fuller, Julian R. (1988-12-01). "Martial arts and psychological health". British Journal of Medical Psychology. 61 (4): 317–328. doi:10.1111/j.2044-8341.1988.tb02794.x. ISSN 2044-8341.
- ↑ Lakes, Kimberley D; Hoyt, William T (2004-05-01). "Promoting self-regulation through school-based martial arts training". Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology. 25 (3): 283–302. doi:10.1016/j.appdev.2004.04.002.
- ↑ Administrator. "Master Rhee Interview". rhee-tkd.net. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
- ↑ "http://www.rheetkdperth.com.au/". www.rheetkdperth.com.au. Retrieved 2016-06-14. External link in
|title=(help) - ↑ Lantz, Jim (2002-12-01). "Family Development and the Martial Arts: A Phenomenological Study". Contemporary Family Therapy. 24 (4): 565–580. doi:10.1023/A:1021221112826. ISSN 0892-2764.
- ↑ "Principal Instructors". KIN TAE KWON DO. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
- ↑ "Taekwondo Principles (tkd tenants) -'a code to train and live by'". www.taekwondo-information.org. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
- ↑ "Values". KIN TAE KWON DO. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
- ↑ Rowold, Jens (2006-12-01). "Transformational and Transactional Leadership in Martial Arts". Journal of Applied Sport Psychology. 18 (4): 312–325. doi:10.1080/10413200600944082. ISSN 1041-3200.
- ↑ Mindell, Arnold (2014). The Leader as a Martial Artist. Deep Democracy Exchange. Search this book on
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- ↑ "Socialist Alliance Western Australia: Rally to save the Safe Schools program". Retrieved 2016-06-14.
- ↑ "Security Check Required". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
- ↑ "Workshop Descriptions – Queer Collaborations 2016". qc2016.com. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
- ↑ Pawlett, Mark, Ray (2004). The Tae Kwon Do Handbook. Rosen Publishing Group. Search this book on
- ↑ Zivin, G (2001). "An effective approach to violence prevention: Traditional martial arts in middle school". Adolescence (0001-8449), 36 (143),.
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