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Sun Bae Korean Martial Arts — Taekwondo Club Championship report in full...
5 GOLD — 9 SILVER — 2 BRONZE:
The 14th Gold Coast Open was held at the Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium. The two day event was organised by Master Carlos Lakerdis. This year marked a huge comeback from competitors after the COVID pandemic. There were 630 athletes, added to that the coaches and families of the 69 clubs (domestic and internationally).
The Mt. Gravatt and Middle Park clubs of Sunbae Korean Martial Arts performed a grading on April 22nd, 2024, at the Mt. Gravatt Dojang (Training Hall).
A commendable effort from Sun Bae students in warding off the evil spirits... We kihap, we kick & punch and we dress up to protect our club. Such... is our dedication!
A black belt in taekwondo is not just to tie around our body. It's achievement is representative of our success acquired through dedication & perseverance.
The Regents Park and Middle Park clubs of Sunbae Korean Martial Arts performed a grading on March 13th, 2023, at the Middle Park Dojang (Training Hall).
Congratulations to all Sun Bae students from Toowoomba for another successful round of gradings!
16 GOLD — 6 SILVER — 4 BRONZE: the Taekwondo competition of sparring and poomsae (patterns) was held at the Morayfield Sports complex in Caboolture on Sunday 18 June 2023. A nice day, somewhat chillier than usual, great conditions for Taekwondo players. Sun Bae Korean Martial Arts was represented from many centres — as an open event (i.e. no qualifying to enter) — with 23 players: Newmarket (8), Kenmore (5), Middle Park (4), Regents Park (3), The Gap (2), Toowoomba (1), who all participated in the Taekwondo poomsae. Special thanks to the...
5 GOLD — 9 SILVER — 2 BRONZE:
The 14th Gold Coast Open was held at the Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium. The two day event was organised by Master Carlos Lakerdis. This year marked a huge comeback from competitors after the COVID pandemic. There were 630 athletes, added to that the coaches and families of the 69 clubs (domestic and internationally).
The Regents Park and Middle Park clubs of Sunbae Korean Martial Arts performed a grading on March 13th, 2023, at the Middle Park Dojang (Training Hall).
GM Bradley attended Kukkiwon on Wednesday 18 January 2023 successfully passing to 8 Dan Taekwondo. A commemorative video of the Journey to Kukkiwon is included. Also, the untold back story is included...
Photos and Video. Taekwondo Grading The Gap. Results included. Sun Bae Korean Martial Arts, The Gap. Grading conducted by Master Bradley Tatnell. Sun Bae Korean Martial Arts is affiliated with World Taekwondo and the Kukkiwon in Korea.
The first Taekwondo grading of the 2023 year at Sun Bae Korean Martial Arts Newmarket (Brisbane) had 24 applicants passing to their next rank.
The Sun Bae Korean Martial Arts grading for Taekwondo (white to red 2 rank) for the Kenmore (Brisbane) area was held on 16th March at OLR.
The Sun Bae Korean Martial Arts Grading for March 2023 (white red 2 rank) for Mt Gravatt centre (Brisbane) concluded with a great result.
The Sun Bae Toowoomba Awards Night was again an exciting & fun filled afternoon! With Pizza, drinks & a demonstration. Congratulations to our 2022 award winners.
Before the Christmas break of 2022, Kenmore students had the opportunity to break boards. The juniors & adults performed very well, with some challenging kicks.
2022 Extra Action Video at Middle Park. At Sun Bae Korean Martial Arts, we offer Taekwondo, Hapkido and Kumdo across Brisbane and in Toowoomba.
At the closing of year 2022, Mt Gravatt students attempted board breaking. The juniors were very ambitious and all managed to break a timber.
Before the Christmas break of 2022, Newmarket students had the opportunity to break boards. The juniors & adults all performed very well. Keep up the good work!
August 2022 - Sun Bae is often asked by parents, “at what age can my child start training?”. Some parents may dream of raising the next Taekwondo Olympic champion, whilst children may imagine themselves as ninjas or superheroes.
July 2022 - Presently, there are many martial art schools offering different disciplines such as Taekwondo, Hapkido, Karate, Jujitsu, Kung Fu and Kumdo (just to name a few). At Sun Bae Korean Martial Arts you will find Taekwondo, Hapkido, and Kumdo.
July 2022 - It’s time to start martial arts. This is a sentiment we find that many will experience, often from different ages and backgrounds. Why? Perhaps it is curiosity, perhaps need. There are many varied reasons why we start martial arts.
Toowoomba locals try out Taekwondo Hapkido and Kumdo at Sun Bae Korean Martial Arts Toowoomba
The Sun Bae Kumdo (sword) grading test was held on Saturday 26 June 2021 at The Gap, Brisbane. It was attended by eight Brisbane applicants.
The Sun Bae Kumdo (sword) grading test was held on Saturday 27 March 2021 attended by Brisbane & Toowoomba. The grading was conducted by Master Peter & Master
Awards Night for Sun Bae Toowoomba to celebrate the acheivements of 2020
Awards Night at The Gap, celebrating our students' achievement from 2020.
A combined Awards Night for Kenmore and Newmarket to celebrate last year's achievements.
In the November Martial Arts Dan Grading, three junior applicants successfully passed their test with Honours. They showed a courageous & strong performance
There were 163 patterns (poomsae) entrant this year, another large turnout. Instructor Shirly and Team Kenmore stamped its foothold on the Championships this year
Kumdo (Korean Sword Martial Art) classes have restarted in Toowoomba. Check out our new equipment!
Board Breaking, Grading, and One-Step Sparring. We've been busy at Sun Bae The Gap
We will be back for our classes starting next week 8th June. Newmarket and Kenmore classes are back as usual. Read the regulations before booking your class
This is the FINAL week for home training! There is still time to achieve your desired points. Continue to attend as many online classes as you can.
With all Sun Bae centres temporarily closed, training at home does not have to stop. The weekly program will be updated every Tuesday.
Juiced TV features Sun Bae Demo Team at the Brisbane Children's Hospital.
Video from the 2019 Sun Bae Awards Night for Kenmore, Middle Park/Jamboree Heights, Newmarket, Regents Park, Mt Gravatt & Kenmore.
Free tryout for kids and adult classes at our new centre - Middle Park Sun Bae Taekwondo & Hapkido. Tryout now! Beginners welcome.
A quick look back at some of the moments that made 2019 special for Sun Bae Korean Martial Arts - Toowoomba
Just one week of training left at the Gap centre for 2019. Check out all the fun we have been having so far!
The Gap Grading Results for the 3rd and Final Grading of 2019.
A commendable effort from Sun Bae students in warding off the evil spirits... We kihap, we kick & punch and we dress up to protect our club. Such... is our dedication!
Jameboree Heights at the Annual 2019 Sun Bae Competition.
Tonight the Junior class from The Gap had their first session at their new home at the Ashgrove Bowls Community Hall.
The class is led by Instructor Nicole Vickery
At new days and times: Monday & Wednesday 5:30-6:30
Toowoomba Sun Bae members took the opportunity of the Rotary Ride the Second Range Crossing to do some extra fitness training.
Elizabeth Shoebridge passed with honours to Black Belt 27 July 2019. Elizabeth trains at Sun Bae The Gap under Instructor Ben Vickery and Instructor Nicole Vickery.
Martial art classes Mt Gravatt Taekwondo Sun Bae. Come along for a Free Uniform and Free tryout.
The students of Sun Bae Taekwondo Toowoomba were excited to train with some of our friends from Brisbane! A lot of fun was had by all.
Sun Bae Video Action - Kumdo grading test. We welcome another black belt!
Video from the 2019 Sun Bae Awards Night for Jamboree Heights, Newmarket & Kenmore.
Students of Sun Bae Toowoomba gathered to share some pizza and celebrate all the achievements of 2018
Check out the highlights of another great year for Sun Bae Taekwondo Toowoomba
175 entrants competed at the Sun Bae 2018 Championships. Read more for a run down on the results....
Sun Bae announces a new category or division for its Annual Championships...
If you like trick cutting, here's one I made up with an orange. There are two swings with three cuts...
Video Action of another successful Kumdo grading test for Sun Bae, well done everyone...
Great anticipation and spirit for our first grading of the year at The Gap. Congratulations to all for the good performance.
Congratulations to all Sun Bae students from Toowoomba for another successful round of gradings!
With Honours all round, these students are ready to face the Melbourne winter barefoot.
B r e a k i n g in the 2018 New Year at Kenmore! Photo action of the first night back, with all video action to be shown at the upcoming Awards night! Welcome back Kenmore students from Master Bradley and Instructor Shirly...
A summary of the year's grading results with photos and videos...
After this grading, it is apparent we can look forward to some Kumdo Dan tests in 2018. Everyone was in good spirits & ready to do their best.
Free download of all photos from our 2017 Club Championships. There are photos of Action, Medal Winners, Candid, Sideshow and Groups.
A summary of the year's grading results with photos and videos...
Kumdo (Korean Sword) Cutting Action: at one of my centres Indooroopilly, Brisbane, Australia. This cut is a double cut. The second cut is on the mat as it is falling. We used a thin mat of bamboo (approx 6cm), which allows the mat to propel off the stand and fall to ground quicker. The speed of the cutting is about 0.4 of a second to complete both cuts...
...this is really good training for my golf swing speed actually.
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Another successful grading at Sun Bae Taekwondo Toowoomba!
Thanks again to Master Bradley, Master Mark, Instructor Shirly, Instructor Steph and Assistant Instructor Christine for making the trip up the range to help run another successful Toowoomba grading! Thanks also to the Toowoomba Sun Bae Black Belts Callum, Ben and Jiho.
Many interesting 'students' came to training. They all went home with a smile on their faces