FAQs

No. Sun Bae does not operate on Public Holidays.

No. Sun Bae classes are designed so you can go at your own pace. Most of our newcomers are beginners and most of our beginners are not already fit. You will be quite comfortable and not feel out of place. Advanced students are also very helpful and understanding with beginners.

Your previous belt ranking may be retained subject to approval. Alternatively, you may choose to start again from white belt and relieve the pressure of performing at a higher level. If you have not trained for some time, you may find techniques have evolved and patterns may have changed. If you perform well at the grading tests, there is the possibility of being double promoted. You can choose where you would like to start of course.

During your free tryout period, wear loose clothing. Once you join, we will arrange your FREE Taekwondo uniform.

YES. Please REGISTER here first. We advise you check our CALENDAR for any sudden class cancellations or disruption. If you want to inform the coach that you are intending to visit their centre, you can contact them by phone (text or call). You may also email them. Go to the CENTRE LOCATION for the mobile and email.

Firstly, we have separate classes for youngsters. Generally, we say age 5 is almost always acceptable. We have had success with some youngsters aged 4, but our best success has always been with youngsters who are at least in grade one at school. Overall, it really depends on how capable your child is at taking instructions, without being distracted. If they have the ability to attentively listen and watch, they will be able to succeed. If they cannot cope, you should wait until they are older. This is better for their confidence.

No, not really. One lesson per week will not increase your skill level. You need two lessons per week on a regular basis in order to allow your body to retain the necessary "muscle memory". Two lessons per week is our recommendation. You can do more, but two is enough. Note that it costs the same to go to one lesson per week as it does to go to 4 lessons per week. At Sun Bae, our motivation is to increase your skill and get you to black belt. 

Yes, but only in the mixed class. The mixed class usually operates directly after the Children's Class at either 6pm or 6:30pm. We do not allow adults to participate in the Children's class, for obvious reasons. 

Taekwondo & Hapkido both originate from Korea. Taekwondo focuses on kicking and striking techniques, utilising fast moving stances. It is very powerful and very fast. Taekwondo defence includes a variety of different blocks, although moving and deflection are predominant. Taekwondo is generally very easy to learn. Hapkido focuses on close-in hand techniques, utilising throwing, pinning, traps, take-downs and joint manipulation. Weapons are also practised. Hapkido is very complementary to the Taekwondo system.  Kumdo is the art of fighting with a two handed sword.

That's okay. This is a commom misperception, because you have probably only seen sports Taekwondo. But Sun Bae focuses on traditional Taekwondo, integrating modern sport technique too of course. And the Hapkido system actually contains approximately 90% of the traditional Taekwondo system. Therefore, at Sun Bae, you cannot learn Hapkido without also learning Taekwondo as well. And at Sun Bae, our classes mix both systems together. You will start your gradings in Taekwondo first, because it is a much easier system. After attaining some Taekwondo skill, you will be able to start grading in Hapkido. Having that Taekwondo experience will make your Hapkido learning much easier to handle and much more enjoyable. Eventually you will have a black belt in both. Our system has proven itself over many, many years and it produces strong martial artists. Your next step is to try out and see what you think...

At Sun Bae, the classes are mixed with Taekwondo and Hapkido. Gradings are every three months, so you can get very close to your Taekwondo black belt wilthin three years. But the next step to black usually takes at least another year. So you would have your Taekwondo black belt in about four+ years. 

Hapkido gradings start after about 18 months of training at Sun Bae. Of course, you have been learning Hapkido from your first lesson, so it will come easily. Your Hapkido black belt could be attained about one year after the Taekwondo black belt (ie after training with Sun Bae for 5+ years).    

Kumdo black belt will likely take about 2-3 years, provided you are experienced already in Taekwondo and Hapkido.

The time taken to successfully attain your black belts will vary between individuals. In the end, it will depend upon the dedication you put towards your training. The above estimates are based upon training no less than two times per week regularly. 

Yes! Previous experience, fitness or flexibility are not required. Sun Bae classes are designed for men and women to age 55+ and for children from age 4. There are separate classes for children. Classes are social, enjoyable and ideal for couples and families. Techniques are easy to learn and you will progress at your own pace.

Physically, mentally and socially. Learn street safe awareness as well as the skills to defend yourself. Sun Bae classes will help reduce stress, increase body tone, strength, flexibility and co-ordination, which all leads to good health. You will find an improvement in your concentration and perseverance, which often leads to better performance in academic and similar areas. There is a social aspect as well, which helps develop confidence. We are a club as well, so you will definitely meet like minded new friends.

All the Sun Bae Instructors are highly trained and continue to keep abreast of current trends and innovations in technique. Sun Bae's grandmaster is a master of Taekwondo, Hapkido and Kumdo. GM Bradley resides in Brisbane which allows all Sun Bae Instructors to train regularly under his helpful yet watchful eye.

Firstly, there are no hidden costs or nasty contracts. We think you will likely find our rates very affordable, especially for families.

JOINING

What you pay: $42 (join) + $88 (insurance) = $130 (*4th family member is free)

What you receive: total value of items you receive is $231

• Taekwondo Tiger Uniform (high quality fully embroidered — replacement $110) +
• One week FREE tryout (value $$25) +
• Another week FREE (value $25) upon joining +
• Member Booklet (30 pages full colour — replacement $25) +
• Protective Cover (training card  — replacement $8) +
• Annual Insurance ($88) +
• Lifetime Membership (never pay again).

TRAINING

What you pay: $99 pm for the 1st family member. $61 pm for the 2nd family member. $60 pm for the 3rd family member. $30 pm for the 4th family member and the rest are free. Those are the discounted rates where you pay per calendar quarter. Families may pay that rate via instalment as well. Monthly rates are more expensive and only visiting students pay monthly.

When you join, you will find that first payment is prorated — so you will only pay up to the end of the calendar quarter.

Special Family Offer: the 3rd and 4th family member training fee is completely FREE for the first 3 months! 

If you were to convert the rate to per lesson — training twice per week — it's $12 per lesson (or $9 per lesson for family of 3)

What you receive: 

• Unlimited Training: train as many times per week as you like.
• Free Grading Tests: coloured belt grading tests (Taekwondo and Hapkido) are included already when you pay your training fee — a big saving in comparison to other schools. You will only pay for the new belt! 

Sun Bae is less costly than most other Taekwondo clubs, because our training fee includes the grading fee for free (that's for both Taekwondo and Hapkido)! Sun Bae is definitely affordable, especially when compared with other sports available and we also have very good family rates. In fact, you will only ever pay for 4 in a family, as the rest are free!  Other schools’ grading costs are around $70-$90 each time and usually four per year. When you apply for gradings with Taekwondo and Hapkido, it's a big saving! Even if you apply for only one style, it is still a great saving. Also, Sun Bae is club orientated, so there are no nasty annual contracts. When you pay for your training fee per calendar quarter, it works out that you get a month free...and that's every quarter! This means you don't have to worry about when you are on holidays or when you fall sick. In addition, your training card is unlimited. That means you can train as many times per week as you like...Yes, that's an open training card with no restrictions. As you can see, our coaches are genuinely interested in getting you to black belt and for them, the more you train, the easier it is! You can see a full explanation of COSTS HERE. 

If you pay a discounted rate, for example, per calendar quarter, then you have already received one month for free. Where you go away on holidays for longer than one month or you are injured or sick, you may apply to have part of your training fee refunded. If approved, your refund will generally be equal to the time away which was longer than four weeks. So if you go away for just two weeks, for example, there is no refund (because you already have one month for free of course). But if you go away for seven weeks, you can get a three week refund. To be eligible, your instructor must approve it before you depart. You can see a full explanation of COSTS HERE. 

Yes! Of course! All beginners are welcome any time of the year. And if you have some prior martial arts experience, let the Instructor know, you will find Taekwondo easy to learn. We always have some FREE TRYOUT OFFER, just have a look HERE.  Attend any Sun Bae centre during your FREE tryout. Locations can be found HERE. And don't forget, you will receive a FREE UNIFORM upon joining! Also, all Sun Bae gradings for coloured belt level in Taekwondo and Hapkido are FREE!

You can REGISTER online HERE.