Sabumnim Michael Nguyen attended the Master McPhail Seminar on the 17^th & 18^th August at the ITF Fitness Center in Sydney. There were close to 50 black belts in attendance. Day 1 combined fundamental movements as well as Patterns Chon-Ji up to Yoo-Sin lead by Master McPhail. He is full of knowledge and it was amazing to train with such a dynamic and passionate Master in the Oceania region. He is one of the members on the ITF technical committee.  Our Senior Dans were very fortunately to be able to get some personal tuition from him on Day 2 covering all 4^th Dan Patterns.

Over the two day seminar, GM Daher the seminar participates on their toes through a variety of intensive sparring drills and unique methods. He offered insight into how your opponent thinks and how to read your opponent’s movements. He also offered advice to participants who are serious about developing their sparring abilities for international competition.

Towards the end of Day 2 we participated in an umpiring session conducted by Mr McIntyre which is an important element of competitive ITF Taekwon-Do on an international level. Mr McIntyre covered current tournament rules from an umpire point of view for patterns, pre-arranged and free sparring. It was a great chance to ask questions and understand how to impress the umpires/judges and get the edge on your opponent.

It was a very enjoyable event. We are very much looking forward to the IIC in New Zealand next year.

Michael Nguyen VI Dan ITF

International Instructor & Examiner

Impact Taekwon-Do Australia

In July Impact Taekwon-Do Australia, sent a team of 18 to the RMIT Championships. It was a well run event and students thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Thank you to the organisers for the invitation.

Results from the RMIT Championships in St Albans. Congratulations to everyone who competed today as well as a big thank you to everyone who came and supported! It is the biggest team we’ve ever brought to a tournament, with 18 people and 30 medals in hand.

Michael Nguyen
1st in 18+ y/o Male 2nd to 6th Dan Patterns
1st in 18+ y/o Team Patterns
1st in 18-35 y/o Male 1st Gup to 6th Dan 64-73kg Sparring

In June, Impact Taekwon-Do Australia sent a team of 6 to Sydeny attend the ITF Australian National Championships. It was a great event. Thank you to the organisers for inviting us.

Final Results from the 2019 ITF Nationals in Sydney

Michael Nguyen
2nd in 18 to 39 y/o Male 4th to 6th Dan Patterns
2nd in 18 to 35 y/o Male 1st Dan+ 63.5kg to 72kg Sparring

Adriana Enciso Galindo
3rd in 18 to 35 y/o Female 4th Dan Patterns
3rd in 18 to 35 y/o Female 1st Dan+ 55kg to 68.5kg Sparring

Larita Bouphasavanh
2nd in 18 to 35 y/o Female 2nd to 3rd Dan Patterns

Trevor Foulstone
3rd in 40+ y/o Male 5th to 1st Gup Patterns
3rd in 36+ y/o Male 5th Gup to 2nd Dan 78.6+ Sparring

Angela Foulstone
1st in 12 to 14 y/o Female Colour Belt Special Techniques

Thank you to Man Tim Hon for coming along to support and coach the team! Everyone did so well today. Now to rest and relax! Congratulations!!

Impact Taekwon-Do would like to welcome Ms Adriana Enciso Galindo from Columbia who is living, working and studying here. She is a 4th Dan in ITF Taekwon-Do and 3rd Dan in WAKO Kickboxing. She brings a wealth of international experience being to 2 World Cup (Jamaica and England) and 2 World Championships (Spain & Ireland) representing her home country. She is also multiple National, Panamerican & Sudamerican Champion in patterns and sparring in both styles. She will be representing Columbia at the her 3rd ITF Taekwon-Do World Championships in Germany this year in Patterns and Sparring. We look forward to exchanging knowledge as well as working together with her. Taekwon!