Great grades at taekwondo

FATHER and daughter duo, Daniel and Daphne Warburton, recently attained their black belt grading at the Heathcote Taekwondo Club.

At the same time several other students also received coloured belt gradings at an event that was attended by Grand Master Jack Rozinszky from the Melbourne Taekwondo Centre.

“This grading was fantastic,” said instructor Wayne Ettwell, “Our last one for the year.

“It has taken several years with all the interruptions due to COVID, so Daphne and Daniel’s black belts were well overdue.”

The Heathcote club is a division of the Melbourne Taekwondo Centre, which started in 1963 by Rozinszky and recognised as one of the most successful dojangs in Australia.

Students from the centre competed in the Sydney, Beijing, London, and Rio Olympic Games.

“The Heathcote branch is one of a number throughout the state, and will celebrate 30 years, in 2024,” said Ettwell.

“Our club has over 30 members ranging up from five years of age.”

The Korean martial art of taekwondo aims to promote self-discipline and confidence while also improving co-ordination and motor skills.

“Everyone is welcome,” said Ettwell. “We train on Thursday nights at Barrack Reserve, starting at 6pm.

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