Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Taekwondo Academy in Sydney
Established in 1998, Kangs Taekwondo stands as Sydney's premier Taekwondo academy, founded by Grandmaster Hyung Kook Kang, a former Australian National Team Head Coach and World Championships medalist. Our team comprises internationally recognized referees, world medalists, and technical directors with decades of combined experience. We deliver a research-backed curriculum developed in collaboration with Kyung Hee University, ensuring cutting-edge instruction aligned with global standards.With 25+ years of championship success, including 73 gold medals in the 2024 NSW State Championships, we nurture athletes from age 4 to adult. Our 9 state-of-the-art facilities across Sydney offer flexible training options, while our child-safe environment maintains full instructor certifications in first aid and child protection. Through community demonstrations and local partnerships, we cultivate discipline, confidence, and physical excellence for over 1,000 students annually.
Services
Taekwondo Classes
Children's Programs
Competition Training
Family Classes
Demonstration Team
Private Lessons
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer World Championship medalist instructors and former Australian National Team coaches
- Our university-developed curriculum combines academic research with practical martial arts training
- We provide championship pathways with 73 gold medals in 2024 NSW State Championships
- We deliver community demonstration programs at major cultural festivals and events
- Our child-safe environment maintains 100% staff certification in child protection and first aid
What people say
Excellent instructors
Great atmosphere
Top notch training
Modern facilities
Positive community
Services
Taekwondo Classes
Our Taekwondo classes cater to all ages from 4 years old to adults. Using a university-developed curriculum, we teach traditional techniques alongside modern training methods. Students develop physical fitness, self-discipline, and self-defense skills in a structured environment. With 25+ years of experience, our certified instructors adapt lessons to individual learning paces while maintaining technical excellence.
Children's Programs
Specialized programs for ages 4-12 focus on character development through martial arts. Our patient instructors nurture confidence, respect, and perseverance while teaching age-appropriate techniques. Small class sizes ensure personalized attention, with progression systems that reward effort and improvement. Parents appreciate our child-safe certifications and family-friendly atmosphere.
Competition Training
Elite competition training prepares students for state, national, and international championships. With 10 consecutive years supplying Australian National Team members, our program develops technical precision, strategic thinking, and mental resilience. Customized training plans and sparring sessions help competitors excel in poomsae and sparring divisions across all age categories.
Demonstration Team
Our demonstration team showcases Taekwondo through dynamic performances at cultural festivals and community events. Training includes choreographed patterns, board breaking, and self-defense demonstrations. Participation builds public confidence, teamwork, and advanced technical skills while representing the academy at high-profile occasions like the FIFA Fan Festival and Korean Film Festival.
Family Classes
Family Taekwondo classes create shared learning experiences for parents and children. These sessions promote physical activity, mutual support, and family bonding through martial arts. Instructors adapt techniques to varying skill levels within the same class, making Taekwondo accessible to multiple generations while maintaining technical integrity and safety standards.
People
Grandmaster Hyung Kook Kang
Head Instructor
Founder of Kangs Taekwondo with 25+ years experience, former Australian National Team Head Coach and World Championships medalist. Developed research-based curriculum in partnership with Kyung Hee University.
In Ho Kang
NSW Technical Director
Head instructor with university degree in Taekwondo from Kyung Hee University. Technical director since 2012, specializing in competition strategy and instructor development.
Brendan Lee Moore
Instructor
Certified instructor with expertise in youth development programs. Focuses on creating engaging lessons that build confidence and technical proficiency for beginner students.
Kyung Eun Yang
Instructor
Experienced instructor specializing in family classes and community engagement. Emphasizes accessible training methods that accommodate multiple skill levels within family groups.
Jim Jensen
Instructor
Competition specialist with tournament judging experience. Trains athletes in sparring techniques and prepares students for state and national championship events.
Questions
What Taekwondo programs do you offer?
We offer Little Lions (4-6 years), Children's (6-12 years), Teen/Adult classes, Competition Team, and Family Training programs with flexible scheduling across 9 locations.
Do you accept complete beginners?
Yes, all our classes cater to beginners with patient instructors who teach fundamental techniques before progressing to advanced skills in a supportive environment.
Are there family class options?
Yes, we offer family Taekwondo classes where parents and children train together, promoting bonding and shared achievement through martial arts.
How do you ensure child safety?
All staff hold current child protection certifications and first aid qualifications. Our facilities maintain supervised training environments with instructor-to-student ratios ensuring individual attention.
Do you compete in tournaments?
Yes, we actively participate in state, national, and international competitions. Our students won 73 gold medals in the 2024 NSW State Championships across all age divisions.
Can I try a class before joining?
Yes, we offer free trial lessons with uniform included, allowing you to experience our training environment and teaching methods before committing.
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