First Tae Kwon Do Duncraig

First Tae Kwon Do Western Australia is a martial arts school that teaches the traditional, non-competitive style of Taekwondo. Established in Western Australia by Master Instructor Vernon Low, the school has been providing high-quality martial arts training to children and adults for several decades. Our instructors are dedicated to upholding the traditional standards of Taekwondo while maintaining a progressive attitude towards the mental and physical development of our students.

Our martial arts training focuses on practical self-defence skills, sharp situational awareness, and mental and physical readiness. Our members include school children, university students, and professionals who understand the importance of being prepared for self-defence action if the need arises. We offer our members two weekly training sessions, with the option to attend additional classes at no extra cost at any of our venues throughout the week.

First Tae Kwon Do accepts students from the age of 6 to adults up to 60 years of age. We invite interested members to come along to a class and see what our training is like. If you're interested in our children's or adults Taekwondo classes, please call (08)9275-7878 or email firsttkd@iinet.net.au for more information.

Our Services

First Tae Kwon Do offers a comprehensive martial arts training program that goes beyond just physical self-defence. Our training includes mental and physical development, providing students with a sense of self-confidence, resilience, humility, compassion, and tenacity. Our training program is designed to develop other abilities, including:

• Increased fitness and good health
• Advanced flexibility
• Greater strength
• Developed co-ordination
• Superior balance
• Improved concentration and mental focus
• Greater self-discipline
• Boosted self-confidence
• Better manners and social etiquette
• Enhanced threat assessment
• Goal-setting and achievement strategies

Our training program aims to equip students with the skills and abilities they need to defend themselves in any situation. We focus on developing students' situational awareness and mental readiness, as well as their physical abilities.

Master Instructor Vernon Low

Master Instructor Vernon Low first started Taekwondo in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in the early '60s. Before leaving for Australia, Master Low instructed in two public centres, two private schools, and a high school. Upon arrival in Adelaide in the late sixties, he started public classes in the YMCA along with a College and a High School. Master Low was the first instructor to introduce Taekwondo to South Australia and made it the most popular martial art today.

Subsequently, he commenced instructing at the Adelaide University and soon had training centres throughout South Australia. Master Low also conducted classes at the Woodside Army Camp and the Edinburgh Air Force base in South Australia. Master Low has devoted his life to the study and teaching of Taekwondo and has been recognised for his contributions to the art.