Junee Taekwando has returned for the year, and say they are looking forward to a new year and chapter for the group.
“Poised for a year of transformative growth and partnership”, taekwando training sessions will commence on February 9. The training location has yet to be confirmed as the high school’s MPC hall may still be undergoing renovation work.
For senior students pursuing their senior belts, Junee Taekwando president and lead instructor, John Leak, said they hope to build on the strong foundation they’ve established, and are excited to witness their continued advancement. John says their collaborative training sessions with the Cootamundra SEAT club will be something to keep an eye on, as an opportunity to cultivate camaraderie, skill development and mutual growth.
For anyone interested in participating, John says it is best to keep an eye on their social media platforms for updates and information.
“What we do isn’t just for kids; we get adults involved too,” he said. “We are encouraging more parents to come along and participate to see what their children are doing and how they can get involved.”
According to John, participating in taekwando empowers participants to stand up for themselves and creates an environment where logic and reasoning overpower emotional reactions to tense situations. Everyone is encouraged to give the sport a go, although John said those who stay “do better”. “Kids who do it don’t realise how much they’ve achieved until they look back,” he said.“[They] are usually impressed with themselves by just how much they’ve done.”
While most will never need the skills taught in taekwando, John says participants are often grateful to have them.
Coming up to ten years of business, John said next year will be a big year. For anyone new to martial arts or are considering joining, John said they are offering a complimentary training session. “The classes cater to students aged eight and above, with your first session on us, he said. Eager to see the “remarkable achievements and breakthroughs” this year, John said he wanted to express his thanks to the parents whose support has gotten the organisation to where they are. “[This year] let’s harness our collective potential, build on last year’s successes and train with purpose,” he said.
–Jack Murray
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