Taekwondo
Sporting Schools is an Australian Government initiative designed to help schools to increase children's participation in sport, and to connect them with community sporting opportunities.
Taekwondo Kickstarters offers an enjoyable introduction to martial arts for children of all abilities.
The program provides children with their first taste of Taekwondo, fostering confidence, focus, and physical discipline applicable across various aspects of their lives.
Primary school students benefit greatly from honing fundamental movement skills and enhancing physical literacy. Offering a holistic approach to health and wellbeing that supports child development and lifelong physical activity, Taekwondo Kickstarters uniquely focuses on:
Expanding physical literacy
Taekwondo involves a wide range of movements, including kicks, blocks, and stances. Through Taekwondo, children can develop their physical literacy by improving their coordination, balance, agility, and overall body awareness.
Active sessions that keep the body moving
Participating in Taekwondo can have positive effects on a child's social and emotional well-being. Learning in a group setting fosters teamwork, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging. Additionally, setting and achieving goals in Taekwondo can boost self-confidence and self-esteem.
Promotes social and emotional health
Engaging in Taekwondo sessions during school hours provides an opportunity for children to be physically active. Regular physical activity is crucial for maintaining good health, and Taekwondo provides a dynamic and enjoyable way to achieve this.
Supports anti-bullying and wellness
Taekwondo places a strong emphasis on discipline, respect, and empathy towards others. By instilling these values, the program can help create a positive and respectful school environment, thus supporting anti-bullying efforts. Moreover, Taekwondo's focus on overall wellness can encourage students to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
“Taekwondo offers all the same fun and fitness as many other sports but it is underpinned by a series of tenets that form a whole approach to life. They include courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit.”
Ben Exton, Participation Manager, Australian Taekwondo
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Taekwondo Kickstarters
Taekwondo Kickstarters, opens in a new tab is a modified taekwondo program for primary school students, developed in collaboration with industry experts and aligned to the Australian Curriculum.
The purpose of Taekwondo Kickstarters is to:
- Give children a fun, first taekwondo experience that gets students moving and creates a strong attachment to the martial art
- Create a consistent program experience by supporting coaches with easy-to-deliver lessons and supporting resources
- Offer an attractive taekwondo program for schools that aligns to curriculum outcomes.
Schools can choose from:
- Taekwondo Kickstarters - Onsite Coaching (Face 2 Face)
- Taekwondo Kickstarters - Online Delivery (Virtual Coach)
- Taekwondo Kickstarters - Teacher Delivered
Please book your coach delivered program 7-10 days in advance of your first session.
Taekwondo Kickstarters is accessible Australia wide, with virtual delivery options available for regional and remote areas.
Equipment
The Taekwondo Kickstarters programs can be conducted without specialist equipment. However, items like cones (markers), mitts (focus pads), taekwondo paddles/clappers, and shields can enhance program delivery.
Please be aware that boxing gloves are not used, and Doboks (taekwondo uniform) are not required. Schools can purchase Taekwondo Kickstarters equipment directly online via Australian Taekwondo, opens in a new tab.
Teachers | Coaches | Coaching providers |
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Teachers can deliver taekwondo in Sporting Schools at primary schools by meeting the requirements below:
Teachers can complete these courses by booking a teacher delivered package via the Sporting Schools Booking System. | To become a coach and deliver taekwondo in Sporting Schools please ensure you are working towards the following requirements:
In locations where Taekwondo Instructors or teachers cannot deliver the program, Australian Taekwondo has developed a Community Coach Accreditation stream. The requirements for this include:
| Sporting Schools is an Australia-wide program in partnership with over 30 national sporting organisations (NSO), of which Australian Taekwondo is one. All Australian Taekwondo Sporting Schools programs are facilitated through Australian Taekwondo's affiliated clubs. For further information please contact Australian Taekwondo. |
Australian Taekwondo Resources
Visit the Australian Taekwondo website, opens in a new tab for program model, handbook, and curriculum overview downloads. Full curriculum, lesson plans, and additional materials for program delivery are also available.
Australian Taekwondo
Contact: Nic Martiniello Email:nic.martiniello@austkd.com.au Website: Australian Taekwondo (austkd.com.au), opens in a new tab