Taekwondo Classes

Firstly we recommend bringing your child down for a FREE two-week trial. Generally, by the end of two weeks, you’ll know if your child is still keen to learn Taekwondo. When you know they can’t wait to get back to classes, talk with our helpful reception to determine the best class (or classes), fees and so on that suit your wants and budget. 

We have a number of different instructors and it’s quite common for children to gravitate to one or more  of them. We not only want your child to have fun get fit and make friends in this inclusive dynamic environment we create marvellous memories with thousands of positive moments.  If you would like to talk with the instructor please let reception know so they can arrange a quick chat – please note that the instructor may be busy however reception, another instructor or black belt may be able to assist you with your inquiry.we will always do our best to help and support our students their goals are our goals. 

If your child is shy or hesitant, we do recommend if it is possible they come with a friend or family member as this familiar entity will help build their familiar confidence in this new and exciting environment that will enrich their lives.

We have age ranges for different classes, such as Musketeers (4-7 years), Juniors (8-12) and Seniors (13+). This guideline in rare circumstances may change. As We do take into account each individual example maturity, prior martial arts experience, and self-motivation is part of the evaluation. Please note: the above is a general guide. MTC prides itself on individual development and place people where they can be still be challenged but not so far outside their depth that it plays a negative part in their perceptions.

For our musketeers classes (ages 4-7), parents/guardians are advised not to be in the class as this can distract your child from independent thinking and lose focus easily. Parents may watch them from our viewing area.

On the other hand, if you’d like to participate in Taekwondo with your child and would like to join them on this journey, we have classes allocated for this. We love families training together and support it by offering family discounts on term and grading fees.

If there are any special needs or learning differences, please let us know asap. We also ask if you have younger children that you ensure they don’t run in and out of the car park & classroom and you keep an eye on them at all times. We do have an amazing arcade and entertainment area that the kids share & love. Sharing is caring.

No, beginners are welcome in Taekwondo and all our general classes. Instructors  teach basic techniques and gradually build up to more advanced techniques as students progress.

This is highly dependent on how often you train and your commitment level. On average most people obtain their black belt in Taekwondo in about 4-6 years. Your progress is entirely up to you. If you keep showing up for classes, you’ll progress. If you practice at home, you’ll progress faster. Like anything, effort and time is the recipe for success.

Yes, Taekwondo and all martial arts burns calories. That said, it is dependent not just on what your fitness routine is like outside of Taekwondo, but also on your nutrition. As with anything, have a solid intention on what your health goals are and maintain consistency with your fitness regime and diet.

Yes, MTC offers private lessons in Taekwondo, Boxing, MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or Personal Training (PT) on request. 

You can work one-on-one or as a group with an instructor to hone a difficult technique or skill, maybe work on a specific goal or just catch up on a class. Please speak with reception about private lessons. This service is subject to instructor availability.

A Team Leader is a student who wants to give back and help others. They assist and help teach various groups in classes. It’s an amazing program not offered to all students as we only choose responsible reliable respectful resourceful behaviours and we teach them advanced communication skills based on empathy patience understanding and awareness After atleast 1-2 year  period of time, a student can request to join the Team Leader Program. 

A team leader must  know their syllabus (up to their belt level) so they are  able to help teach others in other classes a TL condition is they still  train in their own classes. We start the Team Leader with a black belt  instructor who will show them what to teach, how to teach, how to communicate with other students, motivate and most of all, have lots of fun being part of shared experiences with kids from all walks of life. We pick from the group of Team Leaders for assisting at events such as Movie Night, Birthday parties, etc, and are rewarded for their time. 

There is a whole lot more to the Team Leader Program.

It’s a highly developed educational program that will create and instill skills that will help your child for the rest of their lives 

Note: We only take the most reliable and respectful people from our team leader program into our trainee instructors program which have units of competencies which reflect the standards of a Cert. III in Training

Most of the information is found in the Student section which has a password. Please contact reception for the password, or alternatively, the student can talk with the Senior or Head Instructors.

We hold competitions at a branch club state national and international level including pathways to the Olympics.  Melbourne Taekwondo Centre is proud to say we have  had one or more people representing Australia at the Olympic level for over two decades. 

Melbourne Taekwondo Centre boasts Australia’s first world champions in both fighting and Poomsae (both are amazing ladies Carmen Marton and Bronwyn Butterworth) 

If you would like to compete and attend these  annual Taekwondo competitions in both Poomsae and Sparring from State and Regional levels, and overseas competitions, talk to your head instructors about your interest and the requirements needed

Classes are designed per age group and broken into sections that support various areas of development:

Musketeers (4-7 years) is 25 min, Juniors (8-12 years) is 40 min and Seniors (13+) is 55 min.