MEET THE TEAM
Jordan celebrating his fifth degree promotion with Master Michael Muleta.
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Jordan Steele
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Patrick breaking multiple boards at his forth degree grading.
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Patrick Steele
International Instructor - V Degree International Instructor Patrick Steele began training with Rhee Taekwon-Do in the ACT in 1985, gaining his 1st degree black belt with the newly-formed National TKD school in 1988. After a few years break, he joined the ITF under Master Daher in 1993, began teaching Taekwon-Do for the first time and graded to 2nd degree with Hwa-Rang Taekwon-Do. In 2001, he established his own club in Dickson, moving to Gungahlin the following year and opening the Choong-Moo International Taekwon-Do Academy. He graded to 3rd degree under Mr Muleta in March 2003 and began Choong-Moo TKD operations in Amaroo in early 2004. He earnt his 4th degree black belt in August 2010 and was awarded International Instructor status in June 2012.
After returning to training following a seven-year hiatus, Patrick earnt his 5th degree black belt in November 2022. Patrick is currently training towards his sixth degree in 2027. |
Katrina with Master Michael Muleta and Master Neil Cliff at the world Games in Seoul, South Korea
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Katrina Cubit
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Grace and Kirby at the 2020 NSW State Championships in Goulburn.
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Grace Ellis
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Kirby training with his girls
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Kirby Ellis
Senior Instructor - III Degree Kirby started training with Choong-Moo Taekwon-do Academy in 2012 when he made a promise to his eldest daughter Grace, that he would join if she got her green belt. Grace received her green belt and Kirby got his white belt. Kirby soon fell in love with Taekwon-do and continued on to get his black belt in 2015. Kirby received his 3rd degree in 2023.
Kirby has competed in many local, interstate and international tournaments, often winning medals in Power Breaking and Sparring. Kirby competed in the 2021 ITF World Championships in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Kirby won Bronze for Australia in the Men's Team Power Breaking. |
Uqasha and Jono winning bronze in patterns at the 2023 NSW State Championships in Goulburn.
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Uqasha Imran
Instructor - III Degree Uqasha commenced her training in TKD at an early age of 10. As Uqasha comes from a family who values the outdoor activities, she quickly found herself progressing through the kups and achieving her first degree in 2016 at the age of 14. Uqasha further developed her skills through multiple in-house competitions to compete at her first Nationals in Adelaide in 2017, scoring multiple medal positions across the disciplines. While remaining a committed member of the club, she has taken pride in training young athletes and participating at numerous ACT and National competitions as well as a Global event. Uqasha's skills have also landed her a few referee appointments at these events. Uqasha's focus has been to constantly enhance her professional development at TKD where she progressed to second degree in 2018.
"There have been many proud moments on my journey including achieving the 'Dan-Gun' award for Courtesy. I stand for 'you never stop learning in martial arts'." |
Jono and Charlie winning medals at the 2024 Nationals in Adelaide
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Jono Windsor
Instructor - III Degree Jono joined Choong-Moo Taekwon-Do in 2023 after a 13-year hiatus. Prior to this, Jono started training in the late 1990s with Somerset Lai Taekwon-do in Tasmania, then later joined ARC Taekwon-Do in Launceston, receiving his black belt in 2008. After returning to Taekwon-Do in early 2023, Jono was promoted to second degree shortly after. Outside of Taekwon-Do, Jono has competed regularly on the Australian distance-running circuit in several state and national championship events. Jono also regularly competes in triathlons.
Jono is currently training towards his fourth degree in 2028. |
Justin receiving his 2nd degree
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Justin Keast
Instructor - III Degree Justin started training with Choong-Moo Taekwon-do Academy with his then 4 year old child in 2017. Taekwon-do is a great past time for families to enjoy together and both Justin and his child regularly attend classes. Justin’s key motivations for training are to improve physical fitness and mental agility. Justin has represented the Academy at various state competitions and regularly coaches our junior and senior colour-belt students.
Justin received his 1st degree black belt in 2022 and his 3rd degree in 2025. Justin is currently training towards his forth degree in 2028. |
