NEWS & UPDATES
We're NOW A GOLD MEDAL CLUB
Doug's Dojang is thrilled to have been accredited at Gold Medal status with Good Sports Australia! Being a Good Sports club affirms our commitment to being a healthy, safe and inclusive place to train in martial arts. We're proud to be part of a national initiative that has been inspiring a healthier sporting nation for more than 25 years.
To find out more, visit our Good Sports page.
PREP CLASS Starting IN September!
Doug's Dojang is excited to announce a new program specially for our smallest martial artists! From September, the Prep Program will provide two sessions per week where beginners can get a taste of the fun of Taekwon-do in a smaller, dedicated group environment. These sessions are aimed at ages 4-12 years. To find out more about session times, please contact us.
KICKSTARTER SERIES NOW AVAILABLE
Looking to get back into fitness, but not ready to join the gym or sports team just yet? Experience Doug's one-on-one personal training sessions designed to help you be your best you. The Kickstarter Series is offered over six weeks - perfect to start forming healthy habits.
COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS - COMING BACK SOON!
There was so much fun had at the booked-out children's workshop on Saturday 29 June, with lots of families enjoying the 60 minute session on Respect, Fun and Fitness. This was followed by the young adults/adult session focused on being Confident, Strong and Safe. All participants received a healthy snack and a resource pack of goodies courtesy of Doug's Dojang and the Frenchville Sports Club Community Partnerships Program.
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If you missed out on a place this time, don't worry - you'll have another chance to try it in the September school holidays. For more information and to register, jump over to the workshops page.
COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS - GETTING ACTIVE, BEING SAFE
Doug's Dojang is offering two free community workshops on Saturday 29 June (during the school holidays). These workshops are made possible by the Frenchville Sports Club Community Partnerships Program.
Workshop 1 is designed for children 4-12 years.
Workshop 2 is designed for adults and young adults.
For more information and to register, jump over to the workshops page.
North QLD GAmes
Doug's Dojang travelled to Cairns on the May Day long weekend to participate in the North QLD Games and AAITF National Championships. This was a great way to support Taekwondo in regional Queensland, at a friendly and well-organised tournament.
BLACK BELT TRAINING SESSIONs
Doug's Dojang is now offering specialty training sessions for Taekwondo practitioners who hold black tip or black belt status. Sessions are conducted 2.30pm-4.00pm every Saturday afternoon at the Simpson Street training hall.
To participate in these sessions, please call instructor Mr Doug Swain (VI degree) on 0439 383 715 for more details.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS!
There was great energy and fun for our members in early March , as Doug’s Dojang ticked over 22 years in martial arts and fitness. Games, gifts and learning all came together in a wonderful week-long celebration of our club culture.
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When your heart is local, what matters most is supporting each other. Thank you for being with us, CQ families, businesses and friends. We can’t wait to share more with you as Doug’s Dojang continues moving forward.
Preseason with the Roos
I've kicked off an exciting 2024 with some pre-season training for the Frenchville Roos. These sessions are designed to bring out the best in every player and in turn create the best team possible. Players got busy with high-intensity, unpredictable cardio and strengthening work for the legs and abs. This kind of workout allows players to improve their fitness as well as appreciate the importance of individual contributions to team goals.
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It's great to see where the club is heading, with plenty of energy and a strong culture to strive for success. I've got green in my blood - go the Roos!
NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES
It's been a really busy month at Doug's Dojang! During November, we've welcomed new members into the club; Mr Swain travelled to Brisbane to officiate at the Queensland Cup run by the SSCQLD Taekwondo Incorporation; and a club grading took place with around 20 people moving through the ranks to their new belt levels. We've also taken opportunities to reinforce the quality of teaching through attendance at the International Do Course and an exciting seminar on step-sparring delivered online by Master Steckiewicz from Vietnam. There is certainly no shortage of activities and opportunities to keep growing and learning in Taekwon-do.
SESSIONS @ Skippy's
Lovely to be invited back by Skippy's Early Learning - Gracemere for follow-up sessions in the RFF series (respect, fun & fitness). With ages from 4-12, these sessions are always high spirited. It was great to see smiles and good manners shown by all. These classes are aimed at showing everyone how to burn energy, but just as importantly, how to balance that with quiet time. We build a stronger future for our Central Queensland region when we build strong kids who respect themselves and those around them. Thank you to the Skippy's team!
MoBILE DOJANG NOW AVAILABLE
From September, Doug now has a mobile dojang! This set-up allows Doug to bring equipment and safety flooring to our regular training sessions, as well as the ability to travel to deliver self-defence, fitness and empowerment across school groups, workplace training, staff retreats and more.
Please contact Doug for his availability in Central Queensland over coming months.
New TRainiNG LOCATION!
Doug's Dojang has expanded into a new training location, with weeknight sessions now operating from Bauhinia House. This new venue offers the convenience of a larger facility to cater for our growing club, in a very central North Rockhampton location with easy parking available. The club will also continue to operate from St David's Hall on Saturday afternoons - just a few blocks away on Simpson Street. We'd love to welcome you the either of our two locations - please come and visit!
SHARING TAEKWONDO
I travelled north to Sarina on 20 May to conduct a training session with Taekwon-do practitioners, in preparation for the upcoming Grand Master Daher Seminar scheduled for 27 May.
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It was a pleasure to spend time with this enthusiastic group and to enjoy General Choi's martial art together.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
On 20 March 2023 I delivered a self-defence and awareness session to parishioners from the All Saints community. Doug's Dojang has had a long relationship with this group over the past 20 years. It was a pleasure to empower them with skills in personal safety, as well to support their fundraising efforts. All proceeds were donated to the Cancer Council and the feedback from participants was very positive. This is the kind of community activity that I am proud to promote and teach through General Choi's martial art of Taekwon-do.