Doug has over 30 years experience in teaching Taekwon-do, self-defense, and conducting group fitness and personal training sessions. Doug is a seasoned professional in the martial arts and fitness realm. Embracing the belief that martial arts contribute significantly to physical, mental, and moral growth, Doug has diversified his training with cross-disciplinary exposure in Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Zen Do Kai, and Boxing. While adept in multiple disciplines, Taekwon-do holds a special place in Doug's heart and stands out as his recommended art. Fully qualified and possessing an active Level 3 registration with Fitness Australia, along with a Blue Card and First Aid certification, Doug's expertise extends beyond martial arts. His profound understanding of athletic performance, team development, and personal growth is grounded in over twenty-five years of actively participating, captaining, and coaching soccer at the first-grade level. In the realm of Taekwon-do, Doug holds the prestigious title of a registered 6th Degree Black Belt, International Instructor, and Examiner with ITF Taekwon-do Australia. His instructional prowess has made him a sought-after coach for clubs, individuals, and national/international champions, having served twice as a coach for the Australian national team. Doug's commitment to personal development transcends martial arts, evident in his recent studies in Qigong and his attainment of a bachelor's degree as a mature-aged student.

Martial Arts

We are the Pioneer and Largest Mixed Martial Arts Club on the Capricorn Coast. We Teach Muay Thai Kickboxing, Boxing, BJJ and Self Defense Classes. We are a family owned and operated club with over 50 members in training and are proud to be locals. Our students range from 10 to 60 years old and the goal of our club is to provide affordable self defence classes to the community by use of our social martial arts club were all fee's go back into the club to improve equipment and fund the sports progress. We have now opened our full time training centre in Yeppoon.

Taekwon-Do is the Korean art of self-defence and directly translates as 'The Art of Hand and Foot'. Like many martial arts, Taekwon-Do is steeped in history and roots that stretch back centuries. Taekwon-Do is, arguably, the most dynamic and academic martial art in the world, with a genuine ranking system, code of ethics, conduct, cultural discipline and promotion of health, well-being and personal safety. It is also the most popular of all martial arts world-wide. Taekwon-Do has many benefits socially, mentally and physically, including improved co-ordination, enhanced body awareness, increased flexibility and cardiovascular fitness, boosted self confidence, augmented social interaction and communication skills. Training sessions encourage cultural awareness, nurtures general well-being and a positive self-image, and offers the opportunity to progress and improve self-esteem through the belt grading system. In addition to these benefits, this truly dynamic art teaches and promotes the following tenets (life rules), courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit. ITFA Rockhampton teaches ITF-style Taekwon-Do, which follows the syllabus laid down by the founder, General Choi Hong Hi, in the Taekwon-Do Encyclopedia. The syllabus includes pattern, step sparring, free sparring, destruction, terminology, self defence and moral culture. The ITFA is proud of its unrivalled lineage of instructors. Senior Master Andrew K H Rhee, the ITFA Founder, Chief Instructor & Examiner, is the eldest son of First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha (FGMR) who was the founder's 'Best Ever Taekwon-Do Student'. Senior Master Rhee was also assistant to the Taekwon-Do founder, General Choi Hong Hi, from 2000-2001, travelling with the general internationally and assisting in his teaching. ITFA Rockhampton operates under the instruction of Mr Evan Pritchard, IV Dan International Instructor and Grading Examiner. Mr Pritchard regularly trains under Senior Master Andrew K H Rhee, both in person and via Virtual Taekwon-do, the first of its kind for online Martial Arts Instruction. Senior Master Rhee offers this online service to all students (see www.itfa.com.au for details).

Shotokan Karate International has several dojos in Rockhampton.