How often do you train? In Taekwondo? Gym? etc
- I train as much as I can while I teach classes. If I tell the students to plank, I plank with them. If there are odd numbers for partner exercises, I will join in and partner a student.
- I train with Master Paul whenever the opportunity arises.
- I keep fit by riding my bicycle, about 4-5 times per week about 300kms total, and race most Sundays.
- I occasionally go for a run if I can’t ride for some reason.
Favourite Taekwondo move or moves?
I like jumping back kick and skip side kick.
What are your personal goals in Taekwondo?
I am training for 4th Dan, something I never dreamed I was capable of.
Has Taekwondo benefited home life? If so, in what way?
Taekwondo has taught me patience and focus.
Your favourite saying and what this means?
“A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at” Bruce Lee
If you target an unachievable goal, it will keep you going and moving forward not plateauing. If you aim low, you achieve low. Aim for something unreachable and you take yourself further than you expect.
Best advice you can give someone training and wishing to start training in Taekwondo?
- Just do it.
- Don’t say “I can’t” say “I can’t yet”.
- Just do your best
What other activities apart from Taekwondo do you enjoy?
I like riding bicycles. I train about 10 hours per week and race most Sundays. I compete all over the State in towns such as Cootamundra, Tamworth and Gunnedah. I compete in State and National Championships.
Favourite movie(s) and why?
The Shawshank Redemption
It tells the story of a wrongly convicted man and his patience and perseverance.
Favourite food?
Nothing fancy, I can’t go past a nice piece of salmon.
With regards to Taekwondo where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?
- If all goes well, I will have my 5th Dan.
- I hope I will still be out planking 18 year olds when I’m in my 60’s.
- As for 10 years, a lot can happen.