Master Tam along with his students, Sabum Ray, Sabum Alan, Jacek, Kei, Keffe and Colin had some hands on grappling work and self-defense training by Sensei Richard Norton.
It was Valentine Day & Chinese New Year Eve and there is nothing else in our mind but eagerly we all woke up and looked forward to an interesting training with Richard Norton. Sensei Norton was so kind to take a day off from his movie shooting and humbly ran full day of training with us together with some other Judo, Ju-Jitsu and Brazilian Jujitsu and MMA martial artists at the Burwood PCYC.
Sensei Norton is really down to earth person and shared with us his knowledge in martial arts. The training began at 9.30am with stand-up self defense techniques. We were all shown simple and straight forward and practical defense move.
After a BBQ lunch we continue ground work techniques. It was something different for students who have never been on the ground fighting. The training was interesting and we had "a go" with different martial arts students, wrapping up the workshop at about 4pm.
At conclusion of the workshop we all wish the day ran longer. For those who missed this session...all we can say is...you missed it. Hopefully Sensei Norton will come by again from USA.








More photos will be posted to gallery soon.


Congratulations Master Tam for your appointment as ITF Technical and Education Committee Member.
Master Tam along with Master Hwang Su Il from Japan, Senior Master Gary Miller from UK and Mr. Elefterios Polydoru from Cyprus were appointed under ITF Technical Chairman Senior Master Hwang Ho Yong. Master Tam  unfortunately was unable to be present at the last World Championship held in St. Petersburgh for the announcement.

Want to try some grappling ground work?
Burwood PCYC Manager, also the Club Jujitsu instructor, Sensei Gary Davis, has kindly invited all students to a special seminar by Sensei Richard Norton and Dr. George Adams. Pre-registration and payment is required as space is limited. Please see Sensei Davis at Burwood PCYC. Registration fee is $80 including BBQ. Session will begin at 9.30am to 4.30pm. This is a must for those who would like to taste the grappling art. Sensei Norton 5th dan in Goju-Ryu, Chun Kok Do, Zen Do Kai and 4th Dan in Brazilian Jujitsu, has worked as a personal bodyguard for the likes of Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Abba, Fleetwood Mac etc. He has also starred in many action movies.
Dr. Kyoshi George Adams, Founder of Budoshinkai Karate Jitsu holds a few belt ie 8th dan Kojosho, 5th Dan Jujitsu will also be conductiong the seminar.




2010 BACK TO TRAINING
Burwood Dojang will resume for general class at 7pm on 18th January
Taekwonkids will resume at 6pm on 27th January

Rockdale Dojang: Tuesday class on 2nd February. Thursday class on 28 January

Belmore Dojang has moved to  Strathfield South Dojang. Address: 4/81-89 Cosgrove Rd Strathfield South. Resuming at 5.30pm on 1st February



Tam`s Budo Academy Taekwon-Do wishes all students and visitors to this website
A Very Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year.











13th December 2009 was our once a year combined grading with all our dojang in NSW. We also had our annual presentation award and Christmas luncheon.
All students were eager for the grading and arrived early at the Burwood dojang though some were very nervous though. The students gained more confidence after the seniors belts went onto the mats to perform their grading routine. The black belt grading students received great support from their peers and parents and were cheered on by all during their breaking and sparring sessions.

Results of the grading:

Yellow-tip 9th Gup

• Bob & Julia Yan
• Cosmo & Ashly Liu
• Raymond Cho (probational)
  
• Sue Garner
• David Ji
• Phillip Georgantis (probational)
  
• Andrew Xie
• Micahel Jooma (probational)
  
• Andy Jin
• Num Burnett (probational)
• Daniel Mikhailov (probational)
  

Yellow Belt 8th Gup

• Sophie Taylor (probational)
• Dave Subia (probational)
• Judy Xu
• Shelly Xu
• Manuela Mouawad (probational)
  
• Paul Tran
• Sarah Falzon
• Kevin Cong

Green-Tip 7th Gup

• Leslie Wang (probational)
• Joseph Mouawad
• Bonho Ku (probational)
• Daniel Taylor
  
• Nicole Green
• Priscilla Lee
• Nicholas Lau
• Nathan Falzon
• Evelyn Urbaniak
• Ricky Su
• Peter Sacchetti

Green Belt 6th Gup

• Eric Cao (probational)
• Juan Ligon
• James Abellera
• Paulina Makowska
• Alex Tran
• Robert Hoang
• Daniel Le

Blue-Tip 5th Gup

• Yi Shi
• Astrid carney
• Geoffrey Lee
• Andrew Chan
• Wade Bartlett
• Callum McInerney

Blue Belt 4th Gup

• Lucas Dedes
• Liam & Aaron Brachhauser
• Jacob Shigelski
• Grace Wee

Red-Tip 3rd Gup

• Musk Chow
• Anthony Yap
• Bradley Jaggers
• Abiguna Safarudin
• Leo Diakou
• Iva Javorkova
  
• Peter Ford

Red Belt 2nd Gup

• Jeremey Myaskovetskiy

Black-Tip 1st Gup

• Samantha Tam
• Emily Boulton Smith

Probational Black Belt 1st Dan

• Bale Krstevski
• Nathan Dang
• Taisei Tam
• Izumi Tam
• serene Heka
• Othello Heka
• Chris Lai
• Brison Chow

Black Belt 1st Dan

• Keffe Gozali

2009 Award
Execellent  Competitor of The Year
Musk Chow & ASbigun Safarudin

Most Dedication
Lucas Dedes & Jacek Leszcznski

Best Grading Result
Andrew Chan & Pearl Lam

Most Improved Student
Joseph Mouawad & Paulina Makowska

Best Attendance
Dave Subia, Robert Hoang & Daniel Le


1st Grandmaster Rhee Seminar in Perth 2nd & 3rd December 2009

Tam`s Budo students attended a very memorable seminar by the most senior ITF member in the world. He was assisted by Master Andrew Rhee along with Senior Master Master Linda, Masters Tam & Wong. The students enjoyed the seminar very much especially little Lucas Dedes who was lucky to received Grandmaster Rhee`s personally signed poster at the banquet dinner. Our 1st Grandmaster Rhee was so impressed with our club shirt the he asked for one and Mr. Dedes generously presented him one with his own. The seminar was so well received by all ITF students that Grandmaster have a second thought of returning for further seminar.....maybe Sydney!!


Selection for Junior World Championship and Australian ITF National Championship 6 & 6th December 2009
One of our top performer of the day was Nicholas Dang. He fought his way into the final and had a great match with some very experience exponents. With smart moves and precise scoring techniques, Nicholas tally up ahead in points of his opponents and made it to the final. Beating his last opponent was one of his greatest achievement in his TKD record. Well done Nicholas for being selected to represent Australia in the next Junior World Championship in Belarus September 2010.

Showing plenty of guts was none other then Musk Chow. She has always taken on the boys in sparring in the non-Tam`s Budo tournament. She said that she has no problem with it!!

Our other competitors were all well deserved a big congratulations for taking the big effort and great sportsmanship and performance at the National Championship.
Results:
Jacek; Gold in Team Sparring
Nicholas:- Gold Sparring, Silver Pattern & Junior World Competitor in Pattern, Sparring & Junior Team member
Nathan:- Gold Pattern...watch out for Nathan. He is following his brother`s footstep to the next world champ
Brison:- Bronze Sparring
Emily:- Silver Sparring
Abi:- Bronze Sparring
Musk:- Gold Sparring Silver Pattern
Lucas:- Gold Pattern Silver Sparring
Iva:- Bronze Power Breaking
Callum:- Missed out on placing due to long break from TKD training.

Tam`s Budo Academy will be hosting the 2011 national championship.
Check out the photos in the Gallery page.