Gungahlin Soo Bahk Do

We opened on Wednesday the 7th of February 2001 On Wednesday the 7th of February 2001 Gungahlin Soo Bahk Do opened its dojang at 6:30pm. The first classes consisted of members who had moved to the “New” region in the ACT and wanted to train closer to home.We opened at Palmerston Primary School training two…

In class this week I mentioned that as we progress we must take the reins and be responsible for our own growth. Our instructors should not need to provide all the information as they did when we were White Belts. On reflection over a few days I realised that there are times where students are…

When we begin our Martial Arts Journey we see the day we started as the beginning this perspective however changes as we progress. As we attain each rank our understanding evolves, the new technical knowledge and philosophy drive this growth. Once we reach Cho Dan we are ina position to take larger steps in our understanding…

On the 29th of February 1988 my Martial Arts Journey began, my twin brother Mark Koina Sa Bom Nim had started in November 1987. The first lesson was at “Lennons Health Club” in Kippax a building replaced now with apartments. In this first lesson I have strong memories of Gerard Donaghue as the instructor and…