Bai Rui Taekwon-Do Fernvale

23/04/2026

A fun warm up for class last night with some kicking, punching, jumping, skipping and stretching exercises.

22/02/2026

Let’s be honest...promoting someone who hasn’t earned it teaches them nothing.

No Instructor enjoys telling a student they’re not ready for a belt exam. But a real teacher stands firm. If they don’t, they’re not teaching value. They’re just selling rank.

In a culture of participation awards, many people think showing up and going through the motions is enough. It’s not. That is not how martial arts training works.

We teach the standards. We drill the material. You go home, study, practice, and return ready to prove you’ve mastered it. Only then should promotion even be considered. Otherwise, we are failing to teach how achievement actually works.

There are no participation trophies in a good martial arts school. We push students to become better than they were yesterday. A Master must clearly define expectations and stand firm on them. If we don’t, we fail to instill one of the most important traits martial arts teaches- INDOMITABLE SPIRIT

That spirit is what carries students to heights they never imagined...both in their Taekwon-Do and in life outside the dojang.

It’s easy to spot someone who was handed a black belt instead of earning it. The fundamentals aren’t there. What’s tragic is that many of those students might have truly earned it under proper standards...and been GREAT had they had a good Instructor.

If you’re afraid to tell a student they’re not ready, you’re not helping them. Promotion should come only after the work has been done, the standards met, and the skills proven.

Anything less is catering to comfort instead of building character.

That’s how I see it.

04/02/2026

The new training tool was an absolute hit, kick and punch with the Fernvale students this evening.
Thankyou Mr and Mrs Broom and Ipswich club for donating this fun and educational piece of equipment.
It really copped a beating.

01/02/2026

You would be crazy to miss this!

28/01/2026

As one of our community fundraisers this year we would like to support the Share the Dignity Campaign. Completed bags will be collected by the charity later in the year, but we are starting to collect items now.
We are also looking for new or excellent condition secondhand bags to put the items in. These can be backpacks, handbags, tote bags etc.
Checkout the link for any further information.
https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/itsinthebag

28/12/2025

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas from Bai Rui Fernvale.
May your holidays be a time of rest, relaxation and recovery so we can return to the Dojang in 2026 stronger than ever.
Wishing everyone a safe holiday and a Happy New Year full of new ranks and conquered goals.

10/12/2025

Last training night for Fernvale for the year will be on Wednesday 17th December.
Classes will Resume on Wednesday January 14th.

06/12/2025

Congratulations to Miss Kaye who very successfully completed her grading to 1st Gup today.
As an instructor this makes me so proud.
On the floor you showed exceptional ettiquete, determination and perseverance and left nothing on the floor today. You worked very hard throughout the year and it absolutely showed over the course of your thorough testing.
Next grading Blackbelt and we can't wait to see you flourish and achieve this fantastic milestone.
Thankyou to Mr and Mrs Broom for all your guidance and assistance and to Miss Kayes grading partner Miss McNaught for partnering her today.
We have such an amazing supportive taekwondo family.
Again well done today Miss Kaye it was a pleasure to watch and be able to share this with you

04/12/2025

Well done Fernvale we have collected a great number of items for the Adopt a family thus far. This is for a wonderful wonderful cause and it brings us joy that we can continue to support and give back to our local communities.