Arafura Moo Duk Kwan

28/05/2026

To all Arafura Students and families,

We have some big events and dates coming up over June, including Gup Shim Sa, Dan Shim Sa and presentation of the 2025 Dan/KoDanJa results.

Please see the dates below for both the Kidz and Youth/Adult classes to keep in your calendars and if you have any questions, please let me know.

Mon June 1st
-Gup Shim Sa. 6-7pm
-All students who have met the technical and attendance requirements will receive a grading invitation direct via email.

Wed Jun 3rd
-Dan Shim Sa/KoDan Ja Shim Sa results presentation for Fong JKN (3rd Dan) & Fong SBN (5th Dan).
-All members are invited to attend for a demonstration and presentation of the results 6-6.30pm

Mon Jun 8th
– No Classes (King’s Birthday Public Holiday)

Wed Jun 10th
– Gup Shim Sa Results

Wed Jun 17th
- Kidz Class Grading and end of Term 2

Mon Jun 22nd – Thursday 24th
– Arafura MDK Dan Shim Sa, 6-7.30 each night.

Sat Jun 27th
– Region 1 Dan Shim Sa. Gray Community Hall 9-11am

Wed Jul 15th
- Kidz Class Term 3 resume

Yours in the Moo Duk Kwan,

Jarrad Fong SBN

21/05/2026

We had the privilege to present the Master Peter Tibbits 'Moo Do Shim Gung' memorial award to Mr Louis Glassie, a 1st gup who continued to strive to better both body and spirit, in true reflection of the lessons and direction of the art Master Tibbits believed in.

We were very honoured to be joined by Mrs Pam Tibbits to see the students who have followed, and the presence and influence he still holds for us all.

The physical award holds a historic centerpiece as the timber board is a section of the original flooring from Central Dojang in Korea (11-22 Hangang Daero in Yongsan-Gu, Seoul). During renovations in 2018 the original flooring was replaced and 80 pieces were created to be held under guardianship for the connection to the Moo Duk Kwan practitioners that trained on it's surface and the history and energy it holds. Secondly, the base timber is a connection to Region 1 history and Arafura Moo Duk Kwan as the Silky Oak is a section of the flooring from Fong SBN grandparents house on East Point Road. This timber was walked upon by 4 generations of the Territorian family and a connection to the Arafura region of Australia. Together they represent the connection to both local, national, and international Moo Duk Kwan practitioners and the philosophies that Master Tibbits endeared and taught.

Whilst we miss his physical presence and insight, we feel his spirit and the legacy we cherish continues the spirit of the Moo Duk Kwan.

Soo Bahk!

07/05/2026

The Master Tibbits memorial award has been rescheduled for Wed 13th May, starting at 6pm at Arafura Moo Duk Kwan (Bakewell Primary School).

Current and past students are all welcome to attend with special guest Mrs. Pam Tibbits to help present this award in honor of the legacy that Master Tibbits gave us.

This award has been presented to a student who has demonstrated the ethos and integrity that Master Tibbits strove for, and who has dedicated themselves over the year to become a better 'Moo Do' student. More details to come on the evening and will be shared with everyone after the event.

Look forward to seeing everyone there!

27/04/2026

Apologies for the late notice but we have to reschedule tonight's presentation ceremony for Master Tibbits memorial award to Mon May 11th.

24/04/2026

To all students and family, a special memorial award ceremony for Master Tibbits will be held this coming Mon 27th at 6pm.
Past students and family are very welcome to attend for this special occasion.

10/03/2026

Good afternoon All,

With the current water situation we assume it will not be resolved by classes tomorrow and therefore all water bubblers will be off and not for use for your health and safety.

Classes will be on as normal but please ensure students bring their own water.

Regards, Fong SBN

12/02/2026

Palmerston Community Feb Fit sign-on day this Saturday 14th! Come on down to Palmerston Shopping Centre and watch a demo at 11am. Young members in the crowd will be able to join in for a fun class with our senior instructors to try your hands (and feet!) at a traditional karate school!

14/01/2026

Classes are just around the corner for 2026! We hope all our students and families have had a festive Christmas and Happy New Years and ready to be back in the Dojang. Classes will start back Wednesday Jan 28th for both Kidz (5-5.45pm) and Youth/Adult (6-7pm).

I will send out a note to all families via email this week to confirm your return for the year, and we are looking forward to seeing everyone again and start 2026 just as strong as we ended 2025. These pictures are a great reminder to reflect your end of year gradings and the excellent demonstration of your Moo Do Spirit and 'Ahneso Pahkuro' - 'From the Inside to the Outside'.

09/12/2025

2025 EOY Class reminders!

Wed 10th - Last Class for Arafura
5-5.45pm Kidz Class, including EOY award presentation. Parents invited to join in for the kids class for some fun!
6-7pm Youth/Adults. We have some special guests coming for a very meaningful end of year class so don't miss this one!

Thursday 11th - Region 1 EOY Class
6-7pm - Nightcliff Middle School. All students welcome to join in with Austin Martial Arts, Arafura MDK and Bees Creek Soo Bahk Do students together. Fun class (in dobok) and then bring a plate of food to share for the end of class at 7pm.

Saturday 13th - Arafura MDK Family Fun day
11am-2pm FreeSpirit Report. Bring your bathers and a chance to catch up with all the students and families outside the DoJang to celebrate another year at Arafura MDK!

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24/11/2025

Hello Arafura students and families, I hope everyone is safe and well after the weekend. Bakewell School is open so classes will be on as normal.
Gup Shim Sa will start tonight at 6pm.