Instructors

Taekwondo Qualification

All instructors of East Coast Taekwondo Academy are recognised coaches with the National Coaches Accreditation Scheme (NCAS). Our qualified instructors have many years experience in teaching the art and sport of Taekwondo. Currently the East Coast Taekwondo Academy has fifteen qualified instructors in over 30 schools located throughout the Central Coast, Hunter Region and Mid-North Coast of NSW. All instructors are constantly improving and upgrading their qualifications. The East Coast Taekwondo Academy principal instructor Master Chris Pennington is a registered Head Instructor of Taekwondo Australia Inc.

 

 

 6th Dan Master Chris Pennington

Head Office Contact

  • Phone/Fax: 02 4392 3625
  • Mobile: 0416 102 487
  • Mail Address: P O Box 4266, Lake Haven NSW 2263
  • Email: ecta@bigpond.net.au 

 

  • 6th Dan Master Chris Pennington.
  • 1981 Started Taekwondo Training.
  • 1988 Opened first Taekwondo class.
  • 6th Dan Taekwondo Jidokwan.
  • 5th Dan Korea/Kukkiwon.
  • 3rd Class International Instructor - Korea/Kukkiwon
  • 4th Dan Hapkido MooHakKwan
  • 4th Dan Korea Hapkido Federation

 

 4th Dan Instructor Kes Hartley

  • Phone/Fax: 02 4392 3625
  • Mobile: 0416 102 487
  • Mail Address: P O Box 4266, Lake Haven NSW 2263
  • Email: ecta@bigpond.net.au 

  • 4th Dan Instructor Kes Hartley.
  • 1989 Started Taekwondo Training.
  • 2000 Opened Taekwondo Class.
  • 2005 Hapkido Black Belt.
  • 2006 Taekwondo 4th Dan

 

 3rd Dan Instructor Matthew le Clercq B.Sc. Dip.E.D.J.P.

  • Phone/Fax: 02 4392 3625
  • Mobile: 0416 102 487
  • Mail Address: P O Box 4266, Lake Haven NSW 2263
  • Email: ecta@bigpond.net.au 

  • 3rd Dan Instructor Matthew le Clercq B.Sc. Dip.E.D. J.P.
  • 1991 Opened Taekwondo Class

 

3rd Dan Instructor Ben Falconer

  • Phone/Fax: 02 4392 3625
  • Mobile: 0416 102 487
  • Mail Address: P O Box 4266, Lake Haven NSW 2263
  • Email: ecta@bigpond.net.au 

  • 3rd Dan Instructor Ben Falconer.
  • 1990 Started Taekwondo Training.
  • 1995 Opened Taekwondo Class.

 

 3rd Dan Instructor Paul Francis

  • Phone/Fax: 02 4392 3625
  • Mobile: 0416 102 487
  • Mail Address: P O Box 4266, Lake Haven NSW 2263
  • Email: ecta@bigpond.net.au 

  • 3rd Dan Instructor Paul Francis.
  • 1993 Started Taekwondo Training.
  • 1996 Opened Taekwondo Class Mid-North Coast.
  • 2004 Started Hapkido Training

The greatest part of your Taekwondo training is the personal growth that comes with it. The learning of traditional respect and manners whilst striving to improve yourself builds a strong character. When you are with the right instructor you will receive all the knowledge and guidance you need to reach your potential.

 

 1st Dan Instructor Stephen Nelson

  • Phone/Fax: 02 4392 3625
  • Mobile: 0416 102 487
  • Mail Address: P O Box 4266, Lake Haven NSW 2263
  • Email: ecta@bigpond.net.au 

Photo - Stephen Nelson- to come

  • 1st Dan Instructor Stephen Nelson.

 

 

2nd Dan Instructor Carol Francis

  • Phone/Fax: 02 4392 3625
  • Mobile: 0416 102 487
  • Mail Address: P O Box 4266, Lake Haven NSW 2263
  • Email: ecta@bigpond.net.au

Photo - Carol Francis - to come

  • 1996 Started Taekwondo Training
  • 2004 Started Hapkido Training

Carol began Taekwondo trainig on the North Coast in 1996 and started Hapkido training in 2004. Carol is currently undertaking a degree in Psychology and is an Assistant Instructor at the North Coast dojangs.

 

 

3rd Dan Instructor Jason Fahey

  • Phone/Fax: 02 4392 3625
  • Mobile: 0416 102 487
  • Mail Address: P O Box 4266, Lake Haven NSW 2263
  • Email: ecta@bigpond.net.au 

 

  • 3rd Dan Instructor Jason Fahey

 
All instructors are highly trained and qualified with National Certification (NCAS).
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