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

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

 

 

4th Dan Instructor Kes Hartley

(CENTRAL COAST REGION)

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

 

  

4th Dan Assistant Instructor Ben Falconer

  • 4th Dan Instructor Ben Falconer.
  • 1990 Started Taekwondo Training.
  • 1995 Opened Taekwondo Class.

 


3rd Dan Instructor Paul Francis

(NORTH COAST REGION)

  • 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.

 


2nd Dan Instructor Carol Francis

(NORTH COAST REGION)

  • 2nd Dan Instructor Carol Francis
  • 1996 Started Taekwondo Training
  • 2004 Started Hapkido Training

Carol began Taekwondo training on the North Coast in 1996 and started Hapkido training in 2004. Carol is an Assistant Instructor at the North Coast dojang.

 


2nd Dan Instructor Peter Butcher

(CENTRAL COAST REGION)

 

  • 2nd Dan Instructor Peter Butcher
  • 1st Dan Hapkido MooHakKwon

 

 

2nd Dan Instructor Andrew Ling

(CENTRAL COAST & NEWCASTLE REGION)

  • 2nd Dan Instructor Andrew Ling
  • 1st Dan Hapkido MooHakKwon

 

2nd Dan Instructor Erin Wallace

(CENTRAL COAST REGION)

 

 

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

Photo - Erin Wallace - to come

 

 

Instructor Scott Murphy

(SOUTH COAST REGION)

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

Photo - Scott Murphy - to come

 

 

 

1st Dan Instructor Stephen Nelson

(NORTH COAST REGION)

 

  • Phone: (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.

 

 

 


 
 
 
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