Welcome to USYD TKD Club
As a martial arts club, we aim to foster discipline, passion, and the five tenets of taekwondo in our members. But more than that, we strive to create a community where our members can develop both skills and friendships that extend beyond graduation.
THE FIVE TENETS OF TAEKWONDO
COURTESY - YE-UI, 예의
Showing courtesy to all, respecting others, having manners as well as maintaining the appropriate etiquette at all times, both within and outside the dojang (도장, training area)
INTEGRITY - YEOM-CHI, 염치
Having the conscience to feel guilt if one has done wrong and to have the integrity to stand up for what is right.
PERSERVERANCE - IN-NAE, 인내
To apply oneself until they have achieved their goal, in spite of any difficulties or troubles.
SELF-CONTROL - GEUK-GI, 극기
To have control over both one's physical acts as well as their thoughts and intentions.
INDOMITABLE SPIRIT - BAEK-JEOL-BUL-GUL, 백절불굴
To have the courage to stand up for one's beliefs regardless of the opposition and to always give your full effort to your actions.
Meet our coaches
We strive to provide the best Taekwondo experience for our members by seeking the most qualified instructors possible. Take some time to get to know them!
Master ZiChuan Lim - Head Coach
5th Dan (Chungdokwan Korea); 4th Dan (Kukkiwon); B. Arts & B. Commerce (University of Sydney)
Master ZiChuan Lim started Taekwondo in 1995, training with GM Suh until GM Suh's retirement and with Master Seo Zoo Yong during uni. Since 2015, ZiChuan has trained under GM Shin Byung Hyun from CDK Korea. ZiChuan has competed and won at State and National level in sparring and State, National and Internationally in poomsae. He is also a National level Kyorugi Referee and State level Poomsae Referee. Coach is a founding member of our club and returned to coach us in 2022.
Yutong Li - Sparring Coach
Kukkiwon Black Belt; B. Athletic Training (major in Taekwondo) (Shenyang Sports University)
Yutong was a Level 1 National Athlete from China and spent 4 years training with the Liaoning Taekwondo team. She was Middle School Women's League champion, Provincial Champion two years in a row and silver medalist at China's National Championships. Yutong studied university at the Shenyang Institute of Physical Education and prior to coming to Australia ran her own dojang and was a guest coach on a TV show promoting Taekwondo in China.
Claudia Choi - Poomsae Coach
2nd Dan (Kukkiwon); B. Advanced Computing (major in Software Development, minor in Design) (University of Sydney)
Claudia has extensive experience in State and National level poomsae competition, with several Uni Nationals golds and medals to her name. Having served two terms as club president for 2023 and 2024, she continues to share her knowledge and passion for Taekwondo through her role as poomsae coach.