Thrive Taekwondo is a taekwondo school located in Sydney that offers specialised programmes aimed at helping school-age students thrive physically, mentally, and socially. With a focus on providing quality teaching and learning, Thrive Taekwondo ensures capped class sizes, fully equipped facilities, and university qualified and experienced teachers. The school delivers an authentic taekwondo curriculum that is recognised by the World Taekwondo Headquarters (Kukkiwon).
As an affiliated member of the national governing body for Taekwondo in Australia (Australian Taekwondo) and the international governing body (World Taekwondo), Thrive Taekwondo adheres to the highest standards and practises of the martial art.
The team at Thrive Taekwondo consists of highly trained and experienced instructors. The head instructor holds a Bachelor's degree in Physical and Health Education, a Holistic Exercise and Lifestyle Coach Certificate IV in Fitness, and is a 5th Dan internationally recognised Taekwondo Master. With over 30 years of experience in Taekwondo, the head instructor has also served as the former Taekwondo NSW Coaching Coordinator and Sports Taekwondo NSW Tournament Director.
Assistant instructor Lucy Damaso is a Registered Nurse at St George Hospital and possesses over 15 years of experience in Taekwondo as a 3rd Dan. She has also been a part of international, national, and state competitions as both an athlete and coach. Thrive Taekwondo's administrator, Rimi Khalil, holds a Bachelor's degree in Business with a major in Marketing and a Graduate Diploma of Education. As the mother of four children who are all students at Thrive, Rimi Khalil brings a deep understanding of the needs and goals of the students and their families.
Thrive Taekwondo offers a comprehensive timetable for their Sport Taekwondo and Performance Development Programme, aimed at providing students with a structured and progressive learning experience. The programme is designed to promote physical fitness, discipline, respect, and self-confidence, while also preparing students for competitive participation if desired.
Taekwondo is a martial art that originated in Korea over 2,000 years ago. It has evolved into a contemporary sport, even making its official debut as a medal sport in the Sydney Olympics in 2000. Taekwondo aims to develop the whole person and instils five important tenets: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit. Students at Thrive Taekwondo are encouraged to incorporate these principles into their practise, both on and off the mat.
At Thrive Taekwondo, the mission is to create an environment where students can grow, develop, and flourish to their full potential. Through quality teaching, capped class sizes, and a commitment to the tenets of taekwondo, Thrive Taekwondo aims to help students thrive physically, mentally, and socially.