For athletes who want to compete — and compete seriously — the Australia Taekwondo Training Academy offers an elite training pathway unlike anything else available in Queensland. Our Elite & Competition Program is built around the specific demands of competitive World Taekwondo (WT) and prepares athletes for regional, state, national, and international competition, including World Championship and Olympic qualification pathways.
WHAT TO EXPECT
• Advanced Poomsae — precision, speed, power and technical execution at competition standard
• Advanced Kyorugi (sparring) — competitive tactics, combination development, scoring technique, and opponent reading
• Video analysis — reviewing competition footage to identify strengths and areas for development
• Olympic-style technique — the specific kicking, footwork and tactical patterns used at WT competition level
• Breaking technique — board and material breaking for demonstration and championship events
• High-performance conditioning — strength, explosive power, speed, and sport-specific agility
• Flexibility and mobility — the range of motion required for competition-level kicking is developed systematically
• Recovery and injury management — understanding how to train hard while staying healthy
• Periodisation — structuring training around competition schedules and grading events
• Competition psychology — managing pre-competition anxiety, staying present during matches, processing results
• Focus and concentration training — the mental discipline that separates technically equal athletes
• Resilience — building the capacity to compete under pressure and recover from losses
• Goal setting — structured, realistic competition goals with a clear development roadmap
Program For
The Elite & Competition Program is for students who have developed a foundation in Taekwondo and are ready to pursue competitive goals with genuine commitment. Entry is by assessment — students joining this program need to demonstrate the technical base and personal temperament required for high-level competition training.
PROGRESSION
| Level | Competition type | What we prepare for |
|---|---|---|
| Club & regional | Local and regional Queensland events | Foundation competition experience, technical calibration |
| State | Taekwondo Queensland Championships | State-level preparation, tactical development |
| National | Australian Taekwondo Championships | National qualification and competition preparation |
| International | World Taekwondo events — World Cup, G-Series, World Championships | Advanced preparation aligned with WT rules and standards |
| Olympic | Olympic qualification pathway | Long-term elite development toward Olympic Games representation |
COMMON QUESTIONS
We assess each student individually. If you are currently training at ATTA and show competitive interest and technical readiness, Grandmaster Yun will discuss the Elite Program pathway with you directly. If you are transferring from another club, we will assess your current level in an initial session before making a recommendation.
There is no fixed minimum age — entry is based on technical readiness and personal commitment rather than age. Many elite competition athletes begin focused competition training in their early to mid-teens. Some students develop into elite competitors later. We assess individually.
No. Many competitive Taekwondo athletes specialise in one discipline. Poomsae (forms competition) and Kyorugi (sparring/fighting competition) are distinct disciplines with different physical and technical demands. We work with each athlete to develop a competition focus that aligns with their strengths and goals.
Elite competition preparation requires a higher training volume than recreational programs. The specific schedule depends on the student’s competition calendar, goals and stage of development. This is discussed and planned individually. Consistency and quality of training matter more than any fixed number of sessions per week.
Yes. Grandmaster Yun has trained athletes who have competed at national and international level. He has the connections, knowledge and methodology to prepare athletes for these environments. The pathway is open — what it requires from the student is genuine commitment and consistent training over time.
