CHIEF INSTRUCTOR YOKK NAMWONGPROM

I began Taekwondo in 1992, after I saw a Taekwondo Class running at the local school in Bangkok, Thailand. Taekwondo was my favourite and best childhood memory, I always looked forward to training. Ever since I was a colour belt, I helped by assisting in classes. When I attained my Black Belt, my instructor invited me to teach at some of his schools. That’s where my journey as an Instructor began.

In 2007, I came to Sydney, I had a great opportunity to meet Grandmaster Sam Loiacono, who invited me to be Referee in Australia.

Since I moved to Australia, I never really imagined I would become an Instructor again. Grandmaster Sam gave me a fantastic opportunity and invited me to Hills District Martial Arts, which provided me with a lifestyle that I can do the things I love, and teach others who share that passion.

Taekwondo has given me a great life both physically and mentally, and given me so many opportunities. It helped me to discover the world and helped me to be a better person every day.

CURRENT RANKS:

Taekwondo

6th Dan Black Belt (Kukkiwon)

Hapkido

3rd Dan Black Belt (Korea Kido Association)
3rd Dan Black Belt (International Self Defence Association Korea)
2nd Dan Black Belt (Korea Hapkido Federation)

Arnis

1st Dan Black Belt (Arnis de Mano Australia)

Refereeing

Level 3 International Kyorugi Referee (World Taekwondo Federation)
Taekwondo Referee Presenter (Australian Taekwondo
1st Class National Referee (Australian Taekwondo)

Coaching

International Olympic Comitee – Certificate of Olympic Solidarity on Technical Course for Coaching
National Coaching Accreditation (Australian Taekwondo)
Certificate of National Taekwondo Coach (Sport Authority of Thailand)
Certificate of Sport Science Workshop on Modern Endurance Training (Sport Authority Thailand)
Former Member of Sport Medecine Team of Taekwondo (Thailand National Team)
Bachelor Degree of Sport Science