BAYSIDE

Melbourne Taekwondo Centre Bayside branch offers a range of programs for students as young as four all the way up to adults.

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PROGRAMS

KIDS PROGRAM

  • Kids Program is uniquely tailored to kids 4 - 7 years old.

  • Perfect for kids who wish to be introduced to Taekwondo through a fun, positive rewards based 35min class. 

  • Evidence based teaching that utilises educational and child development theoretical frameworks, bringing this old martial art into a modern context.

  • Emphasis on promoting self discipline and self respect through setting short and long term reliable goals as they progress towards their black belts.

JUNIORS PROGRAM

  • Juniors Program is uniquely tailored to kids 8 - 14 years old.

  • Perfect for  kids who wish to be introduced to Taekwondo and begin their martial arts journey to black belt in a 45min class. 

  • Evidence based teaching that utilises educational and child development theoretical frameworks, bringing this old martial art into a modern context.

  • Emphasis on social connectedness and building relationships and skills for life.

ADULTS PROGRAM

  • Adults Program is uniquely tailored for ages 15+ who wish to begin their martial arts journey in a 60 min class.

  • Evidenced based teaching that blends fitness and martial arts to give a holistic approach to Taekwondo.

  • Perfect for adults who wish to start martial arts for the first time or return to martial arts after a break,

  • Emphasis on social connectedness and building relationships and skills for life.

FIGHT PROGRAM

  • Pathway for Blue Belts and above into Olympic Style Taekwondo. 

  • Ability to participate and attend club, state, national and international competitions in a fun and safe environment. 

  • Emphasis on Sports Taekwondo and building pathways to state and national programs. 

  • Emphasis on social connectedness and building relationships for life.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

  • Age specific Taekwondo Birthday Parties.

  • Perfect for parents and kids who want a fun, active based birthday party.

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

  • Specifically tailored school program for students of all levels and abilities.

  • Victorian and Australian Curriculum aligned martial arts program. 

  • Evidence based teaching that utilises educational and child development theoretical frameworks, bringing this old martial art into a modern context.

Hear From Our Members

“This club is fantastic, I brought my daughter down 5 years ago and after 2 terms of watching from the sidelines had to get into it myself. I have never looked back. The club has a great family atmosphere. The instructors are passionate about encouraging everyone to participate and enjoy themselves. I've never been disciplined at being fit but Taekwondo has been a fantastic way to blend exercise with genuine achievement as you learn heaps of skills.”

Richard, MTC Bayside

CONTACT

Address: 309 Warrigal Road Cheltenham 3192

Phone: (03) 8524 8200

Email: mtcbayside@gmail.com

 

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Meet Our Instructors

 
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Bernie Victor

7th Dan Master Instructor 

How long have you been doing Taekwondo? 40 Years

Significant Achievements:

  • Multiple time state and National Champion 

  • Multiple time state and national representative

  • Multiple time international medalist 

  • Kukkiwon Master Instructor 

  • Current Australian Paralympic Coach for Taekwondo

  • Current Member of the Taekwondo Paralympic committee 

  • Multi-timed National Head Coach

  • Founder  of Therapeutic Martial Arts at the  Bouverie Centre

  • Bachelor of Biomedical Science 

Hobbies- Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing and Body Surfing.

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Harry Saltis

5th Dan Head Instructor 

How long have you been doing Taekwondo? 21 Years.

Significant Achievements:

  • Multiple State and National Champion

  • International Medalist 

  • Kukkiwon Head Instructor 

  • Recipient of Melbourne University Elite Athlete Scholarship

  •  Bachelor of International Politics

  • Masters of Teaching

  • Current VIT Registered Teacher

  • President & Director of Australian Taekwondo Victoria

  • 2022 VicSport Volunteer of the Year

Hobbies- Golfing, BBQing and Gaming

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Ashley Charlton

4th Dan Senior Instructor

How long have you been doing Taekwondo? 8 Years

Significant Achievements:

  • Current Member of Melbourne Taekwondo Centre Elite Athlete Fight Program

  • Multiple State Champion

  • Multiple State Representative

  • International Medalist 

  • Kukkiwon 4th Dan

  • Currently studying Bachelor of Science

Hobbies - Visual Arts, Snowboarding and Hockey

Liam (Euma) Iseya Louey

3rd Dan Black Belt

How long have you been doing Taekwondo? 9 Years

Significant Achievements:

  • 3rd Dan Kukkiwon Black Belt

  • Fight Squad Competitor

Hobbies - Gaming


 

Harrison Gatti

3rd Dan Instructor

How long have you been doing Taekwondo? 10 years

Significant Achievements:

  • 3rd Dan Kukkiwon Black Belt

  • Graduate of the Melbourne Taekwondo Centre Bayside Traineeship Program

Hobbies- Water Skiing, Cricket and Football

Everton Parker Black

3rd Dan Instructor

How long have you been doing Taekwondo? 10 Years

Significant Achievements:

  • 3rd Dan Kukkiwon Black Belt

  • Graduate of the Melbourne Taekwondo Centre Bayside Traineeship Program

Hobbies-

 

Riley Horsell

2nd Dan Instructor

How long have you been doing Taekwondo? 6 years

Significant Achievements:

  • 2nd Dan Kukkiwon Black Belt

  • Graduate of the Melbourne Taekwondo Centre Bayside Traineeship Program

  • Member of Team Victoria & Multiple State Medallist

Hobbies- Reading and Croquet