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Taekwondo and Hapkido

Coffs Harbour and Surrounding Districts

 

Taekwondo and Hapkido

This site has been created to supply information about Combined Self Defence & Fitness Schools, and the styles of Taekwondo & Hapkido that we teach in the Coffs Harbour & Grafton region.

We have Taekwondo and Hapkido Classes for children and adults of all ages and experience.

Visit our Schools page to learn about Taekwondo and Hapkido in your area, and how to join up.

Existing students will also find reference materials; our periodical newsletter; plus details of up and coming tournaments and events.

Be sure to visit the latest activity photos and newsletter about recent events.

Combined Self Defence and Fitness is managed by Bernard and Sandy Town, their family and highly experienced Taekwondo & Hapkido instructors.

We look forward to welcoming you and your family as students of CSDF Taekwondo and Hapkido.

Use our contact form to send any enquires or call us on:  
Phone: 02 6653 7726 Mobile: 0412792252
 

About Us - Combined Self Defense & Fitness

Combined Self Defence & Fitness (CSDF) is located in Coffs Harbour on the Mid North Coast half way between Sydney and Brisbane on the east coast of Australia.

At CSDF we teach under the guidance of Senior Instructor & Principle Bernard Town.

Bernard has over 17 years experience with a 2nd Degree Black Belt in a WTF style of Taekwondo, 4th Degree Black Belt in a ITF style of Taekwondo and a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Hapkido, as well as experience in Judo, Jujitsu and Kick Boxing.

Bernard has trained and has assisted in seminars in Australia, Canada and the USA and is an Accredited Coach and Level two (2) referee. CSDF teaches two styles of martial arts in Coffs Harbour & Grafton with our core focus on modern up to date techniques for self defence and fitness.

 

 

Oliver Meredith

Oliver started Rhee Taekwondo in Wollongong back in July 1993. Oliver moved to Coffs Harbour in 1995 and is now Combined Self Defence and Fitness's longest standing student and being the highest ranked under Bernard Town. Oliver graded to 1st Dan Black Belt on 4th of December 1999 from Master John Ivanov under South Pacific Taekwondo and was promoted to 3rd Dan by Master Glen Murray under Universal Taekwondo Federation in 2006. Oliver is a rising Martial Artist and CSDF's most Senior Instructor, at the same time Oliver has joined and graded under the Australian Hapkido Group to further his knowledge. Oliver runs and Instructs the Extreme Team and assists when Bernard is away or busy with work or training.

John Kolosque

John joined us back in March 2001, John came with prior experience from another TKD organisation and trained consistently till he was promoted to 2nd Dan Black Belt from Master Glenn Murray under the Universal Taekwondo Federation in 2006. John also became an Assistant Instructor after he completed the CSDF Instructors course on 3rd August 2003 where John had to under go an instructor’s practical and written course, before opening his own school in Bayldon on January 2005.

Sandy Town

Sandy officially started training back in 1996 in Rhee Taekwondo and due to starting a family took time out before coming back and in December 2002 graded to 1st Dan Black Belt by Master John Ivanov under the South Pacific Taekwondo Organisation. Sandy was promoted to 2nd Dan Black Belt from Master Glenn Murray under the Universal Taekwondo Federation in 2006. Sandy assisted before having under gone an instructor’s practical and written course and then took over her own school in 2003 which she is still currently instructing, at the same time joined the Australian Hapkido Group to further her knowledge and is now currently the highest ranked at 2nd kup (Red Belt) certified by Master Geoff Booth.

Damian Town

Damian officially joined and started to train at the age of 5 back in 1998 but unofficially was joining in to Taekwondo classes as young as 2. On 10th of December 2002 at the age of 9 Damian was promoted as the youngest black belt by Master John Ivanov under South Pacific Taekwondo. Even though we are not a competition focused school Damian has competed with great success in regional and State level in point sparring, patterns and weapons demonstrations. Damian currently assists in selected schools as his busy schedule in representative basketball permits.

Cheyenne Hoffman

Cheyenne joined us back in March 2001, Cheyenne trained consistently until promoted to 1st Dan Black Belt from Master Glenn Murray under the Universal Taekwondo Federation on 6th April 2004. Cheyenne also became an Assistant Instructor after completing the CSDF Instructors course on 3rd August 2003 where Cheyenne had to under go an instructor’s practical and written course, before opening her own class in July 2005 were Cheyenne runs and Instructs the Martial Sports Team and also assists when Bernard is away or busy with work or training. Cheyenne is a Level two (2) referee and holds titles in both Sparring and Forms at World, National, State and Regional levels

Jody Whitley

Jody joined us back in March 2003, Jody trained consistently until promoted to 1st Dan Black Belt from Master Glenn Murray under the Universal Taekwondo Federation on 15th September 2006. Jody also became an Assistant Instructor after completing the CSDF Instructors course on 3rd August 2005 where Jody had to under go an instructor’s practical and written course, before opening her own class in February 2006 were Jody runs and Instructs the Little Warriors Program and also assists when Bernard is away or busy with work or training. Jody holds titles in both Sparring and Forms at World, National, State and Regional levels. 

Jared Cook

Jared joined us back in March 2005 and had already attained his 1st Dan Black Belt from Master Rhee. Jared has embraced the change to become an Assistant Instructor after completing the CSDF Instructors course on 3rd August 2006 where Jared had to under go an instructor’s practical and written course, before taking over his own class in May 2007 were Jared runs and Instructs the Warriors Program and also assists when Bernard is away or busy with work or training.

Callum Desalis

Callum joined us back in March 2000 and has trained consistently until promoted to 1st Dan Black Belt from Master Glenn Murray under the Universal Taekwondo Federation on March 2006. Callum has embraced the challenge to come through the Warriors program to an Assistant Instructor after completing the CSDF Instructors course on 3rd August 2006, Callum now assists other Instructors within the Warriors program. 

Schools - Combined Self Defense & Fitness

Fun Fitness Confidence Co-ordination

Taekwondo

 

Hapkido

Coffs Harbour

Tuesday

4.45 to 5.15pm LITTLE WARRIORS (Kindy to 7)

5.30 pm to 6.20 pm WARRIORS (8 to 13years)
6.30 pm to 7.30 pm ADULTS 
3/192 Orlando Street
 

Wednesday
5.30 pm to 6.10 pm Beginners Class (Mixed)


Thursday 
4.45 to 5.15 pm LITTLE WARRIORS (Kindy to 7)

5.30 pm to 6.20 pm WARRIORS (8 to 13 years)
6.30 pm to 7.30 pm ADULTS 
3/192 Orlando Street

 

Korora

Wednesday only

6.15 pm to 7.15 pm ((7 years and up mixed)
Kororo Public School 
 

Sawtell/ Boambee/ Toormina
Monday and Wednesday 
5.30 to 6.00 pm LITTLE WARRIORS (Kindy to 7)6.00 pm to 7.00 pm (7 years and up mixed))
Bayldon Community Centre 


Grafton
Monday and Wednesday 
5.30 pm to 6.30 pm Children 
6.30 pm to 7.30 pm Adult
 

Westlawn Public School

 

 

Coffs Harbour (only)
Monday 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm 
3/192 Orlando Street


Wednesday 6.30pm to 7.30pm 

3/192 Orlando Street
 

Saturday by appointment 
3/192 Orlando Street

 
Coffs Harbour (only)

 

Extreme Team Training
Wednesday 4.00 pm to 5.00 pm 
3/192 Orlando Street

Martial Sport Training
Monday 4.30 pm to 6.00 pm 
3/192 Orlando Street

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Instructors and Contact Details

 

Coffs Harbour/ Korora

Senior Instructor
Bernard Town
4th Dan TKD & 2nd Dan HKD 
Phone: 02 6653 7726 
Mobile: 0412792252 
E-mail
CSDF@westnet.com.au  

Branch Instructor 
Sandy Town 
2nd Dan TKD 
Phone: 02 6653 7726 
Mobile: 0418403576 
E-mail
CSDF@westnet.com.au  

Instructor (Extreme Team)
Oliver Merideth
3rd Dan TKD 
Phone: 02 6653 7726 

Instructor (Martial Sport)
Cheyenne Hoffman
1st Dan TKD 
Phone: 02 6653 7726 
 

Instructor (Little Warriors)
Jody Whitley 
1st Dan TKD 
Phone: 02 6653 7726 

Instructor (Warriors)
Jared Cook
1st Dan TKD 
Phone: 02 6653 7726 

Assistant Junior Instructor
Callum Desalis 
1st Dan TKD 
Phone: 02 6653 7726 

Assistant Junior Instructor
Damian Town 
1st Dan TKD 
Phone: 02 6653 7726 

 

Sawtell/ Boambee/Toormina

Branch Instructor 
John Kolosque 
2nd Dan TKD 
Phone: 02 6651 5369 
Mobile: 0422826655 
Email:
adslo54v@westnet.com.au 
 


Grafton 

Senior Instructor 
Norman Mjadwesch
2nd Dan TKD 
Phone: 02 6649 3097 
E-mail
mickmcgarvie@hotmail.com


Instructor 
Mick Mcgarvie
2nd Dan TKD 
Phone: 02 6643 2904
E-mail
mickmcgarvie@hotmail.com 

Postal Address
Combined Self Defence & Fitness 
9 Albert Chappell Drive 
Korora 2450 NSW Australia