During a visit to Far North Queensland, Senior Master Lai, 8th Dan, President of the All Australia International Taekwon-Do Federation, visited and trained QSDTA Smithfield Branch students on 2nd June, 2010.
Senior Master Lai conducted a variety of fun and rigorous activities including warm up, games, four directional strikes and blocks, stretching and three step sparring. The method and purpose of each exercise was clearly described. Senior Master Lai emphasized the importance of developing good reflexes, strength, flexibility, speed and technique, in preparation for free sparring. He also explained the importance of discipline and protocol in Taekwon-Do.
Smithfield Branch were privileged to reinforce their understanding of all aspects of Taekwon-Do under Senior Master Lai and thank him for sharing his knowledge of Taekwon-Do with them.
Regine Isautier, 3rd Dan
Smithfield Branch Instructor