Master Instructor - Grand Master Choi Jung Hwa

Owner and Chief Instructor - Shane Astwood

3^rd Degree Branch Instructor
Level one and two coaching certificates - General martial Arts (ICMA)
Certificate III - Qualified Gym Instructor Certificate IV - Qualified Personal Trainer Senior First Aid and CPR Certificate

Shane Astwood (3rd Dan) is the founder of the Yin Yang Taekwon-Do Self Defence Schools in Australia. Shane has over 20 years experience in the fighting arts field, 15 of them being in Taekwon-Do. Combine this with his teaching, leadership and Professional business skills and you have a quality Martial Art. Yin Yang Taekwon-Do remains at the cutting edge of  Professional Self Defence delivery to the Australian public.

Shane's role is many and varied. Shane is devoted to teaching students, developing brilliant instructors and running the Yin Yang organisation. Shane is an active Instructor teaching at all the Yin Yang Schools and an active student of Taekwon-Do.

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Gav Moyle : Operations Manager/ Senior Instructor

2^nd Degree Branch Instructor
Level one coaching certificate - General martial Arts (ASC)
Certificate II-Sport and Recreation - Martial Arts Coaching (ICMA)
Certificate III Fitness - Qualified Group Gym Instructor (AIF)
Senior First Aid and CPR Certificate
Gavin has also undertaken the following ITF courses:- Jan 2006 Steven Legrow (World champion ITF Sparring) Seminar Brisbane; May 2007 2 Day Instructor Seminar Gold Coast - Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha. May 2009 2 Day International Instrutors Course Sunshine Coast -Grand Master Choi Jung - Hwa.

Gavin has 15 years experience in the DEFENCE FORCE where he served as a Corporal in the AUSTRALIAN ARMY, gained many skills and various qualificiations. During this time he was deployed to East Timor as a Section Commander where he worked closely with the United Nations. He has extensive knowledge of unarmed combat techniques and is a dynamic leader. Gavin has Certificate III in Fitness and runs classes that challenge, inspire and educate people. He also won the ITF 2006 Queensland over 35s sparring gold medal!

Natalie Astwood : Assistant Operations Manager/ Senior Instructor

2^nd Degree Branch Instructor
Level one coaching certificate - General martial Arts
Senior First Aid and CPR Certificate
Certificate III - Qualified Gym Instructor (AIF) Certificate IV - Qualified Personal Trainer (AIF)
Cert IV in Business (AIF)
Cert IV in Business Development (AIF)

Natalie has also undertaken the following ITF courses:- Jan 2006 Steven Legrow (World champion ITF Sparring) Seminar Brisbane; May 2007 2 Day Instructor Seminar Gold Coast - Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha

Natalie is a registered Fitness professional with Fitness Australia and is an Internationally certified Instructor with the International Federation of Sport, Aerobics and Fitness. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (ECU) and has a Post Graduate Certificate in Creative industries (QUT); Natalie runs dynamic, fun and creative sessions that educate and empower people.

Val Astwood :

1^st Degree Branch Instructor

Level one coaching certificate - General martial Arts (ASC)

Senior First Aid and CPR Certificate

Val has also undertaken the following ITF courses:- Jan 2006 Steven Legrow (World champion ITF Sparring) Seminar Brisbane; Mar 2006 3 day International Instructor Course Malaysia - Grand Master Choi; May 2007 2 Day Instructor Seminar Gold Coast - Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha

Val is a dedicated practitioner of the art and has been a student for over 7 years. This is evident by her precise execution of technique. Val runs a friendly and fun class that really embraces the feeling of the 'taekwondo family' and she is particularly patient and brilliant with all of the up and coming future black belt kids.

Wayne Threader :

2^nd Degree Branch Instructor

Level one coaching certificate - General martial Arts (ASC)

Senior First Aid and CPR Certificate
Wayne has also undertaken the following ITF courses:- Jan 2006 Steven Legrow (World champion ITF Sparring) Seminar Brisbane; May 2007 2 Day Instructor Seminar Gold Coast - Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha

Stuart has been in and around the martial arts scene for well over 10 years with experience in many different styles. Stuart's dedication to Taekwondo is inspiring to our young members even his own children love taking part in his classes. Stuart has completed Cert. III and Cert. IV in Fitness and is a qualified Personal Trainer. He is Yin Yang's pocket rocket.

Kevin Wong:

3^rd Degree Instructor

Kevin comes to us from UKTA where has trained and been taught by some of the best that tkd has to offer. While achieving his 3rd degree in Europe under the watchful eye of Master Rhee Ki Ha. Kevin is known for his aerial techniques and agility on the floor. What ever Kevin does you can be sure he will do it with a smile on his face, exactly what you would expect from a dentist.

Peter Cornell : Assistant Instructor

2^nd Degree Assistant Instructor

Peter has undertaken the following ITF courses:- Jan 2006 Steven Legrow (World champion ITF Sparring) Seminar Brisbane; May 2007 2 Day Instructor Seminar Gold Coast - Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha

Peter is our resident "Young Gun". He always gives us fantastic aerial displays of all the kicks. But fancy kicks isn't all he has - Peter is the 2008 ITF Australian Power Breaking Silver medalist and National Bronze medal holder in the Senior Mens sparring division. What a champion! Peter brings a fresh young energy to Yin Yang and assists us in running classes that focus on good solid techniques.