Welcome to the Home Page for IL SHIM International Taekwon-Do Melbourne in Australia. We are a friendly, family-oriented club, located at the foothill of the beautiful Dandenong Ranges in Melbourne's outer East, with classes currently being conducted at the Upwey Community Hall.

Taekwon-do (TKD) is both a mental discipline as well as a martial art. Founded by the late General Choi Hong-Hi, Taekwon-Do is a scientifically designed and developed alternative to other martial arts, such as Kung Fu or Karate.

We strive at all times to present a balanced training programme that reflects this, with emphasis on the 5 tenets of Taekwon-Do being Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control, and Indomitable Spirit. All classes are conducted in a safe and controlled environment and all students are encouraged to participate at a level and intensity that is suited to their individual fitness and ability, from beginner to Black Belt.

We are affiliated to the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) through Master Michael Bou Daher, 7th degree black belt and Director Il Shim International Taekwon-Do (pictured below centre). Master Daher is the leading authority on ITF technique here in Australia and sits on the Board of Directors for the ITF

Our Head Instructor is Mr Paul Harper, 4th Dan Black Belt (pictured above right and below left).

Mr Harper is also a fully accredited Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor.

Please take your time to browse the site. As our club develops so too does this page, so stop by anytime and check out the latest updates. Please note also that all are welcome to attend and view our training sessions - fun for adults and kids alike! 

Don't forget to stop by the News & Events Page to keep up to date with the latest news from IL SHIM TKD!