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CHOI KWANG-DO
Martial Art Centre
741 Riverway Drive,
(Formally: 741 Ross River Rd)
Thuringowa Central

Ph: 47739794
E: info@choikwang-do.com.au

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WE ARE A BLACK BELT SCHOOL

Choi Kwang-Do classes were established in Townsville in 1993 by Master Bruce Cairney who had returned to Australia after from the UK where he was the Chief Instructor and school owner of CKD Croydon in London and a member of the UK board of examiners in the late 80's early 90's

Initially classes were taught at multiple locations like schools, gyms and community halls throughout Townsville but this was too restrictive and being unable to run comprehensive martial arts programs from these locations (and with some encouragement from Grandmaster Kwang Jo Choi) it was decided to open a full-time location.

In 1998 Master Bruce opened the first Australian full-time Choi Kwang-Do school on Bamford Lane in Townsville bringing an international standard in professional martial art instruction and training to the Townsville Community. The CHOI KWANG-DO Martial Art Centres are always fully fitted with specialised floors, training areas and equipment to provide the very best in purpose designed facilities for the delivery of martial arts instruction.

This legacy in facility specialisation was continued when in 2004 the CKDMAC school moved from Bamford Lane to their own building on Riverway Drive, Thuringowa Central.   With 3 Dojahng floors, change rooms, shower room, instructors locker room, members equipment storage areas and parents viewing area.   Top quality martial arts sports flooring fitted to each Dojahng, the highest quality equipment including custom made shields and mitts designed for practical use and maximum hygiene, bag circuits, treadmill, exercise bike, and punching bags specially selected for their practicality for children ladies and men can be found in the centre.

We have continued to expand Choi Kwang Do throughout Townsville with a full-time location in Hermit Park, Charters Towers Road and another in far Northern Beaches area.

Some of our Achievements

1993— August 10th Master Bruce Cairney opens Townsville's first Choi Kwang-Do School for Adults at Muscle & Fitness Gym Hyde Park 1994— Townsville hosts Grandmaster Choi seminar 1995 -  March Choi Kwang Do for kids opens at Currajong Traffic Training Centre 1996 -  January master Bruce opens Choi Kwang Do classes for Adults and Children in Kirwan at the Kirwan State High school 1996 - June opened classes in Alligator Creek 1997 - November Master Bruce Opens the Doors to AUSTRALIA'S 1st FIRST FULLTIME CHOI KWANG DO SCHOOL 1998— Master Bruce presides over the first official CKD class and opening of CKD in Cairns December 1999—Master Bruce held position as Chairman for Choi Kwang Do International 2000—Townsville hosts Grandmaster Choi seminar June 11, 2000 2000—CKDMAC School Officially opened by 9th Degree Black Belt Grandmaster Kwang Jo Choi 2000—Quote from: Grandmaster Choi , June 2000 seminar Townsville - “This is the Highest Technical Standard I have seen worldwide” 2000—Grandmaster Choi announces Master Bruce a Pioneer of CKD 2000– Townsville Choi Kwang Do Martial Art Centre to be the Australasian Regional Headquarters for Choi Kwang-Do 2000– Choi Kwang-Do Townsville, Australia’s No.1 Nationally Recognised EFC Black Belt school, across all styles. 2000– Master Bruce held position as Chairman for Choi Kwang Do International 2001–Choi Kwang-Do Townsville, Australia’s No.1 Nationally Recognised EFC Black Belt school, across all styles. 2001– Master Bruce held position as Chairman for Choi Kwang Do International 2001– Master Bruce brings martial arts movie star (and kids hero Power Ranger) 5th Dan Black Belt Jason David Frank to Townsville AKA "Tommy" 2002– Choi Kwang-Do Townsville, Australia’s No.1 Nationally Recognised EFC Black Belt school, across all styles. 2002– Master Bruce held position as Chairman for Choi Kwang Do International 2002– Master Bruce receives 2 awards for ‘Excellence in martial arts’ & LEADERSHIP at the EFC international Martial Arts Conference Miami Florida USA 2003—Master Bruce, recipient of Australia Day Awards for leadership in the Martial Arts 2003—Choi Kwang-Do celebrates 10yrs in Townsville with concluding seminar of the Grandmaster Choi Oceania Tour 2003—Students /Instructors present Master Bruce a plaque for leadership commemorating the Townsville 10th Anniversary 2003—Grandmaster Choi declares Master Bruce the very honourable title of “The Father of CHOI KWANG DO in Australia” 2003—Master Bruce held position as Chairman for Choi Kwang Do International 2004—Master Bruce CAIRNEY CKDMAC receives RECOGNITION IN the Disability Awards FOR, ‘Award in Sport’ 2004. 2004—Master Bruce receives Award of the City “The Spirit of Thuringowa” presented by the Mayor the Honourable Les Tyrell 2004—Master Bruce held position as Chairman for Choi Kwang Do International 2005—Townsville hosts Grandmaster Choi Seminar and events CELEBRATING 10 YEARS IN TOWNSVILLE 2005—The NEW world class CHOI KWANG DO martial art facility is officially opened in Thuringowa Central by Grandmaster Kwang Jo Choi 9th Degree Black Belt & Founder of CHOI KWANG DO Martial Art 2005– CKD International restructuring sees positions as Chairman for Choi Kwang Do International dissolved 1999 - 2005 and replaced by the CKD International Faculty 2005—Master Bruce becomes a member of Choi Kwang-Do International Faculty 2006 - AUTISM FRIENDLY PRACTICES AWARD received in recognition of our amazing Martial Arts Programs for Children and Adults alike 2007 - March CKDMAC Kirwan represent Australia at the CKDI 2Oth Anniversary Seminar Atlanta Georgia USA, Boosahbumnims John Hannon, Carrie Preite, Stephen Lewis, Karleena O'Shea, Kyosahnim Donna King, Mitchell Cairney, Daniel Cairney and Master Bruce Cairney 2008 - CKDMAC TeamCHOI Instructors Staff and Masters attend, participate and present workshops at National Conferences of EFCA,ZUMU, Martial Arts Professionals (MAIA USA) 2008 - Master Bruce tests for 5th Dan under Grandmaster Kwang Jo Choi at the UK CKD 20th Anniversary seminars and events 2008 -  UK Seminar -  Scotland -  ARGENTINA SEMINAR   -  USA ATLANTA -  USA MICHIGAN  -  RUSSIA, SAINT PETERSBURG - NEW ZEALAND - MAYLASIA KUALA LUMPUR - AUSTRALIAN SEMINAR TOWNSVILLE.                                                        2010 -  GUEST SPEAKER AT THE AUSTRALIAN MARTIAL ARTS "SUPERSHOW" IN SYDNEY AUSTRALIA                                                                                                       2010 - KOREAN INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR                                                                   2012 - APRIL  CKDI 25TH ANNIVERSARY SEMINAR USA                                            2013 -  MAY UK CKD 25TH ANNIVERSARY                                                                    2013 - AUSTRALIAN 20TH ANNIVERSARY SEMINAR AND CONTESTS                      2014 - MASTER BRUCE GETS CHOI KWANG DO'S INCLUSION INTO THE NORTH QUEENSLAND GAMES ACCEPTED - "AUSTRLIA's LARGEST REGIONAL GAMES"     2007—March – Team of CKDMAC Instructors attend the 20th Anniversary of Choi Kwang-Do International in the USA 2008-- Master Bruce commences a year of travel attending seminars conducted by Grandmaster Kwang Jo Choi worldwide. 2008-- March - Attended the CKD UK 20th Anniversary, accompanied by head instructor Scott Major 2008-- May - Attended the CKD Argentina 15th Anniversary, accompanied by head instructors Carrie Preite, Karleena O'Shea, Assistant Instructor Darren Burton. 2008-- July-August - Attended the OceaniaTour , Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia. 2008-- September - Attended the CKD Russia 15th Anniversary accompanied by head instructor Carrie Preite 2008-- November - Master Bruce was sent to the United States to conduct school owner and instructor training courses for CKD school owners 2008-- November - Attended the Michigan Anniversary seminar and conducted specialised course for CKD school owners 2008-- between international travel Master Bruce travelled to train with Australian school owners in Sydney, Gladstone , Brisbane, Cairns and Darwin. 2008 - Master Bruce requested by Grand Master Choi and contracted to go to America to train instructors at headquarters, GeorgiaState and Michigan. 2010 – Master Bruce guest speaker and presenter at the Australian Martial Arts SUPERSHOW in Sydney, Australia.. 2010 – Oct. Master Bruce and a team of members attended the 1st Korean International Choi Kwang-Do Seminar with two members achieving their Black Belt 2012 – April. Master Bruce and a team of members attend the 25th International Choi Kwang-Do Anniversary Seminar and 1st International Choi Kwang-Do Contest with two of our teenage members achieving their 3rd degree Black Belt

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