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KFMA Special Events and other news
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Gold Coast Open
Hello KFMA Students & Parents, This weekend is significant for us. Our team is participating in the inaugural Gold Coast Open, featuring sparring and poomsae events. Jackson - Sparring Sam - Sparring Elizabeth - Sparring Alexanda - Sparring and Poomsae Dani - Poomsae Aleksija - Poomsae For some of you, this will be your first competition, while others have experience. Remember to breathe and concentrate on your strengths—your muscle memory and skills will guide you. Regardles
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May 11 min read
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April Hapkido Grading
Hapkido Grading Summary - April 23rd, 2026 The first Hapkido grading of 2026 occurred on April 23rd, marking a significant milestone in the journey of each martial artist. Over the past two years, Hapkido has not been a primary focus at KFMA, making this the second grading within that timeframe. Consequently, the grading presented challenges for all students, as they faced uncertainties regarding expectations and performance standards. Despite these challenges, each student d
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Apr 251 min read
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KFMA Black Belt Grading
On April 14th, 2026, the first Korean Freestyle Martial Arts Black Belt Grading took place. Two candidates, a mother and daughter pair named Brooke and Elizabeth, took part in this grading. They started their training with me in early October 2022 and have diligently worked their way through the ranks, incorporating feedback and consistently earning high marks in their gradings. In 2025, Elizabeth faced a setback when she required surgery on a night designated for a pattern t
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Apr 182 min read
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Hapkido Grading
Hello KFMA Students and Parents, The KFMA Hapkido Grading is scheduled for Thursday, 23rd April. Please arrive by 6pm to practice your Grading syllabus and get ready. If you are participating in the grading, you would have received a PayLink- If you think you should be grading and have not received a PayLink, please text Master Mark or email info.koreanfreestylema@gmail.com. The Paylink needs to be paid by 5pm on Wednesday, 22nd. Master Mark sent a text today regarding the be
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Apr 181 min read
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NEWS FROM MASTER MARK
Hello KFMA Students and Parents, I want to share with you all the exciting news that KFMA is in the process of expanding! I am in the...
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Sep 25, 20251 min read
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Copy of How to tie your double wrap belt
Hello KFMA Students, As we have new students I thought this would be the perfect time to re share this video Please see this video of how to tie your double wrap belt. Remember, I don't expect new students to be able to do this straight away. It takes time and practice. You can always ask one of the Senior ranks to show you- they are always available to help! Master Mark
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Aug 27, 20251 min read
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Save the Date!
Hello KFMA Students and Parents, This year we are going to have a Team KFMA Christmas get together on Saturday 29th November- details to...
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Aug 27, 20251 min read
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How to tie your double wrap belt
Hello KFMA Students, Please see this video of how to tie your double wrap belt.
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Jan 23, 20251 min read
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Time to Say good by to international students
We like thank you Lei Xin and Chiharu international students for traning at kfma was great to have you both. watching your from start to...
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Jan 12, 20251 min read
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