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Our Instructors



Taekwondo Oh Do Kwan is in the envious position of having a large number of Western Australia's leading Taekwondo instructors this ensures quality tuition for our students and prospective students.

All our Head instructors are National Coaching Accreditation Scheme accredited coaches. Our Examiners are all qualified under World Taekwondo Federation and Taekwondo Australia inc Guidelines. All our instructors are Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo HQ) certified Dan holders.

Read about our instructors and assistant instructors below


Master Ross Hartnett 7th Dan Black Belt



Master Ross Hartnett 7th Dan Black Belt and 2000 Olympic Head Coach is one of Australia's most successful instructors, coaches and former competitors. Master Hartnett who has practiced Martial Arts for some 37 years has taught thousands of students both through his clubs and the education system the art of Taekwondo. As a coach he was the first Australian born National Coach to a World Taekwondo Federation benchmark event in 1996. He became the first Australian born Head Coach for the WTF National Governing body in Australia in 1997. As National Head Coach for Australia, he took Australia from a international ranking of 40 in the World in 1996 to the number 2 ranked Taekwondo Nation at the Sydney 2000 Olympics, where he was Taekwondo's Olympic Head Coach. 2nd place at the Olympics is the highest ranking Australia has achieved at a Major Benchmark event and has never been surpassed. During his 4 year tenure as Head Coach and Director for Australia he led National teams to Success at various World Championships, World Cup Championships, Asian Championships and a variety of Major International Open Championships. In fact Australia was overall champion nation for the first time at a major International Open under his tenure, when it beat some 40 other countries to lift the 1998 US International Open 1st Place Team Trophy.

Master Hartnett has also excelled with coaching his personal Oh Do Kwan club members, with students selected for Olympics, producing a 1991 World Open Champion, A 1989 World Invitational Champion, Asian Champion, Oceania Champion, Several Commonwealth Champions among several hundred international open medal winners. Over the year his students have won more than 300 National Title Gold Medals and over 600 State Title Gold Medals.

In 2006 he was honoured for his success with induction into the Australian Taekwondo Coaches Hall of Fame. He has also been awarded in three separate years the WA Sport Federations WA Taekwondo Coach of the year and was the first WA Taekwondo Instructor to win the prestigious Blitz Martial Arts Magazine Australian Taekwondo Instructor of the Year.

Master Hartnett himself was a former 7 time National Champion, World Invitational Championship Bronze Medal Winner, European Invitational Championship Bronze Medal winner, both Singapore and Malaysian Invitational Champion. His international renowned is such that he was elected the inaugural President of the Commonwealth Taekwondo Union and received various citations from the World Taekwondo Federation and Asian Taekwondo Union. Master Hartnett is a National Coaching Accreditation Scheme qualified Coach and a World Taekwondo Federation recognised examiner. Ross teaches at the Maddington and Victoria Park Oh Do Kwan clubs.

Mrs Carmela Hartnett 7th Dan


Mrs Carmela Hartnett 7th Dan Black Belt is Australia's most prolific international Medal winner competing in both forms and in the past fighting competitions. She has won the national championships an amazing 15 times and State Championships over 20 times. She has amassed a staggering fifty plus international medals including 4 World Championships Bronze Medals, World Taekwondo Festival Silver Medal, 3 Time Commonwealth Champion, 3 Time Asian Medal Winner, 4 times U.S International Open Champion, 4 times Malaysian International Open Champion, 2 Times British International Open Champion, Mexican International Open champion, Canadian International Open Champion, Thailand International Open Champion. Carmela has also been selected as a National Coach for Australia to the 1998 Junior World Championships and 2001 Junior Asian Championships, National trainer to the 2000 Junior World Championships and National Female head of team to the 1998 Asian Championships. Carmela was named in Australia's team of the Century in 2000, by the National Governing Body, to honour the top 16 athletes Australia had produced in Taekwondo since its beginnings in Australia. In 2005 she was inducted into the National Athlete Hall of Fame.

Carmela has also been awarded the WA Sports Federation Taekwondo Athlete of the year on two occasions and the Ian Diffen/Community sports awards Taekwondo Athlete of the year on three occasions.

She is also a World Taekwondo Federation qualified International referee and qualified National Referee. She is also a National qualified Forms Judge. For all her success and fame in Taekwondo both nationally and internationally, her favourite activity in Taekwondo is teaching women and children traditional Taekwondo for health and self defence. Carmela is also a National Coaching Accreditation Scheme qualified coach and World Taekwondo Federation recognised examiner. Carmela teaches at the Maddington, Canningvale and Leeming Oh Do Kwan clubs

Master Ray Hall 7th Dan

Master Ray Hall has practiced Martial Arts for some 37 years and is a renowned instructor of traditional Taekwondo. Master Hall is a National and International qualified Referee. He is currently a member of the Taekwondo Australia Inc National Executive Council. He is a past president of Taekwondo Western Australia Inc for a period of 6 years and is currently Senior Vice President of Taekwondo Western Australia Inc. Master Hall is a National Coaching Accreditation Scheme Qualified Instructor and a World Taekwondo Federation recognised Examiner. Master Hall teaches at the Leederville Oh Do Kwan club.

Master Stephen Masters 6th Dan


Master Stephen Masters has practiced Taekwondo for some 35 years. Master Stephen teaches Taekwondo at his Full Time Taekwondo Academy in the regional centre of Albany and also commutes to Denmark to teach Taekwondo. Master Stephen is a National and International qualified referee. He is also a National Qualified Forms Judge. He is currently a member of the Taekwondo Western Australia Inc executive council and a member of the state body technical committee. Master Stephen is a regular Judge and official at both State and National Championships. He is a National Coaching Accreditation Scheme Qualified Coach and a World Taekwondo Federation recognised examiner.

Master Anita Tippet 6th Dan


Master Anita Tippet is a former State and International Champion. Among her honours include Gold at the Thailand International Invitational Championships, Commonwealth Championship Gold medal, Malaysian International Open Championships Gold medal, Singapore International Open Championships Silver Medal and representing Australia at the World Open Championships. She has also been a National Coach to the Commonwealth Championships and is a member of the Western Australian State Coaching Board.

Anita is a Nationally qualified Referee and Forms Judge. She is also a National Coaching Accreditation Scheme qualified coach, qualified Sports trainer, first aid and a World Taekwondo Federation recognised examiner. Anita teaches in Port Kennedy at her own full time Taekwondo club.

Master Jenny Crutchett 6th Dan


Master Jenny Crutchett is one of Western Australia's leading Referee's, she is both a National and Internationally qualified Referee. She has been training in Taekwondo for over 18 years, during this time she has officiated at numerous International, National and State events. Master Crutchett is a member of the Western Australian Referee Board.





Master Cynthia Moir 5th Dan


Master Moir started her training as a 7 year old and has gone on to represent Australia at the pinnacle of events the 2000 Olympic Games. Over her career she has won numerous National and State Championships. Internationally she has won the Commonwealth Championships, Choson International Cup, Malaysian Invitational Championships, Australian Institute of Sport International Cup, Singapore Invitational Championships, Thailand Invitational Championships, English Open Championships and won medals at the Dutch International Open, U.S. International Open, Spanish International Open, Canadian International Open and Mexican International Open.

Cynthia is a National Coaching Accreditation Scheme qualified coach and a World Taekwondo Federation recognised examiner. Cynthia teaches Taekwondo at her own Full Time Taekwondo premises.

Master Christian Florres Hernandez 5th Dan


Master Cristian Henandez is the former National Coach of Chile and is held in high regard in the Taekwondo World. Master Hernandez has had the opportunity to visit Korea on numerous occasions to add to his extensive Knowledge in Taekwondo in fact he has previously graded at the Kukkiwon World Headquarters for Taekwondo. Master Hernandez is also the holder of a physical education degree from university in Chile and has an advanced knowledge of physical activity and advanced teaching systems.

Although a former competitor and competition coach of the highest level, Cristian most enjoys teaching Taekwondo for the personal development it offers both Adults and Children.

Master Stephen Brown 5th Dan

Mr Stephen Brown has been practicing martial arts for over 20 years and runs his own full time Taekwondo club. He has been a former National Masters Games Champion and State Champion. For the last 6 years he has been a member of the National Executive Council of Taekwondo Australia Inc in the position of National Tournament Director. Stephen is a National Coaching Accreditation Scheme qualified coach and a World Taekwondo Federation recognised examiner.

Master Brad Emmet 5th Dan


Master Brad Emmett teaches Taekwondo at the Collie branch of Oh Do Kwan in his own full time premises and several surrounding towns. Master Emmett has first hand practical Self Defense experience running a licenced security firm. He has also had success as a competitor winning International, National and State titles. Master Emmett is a National Coaching Accreditation Scheme qualified coach and a World Taekwondo Federation recognised examiner.





Mr Michael Baldwin 5th Dan


Michael Baldwin 5th Dan has been training in Taekwondo since 1989, starting at age 6, achieveing his 1st Dan in 1991 under Master Instructors Ross & Carmela Hartnett. He has been competing in both Poomsae and Sparring competitions for almost 15 years and has been a State, National and International representative, winning medals at both Junior and Senior levels.

Michael is a World Taekwondo Federation recognised Examiner, National Coaching Accreditation Scheme qualified Coach and St John qualified Senior First Aider." Michael is currently studing to be a Personal Trainer and Sports trainer. In 2010 Michael acheived his 5th Dan ranking. Michael is also teaching at his own club in Brentwood on Monday & Wednesday evenings.

Mr Graeme Hartnett 4th Dan


Graeme Hartnett commenced Taekwondo training at the age of 4 years old and has been training for 21 years. He currently teaches Taekwondo at the Maddington HQ Branch and his own clubs in Belmont and Victoria Park. Graeme has been both a junior and Senior National Champion over the years. He has won the National Championships eight times and represented Australia in Four National Teams including to the Junior World Championships.

His International Medal Haul includes Singapore Open Champion, Malaysian Invitational Champion, Asian Pacific Invitational Champion, Silver Medals at the Thailand Open and Oceania Championships.

Graeme was also Australian coach at the Junior World Taekwondo Championships in Turkey 2008 and an assistant coach with the Australian Development team to the 2006 Korean Open. He is currently a coach on the Taekwondo Western Australia Inc (WA Governing Body for Taekwondo) Junior Coaching Committee.

Mr Justin Warren 4th Dan










Mr Neil Brickwood 4th Dan

Mr Brickwood teaches Taekwondo at the Oh Do Kwan Byford branch. He is a qualified National referee and poomse judge. His achievements in Taekwondo include Asian/Pacific Masters Champion, 2 times Pan Pacific Masters Champion, Australian Masters and Australian Champion. He has also won the W.A. State titles on various occasions over the last eight years.

Mr Paul Baldwin 4th Dan










Mr Daniel Moir 4th Dan

Daniel is one of the main Instructors at Oh Do Kwan's South Australia affiliated club. Daniel has been a National Champion and a member of Australia's Olympic Athlete Program sqaud in the lead up to the 2000 Olympic Games. His success transended Australia's borders with Medal wins in the European Cup, US International Open, Commonwealth Championships and Mexican International Open among others.

Mr David Elphick 4th Dan



Mr Jae Sueng Yoo 4th Dan



Miss Shaunie Moreton 4th Dan


Shaunie Moreton has been training at Port Kennedy Centre since 2001 at the age of 9. Shaunie has excelled in all areas of Taekwondo, she has represent the club at a State, National and International level winning numerous medals in both Sparring and Poomse. Bronze Medalist in Taiwan in 2004, Bronze Medalist in Malaysia 2005, Silver Medalist at Perth International clubs competition in 2007. Gold Medalist Poomse & Gold Medalist Sparring at 2nd World Taekwondo Culture Expo in Korea 2008. Numerous medals at state and national levels.

Shaunie is currently studying to be a Personal Trainer and Sports trainer. Shaunie has been a Junior Instructor since 2004 then became an Assistant, then 2010 is teaching her own class on Monday evenings. In 2010 she has acheived her 4th Dan ranking.

Ms Victoria Gillam 4th Dan


Vicky’ Gillam first began her training in martial arts studying Karate at the age of 16. In 1999 she started her Taekwondo training under Master Anita Tippet at the Port Kennedy Taekwondo Oh Do Kwan Club. Vicky is a former 3 x Western Australian State Champion and Medalist and was nominated two years running for the Senior Sportsperson of the Year in Rockingham.

After moving to Fiji in 2003, Vicky became extensively involved in the Taekwondo community there, and it was through her dedication that the small Suva Taekwondo Club was built into a thriving martial arts school. She held the position of Treasurer of the Fiji Taekwondo Association for two consecutive years and was the assistant coach to the Fiji Taekwondo team for the 2003 South Pacific Games held in Fiji. Under her instruction the club saw a number of its students rise to the ranks of Black Belt – and with the guidance and tutelage of Master Lee, 7th Dan - Vicky successfully attained her 3rd Dan. Upon returning to Australia, Vicky and her family settled into the glorious Whitsunday Region of North Queensland. Her continued passion for Taekwondo has led to the opening of her own club - Whitsunday Taekwondo Oh Do Kwan.

One of Vicky’s favourite aspects of Taekwondo are the Forms (Poomse) and their traditional meanings - and how they help to develop grace, balance, flexibility and coordination. Another is that Taekwondo has become a way of life – offering something for everyone. She has found that it not only offers a way to keep fit and healthy but is also instrumental in developing self-confidence, discipline and a greater respect for others.

Mr Stuart Mangham 3rd Dan



Mr Robert Collings 3rd Dan



Miss Jamie-Lee Crudeli 3rd Dan



Ms Eunice Lau 3rd Dan



Mr Mike Beattie 3rd Dan



Mr Andrew Duddy 3rd Dan



Mr Anthony Murfit 3rd Dan



Miss Catherine Murphy 2nd Dan



Miss Vennesa Koh 2nd Dan



Mr James Hodges 1st Dan

'Jim' Hodges first began his training in martial arts studying Zen Do Kai in 1985 at the age of 20. In 2001 he started his Taekwondo training at the Port Kennedy Taekwondo Oh Do Kwan Club training under Master Anita Tippet. In his first year of training he won Gold for sparring at the Western Australian State Championships. Moving to Fiji in 2003, Jim became involved in the Taekwondo community and was instrumental in the development of the Suva Taekwondo Club.

The self defence (Hosinsul) aspect of Taekwondo is Jim’s favourite element. He also finds that Taekwondo is a great way to stay fit and healthy and that it is one of the best ways of developing self-control, boosting self-esteem and gaining a greater respect for others. Outside of Taekwondo, Jim also teaches at the local TAFE. Teaching is a passion for him and it is this passion that he brings to Whitsunday Taekwondo Oh Do Kwan and its students.

Miss Rachel Latham 1st Dan



Miss Michelle Thum 1st Dan