Shimon Barkho started his martial arts training with 2 years of Lee Kung Fu and 4 years of Boxing before finally finding Tae Kwon Do.

Shimon started his Tae Kwon Do training with the Australian Hwa Rang Do Academy in 1974 at age 22, and is still continuing his training now in the year 2002.

Shimon received his 1^st Dan Black Belt in 1976 along with being NSW Champion 3 times between 1974-1976 and Australian Champion 2 times between 1981-1983.

Taught by the head of the Australian Hwa Rang Do Federation Master Kim Myung Man, Shimon was taught knife defence and stick techniques.

Now with 28 years of experience and a 6^th Dan Black Belt Shimon who is Master Kim Myung Man’s right hand man, teaches his own students Monday-Friday at a variety of different locations.

Shimon can be contacted on 0412475401 or email australianhwarangdo@hotmail.com