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 1st 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 6th
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
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