Instructors

All our instructors are professionals who have been developed to offer the highest quality instruction. Every member of our instructor team is approachable, caring, and possesses a true love for teaching martial arts. They all hold the highest and only internationally recognised black belt certification for W.T.F Taekwondo awarded by the Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters). They are all First Aid Trained and Professionally Insured. They have been carefully selected and their skills have been honed through our Instructorship programme to guarantee the training experience that will leave you inspired. After taking just a few lessons, you will see why Hwarang Academy is Central London’s choice for martial arts.

Our Team of Instructors cover all areas of London. If you are interested to find out more about an instructor or classes near you, just Contact Us

Master Daniel Kobbina – President

Daniel is a charismatic international Taekwondo Master, certified by the Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Federation Headquarters - Korea) as a 4th Degree Black Belt. He is also a Specialist Personal Trainer and Fight Director for Film. He has studied Taekwondo / Martial Arts from a very young age.

In January 2001 he founded Hwarang Academy. Previously, he was the founder instructor of WTF Taekwondo at Oxford Brookes University in 1994 where he graduated in Electronics Engineering. He continues to work with positive minded individuals and organizations for the development and promotion of Taekwondo / martial arts in the UK and Globally.

Teaching Credentials

  • World Gold Medalist - 1998
  • 4th Degree Master Instructor (Certified by the Kukkiwon)
  • Over 24 years training experience in Taekwondo and Martial Arts
  • Criminal Records Bureau, Enhanced Disclosure – Cleared
  • Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (Emergency First Aid; Infants -> Adults)
  • Full First Aid at Work Certificate (Recognised by the U.K. Health and Safety Executive)
  • Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance

Master Daniel Kobbina has developed training programmes and instructed on self defence for various high profile individuals and institutions. He devised and conducts the Instructorship Training Program at Hwarang Academy. This coaching program teaches instructors how to deliver effectively and safely all aspects of physical training in Taekwondo / Martial Arts. This ranges from the traditional aspects through to the sports and also the mental and spiritual side of student development. It also covers Korean Terminology, Taekwondo Etiquette, History and Philosophy, Dojang (School) management, Leadership and Personal Development Skills, Client Management and Quality Assurance.

Master Daniel’s seminars and private instruction are on; Self Defence, Taekwondo, Thai/kickboxing, Core and Flexibility, Speed and Strength Training for Martial Arts, Weight Management and Cardio-vascular Fitness, Mental Preparation for Events or Competition.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, Contact Us

Profile of Achievements include:

  • 2007 Kukkiwon Diploma recipient
  • 2007 Team Coach - Scotland World Taekwondo Hanmadang, organized by Kukkiwon (Suwon City Stadium Korea)
  • 2006 Various Appearances on 5 TV (Taekwondo Demonstrations and Talks)
  • 2005 Fight Camp Instructor - B.S.T.F (British Student Taekwondo Federation)
  • 2005 Korean Independence Day Demonstration Team
  • 2004 Regular contributor on W.T.F Taekwondo for TKD & KMA Magazine
  • 2004 Appointed B.T.A Great Britain National Coach
  • 2001 Founder instructor - Hwarang Academy
  • 1998 World Invitational Championships (Washington D.C - U.S.A)
    • Gold - Sparring
    • Silver - Technical Forms
  • 1997 1st Pan American Taekwondo Union Championships (P.A.T.U)
    • Silver - Sparring
  • 1995 British Olympic Taekwondo, 2nd Poomse Championships (B.T.C.B)
    • Silver - Technical Forms
  • 1994 Founder Instructor - Oxford Brookes University Taekwondo (W.T.F)
  • 1994 Taekwondo Association of Gt. Britain, British Championships
    • Gold - Sparring
  • 1991 Taekwondo Association of Gt. Britain, World Championships
    • Quarter Finalist - Sparring
  • 1991 Taekwondo Association of Gt. Britain, English Open Championships
    • Gold - Sparring
  • 1991 Taekwondo Association of Gt. Britain, Welsh Open Championships
    • Gold - Sparring
  • 1989 Gt. Britain v Korea, home invitational

  
 



   
                   


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