The spirit of Taekwondo

Our club spirit

Jeongsin Taekwondo, meaning the spirit of Taekwondo was born out of the spirit to help everyone find their way to a better life through the journey that is martial arts.

We believe that everyone is equal. We have created a space where people can come together and feel comfortable, welcome and included no matter what their story. Our club breaks the mould of a typical martial arts school but has all of the amazing traditional old-school training.

Meet the Jeongsin Taekwondo team

  • Meet Master Kristy

    Master Kristy Busuttil

    6TH DAN BLACK BELT AND FOUNDER

    Kristy started Taekwondo at the age of 9 at Jung Moo Taekwondo Footscray. During her Taekwondo career, she reached great heights including Gold and Bronze medals in the 2006 Commonwealth Games, along with numerous State and National titles in Creative Poomsae. During this time she underwent specialised training both in Australia (AIS Canberra) and overseas.

    Kristy has achieved just as much out of the spotlight including her 2nd Dan black belt in Karate where she taught for a number of years. A qualified Personal Trainer and NCAS Level 1, WWWC, State and National Poomsae judge, and coach. Kristy also has completed courses including active after-school care programs, first aid and self-defence specialising in children’s and women’s self-defence and awareness.

    Master Kristy was the first female Taekwondo Head Instructor in Melbourne’s west, leading the way for future Taekwondo generations.

  • Rob Abboud

    Rob Abboud

    5TH DAN BLACK BELT AND 2IC

    Meet Rob, the second in charge at Jeongsin Taekwondo. Rob has been practising Taekwondo for 17 years and supports the training that all of the Jeongsin Students do.

    All our instructors are qualified Blackbelts with Kukkiwon and Australian Taekwondo qualifications. They are highly skilled in a various areas of martial arts, including self defence, sparring, Poomsae and traditional Taekwondo.

    Our classes also have the support of the Senior and Junior leadership team. These advanced students provide engaging support for students by mentoring beginner/intermediate level classes. The leadership team is provided with additional training in a selected program in which students grow and develop skills applicable to inside and outside the Dojang.

We teach to change lives

Our impact on the hearts and minds of our students leaves them feeling inspired and empowered. The skills that we teach go beyond the Dojang walls, they are life skills that will support our students and future generations. We teach for the love of martial arts, encouraging everyone to give it a go and see how it will impact them.

Jeongsin Taekwondo - Winner of the 2022 Maribyrnong Council Civic Award

Our Classes

Our classes are designed on ‘old school’ training principles. We focus on traditional techniques including strength, conditioning, discipline and respect - all within a safe and friendly family environment. You’ll enjoy the benefits of increased health, fitness and weight loss.

We promise that when you train with Jeongsin Taekwondo you will train to the best of your ability in a unique, engaging and empowering setting with you, the student, as the driving force behind the spirit that is Jeongsin Taekwondo.

Why we’re different

  • Female-led and owned

  • Traditional & well-rounded training

  • Over 30 years of experience

  • Family orientated

  • Experience with neurodiversity & disability

  • Inclusive, supportive & friendly

  • Dynamic challenging training

  • Accessible unisex bathrooms

Check out our classes

We have classes to suit everyone, join us on the mats.