Kambah
Class Information
Monday: 6:00 – 7:00pm St Thomas the Apostle Primary School Hall |
Branch Instructor
Peter Upston |
Peter, a retired Sergeant with the Australian Federal Police 1975 – 1995, joined Rhee Taekwondo in January 1981. He qualified for the Special Operations Team (or SWAT) and undertook venue and VIP security duty at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Melbourne of that year and route, venue and competitor security at the Commonwealth Games in Brisbane in 1982. He reached the position of SOT Team Leader before returning to full time General Policing. In 1990 Peter was appointed as an Authorised Firearms Instructor after completing Instructor Training in the recreational area and security industry. Peter credits his spirit, strength and confidence to deal with every day policing to Rhee Taekwondo.
Peter is married with two young adult children. Shane was promoted to Yudanja (1st degree black belt) by Master Rhee in 2006. Kassandra is an accomplished ballet dancer. Both are currently undertaking a trainee ship.
Kambah dojang was closed in October 2009 until November 2010 due to the school refurbishment program. Now re-opened, Peter is determined to see Kambah dojang return to a flourishing Rhee Taekwondo learning environment built on enthusiasm, enjoyment and commitment.