Testimonials

Testimonials

• I'd like to nominate a specific Halls' staff member for excellence in supporting consumer experience in Term 1 2024. You'll know that one of our children F has experienced a particularly difficult first few months of this year and in all areas of life as a result of her autism, inattentiveness, anxiety and fatigue. This has meant that progress in Taekwondo has been really difficult to achieve individually for our child but also for her sibling H who also attends. It's very important to us that you know that in particular this term Steph has demonstrated overall excellence in supporting our family's consumer experience through the kindness and temperate responses she's shown to our child, and also Steph's consistent positive and warm attempts at connection with our child who can very often appear that these efforts are not welcomed. This alone would be worthy of commendation, however, Steph has additionally demonstrated further personal dedication to children by attending a Saturday class of her own initiative to ensure our child also had a partner with whom she could practice after some weeks of challenges in this area. We'd like to commend Steph for her professionalism, patience, positive regard for disabled and special needs children, commitment to supporting Halls clients, and - through this - also her colleagues. We're pretty sure you appreciate her but also felt it was important to let you know just how much Steph is valued by your clients' families and carers.

  Dallas & Zoe

• I just want to say that we love Ben Cauchi, we loved Sam too, but Ben has taken it to another level. I just can't fault the guy, he is so helpful. Kids love him, parents love him. He has so much passion. Love Ruya too. We love the whole organisation, we can't fault it, Bianca started as a 3.5yo and is now 12.5, from lock down to all the way through not one issue.

  Gianni Cardamone

• I really want to commend Jacques on the incredible job he is doing with running the virtual training. His dedication and commitment to this small group is really outstanding. Since Jacques has taken over virtual, he has made it uniquely his own, and has brought so much energy and enthusiasm to delivering a brilliant training session each and every time. Considering this is over a one-way medium, which must be so difficult to master, I can't praise him highly enough. Training as a Cho Dan Bo last term, I had asked about the possibility of extra classes, especially as time constraints made it difficult for him to teach 3 patterns in a 45 minute session. Jacques was only too happy to add an extra 15 minutes to the end of class, plus a couple of Saturdays for those of us who wanted them. It was clear how personally invested he was in our training and our success. For me personally, he has given me so much encouragement and feedback to develop and hone my skills, especially ahead of Black Belt grading last term. I also understand that it was at his initiative that I was invited to take part in the Black Belt Graduation ceremony, which was the absolute highlight of my time with Halls, and something I had not expected to be able to be a part of. Jacques is such a credit to Halls and I am so excited to continue training under his leadership. I wish him and Halls every success in the future.

  Rebecca W

• Hi, My little girl attends your Preston Centre as a little Ninja. I wanted to say thank you for the way your course prepares our kids for all those challenging issues they will encounter as they grow up and venture further away from parent protection. It has recently been discovered that a child in a local school has been abusing younger kids in the school. There have been additional issues which have prevented the issue being sorted by the school and so many kids have left that school and have now joined our school and particularly my little girl's class. Hearing what has happened has honestly shaken me as a parent as to what may be happening when our kids are without us. Hence the reason for my email. What is being taught in your classes about stranger danger, about trusting their hearts if they don't feel something is right, how to speak to someone they trust and the self defence moves, is invaluable. We started these classes because Sadie wanted to be more effective at beating her brother up! But what has been gained is far more. After your classes we have openings to have those in depth conversations about what she should do in a particular situation and who should be trusted It gives her the opportunity to ask questions and it also involves her older brother. As parents we believe that we have spoken about concerning issues, but you guys provide an additional safe avenue to go deeper. To think that something bad will ever happen to your child is inconceivable but I believe that with your training, we are giving her a fighting chance. I'm sure all your instructors are amazing, but the way George delivers his message is next level. He has equal parts knowledge, compassion, toughness and fun and the kids adore him. He speaks to them not as small kids but as the person he can see them becoming. The confidence he is building in Sadie is so lovely to see. You guys are smashing it, keep doing what you're doing. Kind regards and grateful thanks,

  Louise

• Hello, My daughter, Abby does Little Ninjas at Tullamarine. This morning my father, her grandfather, who suffered a stroke this week, came along with us. It was a closed session, however as soon as Martin Hall saw us showing my dad through the window, he approached and said the grandparents get special privileges and invited him into the session to watch. I can't thank Martin enough. It's been a really tough week and for my dad to be able to watch his granddaughter do what she loves so closely, it made his day. Please pass on our thanks and of course congratulations for his 9th Dan.

  Lydia Sprague

• Hi everyone, I am writing to say that you have incredibly kind, caring and professional people working for you in the Hall's Brunswick Centre, but in particular Trent, Madi and Steph. Taekwondo is my seven year old son Charlie’s special thing with his daddy Robert. They go to classes together and each grading Robert sits in the front row to support Charlie with Charlie looking up to him after each tough move he masters. They love it. Last November Robert became ill with leukaemia. It has been a rough few months for us and has turned little Charlie’s life upside down. A constant through all of this has been taekwondo, which Trent, Madi and Steph have made Charlie’s safe place. I have been trying to find the right words to describe the support and kindness they have shown Charlie, Robert and me. As it became impossible for Robert to be in the Centre due to risk of infection, the team met Charlie at the door and looked after him in class to ensure he could continue to go to classes. Charlie’s trust in them is clear as he walked in by himself each night – a big move a little kid. I told Trent two weeks ago that we couldn’t send Charlie to grading as we couldn’t risk he or us being around hundreds of people due to Robert’s cancer. Charlie was devastated but he understood Daddy’s health comes first. The team knew Robert is going in for his bone marrow transplant this Wednesday and will be in hospital for five weeks and a long recovery. Unbeknownst to me, Trent reached out to Madi and Madi got in touch. She told me that Charlie was doing extremely well and is more than ready for grading and they know how much grading means to him. She told me not to worry and to leave it with them. Madi then came back and said they could organise a one-off grading in a safe and isolated place for Charlie, so that Robert could attend and Charlie wouldn’t miss out. They also said they would do it before Robert went in for his transplant so that the tradition of Daddy attending Charlie’s grading could continue. I cried – a lot. But they were happy tears, as Charlie calls them. Kindness like this breaks through the tough exterior you develop to get through difficult times. We told Charlie the news and he was ecstatic. We told him that it didn’t matter if he passed or failed but we wanted him to give it his all, to try his best and most of all have fun. The grading was held last night. On the way Charlie was nervous but brave, ‘scared but doing it anyway’ to be one on one with the instructor. I cannot praise Steph enough for the care and professionalism she showed from the moment Robert and I walked in. From the word go, she and Charlie were ‘on’, and in the mode for a full 45 minutes. Charlie focussed and gave it his all and Steph carefully moved him from one task to the next, never faltering. It was intense to do it in this way and we appreciated Steph’s patience, encouragement and guidance keeping a seven year old fully on task for the whole time. We have never been as proud of Charlie as we were that night. He passed with distinction and term excellence and he earned it. And yes I cried again. Steph was wonderful handling a very emotional moment. Trent, Madi and Steph exemplify ‘fitness with meaning’. They care. ‘Meaning’ in this instance meant giving a little boy and his dad the chance to share something wonderful before daddy goes into hospital and going over and above to ensure that Charlie didn’t miss out. I need to email you to let you know how much the actions of the three of them have meant to us. And because we know they are too humble to share this story.

  Laura Jeriicevich

• Hall's Taekwondo is more than a fun fitness activity. It provides an opportunity for all children to grow and develop into well rounded individuals. The values and beliefs fostered at Hall's Taekwondo promotes mental and physical wellness which help in all factors of life. We love it!

  Aylin Bagdadi

• Dear Martin, Firstly I would love to say Thank you for creating a club that feels like home and that accommodates for all ages. The content we get to learn is beyond Amazing and such a great variety. I have seen the club grow over the last 5 years and I can see a lot of hard work that goes behind the scenes as it shows in our classes. I’m so grateful to have both Luke and Eric as my teachers as well as my 2 kids. They are both very knowledgeable and passionate about teaching and have brought out different things in my kids as well as myself. Luke and Eric are an Amazing asset to the Club as they motivate and inspire us to be the best versions of ourselves. Eric taking HIIT Classes makes us feel pain that will strengthen us the next day! Ive just taken up boxing classes too and his teaching ways are an absolute standout and he has already taught me so much! Also Jason is Absolute standout and a great asset to the club and without his teaching ways (Easy, Easy, Easy) my daughter wouldn’t have been able to achieve 3 gold medals at nationals. Thank you LUKE, ERIC and JASON for making a HUGE impact on the lives of my little kids and myself.. One Taekwondo lesson at a time we will achieve greatness. Warm Regards,

  Mara Cinar

• Hi, I would like to give a shout out to Stephanie from the Doncaster Hub. She is amazing at teaching and connecting with my daughter, very enthusiastic and encouraging (was running the classes solo today and just kept going and going with such high amount of energy!) and is great at giving specific feedback when required. She's also very helpful in answering any questions. My daughter, Evelyn, loves Hall's Taekwondo and really enjoys classes there, especially she finds Gianni, Steph and Daniel extremely friendly and great instructors. Thank you to Halls for making it such a wonderful introduction to Taekwondo. Kind regards,

  Anelyn

• To the Hall's Taekwondo Team, Just wanted to say a huge thank you to you all for helping us enrol our two daughters into the Preston Centre. From my initial conversation with Mitchell, to follow up calls with Steven and George - everyone has been incredibly helpful, friendly and informative. This was a great introduction to what Hall's Taekwondo had to offer and our decision to enroll was made incredibly easy after our daughters had a trial class with Marcus. They absolutely loved this session and didn't stop talking about it for days! When we walked in the door last Monday, Marcus greeted the girls by name (amazing!) and helped me with the enrolment paperwork between calmly juggling many other responsibilities. There was a lovely, welcoming vibe in the Centre and the girls thoroughly enjoyed their first class. Thank you again to everyone! This is just to let you know that your exceptional service has not gone un-noted and is very much appreciated. Kind regards,

  Ianthie and Adam McKay

• Dear Hall's Taekwondo, Living in Wodonga, we would like to leave some feedback about your online virtual lessons. To start off we would like to say that all the virtual instructors at Hall's do a fantastic job at delivering great structured lessons week in and week out. As virtual students we can not ask for any better service. We get great feedback when we are doing well and are corrected if a technique is not quite right. Our journey has been nothing but exciting and fun. We all feel stronger and more empowered thanks to Hall's. Keep up the good work and keep Virtual training going strong.

  Mark, Sharee & Jade Crawford

• The self-defence session was great! It was heaps of fun and very informative. I now know a lot of different techniques and how to properly defend myself. It was also a great way to get some exercise and break a sweat during lockdown. I have never done something like this, but I really enjoyed it and am excited for more sessions in the future.

  Olivia, Our Lady of Mercy College

• Hello, I just want to say thank you for being such a great Centre. Ivy started Taekwondo when she was being bullied in grade two. She's now in year nine and Taekwondo had been such a great experience for her - she has developed confidence both physically and mentally and I know that what she has learned from her training will be with her for life. Thank you!

  Winnie

• Thanks once again for pivoting so quickly to Home Based Training during this 'circuit breaker' lockdown. I can imagine that it is a pretty epic enterprise from your end to make it all look so smooth from our side of the screen. This is very much appreciated and never taken for granted. My daughter Ivy has told me many times that being able to train regularly during the long lockdown last year was very important to her mentally in addition to maintaining her skills and keeping fit. Thanks again - let's hope we're all back in your dojangs in a week or so.

  Cheers, Gwyn

• I was lucky enough to attend Martin’s seminar. Fun, Powerful and Thought Provoking. Rebooted my whole thought process and made me challenge myself about what’s important in work and home life. Just brilliant. Martin you’re an absolute legend and passion for what you do after 49 years – inspiring. A must for every corporate conference or offsite.

  Justin Mills, Executive General Manager – Vicinity Centres

• I wish to congratulate you and your team for the new Syllabus and Grading books. Stunning in every aspect. They are remarkable in content and quality, The presentation is engaging and the format is well constructed. The children cannot put them down, immersed in every page and asking dozens of questions. Looking at the finer details including the cellosheen on the cover, to the certificates and stock of choice, there has been no expense spared and I would think they would rival the best in the industry anywhere on the planet. For many years I've been involved in marketing and media and it's certainly a result to be proud of. I found the books culturally informative and intuitive, It truly amazes me how well your syllabus and every aspect of your business for that matter is so well tuned. I have family in Perth and QLD and some have come to watch the children's classes while visiting us, and neither have found anything close to your program in their respective states to send their children off to. I do feel strong gratification that my kids are part of your program and we’re very lucky to have found it. I should also mention the amazing teaching skills of Jerry who has been involved in the childrens classes since they were 4 yo. I'm engaged to his way of teaching young ones each week I watch him work. Just another feather in your cap. Well done!

  Mano Stephan

• I just wanted to say THANK YOU for organising the Poomsae and Sparring Marathons for the kids last weekend. It was a great idea and without it I wouldn't have been able to raise the money to send Shannyn to the Oceania Championships in French Polynesia (Tahiti). The funds she has raised have made a huge difference to us and I am very grateful.

  Dee Bourke

• To all the Hall's Team, I just wanted to say many thanks for all the hard work you put into the Gradings. I know it’s huge and it’s all for the kids and students. I can see the effort put in by all the staff at Hall's. As a parent we just get the kids ready and there on time to do well. We leave them in your truly capable hands. I have seen Charlie and Kate grow in self-confidence and I can really see the value of Taekwondo in their development. Kate often talks about getting her black belt and continuing after that. She has a drive to be part of the Demo Team and will work hard to achieve her goals. Charlie just loves the training and then going to Grading and getting his new belt. The Grading is his highlight. Driving home, he asked 'how long before the next one?' Thank you Martin, Jeanette and all the Instructors and people behind the scenes who make the whole day run so smoothly.

  Michael O’Connell

• Your guidance and support in helping us to raise our little man, Orlando is phenomenal and your intuitive understanding of his soft little nature is very much appreciated. Your beliefs and teachings are right up there with what Kris and I as parents are always trying to demonstrate to our children. His classes, experiences and little life lessons with you are shaping him to understand what he can achieve and how he deserves to be treated. Yesterday's Club Championships were a big challenge for him but he made the loudest kiaps I've ever heard him make and I was the silly proud Mum with the little tear in her eye. He dug deep and pulled out courage he didn't know he had and processed the win some/lose some messages so well! THANK YOU SO MUCH for helping to teach Orli some of life's most valuable lessons. Your impact on his little life is very much valued and appreciated.

  Marcelle and Kris Miller

• Every Saturday morning for the past 18 months has been a bundle of excitement in our house. Words chime early in my ear before the sound of any alarm clock. ‘Dad, get up we have Joey’s today!’ Secretly I am excited too. Hall’s Taekwondo has provided a great opportunity for my son and I to connect in an extremely enjoyable, safe and supportive environment with a class specifically tailored to his age needs. The instructors are fantastic; they mentor and encourage the proactive involvement of both myself and my son in every activity to learn the early fundamentals of taekwondo as well as basic life skills – to focus, to listen, to have awareness and be self-confident. I would highly recommend for any parent young or old to jump in fully and have fun. It has even enticed me to personally learn taekwondo. After all, if my son becomes a black belt at the age of 10 or 11, I’ll need to keep up with him! Thank you Hall’s. A great idea and great family environment. Keep it up!

  David Ferguson

• A big THANK YOU to the Hall’s team for having such a fantastic facility at Tullamarine. My son Cameron does Little Ninjas on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and since beginning his confidence levels have skyrocketed. Cameron just loves going to taekwondo. In addition, the trainers, Luke, Nathan, Tiffiny and Mel, should be commended on a fantastic job they do with the kids. I have nothing but fabulous things to say about them and the program. Well done!

  Connie D’Souza, Tullamarine

• Since my son Cameron started at Hall’s Tullamarine approximately 6 months ago he has been fantastic. Thanks especially to Luke, Nathan and all the family at Hall’s Tullamarine. I am 46 and decided that if my son can do it then I should join him and ‘have a go’. I have joined and wish that I had done it years ago. It is the best thing that I have done for myself. I love every session (even though it is hard work). I cannot say enough for the dedicated and patient staff (especially for us older students). I really feel like part of what I know as the ‘Hall’s family’; it is sensational.

  Tony Campion

• I look forward to my classes every single week. I work long, stressful hours and I enjoy the emotional and physical benefits a good, hard class of full on training gives me. I draw strength and inspiration from my instructors and my classmates, young and old. This enables me to face the dog-eat-dog corporate world in which I work, head on. TKD at Hall’s is more than just training sessions and a path to black belt – it's a holistic approach to a better life.

  George Buscema

• Hi there. Before I started taekwondo I was so shy and had no confidence at all. Taekwondo has helped me to come out of my shell and have heaps of confidence. I am also now very loud and much stronger. I have also benefited from taekwondo by gaining more friends and leadership skills. My goal is to get to black belt. I’m not going to give in and quit. Thank you Hall’s!

  Leila

• I have never enjoyed training as much as my time here. This shows you how advanced Hall’s Taekwondo is to other clubs around Australia. I recommend Hall’s to any person who wishes to give taekwondo a go. You will not be disappointed. Thank you.

  Paul Symons

• Dear Martin and Jeanette. Thank you to Hall’s Taekwondo for the fantastic job you did on Saturday at the gradings. I loved the way you included the brothers and sisters of the Little Ninjas and Commandos when giving out the Easter eggs. They were excited to be a part of the action. I thought of it as a little something for them as they are always supporting their big sister Regina in her efforts to do and be the best she can. My mother-in-law also loved the demonstration from Demo Team Xtreme. She could not stop raving about them, especially the young boy who was the star of the show. It was fantastic to see someone so young do such a wonderful job. He was a great inspiration to all the young children and adults alike! It was especially great to hear Regina say that when she gets bigger that’s what she’ll be doing. Having seen the demonstration really opened her eyes at just what you can achieve with hard work and dedication, not that she doesn’t already do that. A big thanks to you both, and all your dedicated staff who do a fantastic job as well. You have a great team and should be proud of them.

  Rose Evangelou

• Hi to all that have made a difference to me and my family’s life ... Thanks to the team at Hall’s Tullamarine for your encouragement, time, patience, expertise and motivation. Since my son Adam, husband Carmine and myself have joined your club we have united as a family more than ever. It’s amazing how fit and focused we are in life in general; whether at work, home, at the park, we have more energy, determination, focus etc. I cannot thank you enough for all your time. I cannot speak highly enough of your club and crew; you are all amazing. Thanks once again for making a difference.

  Sonia Cambareri

• My wife and I arranged a birthday party for our 2 boys, aged 3 and 5, and 38 children in all attended, and double that number again in adults and friends. We were totally amazed with the way all of the children were made to feel so valued and an important part of the day. Also memorable was the look on the faces of the parents and friends gathered, amazed and glazed, so proud of these their mainly kindergarten aged and younger kids, bright and enthusiastic, totally alive and glowing, so young and yet so involved in every aspect of the proceedings. Today, Monday, I have been inundated in thanks for such a great party that involved not only the children but the adults also. Sad to reflect we cannot take the credit; all we did was book the party and you did the rest. Thank you for a wonderful day.

  Lucy Van Bergen

• For the past 10 years, Hall’s Taekwondo have been facilitating a personal safety and self-awareness program with our Year 9 and 10 students. As part of the program, Hall’s have provided our students with the opportunity to develop a range of self defence skills as well as an understanding of strategies that they can implement to keep themselves safe. Our students have found the program to be highly engaging and informative. The enthusiasm, passion and knowledge that Hall’s Taekwondo have brought to the program has ensured that it remains an essential component of our Year 9 and 10 Health and Physical Education curriculum.

  Our Lady of Mercy College (OLMC)

• We have been using Hall’s Taekwondo to provide our Personal Safety program at MLC for the past 5 years. We have been extremely pleased with the quality, professionalism and most importantly, the way in which they teach our students about personal awareness, trusting your instincts and avoiding potentially dangerous situations. Hall’s Taekwondo have tailored each course to suit specific year levels / age groups and we have been so impressed that we continue to extend our program each year. The lessons the instructors teach our students are invaluable life lessons and our students thoroughly enjoy participating. I couldn’t recommend Hall’s Taekwondo highly enough.

  Methodist Ladies College (MLC)

• It has been a fantastic year. Hall’s Taekwondo is very reliable and always provides students with an engaging and worthwhile experience. We really appreciate your professionalism and wonderful energy and enthusiasm.

  Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School (PEGS)

• Both speakers were great – I had the wrong mindset when we first discussed the board breaking idea and that all delegates had to break one. But you know, Martin had all our delegates buying into the presentation and I'm proud to say that YES I did break my board. It was very cool, so if you get an opportunity to attend his session, it’s worth it. We had ‘awesome’ feedback from our group here in NZ.

  Joanna Fifita, Foodstuffs, New Zealand

• I have just watched your guys on TV and thought they were amazing. Congratulations to Hall’s and all the guys in the team. I have cast my vote for them and have asked all our Taekwondo members to do the same. All the best ... hopefully they will get into the Grand Final.

  Ange, Tasmania

• Martin, we have been at Tullamarine since it opened ... many thanks for not having a good club but a GREAT FANTASTIC CLUB and family environment. I have seen my kids develop into strong, positive, confident children. This is because of the training and desire to be successful and always wanting to improve and go the next step. The instructors at Hall’s are always so positive and committed to what they preach and have good ethics towards anything that can help. My kids are in the bunch that will be going for their black belt at Tullamarine. Thanks again for making my kids blossom in the right environment and showing them they can achieve something in life with hard work. Having seen my kids develop this way, my wife and I have also joined Hall’s and we are loving it as well. Again, many thanks to the staff at Hall’s for their passion and desire to make the kids and adults achieve their goals.

  The Hemala family