Holdfast Taekwondo focuses on traditional techniques with a modern instructional twist so students of every age build confidence, coordination, and resilience. We welcome kids, families, teens, and adults to train in a supportive community.
Our instructors are international champions with decades of experience and a passion for helping each student reach their full potential.
Two of Adelaide’s international taekwondo powerhouses have joined forces to create a unique training experience for the Holdfast community.
Mr. David Dowling is a 5th degree black belt in ITF style taekwondo. He holds several UK national titles and is an International Instructor, Examiner and Referee. Mr Dowling has run several schools in England and now in Adelaide.
Mr Dowling has a background teaching Police Officers in conflict management and personal safety.
Master Meggie Presti is a 5th degree black belt master instructor examiner in WT/Kukkiwon style taekwondo and holds additional black belts in several other styles. She is a multi-time USA national medalist, holding two USA National Titles, and was 2023 US National Poomsae Team selectee. Master Meggie owned a full time taekwondo program in the USA for 10 years and received a number of coaching accolades.
Master Meggie is also a credentialed primary school teacher, is proficient in AUSLAN and Spanish and enjoys helping students of all abilities reach their full potential.
Structured training for kids, families, teens, and adults.
Come see if we are a good fit for you!
You'll join a small, welcoming group in our regular classes. Get a feel for how we train, what typical classes are like, then decide if we're the right place for you.
