BongaE
Taekwon-do
Commitment, Consistency and Dedication
KOREAN MARTIAL ART for self defence
WHY TAEKWON-DO you Ask?
it's not about the size of the dog in the fight
it's about the size of the fight in the dog
Taekwon-Do is a Korean martial art that was founded by General Choi Hong Hi during the mid 20th century for the purpose of self defence in close quater combat. Reaching its full maturity with the 29th infantry in the Korean Military, it has proven to be a formidable tool in the martial artist's arsenal. It is founded on scientific principles that turn even the smallest person into a capable, indomitable force. The genius is in the physics and the Theory of Power. You don't need to be the biggest, the strongest or the most skilled fighter, its all about the technique you will learn at Bongae Taekwon-Do.
Bongae Taekwon-Do is a traditional Korean martial arts dojang. We are committed to honouring the legacy of General Choi by training capable martial artists on and off the mat while strictly adhering to the tenets of Taekwon-Do. This is a growth mind set community where confidence, skill, fitness, and character are forged through rigorous training of body, mind and spirit that all culminate in competitive advantage on local and international tournament stages. Will you learn to fight? Absolutely. Will you break board? There is no choice. Will you embark on the journey of lifetime. There is no question. Will be at your side all the way? Count on it!
core disciplines of TAEKWON-DO
SPARRING
POWER BREAKING
SELF DEFENSE
PATTERNS
FUNDAMENTALS
TAEKWON-DO CLASSES
KIDS (5-16)
Our Kids Taekwon-Do classes are designed to help children grow both physically and mentally in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. Through ITF Taekwon-Do training, students develop confidence, discipline, respect, focus, and resilience while improving their fitness, coordination, balance, and self-defence skills.
Every class encourages personal growth, teamwork, and perseverance, helping children build positive habits and strong character that extend beyond the dojang and into everyday life. Whether your child is taking their very first class or progressing through the coloured belt ranks, our experienced instructors ensure every student is challenged, encouraged, and celebrated.
Suitable for children of all abilities from ages 5 and up.
ADULTS
Our Adult Taekwon-Do classes are designed to challenge and inspire students of all experience levels in a welcoming and supportive environment. Through ITF Taekwon-Do training, you'll improve your fitness, strength, flexibility, confidence, and self-defence skills while developing discipline, focus, and mental resilience.
Every class combines traditional martial arts techniques with practical application, helping you progress at your own pace while building lasting friendships and achieving personal goals. Whether you're looking to get fit, learn self-defence, reduce stress, or work towards your black belt, our experienced instructors will support you every step of your Taekwon-Do journey.
Suitable for adults of all fitness levels, from complete beginners to experienced martial artists.
ONE ON ONE
Take your Taekwon-Do to the next level with personalised one-on-one coaching from Sabum Sonya Rebelo in her private dojang. Each session is tailored to your individual goals, whether you're looking to refine sparring techniques, strengthen your fundamentals, master patterns (tuls), improve breaking skills, or prepare for your next grading or competition.
For those seeking more than technical training, private sessions can also include personalised fitness and conditioning coaching to improve strength, endurance, flexibility, speed, power, and overall performance. With focused individual attention and expert guidance, you'll progress faster, train smarter, and gain the confidence to reach your full potential in ITF Taekwon-Do.
Available to national and international students via real-time virtual classes.
Learn taekwon-do from a five time world champion
train with Sabum sonya rebel0
5th Degree Certified International Instructor
With 20 years of experience in the martial arts industry, Sabum Sonya Rebelo is dedicated to building confidence, discipline, and resilience. Shaping champions on and off the mat, she is known for her dynamic teaching style and commitment to traditional ITF values. Sabum trains everyday people of all ages to push past limits and be the best versions of themselves.
I began Taekwon-Do by chance and it quickly became my passion. From that moment onwards I wanted to grow, learn and one day teach others how to use their body to become a real weapon, simply by knowing how to use it.
Through Taekwon-Do I teach people, that nothing great comes easy, I don’t promise that there won't be difficult moments, but everyone can achieve anything they put their mind to. Life lessons are learned along the way and I encourage my students, to never give up. I have built students from white belt (beginner) all the way to black belt and some have represented South Africa on the World stage. Everything is possible, if you are willing to try.
For me Taekwon-Do is a way of life. You apply what you learn from it daily. In the Bongae Dojang we embody the tenets of Taekwon-Do individually and collectively and are reminded of these in every class as we recite them and take an oath to observe them in and out the dojang.
I believe in hard work and no shortcuts.
I stand my few moto words:
Commitment, consistency and dedication!
My biggest reward is seeing my students succeed and achieve their goals. The feeling is priceless and the honour unparalleled. So let me accompany you on this journey.
Taekwon!
Sonya
tenets of taekwon-do
COURTESY
INTEGRITY
PERSEVERANCE
SELF CONTROL
INDOMITABLE SPIRIT
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