Beware the person who has nothing to lose

Published on Author Yean Wei Ong

I taught tae kwon do in Perth’s western suburbs for more than 25 years (1995–2023), and an issue that I constantly saw was the apparent complacency towards personal safety held by many people in the area—and bear in mind, this includes people who had chosen to enrol themselves or their children in martial art schools.… Continue reading Beware the person who has nothing to lose

Invitation to membership in 2025

Published on Author Yean Wei Ong
Won-Hyo hyung ready stance by Yean Wei Ong, February 2025, Perth

As we begin 2025, I am pleased to outline some key principles for my tae kwon do school, to help guide those who might like to train alongside and learn from me. Take your time to read through; the aim is to give you a good sense of my teaching philosophy and teaching style.. 1.… Continue reading Invitation to membership in 2025

Facing reality

Published on Author Yean Wei Ong

Twenty-three years ago today, a historic attack on the United States of America had far-ranging ripple effects for that nation and across much of the world. Without commenting on any faction involved, and with respect towards the many lives lost on the day and in the years following, it was something that forced the USA… Continue reading Facing reality

Welcome

Published on Author Yean Wei Ong

Welcome to my website at ywo.net.au based in Perth, Western Australia. In God’s providence, I have been able to practise a range of arts as personal pursuits over the years. I have established this website to help advance my practice, teaching, and advocacy of those arts. Historically, one of my main endeavours has been practising… Continue reading Welcome