Photographer in Perth, Western Australia
Master Vernon Low
First Tae Kwon Do Master Vernon Low was back in Perth recently. On this occasion, he spent considerable time with several senior belt members preparing for their black belt grading, and Junior Black Belt members preparing for their 1st Dan black belt grading. I shot the photograph above with my Nikkor AF-D 85 mm f/1.4… Continue reading February 2019 action
First Tae Kwon Do’s Master Vernon Low recently conducted the last grading examination in Western Australia for 2018. Two candidates underwent the test for promotion to 1st Dan black belt, and both were successful. Master Low, Chief Instructor John O’Brien, Chief Instructor (WA) Dane Meade, and senior instructors stood together with the new 1st Dan… Continue reading December 2018 action
Master Vernon Low was in Perth this month on another teaching visit, and personally instructed First Tae Kwon Do senior coloured belt and black belt members on breaking techniques and combination techniques. He spent considerable time with the coloured belt members, instructing on a one-to-one basis as part of their preparations for their upcoming black… Continue reading October 2018 action
Master Vernon Low, Chief Instructor John O’Brien, and a contingent of senior South Australian instructors visited Perth recently for First Tae Kwon Do Western Australia’s spring grading examination. The afternoon segment of the event started with adult black belt gradings. The highlight of the afternoon was the examination for one instructor’s promotion to the rank… Continue reading September 2018 action
Master Vernon Low was in Perth again recently on another teaching visit. The evening started with some training on breaking and self-defence techniques for instructors and breaking techniques for senior coloured belt members. Most of the evening was dedicated to training for instructors and black belt members.Throughout the session, Master Low gave meticulous attention to… Continue reading July 2018 action
Master Vernon Low and Chief Instructor John O’Brien visited Perth recently for First Tae Kwon Do Western Australia’s winter grading examination. Below are a few of my favourite photographs from the event. The girl in the picture showed excellent poise in her kicking technique, and I was able to maintain the focus on her face… Continue reading June 2018 action
Master Vernon Low was in Perth again recently on a regular teaching visit. During the event, he went over kicking techniques with senior coloured belt members, then through a range of basic combination and self-defence exercises with black belt members and instructors. Master Low’s concentration is clearly visible as he focuses on his students’ performance… Continue reading May 2018 action
Master Vernon Low visited Perth recently to examine First Tae Kwon Do Western Australian students for promotion in rank. Although many people take holidays over the Australian summer (which obviously coincides with the Christmas and New Year period), there was an impressive number of candidates ready for the first grading of 2018. On this occasion… Continue reading March 2018 action
First Tae Kwon Do Western Australian instructors and black belt members gathered recently for a summer training session. One aspect of the martial art that received attention was the set of two-step sparring exercises taught by Master Vernon Low. This is part of a series of exercises that gradually develop students’ sparring (simulated combat) skills.… Continue reading January 2018 action
First Tae Kwon Do’s Master Vernon Low and Chief Instructor John O’Brien visited Perth recently for the last Western Australian grading examination of 2017. Two members were successful in their 1st Dan black belt tests: one 1st Kup member and one Junior Black Belt member. Below are some photographs of the Junior Black Belt member… Continue reading December 2017 action