Darwin & Cairns - Taekwondo for All Ages & Levels

Our Instructors

Learn from experienced, qualified black belt instructors with decades of combined martial arts experience.

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Our Instructors

Red Croc Martial Arts is led by two highly experienced and qualified instructors dedicated to the development of every student.

Lachlan Cooper, Chief Instructor

Lachlan Cooper

Black Belt - 6th Dan

Chief Instructor

Lachlan Cooper is the founder and chief instructor of Red Croc Martial Arts. With over 30 years of martial arts experience, Lachlan holds a 6th Dan Black Belt and brings not just technical excellence but a genuine passion for developing the whole person through martial arts.

Lachlan's approach combines rigorous technical instruction with a deep focus on the values that make martial arts a lifelong practice - discipline, resilience, respect, integrity, and courage.

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Master Paul Mitchell, Master Instructor

Master Paul Mitchell

Black Belt - 7th Dan

Master Instructor

Master Paul holds a 7th Dan Black Belt and brings an extraordinary depth of knowledge and experience to Red Croc Martial Arts. His martial arts journey spans decades and encompasses training, competition, and instruction at the highest levels.

Master Paul's guidance and mentorship are invaluable to our program. His presence elevates the quality of instruction at RCMA and provides students with access to world-class expertise.

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Our Approach

Teaching Philosophy

Core Belief

"Success Through Failure"

Every fall, every mistake, every struggle is an opportunity to learn and grow. We embrace difficulty as the path to mastery.

Core Belief

"Don't Let Fear Stop You"

Courage is not the absence of fear - it is taking action in spite of it. We teach students to face their fears and move forward.

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