NameStephen Vella
Year of Birth1969
Martial Arts
History
Began TKD with The Werribee Academy of Taekwondo 1988. Graded to Black Belt 1st Dan 1991 and recently attained 3rd Dan Black Belt. Stephen is the highest ranked student at City West Taekwondo and a strong supporter of the clubs high grading standards. In his early days was a feirce competition fighter regularily winning competitions by TKO. He has won many state titles at coloured belt level however did not compete at black belt level due to strong work commitments.
Current Rank4th Dan Blackbelt
AwardsSeveral times Club Champion and Blackbelt of the year award holder. 1988 & 1989 interclub and state level gold medalist in fighting. 2004 Promoted to assistant club instructor to red and black belt levels, and assistant grading examiner.
Other
Qualifications
4th Dan Blackbelt Holder. Qualified First Aider - Level 2
Special InterestsSports TKD (Sparring) Ho Shin Sul (Self Defence)
ResponsibilitiesAdviser to City West TKD Management
City West Taekwondo Affiliated with Taekwondo Victoria Affiliated with Taekwondo Australia Affiliated with The World Taekwondo Federation