about
instructors
Name: Carla De Pasquale
Year of Birth: 1997
Martial Arts History:
Began Taekwondo in 2002 at age 5yrs in Mini-Stars Program at City West Taekwondo. Progressed through the ranks setting an exemplary standard, attaining 1st poom black belt in 2007, aged 10yrs. Asserted early prominent leadership skills and promoted to junior assistant instructor of Mini Stars Program at 8yrs, passing on skills and knowledge to the next generation.
Began competing in discipline specific competitions from Junior level in both poomsae and sparring. Took a special interest and pursued sports poomsae as a Black Belt for many years, having represented City West Taekwondo, Victoria and Australia on a global scale winning numerous state, national and international titles.
2007 Appointed Junior Instructor – Club Headquarters
2010 Appointed Assistant Instructor – Club Headquarters
2013 Appointed Head Poomsae Coach – City West Taekwondo
2016 Appointed Chief Instructor – Club Branch – Manor Lakes
Current Rank: 3rd Dan Blackbelt
Awards: (International)
- 2011 US OPEN Senior Team Poomsae (14-30yrs) SILVER
- 2012 US OPEN Junior Individual Poomsae BRONZE (from 71 competitors)
- 2012 US OPEN Senior Team Poomsae (14-30yrs) GOLD
- 2013 US OPEN Junior Individual Poomsae SILVER (from 55 competitors)
- 2013 US OPEN Senior Team Poomsae (14-30yrs) GOLD
Awards: (National)
- City West Taekwondo Grading Champion X 6
- City West Taekwondo Grading Poomsae Champion X 4
- Victorian State Poomsae Champion X 13
- Australian National Poomsae Champion X 7
- 2008 City West Taekwondo ‘Poomsae Champion of the Year’
- 2009 City West Taekwondo ‘Poomsae Champion of the Year’
- 2010 City West Taekwondo ‘Poomsae Champion of the Year’
- 2011 City West Taekwondo ‘Black Belt of the Year’
- 2012 City West Taekwondo ‘Poomsae Champion of the Year’
- 2013 City West Taekwondo ‘Black Belt of the Year’
Other Qualifications:
- Working with Children Check
- 2016 OTU Poomsae Coach Accreditation
- 2013 State Poomsae Judge Accreditation
- 2010 3rd Poom Black Belt Promotion
- 2008 2nd Poom Black Belt Promotion
- 2007 1st Poom Black Belt Promotion
Special Interests:
- Sports Science
- Child Development
- Fitness
- Sports Taekwondo (Poomsae)
Responsibilities:
- CWT Head Poomsae Coach
- CWT Instructor (Hoppers Crossing)
- University Student (Bachelor of Science – Occupational Therapy)
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