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Post by Ben Renfrey | December 11, 2025
Ben and Victoria celebrating their Black Belt achievement.
I started training with World Taekwondo in 2022 because my daughter, Victoria, was keen to try but would only give it a go if I joined in with her.
Having last trained 22 years previously, I was convinced my best days were behind me. However, training at the Blackwood Training Centre changed everything.
"I forget about tricky issues I’m facing in my legal practice within 5 minutes of class commencing, and I finish each session re-energised."
Training has also helped my career as a lawyer. It improves mental focus and the confidence gained from overcoming challenges like power breaking carries over into every aspect of life.
Curious about what it's like for a student to train with their dad? Read Victoria's perspective on her journey.
Read Victoria's Story →To anyone considering joining: give it a try. Who knows? It might just be the martial art for you!
Special thanks to the Grand Master and the members of Blackwood for supporting me to this point in my journey.
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