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commonly called Mr T by his students and friends

Master Tariau Tapuni

1946 - Born in Pukapuka, the Cook Islands
1966 - Joined the NZ Army specialised as a Physical Training Instructor
1973 - Started Tae Kwon Do (ITF style)
1975 - Achieved Black Belt in Singapore under Mr Jimmy Too
1976 - Joined the Australian Tae Kwon Do Federation under Master Young Ku Yun

3rd Dan Tae Kwon Do (ITF)

1990 - Became one of only four qualified to teach Yun Jung Do (YJD), a new style founded by Grandmaster Yun.
2005 - After over three decades of teaching the two styles and hundreds of students; finally resigned from YJD.
During those years Mr T participated in seminars, tournaments, coaching and many other official duties.

4th Dan Yun Jung Do (YJD)

6th Dan - TRACA

2006 - Founded the Tapuni Ready Action Combat System (TRACS) and the Tapuni Ready Action Combat Academy (TRACA).

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