If you are young, old, even in a wheelchair, a group in Bundaberg in Queensland is working hard to show that martial arts are for everyone by kicking down barriers around disability.

It is a typical hall you might see in any town in Australia. Trophies line the wall and down the end is a picture of the Queen.

The floorboards are notched with the scuffs from a hundred old-time dance nights, but today the floors thump and thud as bare feet stamp out the rhythm of taekwondo moves.

Taekwondo teacher Ian Fauth has trained in martial arts for over 40 years. ( ABC Wide Bay: Brad Marsellos )

All members of the class have achieved their yellow belts and teacher Ian Fauth could not be prouder.

"Look at these guys, they're a bunch of yahoos and I love them to death," he said.

Mr Gauth first began teaching the taekwondo class after making contact with the local disability support service, the Endeavour Foundation.

Glenn stretches out before the class starts. ( ABC Wide Bay: Brad Marsellos )

"I have a ball with them, they all seem to enjoy it. There are probably a dozen people on the floor today and they've been training with me since December last year," Mr Fauth said.

"These guys have advanced in leaps and bounds. Will they be world champions? Why not!

"Every time they come to class they're taking a step towards becoming better at taekwondo."

When it comes to martial arts Mr Fauth has seen it all, done it all and taught them all. He says everyone's initial reaction is exactly the same — terror — but is amazed at the Endeavour group's willingness to participate.

"It's something totally new, totally unknown, but everyone was so willing to try and they all put in a brilliant effort every time," he said.

Teacher Ian helps his student Bill to stretch out. ( ABC Wide Bay: Brad Marsellos )

Mr Fauth is a seventh degree black belt in the Superfoot system of karate, has performed demonstrations for Chuck Norris and has taught martial arts all over the world.

"I've seen guys in wheelchairs with no legs do martial arts and doing strong self-defence demonstrations. I've seen blind people doing martial arts.

"Everybody can do it, doesn't matter what your size, what your stature. If you're willing to open up and let yourself learn and have fun."

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The group are part of the Endeavour Foundation's Learning and Lifestyle program in Bundaberg, which works to provide learning opportunities, recreation and social activities.

The hope is this will help to improve communication skills and relationships, health and fitness and skills for everyday life — for example, learning to shop for groceries.

"For nine people who had an interest in martial arts that meant learning a host of new skills, improving upon their flexibility, fitness and growing in confidence," said an Endeavour Foundation spokesperson.

"Getting to grips with the crucial rules of the dojo and gaining their yellow belts has been an empowering experience for the group and, as well as the physical benefits, has given them a boost to keep trying new things and embracing new opportunities."

Ian says that while the group can be a rowdy bunch, they are all excited and willing to learn. ( ABC Wide Bay: Brad Marsellos )

The next goal Mr Fauth said was to take the class to a martial arts competition so they could see for themselves what the possibilities were.

"I want to try and get some of these guys down to a tournament either in Nanango or down to the Gold Coast and let them see what it's like, even if no one wants to compete," he said.

"I've seen tournaments where students like mine have competed and they all have a fantastic time."