Master Harding started his martial arts career in 1978 with the ITF Moo Duk Kwan system, and over the past 30 years of training, has competed in numerous local, national and international competitions, securing placing's in forms, weaponry and sparring events.
In 2007 he won the seniors division at the Asia pacific Tang Soo Do International Championships held in Australia.

He has been training with the Asia Pacific Tang Soo Do Federation for almost 12 years and holds the following qualifications :

Training Instructor for (C.I.T) level 1 & 2. Accredited & Qualified fitness leader & instructor ( TAFE ) Accredited International Time-keeper and Judge. Internationally Qualified OH&S Red Cross First Aid Officer. 25 years Local Government Law Enforcement as a Special Constable.

His personal beliefs, training requirements, philosophies, and viewpoints, have changed and adapted accordingly with time, age, and experience. As a senior student he has become more interested in the history, philosophy and cultural background of Tang Soo Do. The spiritual path known as "TAO" being a very important aspect and ritual of his every day life. Achieving his goals at the highest level, travelling the true path and fulfilling his quest for both spiritual and physical dedication to this traditional art has been made possible while training at headquarters under the direction and guidance of his principle instructor Master Stephen Washington.