Inclusive Taekwon-Do · NZ ITF · Hastings
Taekwon-Do is for everyone — regardless of age, ability, or background. We welcome students with intellectual and physical disabilities into a respectful, structured pathway where they train, grow, and thrive.
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At NZ ITF Taekwon-Do, inclusion sits at the heart of everything we do. We proudly welcome students with intellectual and/or physical disabilities, offering dedicated support and a safe, structured pathway for development.
Classes run during the day and in the evenings throughout the week, so families and individuals can find times that work for them. Our dedicated Inclusive Taekwon-Do class runs Thursday evenings, 6:30–7:30 PM, and all welcome — see the full class timetable.
Classes are tailored to individual learning needs, supporting growth in skill, confidence, and independence.
Students of all abilities often train together, building a team culture of mutual respect, encouragement, and friendship.
Everyone can succeed. Grading and goal-setting are flexible and focused on each student's unique journey.
Our instructors are experienced across a wide range of needs and supported by ongoing inclusive training.
Many inclusive athletes have earned black belts and won gold at World Championships, representing New Zealand on the world stage.
Each year brings competitions and events our athletes look forward to and truly love — experiences that build pride and friendship.
Many of our inclusive students have become leaders and role models, achieving success both in New Zealand and internationally. Our centre has produced multiple gold medallists and high-achieving athletes with disabilities who continue to inspire others.
These students are not just participants — they are champions, leaders, and powerful examples of what inclusive Taekwon-Do can achieve.
New to Taekwon-Do, or supporting someone who is? There's no experience needed, and no pressure — here's how it begins.
Send us a message or give us a call. Tell us a little about the student — there are no wrong questions.
We talk through needs, support requirements, and what you'd love to achieve, then find the right class and time.
Start training in a supportive environment, progress at your own pace, and grade and compete when you're ready.
NZ ITF leads the way in inclusive Taekwon-Do across Aotearoa and proudly supports the International Inclusive Taekwon-Do Association (IITA) — an international network connecting inclusive programmes under a unified standard. From Hawke's Bay to the world stage, we continue to break down barriers and promote equal opportunity in every class we teach.
With the support of dedicated volunteers and the encouragement of our mainstream students, we've built a training environment where everyone belongs. We're deeply grateful to the parents, schools, and educators who share our belief in a more inclusive future for Taekwon-Do.
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Reach out any time — we'd love to hear from you.
We don't treat inclusion as an exception — it's our standard. Every medal, every milestone, every success includes everyone.
Whether you're a parent, an adult learner, a school leader, or a support worker — there's a place for you here.
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