December 6, 2025
100+ Participants | Biggest Turnout in the Region | Strongest NZ ITF Numbers Yet
What an incredible way to finish the year! Today our Hawke’s Bay NZ ITF family came together in record-breaking numbers — over 100 participants taking part in both the final training and the end-of-year grading. This is officially our largest regional turnout ever, showing the unity, strength, and spirit of the Original Taekwon-Do alive and well in Hawke’s Bay.
We were proud to see both members with disabilities and non-disabled members standing side-by-side, training together, supporting one another, and demonstrating why NZ ITF continues to lead the way in true inclusiveness and authentic ITF standards.
With NZ ITF being the strongest in the region across all areas, we hold two major gradings each year (June & December).
In the two weeks leading up to today, all students completed:
Today’s session brought everyone together for a powerful 1-hour technical training followed by the final pattern performance to complete their grading.
This grading also marked the final stage of improvements inside our training centre. We are proud to now honour both:
Their presence in our centre reminds every member of our history, lineage, and the meaning behind the art we practice.
To all students who passed to a new level — well done. Your effort, perseverance, and spirit have been outstanding.
A huge thank you to our parents and caregivers for continual support. Together, we have built something truly special.
Our organisation continues to grow stronger every term. The unity shown today reflects the heart of NZ ITF in Hawke’s Bay — authentic, disciplined, inclusive, and proud.
Congratulations everyone — let’s continue to build, grow, and honour Taekwon-Do together.
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