📣 NZ ITF | Member Update Official ITF HQ Pattern Videos Now Available White Belt through to Red Stripe — performed by the world’s best ITF Taekwon-Do athletes from the Korean Taekwon-Do Committee. Goo
👊 Why We’ve Split Our Classes by Grade – And Why It’s Working So Well Our first week back on the mats has been a huge success — and one of the biggest improvements everyone has noticed is our new grad
NZ ITF Taekwon-Do • Education & Development Umpire ISCORE Training & Assistant Instructor Course – A Great Success Today we held our Umpire ISCORE Training and Assistant Instructor Course, and it was
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A great opportunity for those involved at our centre. We aim to educate and provide support to those who would like to help at our training centre. The cost is FREE and those interested should registe
We are back in full swing from the 2 Feb 2026! We look forward to seeing you all for another fun and very productive year of training!
🌟 NZ ITF Hawke’s Bay – End of Year Grading 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 I
We are incredibly proud to announce that seven of our Inclusive Taekwon-Do athletes, each living with a disability, will be travelling to Christchurch on 11 December to deliver a full, high-level demo
Local athletes shine at Inclusive World Championships, bringing home 10 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand – October 2025: Three Hawke’s Bay athletes have returned home as world cham
Original ITF Taekwon-Do is more than just a physical activity—it’s a path to self-confidence, discipline, and strength. For girls, it offers an empowering space to grow mentally and physically. They l
A Historic Partnership in Motion – Irongate School & NZ ITF Taekwon-DoWhat an incredible morning today with Irongate School Taekwon-Do! Since 2012, NZ ITF Taekwon-Do has proudly partnered with Irongat
🥋 Why We Only Test Twice a Year 💥At our club, it’s not about rushing to the next belt.It’s about earning it.We focus on real learning, proper technique, and deep understanding. Our students don’t just
A true role model for all our girls. 🌟Still training strong since the age of 6–7, she’s shown what real commitment looks like. Not everyone has what it takes to reach black belt — and fewer still keep
🥋 Exciting News from the Paul Hunter Centre in Waipukurau! 🥋We’re thrilled to share that the Paul Hunter Centre, supporting individuals with disabilities right here in Waipukurau, now has brand new Ta
Meet Lila – Our Student of the Term! 🌟At just 8 years old, Lila, daughter of Mr. Ben Evans, has faced more challenges than most her age. Life hasn’t been easy for her, yet she shows us every day what
Taa has proven himself to be not only an outstanding athlete but also a brilliant role model for the younger students at our club. Quietly determined, consistently respectful, and always giving his be
🏫 A huge congratulations to Tamatea Primary School, proudly named our School of the Term!Tamatea Primary has been a cornerstone of our NZ ITF U18 Taekwon-Do Championships, and this year was no excepti
🌟 A Huge Congratulations to Jacob Cunningham – Now 2nd Dan Black Belt! 🥋👏Today we proudly celebrate Jacob Cunningham’s incredible achievement of earning his 2nd Dan Black Belt at grading!Jacob’s journ
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WHO GRADED! 🥋💪What an incredible week of testing, capped off with a powerful final session this past Saturday! Over 75 participants gave it their all – showing focus, persever
Congratulations to our NZ ITF Team on an incredible performance at the Queensland State Championships in Brisbane! Our athletes proudly represented New Zealand with outstanding results, achieving mult
NZ ITF U18 Championship 2025 What an action-packed and inspiring day at the NZ ITF U18 Championship! This year’s event featured: Individual Patterns Team Patterns Sparring Jumping High Kick And for th
Student of the Term – Term 1, 2025 Congratulations Erika! A huge congratulations to Erika, our Student of the Term for Term 1 – 2025! At 16 years old, Erika has shown tremendous growth and maturity, b
Student of the Term – Term 1, 2025 Congratulations Dyan! At just 10 years old, Dyan has truly set the standard for what it means to be a role model at NZ ITF Taekwon-Do. Quiet, focused, and incredibly
NZME Hastings Business Association Awards: NZ ITF Taekwon‑Do Honoured as Finalist Hastings, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand – 29 August — NZ ITF Taekwon‑Do Centre, led by Ben Evans, was proudly recognized as
🚗 Like a Car… You Need Maintenance 🛠️🥋 You can’t run a car without regular servicing, eventually, things start to break down. Taekwon-Do is the same. You need constant maintenance, ongoing attention,
The True Essence of Taekwon-Do: Wisdom from GM Prof. Hwang Ho Yong The wisdom shared by ITF Technical Director, Grand Master Professor Hwang Ho Yong, offers a profound reflection on the enduring journ
In ITF Taekwon-Do, the path to the Black Belt is not just about physical strength—it’s about discipline, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to your goals. Each training session, every drop of
Being an instructor is a leadership role that comes with immense responsibility, pressure, and challenges. It’s more than just teaching classes—it’s about shaping lives, managing a Dojang, and running
Join us on January 13th, 14th, and 15th, 2025, for an action-packed training experience led by Ben Evans, an internationally recognized Taekwon-Do expert and author! Take your skills to the next level
An Exceptional Year of Growth, Success, and Milestones As 2024 comes to a close, we are incredibly proud to share the highlights and achievements of NZ ITF Taekwon-Do. From international success to co
The 2024 Inclusive Taekwon-Do World Championships Online marked a historic moment in the world of martial arts, bringing together over 120 athletes with disabilities from across the globe. These extra
This year has been nothing short of incredible for our preschool Taekwon-Do program. Yesterday, our youngest students, aged just 4 to 6 years old, took part in a fun competition that highlighted their
What a beautiful way to wrap up the year! It was truly heartwarming to bring as many of us together as possible for our end-of-year Christmas party. Reflecting on this past year fills me with gratitud
With the deepest respect and gratitude, I extend my heartfelt thanks to you all for your unwavering support and recognition of our achievements at the recent ITF World Cup Championships in Tashkent, U
It has been a week and two days since grading day, and by now, everyone would have received their certificates and belts or stripes! It was an excellent day, filled with great energy and hard work. He
The recent Taekwon-Do championship was a resounding success, showcasing incredible talent and teamwork among participating teams. Here’s a breakdown of the highlights: 1. First Place: HNHS HNHS emerge
Exciting News! Live TV Interview Recap TVNZ 1 BREAKFAST SHOW 12.11.2024 We’re thrilled to share that we had an incredible experience on live TV, bringing Taekwon-Do and the recent ITF World Cup Champi
Proud of our team! Incredible mahi, and it shows with the results that everyone got. Ben will be on The Breakfast Show tomorrow morning (between 7:45am and 8:00am) to tell them about the amazing accom
We’re bursting with pride for our incredible team who competed at the ITF World Cup from November 2-8. This prestigious event featured 36+ countries’ representative organizations and 1,500+ participan
A brand new class has began with very strong support from our Waipukurau community! 13+ attend the 2nd class following after the initial demonstration and first basic class. It was excellent to be the
Last Thursday, the NZ ITF Taekwon-Do Centre had the honor of hosting several distinguished guests, including Catherine Wedd (MP for Tukituki), Emma and Lucinda from the Hastings Business Association,
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