5-7 March 2027
Technical Development for Instructors and Black Belts by members of the ITF Technical Committee.
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All ITF black belts are invited to the International Instructors Course (IIC) in New Zealand, March 2027.
This course is not just for instructors - it is a training course covering all aspects of ITF Taekwon-Do valuable for all black belts.
We warmly welcome black belts from New Zealand and overseas who are not members of ITFNZ to attend the IIC, regardless of which ITF organisation you belong to. While IICs are normally restricted to members of ITF (Switzerland), we are pleased to announce that this IIC is open to black belts from all ITF organisations.
The ITF requires all members to attend at least one IIC between each grading from 3rd degree and above, and these courses are only held in New Zealand every 4-5 years. So it is necessary to plan ahead and make sure you have this qualification now for your future grading.
ITFNZ instructors - a reminder that attending an IIC extends your Instructor Certification for a further two years. This is an excellent opportunity to extend your qualification.
Absolutely - we can accommodate you.
If you have an injury or health condition that would make it difficult to participate fully in the IIC, we would still love to have you attend - even if that means taking a step back and learning from the sidelines.
The course is taught exclusively by three members of the ITF Technical and Instruction Committee:
Grand Master Paul McPhail - 9th Dan
Grand Master Jurek Jedut - 9th Dan
Master Virginia Dionisi - 8th Dan
We are delighted to welcome Master Virginia Dionisi to New Zealand for this IIC. Master Dionisi is an 8th Dan and a member of the ITF Technical Committee.
A former ITF World Champion and ITF European Champion, she is one of the most accomplished female ITF competitors in Europe, with more than 35 years of Taekwon-Do experience.
Originally from Argentina, Master Dionisi has spent more than 25 years developing Taekwon-Do in Belgium, where she has held senior technical and coaching roles and worked with many successful competitors and instructors. She has also coached the Belgian National Team and has helped develop athletes who have achieved outstanding results at European and World Championships.
This is a fantastic opportunity to train with and learn from one of the leading female figures in ITF Taekwon-Do.
9th Dan
Grand Master Jedut is one of the ITF's top instructors in the world and a member of the ITF Technical Committee. His style of teaching is legendary - don't miss this opportunity to train under him!
9th Dan
Grand Master Paul McPhail has been a member of the ITF Technical Committee since 2015 and has conducted IICs in many countries around the world. We are very pleased to have him as part of the team for this IIC in Auckland.
8th Dan
Master Dionisi has over 35 years of Taekwon-Do experience, teaching International Instructor Courses and seminars worldwide. She is a senior instructor and coach in Belgium. She is the newest member of the ITF Technical Committee.
We are privileged to be one of the first users of the amazing new Gymnasium complex at St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College. This special opportunity has been made possible thanks to the school's Deputy Principal, Master Kane Raukura. With the addition of the adjacent gym, this will prove to be an ideal venue for what will be an incredible IIC.
A list of accommodation options near the venue will be published below.
Address:
St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College
485 Burtt Rd, Drury
Auckland
Organiser:
GM Mahesh Bhana
Accommodation
Accommodation information to come.
IIC Dinner
Saturday 6th March 2027
Details and Tickets Below ↓
Registered participants to date.
Registrations - See who has registered so far
Rank
Name
Country
9th Dan
GM Mahesh Bhana
New Zealand
9th Dan
GM James Rimmer
New Zealand
9th Dan
GM Rocky Rounthwaite
New Zealand
6th Dan
Debbie Hart
New Zealand
6th Dan
Brice Valles
New Zealand
6th Dan
Shaun Tolley
New Zealand
5th Dan
Duane Meek
New Zealand
5th Dan
Samantha Young
New Zealand
5th Dan
David Lo
New Zealand
4th Dan
Nahuel Genti
New Zealand
4th Dan
Carmen Yip
New Zealand
4th Dan
Brittany Young
New Zealand
4th Dan
Wen Rei
New Zealand
3rd Dan
George Elvin
New Zealand
3rd Dan
Michaela Thomson
New Zealand
3rd Dan
Andy Wong
New Zealand
3rd Dan
Glyn Jones
New Zealand
3rd Dan
Hayley Young
New Zealand
2nd Dan
Fritz Uy
New Zealand
1st Dan
Bryan Reynolds
New Zealand
1st Dan
Oliver Nasr
New Zealand
ITFNZ Members will be required to purchase an IIC "ticket" using our membership system JUST GO.
Non-ITFNZ participants can register for
the IIC using this registration form.
| Degree | IIC Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| 1st-6th Degree | NZ$480 |
| 7th-8th Degree | NZ$395 |
| 9th Degree | No charge |
Please arrive at the venue at 4.00pm on Friday 5th March ready for a 4.30pm start. We can not get access to the school before 4pm Friday so the official regitstation will be held at the venue on Saturday morning from 8am.
You will need to arrange your own transport to and from the venue on all three days.
Dobok, sparring gear, drink bottle, snacks, notebook and pen.
There are a number of cafés, takeaway options and shops a short drive from the venue. The main Drury shopping area is approximately 5 minutes by car, with options for coffee, breakfast, lunch and basic supplies.
Please read the IIC Protocol document before commencement of the IIC so you are aware of the expectations.
All participants and partners are invited to attend the Dinner on
Saturday evening.
Tickets ware limited - register early to avoid missing out.
Start Time: 7pm
More information and reservations: On this form
We look forward to seeing you all there!
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 5th March | 4.15 pm | Form Up |
| 4.30pm | ITF Technical Committee arrives - Introductions - IIC Begins | |
| 7.30pm | Finish | |
| Saturday 6th March | 8.00 am | Registration |
| 8.50am | Form up | |
| 9.00am - 1.00pm | IIC Continues | |
| 1.00pm - 2.00pm | Lunch | |
| 2.00pm - 4.00pm | Afternoon sessions | |
| 7.00pm | IIC Dinner - celebrating International Women's Day | |
| Sunday 7th March | 8.50am | Form up |
| 9.00am - 2.00pm |
IIC Continues Group Photo Presentation of certificates Signing, Photos |
|
| 2.00pm | Finish |
