Congratulations to the combined efforts of the Southern and Northern teams in bringing home 12th place at the 2026 ITF World Cup for New Zealand.
This is a remarkable achievement for such a young team and a real sign of the potential still to come.
Well done to all the managers and coaches for their hard work and leadership, and congratulations to the athletes on an outstanding result! 🥋🇳🇿
See Full medal count on TKDTekkers
[Note: The Wellington term were called International Taekwon-Do Foundation of New Zealand Inc.]
The Auckland and Wellington teams will be posting schedules and updates on our public Facebook Page. Check that page regularly.
https://www.facebook.com/itkdnz
On Sunday 27th September both the Wellington and TMTs trained at the Top Ten Combat Sports Center in La Nucia. Above is a photo of both teams together at the end of training. It was a fantastic facility andall enjoyed being able to use it.

The Wellington team outside the venue.
A large contingent of Kiwis are attending the 2026 World Cup in Spain.
Coaches: Master Mark Trotter, Mrs Brenda Trotter and Mr Alois Vogt
Managers: Jon & Leaine Devine and Ms Carmen Yip
Umpires: Master Christine Young and Ms Wedaad Waja
Member of the ITF Technical Committee: GM Paul McPhail
Trainings for the World Cup in Benidorm, Spain 2026 for anyone interested will be starting on the 9th November 2025.
MUST BE GREEN BELT AND ABOVE.
Venue: MMC - 198 Marua Road, Ellerslie
Time: Sundays, 10:30am-12:00pm
Trainings will be conducted by:
Master Mark Trotter VII Degree
Bo Sabum Brenda Trotter III Degree
For details and registration for the World Cup Auckland trainings, please contact:
Email:
teammarktrotter@gmail.com
Message:
+64210555760
These trainings will be held at SCTA dojang - College Street Normal School Hall, Palmerston North.
Time: Saturdays, 10:00am-1:00pm
Trainings will be conducted by:
Sabum Dane Canton (V Dan)
Bo Sabum Bailey Jeffery (II Dan)
For details and registration for the Central Region trainings, please email dane.canton@gmail.com