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Kerikeri ITFNZ Taekwon-Do has 40 members with a huge age, ability and grade range. We cater for very competitive people who compete at the highest level nationally and internationally through to those take the sport at club level to challenge themselves. New members are welcome to start at all times. Our club trains all year except for a 4 week break over Christmas. We all look forward to seeing and training with you. Mr Couling is an enthusiastic Instructor and is also the Principal of one of the local schools.

Kerikeri Servicing: Kerikeri & Bay of Islands School Name: Ji Shin Kerikeri Instructor: Tim Couling V dan Assistant Instructor: Location: Keri Keri Primary School Hall 39 Hone Heke Rd, Kerikeri. View Map » Session Times: Kerikeri - Monday & Wednesday 6.00 - 7.30pm Okaihau - Thursdays during school terms 6.00-7.30pm Minimum Age: 8   Mini-Kids »

Rodney

Mr Pygott started training in 1985 at the age of 24. He gained his 1st dan in 1989 and his 5th dan in 2013. In 1990 Mr Pygott started his first club on the Hibiscus Coast. Since then he, along with his wife, Shirley, has opened 7 clubs. Mr Pygott became an ITFNZ Life member in 2005 for his services to the organisation. He has been on various committees including: chairperson of Standards & Discipline (6yrs), Secretary of the ITFNZ Executive (8yrs), and ITFNZ Board member (13yrs). Mr Pygott became a regional examiner in 2005. His clubs have had a family focus. Mr Pygott is one of our most enthusiastic, hard working and loyal Instructors. Mrs Pygott started training in late 1985. She has been instructing for more than 17 years, specialising in classes for children. She was awarded honorary life membership of ITFNZ in 2005.

Red Beach Servicing: Hatfields Beach, Orewa, Millwater, Silverdale, Red Beach School Name: Jungshin Red Beach Instructor: Mr Vince Pygott V dan Instructor: Mrs Shirley Pygott II dan Assistant Instructor: Location: Red Beach Primary School Hall, Albert Hall Dr, Red Beach, Whangaparaoa View Map » Session Times: Mondays and Wednesday 4-7yrs: 5.30 - 6:00pm (Term time only) 8-12yrs: 6:00 - 7:00pm (Term time only) 13yrs+ & Families: 6:30 - 8.00pm Phone: 0272761073 We do not want to receive unsolicited messages to this phone number. Website: www.jungshin.org.nz Minimum Age: 4   Mini-Kids »

Mrs Pygott started training in late 1985. She has been instructing for more than 17 years, specialising in classes for children. She was awarded honorary life membership of ITFNZ in 2005.

Stanmore Bay Servicing: Whangaparaoa, Gulf Harbour, Stanmore Bay School Name: Jungshin Stanmore Bay Instructor: Mrs Shirley Pygott II dan Assistant Instructor: Location: Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparaoa View Map » Session Times: Wednesdays (term time only) 4-7yrs: 3.30 - 4.00pm 8-12yrs+: 4.00 - 5.00pm Phone: 09-4242741 We do not want to receive unsolicited messages to this phone number. Website: www.jungshin.org.nz Minimum Age: 4   Mini-Kids » TKD Kubz »

Mr Matthew Davey started his training in 1998 at Dairy Flat, Auckland. In 2001, at the age of 17, he achieved his first degree black belt. In 2007, he became the Instructor of Jungshin Glenfield. His instructing style is firm but friendly - specializing in teaching students how to be All-rounders.

Warkworth Servicing: Warkworth and surrounding areas School Name: Jungshin Warkworth Instructor: Mr Matthew Davey V dan Assistant Instructor: Location: Warkworth Scout Hall Shoesmith Street View Map » Session Times: Thursdays 4.00 - 4.45pm Kids Class 5yrs + 6.30 - 8pm Adults Class Phone: 021-136-4955 We do not want to receive unsolicited messages to this phone number. Website: warkworth.org.nz Minimum Age: 5   Mini-Kids »

Shore City

Mr Matthew Davey started his training in 1998 at Dairy Flat, Auckland. In 2001, at the age of 17, he achieved his first degree black belt. In 2007, he became the Instructor of Jungshin Glenfield. His instructing style is firm but friendly - specializing in teaching students how to be All-rounders.

Glenfield Servicing: Aucklands North Shore. Glenfield, Albany, Birkenhead, Takapuna, Browns Bay, Torbay, Wairau Park, Forrest Hill, Mirangi Bay, Northcote, Beach Haven, Devonport, School Name: Jungshin Glenfield Instructor: Mr Matthew Davey V dan Assistant Instructors: JonPaul Lamberton II Dan Baik-Soo Kim III Dan Location: 60 Kaipatiki Road, Glenfield, Auckland 0629 View Map » Session Times: Mondays and Wednesdays Kids Class: 4.30 - 5.20pm Beginners and Families: 5.20 - 6.30pm Green belt and above 6.30 - 7.40pm Blue belt + 7.40 - 9.00pm Phone: 021-136-4955 We do not want to receive unsolicited messages to this phone number. Website: www.glenfield.org.nz Minimum Age: 5   Mini-Kids »

Mr Pygott started training in 1985 at the age of 24. He gained his 1st dan in 1989 and his 5th dan in 2013. In 1990 Mr Pygott started his first club on the Hibiscus Coast. Since then he, along with his wife, Shirley, has opened 7 clubs. Mr Pygott became an ITFNZ Life member in 2005 for his services to the organisation. He has been on various committees including: chairperson of Standards & Discipline (6yrs), Secretary of the ITFNZ Executive (8yrs), and ITFNZ Board member (13yrs). Mr Pygott became a regional examiner in 2005. His clubs have had a family focus. Mr Pygott is one of our most enthusiastic, hard working and loyal Instructors.

Long Bay Servicing: Long Bay, Torbay, Browns Bay, Albany School Name: Jungshin Long Bay Instructor: Mr Vince Pygott V dan Assistant Instructor: Location: Long Bay Primary School Ralph Eagles Place, Long Bay View Map » Session Times: Tues & Thurs 6:30pm - 7:30pm Phone: 0272761073 We do not want to receive unsolicited messages to this phone number. Website: www.jungshin.org.nz Minimum Age: 8

Waitakere

Mrs Debbie Hart started training in 2003 in The Gardens before transferring to PaulM Papakura under Master Paul McPhail in 2004. In 2013 she become Co-Instructor with Mr Jon Sawden at Calibre Henderson and then took over the Club as Hart Taekwon-Do in 2014.

Henderson Servicing: Henderson & surrounding areas School Name: Hart Taekwon-Do Instructor: Mrs Debbie Hart V dan Assistant Instructor: Michelle Cagney II Dan Location: 21 Soljan Drive, Henderson Session Times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Mini Kids (6-9yrs) : 5pm - 5:45pm Juniors (Beginner to 7th Gup) : 6pm - 7pm Seniors (6th Gup and above) : 7pm - 8pm TKD Kubz: 4yrs - 6yrs old Wednesday or Saturday Times: 4pm Wed and 10am Sat Phone: 0274-793-940 We do not want to receive unsolicited messages to this phone number. Website: www.harttkd.com Minimum Age: 3   Mini-Kids » TKD Kubz »

Mr Ireland started Taekwon Do in late 1994 and he says that becoming an Instructor in 2002 has been the most rewarding achievement of his life. As an Instructor he enjoys being part of helping individuals improve their quality of life through excellence in Taekwon-Do.

Avondale Servicing: Servicing: Waterview, Avondale, Te Atatu, Point Chevalier, Rosebank, Western Springs, Mt Albert School Name: Avondale TKD Instructor: Mr Robert Ireland II dan Assistant Instructor: Jonathan Sia I Dan Location: Crayford st west Avondale Avondale Primary school View Map » Session Times: Monday & Thursday 6.00-7.00 beginners 630-8.00pm seniors Phone: 0211646158 We do not want to receive unsolicited messages to this phone number. Website: www.avondaletkd.co.nz/ Minimum Age: No

Mr Matsuoka started Taekwon-Do when I was seven and have been doing it ever since . He has been a loyal member of Remuera TKD and also specialises in teaching children. He works hard to make all his classes fun in a disciplined environment, and come up with creative ways to approach the material. Mr Graham began training in 1978 under Mr (now Master) Evan Davidson at the Miramar branch. He became the President of ITFNZ in 1982 and served on the ITFNZ Board of Directors. Mr Graham runs a family oriented club - one of the largest in the country. His specializes include self defence, teaching kids, and displaying awesome perseverance.

Pt Chevalier Servicing: School Name: St Francis Taekwon-Do Instructor: Kevin Matsuoka I dan Instructor: Master Pete Graham VII dan Assistant Instructor: Location: 2 Montrose Street Pt Chevalier Session Times: 3.30 to 4.30 p.m. every Wednesday Phone: 0274856102 09-5342719 We do not want to receive unsolicited messages to this phone number. Minimum Age: 5

Auckland City

Mrs Robinson started Taekwon-Do in February 2001 in the Bay of Islands. She joined ITFNZ at Meadowbank Club in October 2001 and stayed there until the middle of 2013. She instructing Warrior Taekwon-Do in January 2014. Grand Master Paul McPhail began his training in 1975, and was promoted to 1st dan black belt at age sixteen. In 1985 he moved to Auckland to become a professional Taekwon-Do instructor. Grand Master McPhail began examining in 1988 on his promotion to 4th dan black belt and in 1994 he was awarded the Outstanding Instructor Medal from the International Taekwon-Do Federation. He was promoted to 9th dan in 2021. Master McPhail is the Technical Advisor and Chief Examiner for the International Taekwon-Do Foundation of New Zealand. He wrote the ITFNZ Techniques and Self Defence Syllabus handbooks which are in use throughout the Country, and is the author of the book Taekwon-Do - Beginners Training Manual, which is in its 5th Printing.

Diocesan Servicing: Diocesan School students only School Name: Warrior Taekwon-Do Diocesan Instructor: Sonya Robinson V dan Instructor: Grandmaster Paul McPhail IX dan Assistant Instructor: Location: Diocesan School , Margot St, Epsom View Map » Session Times: School Club - for Dio students only Thursday 3.30pm - 4.30pm Phone: 09-580-0411 We do not want to receive unsolicited messages to this phone number. Website: www.warriortkd.co.nz/diocesan.html Minimum Age: 9

Grand Master Paul McPhail began his training in 1975, and was promoted to 1st dan black belt at age sixteen. In 1985 he moved to Auckland to become a professional Taekwon-Do instructor. Grand Master McPhail began examining in 1988 on his promotion to 4th dan black belt and in 1994 he was awarded the Outstanding Instructor Medal from the International Taekwon-Do Federation. He was promoted to 9th dan in 2021. Master McPhail is the Technical Advisor and Chief Examiner for the International Taekwon-Do Foundation of New Zealand. He wrote the ITFNZ Techniques and Self Defence Syllabus handbooks which are in use throughout the Country, and is the author of the book Taekwon-Do - Beginners Training Manual, which is in its 5th Printing. Mrs Robinson started Taekwon-Do in February 2001 in the Bay of Islands. She joined ITFNZ at Meadowbank Club in October 2001 and stayed there until the middle of 2013. She instructing Warrior Taekwon-Do in January 2014.

Ellerslie Servicing: Ellerslie, Greenlane, Cornwall Park, Penrose, Mt Wellington, Stonefields, St Johns, Mr Roskill. School Name: Warrior Taekwon-Do Instructor: Grandmaster Paul McPhail IX dan Instructor: Sonya Robinson V dan Assistant Instructors: Mr Brendan Doogan VI Dan Kara Timmer IV Dan Oliver Kelly I Dan Trevor Topfer IV Dan Sachin Sharma II Dan Location: Warrior Training Zone 198 Marua Road, Ellerslie View Map » Session Times: View our online timetable: Click for Timetable Kids: Monday to Thursday From 4.30pm Teens and adults: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 6.30pm Phone: 09-580-0411 We do not want to receive unsolicited messages to this phone number. Website: www.warriortkd.co.nz Minimum Age: 4   Mini-Kids » TKD Kubz »

Mark Banicevich started Taekwon-Do with Master Paul McPhail in 1989. He is active in Taekwon-Do nationally and internationally, training, attending and teaching seminars, and umpiring at tournaments including the World Championships. Master Banicevich is also on the boards of directors of the New Zealand organisation, and the international body. He loves all aspects of Taekwon-Do, particularly social development, self-defence and patterns. His current area of interest is understanding body movement in the method of self-defence. He attended numerous seminars with General Choi Hong Hi, and continues to attend technical seminars regularly. Paul M Taekwon-Do Glendowie is based on family fun, friendships and a love of all things Taekwon-Do. Many students train as family groups with parents and their children. New members are always welcome - bring a friend and have fun!

Glendowie Servicing: Glendowie, St Heliers, Kohimarama, Mission Bay, Orakei, St Johns, Glen Innes, Point England School Name: Glendowie Taekwon-Do Instructor: Master Mark Banicevich VII dan Assistant Instructors: Brice Valles V Dan Colden Sapir I Dan Location: Churchill Park School, Kinsale Ave, Glendowie View Map » Session Times: View our online timetable: http://glendowie.com/training-times/ Phone: 021314503 We do not want to receive unsolicited messages to this phone number. Website: www.glendowie.com Minimum Age: 3   Mini-Kids » TKD Kubz »

Mr Graham began training in 1978 under Mr (now Master) Evan Davidson at the Miramar branch. He became the President of ITFNZ in 1982 and served on the ITFNZ Board of Directors. Mr Graham runs a family oriented club - one of the largest in the country. His specializes include self defence, teaching kids, and displaying awesome perseverance.

Remuera Servicing: Remuera, Meadowbank, Newmarket School Name: Remuera Taekwon-Do Instructor: Master Pete Graham VII dan Assistant Instructors: Kevin Joe VI Dan John Matsuoka VI Dan Mr Murray Greig IV Dan Location: Remuera Intermediate School 52a Ascot Ave, Remuera View Map » Session Times: Tuesday and Thursday 6.30 - 8.00pm Phone: 0274-856102 We do not want to receive unsolicited messages to this phone number. Website: www.remueratkd.co.nz Minimum Age: 6

Mr Nguyen undertook his first Taekwon-Do training as a special force ranger with the SVN Army. Later in New Zealand he returned to Taekwon-Do training with his children under Master Rhee. He achieved 1st dan black belt in 1998 and went on to be an instructor. In 2000 he joined ITFNZ and in 2004 graded 2nd Dan. Mr Nguyen has run schools in Manurewa, Remuera and currently in Royal Oak. This school is an exciting mix of all ages from 5 to 54 years old; we welcome inquires to those who are looking to take up this discipline. Mr Nguyen enjoys the discipline, exercise and camaraderie of Taekwon-Do and has never looked back since taking up his training again.

Royal Oak Servicing: Royal Oak, Onehunga, Hillsborough, One Tree Hill School Name: Ji Shin Royal-Oak TKD Instructor: Hung Nguyen V dan Assistant Instructor: Location: Royal Oak, Primary School. Chandler Avenue,Royal-Oak Auckland 1023 View Map » Session Times: Tuesday 6.15pm to 7.30pm Thursday 6.15 to 7.30 pm Phone: 027-2012538 We do not want to receive unsolicited messages to this phone number. Minimum Age: 5

Dr. Nguyen (nee Thach) commenced training, age 13 years, Papatoetoe Club in 1996 under initial Instructors Mr Sam Clark and Mr Kane Raukura. She obtained 1st degree black belt, aged 17 years, whilst studying medicine at Otago University in 2000. She trained under a number of great Instructors whilst travelling around NZ to complete her medical degree, including Wellington, Hawkes Bay and has been based permanently in Auckland since 2005. She obtained 4th degree at aged 24 years in Rotorua, 2008. Mr Morris started training in 2007 at Tamaki Taekwon-Do, achieving his 1st Dan in 2010 under Dr Thu Nguyen and Mrs Chanthie Korff. Achieving his 4th Dan in 2020, Mr Morris has stepped into a senior instructor role within the Tamaki Club. Mr Morris is passionate about the cultural and historical significance of the art, as well as student development and using Taekwon-Do as a platform to yield untapped potential in all areas of life.

Tamaki Servicing: Mt Wellington, Panmure, Penrose, Sylvia Park, Tamaki, Glen Innes, St Johns, Point England, Remuera, Meadowbank, St Heliers School Name: Tamaki Taekwon-Do Academy Instructor: Dr Thu Nguyen VI dan Instructor: Mr Bjarne Morris IV dan Assistant Instructor: Shen Meng Lee IV Dan Location: Meadowbank School 68 Waiatarua Road, Remuera. View Map » Session Times: CLASSES: Tuesday and Thursday Kids: 6.00 to 6.45pm Youth: 6.45pm to 7.45pm Adults: 6.45 to 8.15pm Kubz Class = 9.30am to 10.15am Kids Class = 10.30am to 11.30am Tamaki TKD Academy (Meadowbank School and St Thomas s School) Phone: 021-1138644 021-2666172 We do not want to receive unsolicited messages to this phone number. Website: tamaki-tkd.org.nz Minimum Age: 5   Mini-Kids » TKD Kubz »