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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 Minimum Age: 8

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 20 years, specialising in classes for children. She is one of the co-authors of the Minikds Programme and associated handbooks. She was awarded honorary life membership of ITFNZ in 2005.

Red Beach Servicing: Hatfields Beach, Orewa, Millwater, Milldale, Silverdale, Red Beach, Stanmore Bay, Manly, Gulf Harbour School Name: Jungshin Red Beach Instructor: Mr Vince Pygott V dan Instructor: Mrs Shirley Pygott II dan Assistant Instructor: Location: Red Beach Primary School, 20 Albert Hall Drive, Red Beach, 0932 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 20 years, specialising in classes for children. She is one of the co-authors of the Minikds Programme and associated handbooks. 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 »

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 1 Shoesmith Street , Warkworth 0910 View Map » Session Times: Thursdays 4.00 - 4.45pm Kids class (5yrs+) 4.50 - 5.50pm Beginners and Juniors 6.00 - 7.30pm Green belts+ and Adults 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: Zarah Boon-Tavares II Dan JonPaul Lamberton II Dan Baik-Soo Kim III Dan Wei Loong Cheng I Dan Location: Glenfield College 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 Red 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 »

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: Debbie Hart VI dan Assistant Instructors: Master Matthew Breen VII Dan Claire Iszard III Dan Haydn Cooper I Dan Michael Rail II Dan Anna Cooper I Dan Location: 21 Soljan Drive, Henderson, 0610 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 Primary school Auckland 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

Auckland City

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 Stewart IV Dan Oliver Kelly I Dan Mike Jensen I Dan Trevor Topfer IV Dan Sachin Sharma II Dan Location: Warrior Training Zone 198 Marua Road, Ellerslie, Auckland 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 »

Mr Sudyatmiko started training 1987 in Indonesia. He joined the ITF 1998, grading under Grandmaster Leong Wai Meng and served as a President and founding member of the International Taekwon-Do Foundation of Indonesia (ITFI). He re-tested for 4th degree with Master Rocky Rounthwaite as an examiner in 2008. In 2011 he graded to 5th degree under Grand Masters Paul Weiler and Kim Ung Lan. In 2013 Mr Sudyatmiko moved to Auckland and is now the instructor of the Glendowie branch.

Glendowie Servicing: Glendowie, St Heliers, Kohimarama, Mission Bay, Orakei, St Johns, Glen Innes, Point England School Name: Glendowie Taekwon-Do Instructor: Dennis Sudyatmiko V dan Assistant Instructors: Brice Valles VI Dan Colden Sapir I Dan Location: Churchill Park School, Kinsale Ave, Glendowie, Auckland View Map » Session Times: View our online timetable: http://glendowie.com/training-times/ Phone: 0220752334 We do not want to receive unsolicited messages to this phone number. Website: www.glendowie.com Minimum Age: 6   Mini-Kids »

Mr Joe started training in Taekwon-Do under under Master Rocky Rounthwaite in 1980. He was the Instructor of the Massey University Club in Palmerston North for 4 years from 1985-1989. Mr Joe is now the instructor of the Remuera Club having been training there since 1991.

Remuera Servicing: Remuera, Meadowbank, Newmarket School Name: Remuera Taekwon-Do Instructor: Mr Kevin Joe VI dan Assistant Instructor: John Matsuoka VI Dan Location: Remuera Intermediate School 52a Ascot Ave, Remuera, Auckland View Map » Session Times: Tuesday and Thursday 6.30 - 8.00pm Phone: 0220100928 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. Website: www.royaloaktkd.co.nz 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 Instructors: Shen Meng Lee IV Dan Samuel Hinchcliff II Dan Location: Meadowbank School 68 Waiatarua Road, Remuera, Auckland. 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 »