Central Districts

Hawkes Bay

Commencing Taekwon-Do in 1976 in New Zealand, Master Rounthwaite has taught Taekwon-Do in New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Australia, and Thailand, and, along with his wife Trish, received a commendation from the TKD Founder, General Choi Hong Hi for pioneering Taekwon-Do in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea. Master Rounthwaite has held positions of responsibility both nationally and internationally, including Secretary General, ITF Asia; ITF Ethics Committee; Congress representative in Malaysia, Poland and Germany; President ITF Papua New Guinea; Board of Directors MYITF; and Director National Championships, New Zealand. He has World championship Umpiring experience in Malaysia, Poland, and Germany, with other international umpiring experience in New Zealand, Australia, USA, Thailand, and Vietnam. He was inducted to the New Hall Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2013. Starting Taekwon-Do in 1987 in New Zealand, Mrs Rounthwaite has taught Taekwon-Do in Papua New Guinea, Australia, and Thailand, and, along with her husband, Master Rounthwaite, received a commendation from the Founder, General Choi Hong Hi for pioneering Taekwon-Do in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea.

Hastings Servicing: Hastings School Name: RTR Taekwon-Do Instructor: Master Rocky Rounthwaite VIII dan Instructor: Mrs Trish Rounthwaite V dan Assistant Instructors: Cameron White II Dan Joy Mackenzie III Dan Paul Hammond II Dan Philip Sayers I Dan Paul Chadwick I Dan Cody Milne I Dan Margot Bawden II Dan Location: Hastings Intermediate School 611 Hastings Street South, Hastings. 4122 View Map » Session Times: Tuesday/Thursday 5.30pm-6.30pm (white belts - green stripes inclusive) 6.30pm-7.30pm (green belts - black belts inclusive) EXTRA LOCATIONS: TARADALE TOWN HALL, 8 Meeanee Road, Taradale, Napier 4112 Monday/Wednesdays 5.30pm-6.30pm (white belts - green stripes inclusive) 6.30pm-7.30pm (green belts - black belts inclusive) HAVELOCK NORTH HIGH SCHOOL, 153 Te Mata Road, Havelock North 4130 Tuesday only 3.45pm-4.45pm Thursday combined session at Hastings Intermediate School 5.30pm Phone: 0210323289 0210323233 We do not want to receive unsolicited messages to this phone number. Website: www.rtrtkd.co.nz/ Minimum Age: 7

Wanganui

Mr Walshe Started ITF in 2011 after training In another style in the 80s, He graded to 4th Dan in November 2021. He is still an active competitor and enjoy''s training students to realise their potential.	Wanganui Servicing: Wanganui School Name: Dragons Spirit Wanganui Instructor: Graham Walshe IV dan Assistant Instructor: Location: Wanganui East School Patapu Steet Wanganui View Map » Session Times: Monday and Thursday 6.00 - 7.30pm(blue belts and above till 8:00pm) Ages 8 and above. Phone: 021-392353 We do not want to receive unsolicited messages to this phone number. Minimum Age: 5

Tararua

Mr Henderson began Taekwon-Do training under Master Yun and Mr Harry Hemana and was graded to 4th Dan under Grand Master Leong Wai Meng.	Dannevirke Servicing: Tararua District,Southern Hawkes Bay-Bush Areas School Name: Dannevirke Taekwon-do Club Instructor: Jock Henderson IV dan Assistant Instructor: Location: Sports Centre, Dannevirke View Map » Session Times: Wednesday 6.00-7.00 pm Friday 6.00-7.00 pm Dannevirke Phone: 063742867 We do not want to receive unsolicited messages to this phone number. Minimum Age: 7

Palmerston North

Master Lawrence Mantjika began TKD training under Mr Mike Lowe in Massey university in 1984, then continued to 1st Dan under the tutelage of Miss Vicky Ineson and Mr Kevin Joe. He then became club instructor in 1990, and later in 1995 also took over instructing at PNTA for 5 years. Currently he has instructs at Southern Cross Taekwon-Do Academy and is a regional examiner.	Hokowhitu Servicing: Hokowhitu, all of palmerston North School Name: Southern Cross TKD Academy Instructor: Master Lawrence Mantjika VII dan Assistant Instructor: Location: YMCA Palmerston North 148 Park Road, West End, Palmerston North 4410 Session Times: Mondays: all grades 6:00 -8:00pm Wednesdays: all grades 6:00 - 8:00pm Minimum Age: 10

Mr Lowe started training in Palmerston North in 1974. He is a past member of the ITFNZ Executive Committee and Central Districts Regional Director. Mr Lowe currently has responsibility for running instructors Induction courses.

Palmerston North Servicing: Highbury, Takaro, Westbrook, Cloverlea, Milson, Papaioea, Kelvin Grove School Name: Tiger Taekwon-Do Instructor: Mike Lowe V dan Assistant Instructor: Location: Palmerston North Boys High School View Map » Session Times: Juniors: Monday 5:00 to 6:30 pm School Gym Wednesday 5:45 to 7.15pm PNBHS: Tuesday 3:30 to 5:00pm Kubz: Wednesday 5:00 to 5:45pm Mini Kids: Monday 5:00 to 5:45pm, Wednesday 5:45 to 6:30pm Website: tigertkd.co.nz/ Minimum Age: 4   Mini-Kids » TKD Kubz »

Mr Robinson began training in 1995 in New Plymouth. After moving to Palmerston North for university and returning to the art, he earned his 1st Dan in 2007. Mr Robinson has been involved in all aspects of TKD and enjoys umpiring at a national level. He is the current treasurer for the Central Districts region. In 2014 Mr Robinson successfully graded to 4th Dan.

West End Servicing: West End, Takaro, Palmerston North, Manawatu School Name: Guardians TKD Instructor: Carl Robinson V dan Assistant Instructor: Location: West End School cnr College St and Botanical Rd View Map » Session Times: Monday and Thursday 6.15 - 8.15pm Phone: 06-357-5922 027-257-4075 We do not want to receive unsolicited messages to this phone number. Website: www.facebook.com/GuardiansTKD Minimum Age: 4   Mini-Kids »

Horowhenua

Mr Conway started training with his two Daughters at Taekwon-Do Cubs in 2011 under the instruction of mrs Rose Cherrington, Mr Conway graded to 1st Dan in 2015 and 2nd Dan in 2019. He became one of the assistants instructors in 2016 then went on to run the club late 2017, In 2018 Mr Conway joined both Levin Clubs complete with a new name (Phoenix TKD) meaning new beginings and a fresh start for Taekwon-Do in Levin.

Levin Servicing: School Name: Phoenix Taekwon-Do Instructor: Mike Conway II dan Assistant Instructors: Peter Parata II Dan Brenda Snow II Dan Location: 32 Victoria Street Levin Session Times: HP Coach Kees Hooper-Whiti General Classes Mon and Wed 6.00pm to 7:30 Friday Blue Belt and Above 6:00 to 7:30pm Fitness Class Mon and Wed 5:30pm to 6:00pm Kubz class Friday 4:00pm to 4:50pm Mini kids Fridays 5:00pm to 6:00pm HP Classes Saturday 1pm to 3pm Phone: 021-447421 0212982470 We do not want to receive unsolicited messages to this phone number. Minimum Age: 3   Mini-Kids » TKD Kubz »

Waikanae

Mr Christie started ITF Taekwon-Do in 1996 and got his black belt in 2004. He was promoted to 3rd dan in 2009.

Waikanae Servicing: Waikanae, Kapiti Coast School Name: Waikanae ITF Tae Kwon Do Instructor: Greg Christie III dan Assistant Instructor: Chris Woodill III Dan Location: Tuesday Waikanae Beach Hall 22a Rauparaha Street Thursday Waikanae Memorial Hall 7 Pehi Kupa Street View Map » Session Times: Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 - 8:00 pm Phone: 0274467189 We do not want to receive unsolicited messages to this phone number. Website: www.facebook.com/WaikanaeTKD/ Minimum Age: 8   Mini-Kids »