Wellington & Region

Hutt Valley

Master Gray Patterson, 8th degree black belt, started his Taekwon-Do training at the Khandallah club in 1987. He has had an active Taekwon-Do career, including being Head Instructor of the Khandallah club (1994-2007); an official examiner since 2000; New Zealand Team Member (1997-2003); England Team Member and Coach (2008-2011); New Zealand Team Assistant Coach 2004-2005, 2012-2013; New Zealand Team Head Coach 2014-2021; and various official posts including President of International Taekwon-Do Foundation of New Zealand (ITFNZ). Currently a 7th Degree Black Belt, Master Patterson (nee. Main) started her training in 1996 at the Massey University Club under Mr Lawrence Mantjika (now Master). Relocating to the Wellington region as a blue belt in 1998, she continued her Taekwon-Do training at the Khandallah Club. She has represented and New Zealand in 2003, 2005, 2013, and 2015. In 2007 she relocated to the UK where she trained and instructed with Master Thomas Denis and represented and coached the English team from 2008-2011. Upon returning to NZ in 2011 she continued to represent New Zealand at the 2013 and 2015 world championships and then took up a role of coaching the New Zealand team. In 2012 she established Pil Sung Taekwon-Do in Petone with her husband Master Gray Patterson.

Petone Servicing: Petone, Korokoro, Maungaraki, Normandale, Lower Hutt, Moera, Gracefield, Eastbourne School Name: Pil Sung Taekwon-Do Instructor: Master Gray Patterson VIII dan Instructor: Master Suzanne Patterson VII dan Assistant Instructor: Craig Hannah VI Dan Location: Petone Central School 16 Britannia Street, Petone View Map » Session Times: Monday and Wednesday 7 - 12 years old: 6:00pm - 6:50pm Adults & over 12: 7:00pm - 8:30pm For more info visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pilsungnz/ Phone: 027-437-8210 We do not want to receive unsolicited messages to this phone number. Website: www.pilsung.co.nz/ Minimum Age: 7   Mini-Kids »

Kapiti Coast

Ms Taylor started Taekwon-Do at the Khandallah club in 2016 and earned her first degree black belt in 2021. She was appointed Assistant Instructor of the Kapiti club in September 2023 then became the head instructor in December that year.

Kapiti Coast Servicing: Raumati, Raumati South, Paraparaumu, Paraparaumu Beach, Paekakariki School Name: Kapiti Coast TKD Instructor: Kate Taylor I dan Assistant Instructor: Location: 23 Tennis Court Road, Raumati South View Map » Session Times: Raumati South Memorial Hall Tuesday and Thursday Kids 6.00 - 7.00pm Adults 7.00 - 9.00pm Phone: 021-041-0329 We do not want to receive unsolicited messages to this phone number. Minimum Age: 6

Wellington

Mr Lee joined ITFNZ - North Wellington in mid 2002 as an enthusiastic late starter under the instruction of Mrs Beryl Pimblott (3rd Dan) and graded to 1st Dan in 2006. Mr Lee says that his energy and passion for Taekwon-Do grew rapidly with Mrs Pimblotts instruction style'' and now as head Instructor of the club it is that same energy and passion he is looking to pay forward into the next generation of North Wellington students. Mr Lee also credits Taekwon Do training with, re-igniting his passion for a greater understanding of human health, physical movement and performance, through martial arts.

North Wellington Servicing: Tawa, Linden, Churton Park, Johnsonville, Newlands. Paparangi, Khandallah School Name: North Wellington Instructor: Mr Nick Lee V dan Assistant Instructor: Rachel Watt II Dan Location: Salvation Army Gym 125 Johnsonville Road, Johnsonville Wellington View Map » Session Times: Tuesday Thursday Juniors 6.00- 7.00pm, Seniors 7:00 - 8:30pm Phone: 027-4438497 We do not want to receive unsolicited messages to this phone number. Website: www.northwellingtontkd.co.nz Minimum Age: 7   Mini-Kids »

Mr Ren started ITF Taekwon-Do training at the Khandallah Club in 2004 under Master Gray Patterson and then started the Courage ITF Taekwon-Do club in 2019. His nationality is Chinese and speaks both English and Mandarin Chinese fluently. He is passionate about training ITF TaeKwon-Do and is also a Health and fitness coach.

Tawa Servicing: Churton Park, Tawa, Linden, Porirua, Aotea, Whitby, Plimmerton School Name: Courage Taekwon-Do Instructor: Wei Ren III dan Assistant Instructor: Location: Linden School, 58 Ranui Terrace, Tawa, Wellington, 5028 View Map » Session Times: Monday and Thursday 6 - 11 Years Old: 6 pm - 7 pm Adults & Over 12: 7 pm - 8:30 pm Phone: 0212635379 We do not want to receive unsolicited messages to this phone number. Website: www.facebook.com/groups/842062352832842/ Minimum Age: 6   Mini-Kids »

Brett Kraiger started Taekwon-Do in 1989, and has been teaching since 1995. He has a passion for helping people achieve more than they ever thought possible through Taekwon-Do. Master Darren Ward started training in 1991, and is a regional examiner and an active international umpire. He teaches umpire courses within NZ and is passionate developing students to improve their technical abilities

Newlands Servicing: Newlands, Paparangi, Grenada Village, Woodridge, Bellevue School Name: Spirit Taekwon-Do Newlands Instructor: Mr Brett Kraiger VI dan Instructor: Master Darren Ward VII dan Assistant Instructor: Location: 212 Newlands Road Newlands, Wellington View Map » Session Times: Wednesday and Friday KIds: 6:00-7:00pm, Seniors 7:00-8.30pm Phone: 027-333-4240 We do not want to receive unsolicited messages to this phone number. Website: spirit.nz Minimum Age: 7   Mini-Kids »

Ms Young began training in 2007 under Master Graham Patterson. She aims to foster a family friendly atmosphere at the Khandallah TKD Club, and enjoys seeing students gain confidence and lifelong skills in Taekwon-Do. Brittany Young began training in 2007 under Master Graham Patterson at the Khandallah club. Currently a 3rd degree black belt, Brittany has grown up training and teaching within the club, and enjoys the strong family friendly environment and watching students find their passion in Taekwon-Do.

Khandallah Servicing: Khandallah, Ngaio, Crofton Downs, Broadmeadows, Johnsonville, Newlands, Churton Park School Name: Khandallah TKD Instructor: Miss Sam Young IV dan Instructor: Brittany Young III dan Assistant Instructor: Simon Williams III Dan Location: Cashmere Ave School, Cashmere Ave, Khandallah, Wellington View Map » Session Times: Mondays at Cashmere Ave School and Thursdays at Johnsonville School Kids: 6pm - 7pm (Age 6 up) Teens and Adults: 7:00 - 8:30pm Website: khandallahtkd.co.nz/ Minimum Age: 6   Mini-Kids »

Mr. Wong began his Taekwon-Do journey in 1999. At first, he wanted to learn self-defence and get in shape, and Taekwon-Do has become a part of his life over two decades later. He was formerly a co-instructor at the Miramar Taekwon-Do club and is currently the Head Instructor of Legacy Taekwon-Do. As an instructor, his mission is to assist students to reach their potential both inside and outside of the Taekwondo whanau by imparting his knowledge of the art.

Hataitai Servicing: Hataitai, Lyall Bay, Kilbirnie, Rongotai, Roseneath School Name: Legacy Taekwon-Do Instructor: Mr Andy Wong III dan Assistant Instructor: Location: Kilbirnie School Hall, 72 Hamilton Road, Hataitai, Wellington, 6021 View Map » Session Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays: Juniors; (7-13 yrs, all ranks) 6.00 - 7.00pm Seniors; (14 yrs+/adults, all ranks) 7.00 - 8.30pm Website: www.sporty.co.nz/legacytkdnz Minimum Age: 7   Mini-Kids »

Mr and Mrs Walton have been the instructors of our family & friendly atmosphere Berhampore Club since 2nd Feb 1998. Mr Walton started training in 1984 and Mrs Walton in 1985 at the Miramar Club. They enjoy teaching and are involved in Taekwon-Do on a Regional and National Level Mr and Mrs Walton have been the instructors of our family & friendly atmosphere Berhampore Club since 2nd Feb 1998. Mr Walton started training in 1984 and Mrs Walton in 1985 at the Miramar Club. They enjoy teaching and are involved in Taekwon-Do on a Regional and National Level

Berhampore Servicing: Berhampore, Newtown, Island Bay, Mornington, Mt Vic, Brooklyn School Name: Berhampore TKD Instructor: Lena Walton IV dan Instructor: Ian Walton V dan Assistant Instructor: Alois Vogt V Dan Location: 106 Britomart St, Berhampore , Wellington View Map » Session Times: Monday & Wednesday 6.30pm - 7.15pm Junior Class, 7 Gup & below 7.15pm - 8.30pm Senior Class, 6 Gup & above Friday 6.30pm to 8pm, all grades Phone: 04-3890-590 We do not want to receive unsolicited messages to this phone number. Website: www.facebook.com/berhamporetkd/ Minimum Age: 8   Mini-Kids »

Simon Lloyd-Evans began his training in the UK when he was a teenager, where he achieved a rank of Blue Belt. When he got to NZ he decided to start training again but it had been over 10 years since he had trained. He decided to start at white belt again in 2000, at the age of 30, and received his 1st Dan Black Belt in November 2003, he is now a 3rd Dan Black Belt. Leaine Devine began her training in 2013 at age 35 along with her two daughters at the Thorndon Spirit Taekwon-Do Club under Mr. Burns. They moved up to Kelburn''s Spirit club when Thorndon shut down and continued their training under Mr. Lloyd Evans. Her husband and third daughter joined in the next year, and the whole family thrived under the family friendly sessions at Kelburn. She achieved her 1st Dan in December 2017 and is now a 2nd Dan black belt. She has slowly taken on teaching and now she enjoys passing on her knowledge and experience to students of all levels.

Kelburn Servicing: Karori, Northland, Kelburn, Highbury School Name: Spirit Taekwon-Do Kelburn Instructor: Simon Lloyd-Evans III dan Instructor: Leaine Devine II dan Assistant Instructor: Jake Pearson V Dan Location: 16 Kowhai Road, Kelburn, Wellington View Map » Session Times: Monday Kelburn: 6:15-7:45pm all belts Tuesday Northland: 6:30-8:00pm Senior Belts Wednesday Kelburn: 6:15-7:15pm Junior Belts Website: spirit.nz Minimum Age: 7   Mini-Kids »

Mr Rene Kunz began training at Miramar in 1992, became Instructor in 1998 and completed 10 years of Instructing Oct 2008. He represented New Zealand in the 2003 World Champs (Warsaw Poland) and was part of the Bronze Medal Men''''s Power Breaking team in 2005 in Dortmund, Germany. He won Gold in Men''''s team Special Technique & Bronze in Power. Nick Lourantos started his Taekwon-Do journey at Miramar Club in 1991 and received his Blackbelt in 2003. He became Co-Instructor at Miramar in 2016. Mr Lourantos took over as Club Administrator in 2020. Mr Lourantos has a passion for helping young people achieve more than they ever thought possible through Taekwon-Do. Outside of teaching, Mr Lourantos has held a number of executive positions in the organisation and more recently as the Chair of the ITKD Board.

Miramar Servicing: Hataitai, Lyall Bay, Kilbirnie, Miramar, Seatoun, Breaker Bay, Karaka Bays, Maupuia, Melrose, Moa Point, Rongotai, Roseneath, Strathmore School Name: Miramar ITF Taekwon-Do Club Instructor: Rene Kunz V dan Instructor: Mr Nick Lourantos I dan Assistant Instructor: Dev Patel II Dan Location: Miramar Bowling club, 33 Puriri street, Miramar, Wellington View Map » Session Times: Monday and Thursday Juniors 4:30 - 5:30pm Intermediate 5:30 - 6:30pm Seniors: 6:30 - 8:00pm Phone: 021-439482 We do not want to receive unsolicited messages to this phone number. Website: www.sporty.co.nz/miramartkd Minimum Age: 7   Mini-Kids »

Mr Meek originally started Taekwon-Do as a teenager at the Khandallah club in 1995 under Master Patterson. After a few years break, he then returned back to the Khandallah club in the early 2000''s as an adult where he has trained ever since until recently opening the Lyall Bay club in 2020. Mr Meek has been involved in many events and tournaments over the years and 2 of his (now adult) children have also gone through the ranks, and therefore understands the importance of a great fun and family atmosphere while also giving 100% in both training and instructing.

Lyall Bay Servicing: Lyall Bay, Island Bay, Rongotai, Kilbirnie, Newtown School Name: Lyall Bay Taekwon-Do Instructor: Mr Duane Meek V dan Assistant Instructor: Location: Lyall Bay School 2 Freyberg Street Lyall Bay Wellington, 6022 View Map » Session Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays: Mini-Kids (7-9 years) 6-7 PM Juniors (9-12 Years) & Seniors (12 years + & Adults) 7-8:30 pm For more info visit our website or Facebook page: https://facebook.com/lyallbaytkd https://lyallbaytkd.co.nz Phone: 0210343127 We do not want to receive unsolicited messages to this phone number. Website: lyallbaytkd.co.nz Minimum Age: 7   Mini-Kids »