This is a draft. I Love TKD is showing up all over New Zealand in 2026

The taekwondo community of the Hawkes Bay came together to compete, make friendships and walk away smiling. It was a great day, with highlights being – the Para-Taekwondo competitors and the food tricks in the Car park. Congratulations to Camille and the crew! Let’s do it again next year. TWO down, SIX to go for…

ONE down, SEVEN to go for 2025 We all had a fantastic day at Elite’s training venue (Dojang). A big congratulations to the 8 clubs who came along. I had a good day working with Connor and Evita on Referee techniques and interpretations. I am sure the players and spectators also enjoyed the experience. Onwards…

This is going places. Another greater day – another great coming together of the taekwondo community. Clubs from Invercargill, Dunedin, Balclutha and a few in between. With over 160 medals given out, and 72 matches, it was a fast and furious day. Next up – Wellington on the 25th May.

What a great day! Attended by 7 local clubs, 82 taekwondo students with little to no competition experience took part in a celebration of our sport. Elite Taekwondo (Robin Cheong and her students), put in a huge effort to run this event in conjunction with the “I Love TKD” group. The day was a mixture…

*** Current Calendar for our tournaments *** Dates (Format: A TNZ referee seminar is scheduled for the day AFTER the tournament date):• Auckland (North) – 23rd March• Invercargill – 11th MAY• Wellington – 25th MAY• Auckland (West) – 29th JUNE• Christchurch – 31st AUGUST• Tauranga – 8th SEPTEMBER (updated date)• Auckland (North) – 18th OCTOBER